Florida State might look like an underdog now, but they were once explosive under Jimbo Fisher. After taking over for legendary Bobby Bowden, Fisher immediately showed what he’s capable of by winning the national championship title with his team in 2014. His next job with Texas A&M ended on a rough note when they fired him in 2023. But it looks like Fisher isn’t giving up anytime soon, as he is back looking for other head coaching options after winning over fans’ hearts at the Miami vs. FSU game.

Fisher ended his tenure with the Seminoles with a .783 winning percentage, which is the highest in their history. His final win-loss record was 83-23. Across 8 years of coaching at FSU, he was able to win three ACC conference championships, four AP Poll top 10 finishes, and four bowl game victories. He was unable to recreate that success in Texas. In 2022, after losing 6 consecutive games and a shocking loss against the App State Aggies, the program decided to part ways with Fisher despite a hefty buyout of $77.5 million. Now after a shaky run with the Aggies, he’s now an ACC Network analyst. But during his visit to Doak Campbell Stadium, when a reporter asked him about his return to coaching, he said, “Remember, I took the kids, and we always had them at practices, and they were like part of the team. They were in the locker rooms and doing all that, but to answer your question, if the right situation comes along and it’s right, I’m still 59.”

So, it looks like coaching is still on the charts for Jimbo. But along with that news, what’s turning heads is Fisher’s exceptional memory about all the games his teams played. As FSU former track runner named Matt hits X with the caption “My Coach” and reshares a video of Fisher answering questions on small details of his past games. The reporter asked, “10 years ago, FSU versus Miami in 2015, there’s 11:43 left in the first quarter. It’s second and three on the FSU 28-yard line. What happens?” To which Fisher instantly replied, saying, “Speed option left. Dalvin Cook out the gate. Golson pitches it to Dalvin, and he hits that sideline, and it was out the gate.”

It’s amazing to witness how Fisher remembers all key moments from FSU’s 29-24 victory against Miami. In all honesty, the moment is also unforgettable as Cook went straight for 72 yards in one go without hesitation. Then came in another question where the reporter asked him about the 2014 Miami vs. FSU game: “There’s 3:16 left in the fourth. It’s first and 10 on Miami’s 26. What happens?” Fisher didn’t even have to wait before answering that: “Dalvin Cook breaks the run around the right corner and goes down the right sideline for a touchdown. We win the game. 30-26.”

Then comes in the last one, where Jimbo Fisher didn’t even let the reporter finish his question about Florida’s 2013 game against Boston College, where the score was 17 all before halftime. Fisher cut off the reporter when he replied, “Jamies (Winston) did a great scramble and hit Kenny Shaw down the right side for like a 60-something yard touchdown. We go up 24-17 and never trailed in the game.” Looks like Fisher knows every small detail about his team. After watching this feat of memory, even the fans can’t wait for his return.

Fans get excited to witness Jimbo Fisher at campus

Florida State’s fate is taking a U-turn after their massive victory against Alabama. They had a demoralizing loss against Miami this week. After the loss, fans started the “fire Norvell” takes again. Now that Jimbo Fisher is himself open to new opportunities, they got a perfect chance to pitch him as Norvell’s replacement. As this fan said, “We need Jimbo back.” It looks like Fisher’s game knowledge and memory skills are giving fans some new hope.

And that urgency makes sense. The current season appears to be lost. The year before was an embarrassment. Fisher’s resume speaks volumes of his success. fans are not just pushing for his return but also regretting why FSU let him go in the first place. This sentiment shows up in comments like this one. “Biggest mistake not breaking the bank to keep that legend.”

Then came in another fan praising Jimbo Fisher’s memory skills on how well he remembered every small detail of the game to date. “What’s even more impressive is when he does it for games he didn’t coach in but just watched.” After spending 10 years with a program, these things become your memory. Even another fan joins in the same conversation, getting shocked by his sharp mind, saying, “Is this real? Jimbo’s mind is a steel trap!”

Now, at the end, this fan summed it all up pretty well, saying, “Dude is a savant.” Even though things got rough at A&M, there’s no denying that Fisher is one of the most remarkable coaches college football ever got to see. Now, it will be interesting to follow up on which team he finally returns to if he’s ever been approached!