Texas A&M AD says Fisher's job safe despite 5-7 season: 'No panic here'

Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher isn't on the hot seat ahead of the 2023 season despite the team coming off a disappointing campaign, according to Aggies athletic director Ross Bjork.

"Build to last. That's my mantra," Bjork told ESPN's Chris Low. "There's no panic here. You can't be a blow-by-the-wind program in how you make decisions and expect to win championships in the SEC. Sure, last year was disappointing for all of us, but I look at where we're headed, and so does Jimbo."

The Aggies went 5-7 last year - their first losing season since 2009 - and saw 24 players enter the transfer portal in the offseason, including members of the team's No. 1 recruiting class in 2022.

With Fisher calling plays, Texas A&M particularly struggled offensively last season, ranking 101st in the nation in total points. The 57-year-old, who signed a 10-year guaranteed extension in 2021 worth $95 million, gave play-calling duties to Bobby Petrino, whom the Aggies hired during the offseason.

The Aggies are 39-21 under Fisher.

"The expectations are what they are. It's the SEC," Bjork added. "We all have those expectations, but what I look at is what we're doing to build for the future. We're recruiting at a level we've never recruited at before. Our fans are stepping up and continuing to invest in the program.

"I'm excited about what comes next and not worrying about one bad season."

Texas A&M owes Fisher $77 million if the school fires him after the 2023 season.

The Aggies kick off their 2023 campaign at home against New Mexico on Sept. 2.