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Texas A&M football: Top 5 candidates to replace Jimbo Fisher

By Chris Peterson

Oct 21, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning on the sidelines against the Washington State Cougars during the second quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning on the sidelines against the Washington State Cougars during the second quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports /
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Georgia Co-Defensive Glenn Schumann speaks to the media about the start of the season in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023.
Georgia Co-Defensive Glenn Schumann speaks to the media about the start of the season in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Aug 8, 2023. /

5. Glenn Schumann, Georgia DC

If Texas A&M football is interested in substance over style, which it should be, then Georgia Co-defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann should be a serious candidate.

It might not win the press conference, but at the same time, haven’t the Aggies learned that winning the press conference doesn’t mean a whole lot?

Consider this: Kirby Smart had zero college football head coaching experience before Georgia took him away from Alabama. Now, he’s widely considered the best head coach in college football.

Dan Lanning, another Smart disciple, is also doing pretty well in Oregon. I’d still take my shot with Lanning, but if he says no, Schumann could be a chess move, while everyone else is playing checkers.

Is he going to be the next Smart? That’s hard to say. But you’d be taking a great coach away from Georgia, and at some point, Schumann is going to be a head coach. Why not take a shot on him now, knowing that Georgia DCs end up working out pretty well.

Next. Projected playoff rankings. dark

At least if recent history is any indication.