Dennis Franchione, Former College Football Coach, Dies at 75
Former college football coach Dennis Franchione, who led programs at TCU, Texas A&M, and Texas State, has died at the age of 75.
San Angelo, TX, October 6, 2026 — Dennis Franchione, a prominent figure in college football who served as head coach for multiple NCAA Division I programs, has died. He was 75 years old.
Franchione was known for his coaching tenures at Texas Christian University (TCU), Texas A&M University, and Texas State University. During his career, he led these programs through various seasons, shaping the athletic landscape at each institution.
Specific details regarding the date and cause of Franchione’s death were not immediately available. Information concerning his survivors or any memorial services has also not been publicly disclosed.
At TCU, Franchione coached from 1998 to 2000. He then moved to Texas A&M, where he coached from 2001 to 2007. His final head coaching role was at Texas State University, where he coached from 2011 to 2015.
Details regarding his career statistics, notable achievements, or specific impacts at each university were not provided in the summary. The summary does not include information about his life outside of his coaching career.
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