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Report: Former Missouri State coach Bobby Petrino is ditching UNLV job to become OC at Texas A&M

After leaving Missouri State to become UNLV's offensive coordinator just a few weeks ago, Bobby Petrino is leaving Las Vegas to become an offensive coordinator in the SEC, according to a national report.

ESPN's Chris Low reported that Petrino is finalizing a deal with Texas A&M to become its offensive coordinator under head coach Jimbo Fisher. He noted that Petrino will take over play-calling duties.

Petrino was announced as UNLV's offensive coordinator on Dec. 15. A day after, Missouri State promoted Ryan Beard, Petrino's son-in-law, to head coach. Petrino's son, Nick Petrino, and another son-in-law in L.