Reports: Dabo Swinney, Mark Stoops emerge as top candidates for Texas A&M job

With the regular season ending Saturday night, rumors continue to heat up about the Texas A&M head coach opening. The Aggies fired Jimbo Fisher two weeks ago to create the biggest opening currently in college football, and big names are emerging as potential candidates. The latest include Dabo Swinney and Mark Stoops. 

Stoops was mentioned by FOX’s Bruce Feldman as a possibility during the Big Noon Kickoff preview show. Stoops took over the Wildcats in 2013 and built them into a consistent SEC program. Kentucky posted a winning record in six of the last seven seasons, including an 11-win campaign in 2021. The only losing season occurred during the pandemic-altered 2020 season. Stoops’ buy out is reportedly $4.5 million dollars.