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, known for his tenures at Florida State and Texas A&M. He achieved significant success at Florida State, including a BCS National Championship victory in 2014. However, his time at Texas A&M, from 2018 to 2023, did not yield the same level of success, ultimately leading to his departure.

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1987: NCAA Division III National Player of the Year

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

2012: Won First Conference Title in Seven Years

In 2012, the Seminoles, coached by Jimbo Fisher, won their first conference title in seven years and appeared in a major bowl for the first time in seven years, defeating Northern Illinois in the Orange Bowl.

2013: Crest of Tenure

The 2013 national championship season was the peak of Jimbo Fisher's time at Florida State.

2014: BCS National Championship Victory

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

2020: COVID-19 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. The team qualified for the Orange Bowl, where they defeated North Carolina 41-27.

2021: Defeated Alabama

In 2021, after a 3-0 start but losing the starting quarterback Haynes King to injury, the Aggies defeated then-No. 1 ranked Alabama at home. Fisher became the first former assistant coach of Nick Saban to defeat him.