Ex-Alabama, Texas A&M Coach Dennis Franchione Dies at 75
Dennis Franchione, the former Alabama, Texas A&M and TCU football coach, has died at 75.
Franchione won more than 200 games across a long college coaching career. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram confirmed his death.
Livemint and the Hindustan Times also reported the news. Tributes noted his stops at some of college football’s biggest programs.
He coached at Alabama, Texas A&M and TCU among others. His teams were known for tough, disciplined play.
Former players and fellow coaches shared memories after the announcement. College football has lost one of its veteran leaders.
Franchione coached college football for more than four decades. His 200-plus wins place him among the winningest coaches in the game’s history. He retired from coaching several years ago. Former players remember a demanding but loyal mentor. Tributes have poured in from across the sport.
He is survived by his family. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced by the family.
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