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College football has been undergoing back-to-back departures entwining firing chronicles. Texas A&M had left the college football community in shock with the firing of their head coach, Jimbo Fisher. However, a second plot twist unfolded with Andy Avalos, the Boise State head coach, getting fired.

As the college football sport decided to script its blockbuster, the fans were left confused with the shaken-up coaching landscape. There are details behind the joint departure that impacted the Boise State football program.

Fisher’s exit states the tone of college football

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Texas A&M decided to drop a bombshell by announcing the firing of Jumbo Fisher, the head coach on November 12, Sunday morning. Previously, the buyout of Fisher amounting to more than $ 75 million has already added intrigue to the tumultuous coaching carousel.

Based on the reports provided by The Spun, the decision was announced by the athletic director of the school stating “that a change in the leadership of the program was necessary in order for Aggie football to reach our full potential.”  

The athletic director has also thanked Fisher for his time at the Texas A&M team and they have wished him all the best for his future endeavors. However, this was not the end, as Boise State’s decision followed to add an extra layer of drama. 

Season’s struggles lead to Avalos’ departure from college football

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November 12 seemed like a Bloody Sunday in college football, as during his third season with the Broncos, Andy Avalos faced the chopping block. Followed by a successful 10-4 campaign in 2022, the team struggled at 5-5 this year raising questions on Avalo’s leadership. Even though, Boise State was predicted to take an upper hand at the Mountain West Conference, they lost for the first time since 1997 which has put the coaching decisions of the head coach under scrutiny.

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As reported by DeseretNews, the athletic director of Boise State Jeramiah Dickey said in a statement about Avalos’ firing, “I am grateful for the passion, effort and dedication Andy has given to our community and his alma mater while serving as our head coach.” Following the departure of Avalos, Boise has shifted the coaching responsibilities to Spencer Danielson as he becomes the interim coach for the rest of the season. 

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As the tumultuous Sunday in the history of college football comes to an end, both the teams of Texas A&M and Boise State stand at a critical juncture. Both decisions signify the quest of the sport for renewed success and commitment to change that redefines the trajectory in the competitive landscape of college football. 

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