Texas A&M announces Jimbo Fisher as head coach

It's official. Jimbo Fisher is Texas A&M head coach.

The university made the announcement Monday, confirming an initial report that it had approved a 10-year, $75-million contract for the former Florida State bench boss. Fisher replaces Kevin Sumlin, who was fired after a six-year tenure with the Aggies.

"When we set out to find a new leader of our proud football program, we set our sights high," athletic director Scott Woodward said in an official statement. "Jimbo is among the best football coaches in America and a perfect fit for A&M. His experience in the Southeastern Conference (SEC); his knowledge of the game; his recruiting acumen, and his management skills will allow him to achieve the highest levels of success when matched with what A&M offers. We are thrilled to welcome Jimbo to the Aggie Family."

Fisher released a statement of his own, expressing confidence in his new opportunity while paying respects to his former employers.

"There are very few places in America that I would have left Florida State for, and Texas A&M is at the top. I want to thank the great people at Florida State for an incredible opportunity," Fisher said. "President Young and Scott Woodward have been tremendous in our discussions and I know that we will do great things together. We have everything in place to reach our goal, which is to bring a national title to College Station, and I can't wait to get started."

It didn't take long for Fisher to get acclimated to his surroundings, as he was presented with a custom pair of Texas A&M cowboy boots during his introductory press conference Monday.

Fisher joins Texas A&M after an eight-year run with the Seminoles that produced an 83-23 overall record, three consecutive ACC conference championships, and a national title in 2013.