Dennis Franchione, football coach at TCU, Alabama and Texas A&M, dies at 75

1. 1978
   Franchione began his coaching career as an assistant at Kansas State
2. after New Mexico (six years)
   Franchione left New Mexico to take over as TCU head coach
3. 1999
   TCU went 7-5 in his debut season, capped by a Sun Bowl win over USC
4. 2000
   TCU went 10-1 in the regular season, leading to Franchione being hired by Alabama
5. 2016
   Franchione was diagnosed with cancer
6. 2021
   Franchione was diagnosed with cancer again

“TCU mourns alongside the Franchione family at the passing of ‘Coach Fran.’ Our fortunes as a department would not be what they are today without the efforts of Coach Franchione, his staff, and players. Beyond his talent as a football coach, he was a beloved father, mentor, and friend to so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Kim, and the entire Franchione family.”