Texas A&M Fires Coach Kevin Sumlin After 6 Winning Seasons
At Texas A&M, Sumlin had a record of 51-26 and a 25-23 record in the SEC
By Cody Lillich ••
Texas A&M and Kevin Sumlin have parted ways after six years. Newy Scruggs and Jacques Taylor talk about the Aggies’ next move could be.
Texas A&M has fired head football coach Kevin Sumlin after six winning seasons with the university.
In a statement posted on the school's athletics website, athletic director Scott Woodward announced Sumlin was relived of his duties immediately. Special Teams Coach Jeff Banks will serve as interim coach.
"Kevin's tenure included some remarkable achievements and he leaves our program as one of the winningest football coaches in our storied history," said Woodward. "Kevin made us a better all-around football program and led our program with dignity and character. He's a first-class person."
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won the game 45 - 21. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Kevin Sumlin of the Texas A&M Aggies walks on the field prior to a game against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Tory Carter #44 of the LSU Tigers runs for a first down during the first half at of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Andraez Williams #29 of the LSU Tigers reacts after intercepting a pass from Nick Starkel #17 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Donte Jackson #1 of the LSU Tigers catches a pass over Debione Renfro #29 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Danny Etling #16 of the LSU Tigers drops back to pass during the first half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Donte Jackson #1 of the LSU Tigers catches a pass over Debione Renfro #29 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Darrel Williams #28 of the LSU Tigers reacts with Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Nick Starkel #17 of the Texas A&M Aggies looks to pass during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: J.D. Moore #18 of the LSU Tigers hurdles Debione Renfro #29 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of a game at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won the game 45 - 21. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won the game 45 - 21. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers runs for fist down during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won the game 45 - 21. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Odell Beckham Jr. of the New York Giants takes a picture with Mike the Tiger during the second half of a game between the LSU Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won the game 45 - 21. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Ed Orgeron of the LSU Tigers looks on as his team takes on the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: D.J. Chark #7 of the LSU Tigers celebrates Danny Etling #16 of the LSU Tigers after scoring a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won the game 45 - 21. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Derrius Guice #5 of the LSU Tigers scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. LSU won the game 45 - 21. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Kevin Sumlin of the Texas A&M Aggies shakes hands with Head coach Ed Orgeron of the LSU Tigers after his team was defeated by LSU 45 - 21 at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 25: Darrel Williams #28 of the LSU Tigers is tackled by Landis Durham #46 of the Texas A&M Aggies during the first half at Tiger Stadium on November 25, 2017 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Texas A&M lost Saturday to LSU in Baton Rouge, 45-21. Sumlin coached six seasons for the Aggies, coming from the University of Houston. At Texas A&M, Sumlin was 51-26 with a 25-23 record in the Southeastern Conference.
Sumlin was named SEC Coach of the Year in 2012 after leading the Aggies to an 11-2 season. Sumlin also coached Johnny Manziel, who is one of just two Aggies to win a Heisman.
