Dennis Franchione Obituary, Death – Former Alabama and Texas A&M Head Coach Dies at 75

Dennis Franchione, the veteran college football coach who previously served as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas A&M Aggies, has reportedly died at the age of 75.

Franchione spent several decades coaching at the collegiate level, building a career that included stops at multiple programs and making him a familiar figure across college football.

He later took over as head coach at Texas A&M, leading the Aggies from 2003 through 2007. During his five seasons in College Station, Franchione recorded a 32-28 overall record.

His coaching career also included his time at Alabama, adding another major program to a résumé that spanned many years in the sport. Through his work on the sidelines, Franchione became known to generations of players, coaches and college football fans.

News of his reported passing has led to tributes from members of the college football community, with former players, supporters and fans remembering his years in the sport.

The announcement provided no details about the cause or circumstances of his death. Franchione was 75.

His passing marks the end of a long coaching career that left a connection to several college football programs and the players who competed under his leadership.