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Jimbo Fisher discusses desire to return to college football coaching

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Jimbo Fisher discusses desire to return to college football coaching

Summary

Former Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher expressed a keen interest in returning to coaching during a recent interview with The Athletic. After being dismissed from his position in late 2023, Fisher has been working as an analyst for the ACC Network since 2025. He reflected on his time in coaching, stating that he misses the competition and game planning. Despite not securing a new head coaching role since his departure, Fisher mentioned his ongoing love for recruiting and the challenges of the sport, indicating a desire to re-enter the field.

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•Fisher was dismissed from Texas A&M just before the 2023 season ended.
•He has worked for the ACC Network as an analyst since 2025.
•Fisher cites a longing for competition and recruiting in his interview.
•He previously led Florida State to a national title and an undefeated season.
•Elko is currently 19-7 in his two seasons coaching Texas A&M.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Former Texas A&M HC misses the 'grind' and eyes coaching return

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Former Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher says he misses the competition and is open to returning to college football in an interview with The Athletic.
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