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, culminating in a BCS National Championship in 2014. He then moved to Texas A&M in 2018 under a large contract but was ultimately fired in 2023 after failing to meet expectations despite substantial investment in the program.

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1939: Highest Postseason Ranking Since 1939

During the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, the Aggies received the No. 4 ranking in the AP Poll, the highest postseason ranking for the Aggies since the 1939 season.

1987: NCAA Division III National Player of the Year

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

1995: First Victory Over Tigers Since 1995

In 2018, the program secured their first victory over the LSU Tigers since 1995.

1999: National Championship since 1999

In 2014, the Seminoles, won the school's first National Championship since 1999

1999: Swept In-State Rivals

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

2003: Led Seminoles to first 10-win season since 2003

Jimbo Fisher led the Seminoles to their first 10-win season since 2003 in his first season.

2011: Followed up with 9-4 season

Jimbo Fisher followed up his first season with a 9-4 season in 2011, including another sweep of Miami and Florida and a win over Notre Dame in the Champs Sports Bowl.

2012: Won First Conference Title in Seven Years

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

2012: Program's best conference finish since 2012

In his first season at A&M (2018), Fisher coached the Aggies to the program's best conference finish since joining the conference in 2012.

2013: Undefeated Season

In 2013, the Seminoles, led by quarterback Jameis Winston, rolled through the season undefeated.

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 and a second-place finish in the SEC West.

2020: COVID-19 Shortened Season

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

2021: Defeated Alabama but Opted Out of Gator Bowl

In 2021, after a 3-0 start with losses, the Aggies defeated then-No. 1 ranked Alabama, making Fisher the first former assistant coach of Nick Saban to defeat him. The team opted out of the Gator Bowl due to COVID-19 issues and finished 8-4.