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Texas A&M Fires Jimbo Fisher, Agrees to Pay Record Buyout

Texas A&M informed Jimbo Fisher this morning that he has been fired as the Aggies’ head football coach.

According to an ESPN report, Fisher will be paid the remaining $76 million on his contract.

Texas A&M is 6-4 this season following Saturday’s win over Mississippi State.

Here is an excerpt:

Texas A&M informed Jimbo Fisher on Sunday morning that he has been fired as the Aggies’ coach, sources told ESPN.

Fisher will be paid the remaining $76 million on his deal, according to sources, a record amount for a buyout paid to a head coach.