Jimbo Fisher is gearing up to play UL Monroe later this afternoon, but according to a new report, he could be playing for his coaching tenure in College Station.
While appearing on Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff, Bruce Feldman of The Athletic shared the latest on Fisher’s future at Texas A&M. When asked point blank if Fisher’s job was in jeopardy following last week’s loss to Miami, Feldman responded with “Absolutely.”
One of the deciding factors hanging over Fisher’s coaching tenure is his enormous contract buyout number. But according to Feldman, that won’t be an issue if this season goes sour.
“Now Jimbo is 1-7 in his last eight against Power Five opponents. The buyout is huge, $77 million dollars. But I’m told if he doesn’t get it going this year, A&M will find that money.”
“I’m told if he doesn’t get it going this year, A&M will find that money.”@BruceFeldmanCFB shares the latest on Jimbo Fisher’s future at Texas A&M ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/EzwxbZlS9C
— Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) September 16, 2023
Feldman’s report comes off the heels of sports personalities such as Paul Finebaum and Joel Klatt echoing the same tune this past week. Fisher’s recent track record against Power Five competition, highlighted by his 5-7 campaign in 2022, has left much to be desired. Those feelings are only underscored by the amount of money he’s being paid.
As Feldman notes later in his report, the arrival of No. 4 Texas to the SEC next year, who is coming off a big win over No. 10 Alabama, has only heightened the pressure on Fisher to deliver. If these hurdles were coming in year two or three, it would be one thing. Instead, the fanbase is understandably losing patience as Fisher embarks on his sixth season in Aggieland.
Fisher’s first step toward righting the ship begins in Texas A&M’s Week 3 matchup against UL Monroe, which kicks off at 3 p.m. CT on the SEC Network.
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