Jimbo Fisher's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jimbo Fisher. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jimbo Fisher is an American college football coach. He is notable for leading Florida State to a BCS National Championship in 2014. Fisher coached at Texas A&M from 2018 until 2023. His tenure at Texas A&M did not yield similar championship success despite significant financial investment in the program.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1939: Highest Postseason Ranking Since 1939

In 2020, Jimbo Fisher led the Aggies to their highest postseason ranking since the 1939 season.

1987: NCAA Division III National Player of the Year

In 1987, Jimbo Fisher was named the NCAA Division III National Player of the Year as a senior at Samford University.

1995: First Victory Over LSU since 1995

In 2018, the Aggies had their first victory over LSU since 1995.

1999: First National Championship since 1999

In 2014, Jimbo Fisher won the first national championship since 1999.

1999: Sweep of In-State Rivals

In his first season, Fisher's team swept in-state rivals Miami and Florida for the first time since 1999.

2003: First 10-Win Season Since 2003

In his first season, Fisher led the Seminoles to their first 10-win season since 2003.

2011: 9-4 Season

In 2011, Jimbo Fisher led the Seminoles to a 9-4 season.

2012: Conference Title and Major Bowl Appearance

In 2012, Jimbo Fisher led the Seminoles to their first conference title in seven years and appeared in a major bowl, defeating Northern Illinois in the Orange Bowl.

2012: Best Conference Finish Since 2012

In his first season at A&M (2018), Jimbo Fisher coached the Aggies to a second-place finish in the SEC West, which was the program's best conference finish since joining the conference in 2012.

2013: Undefeated Season

In 2013, the Seminoles, led by quarterback Jameis Winston, had an undefeated season.

2014: BCS National Championship Victory

In 2014, Jimbo Fisher led Florida State to a BCS National Championship victory.

2018: First Season at A&M

In 2018, Jimbo Fisher coached the Aggies to a 9-4 record in his first season at A&M.

2020: COVID-19 Shortened Season

During the COVID-19-shortened conference-only 2020 season, Jimbo Fisher led the Aggies to a 9-1 record and a No. 4 ranking in the AP Poll.

2021: Defeated Alabama

In 2021, the Aggies defeated then-No. 1 ranked Alabama at home. Fisher became the first former assistant coach of Nick Saban to defeat him, shattering Saban's then-perfect 24-0 record.