SAN MARCOS, Texas - After seven full seasons at Texas State University and 30 years as a head coach, Dennis Franchione has announced he is retiring.
"After meeting with Dr. (Larry) Teis last Tuesday and doing a thorough evaluation starting with myself, I have decided that it is time for me to retire from coaching," Franchione said. "I have been blessed for 40 years in coaching the game I love – football! I have deep respect for the game and appreciate what it does for the development of young people."
Franchione announces his retirement with a 213-135-2 career record and he led his teams to nine conference championships, nine bowl games, four NAIA playoff games and one NCAA Division II playoff.