Bobby Petrino reportedly a candidate for SEC offensive coordinator position

Bobby Petrino has been linked to an assistant coaching position in the SEC.

Petrino, currently the head coach at FCS program Missouri State, has emerged as a candidate to be Texas A&M’s next offensive coordinator, according to a report from 247Sports.

Missouri State HC Bobby Petrino has emerged as a candidate in Texas A&M’s offensive coordinator search, sources tell @247Sports. He’s expected to interview with the Aggies in the coming days. https://t.co/nkHMSypzLT

— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) December 9, 2022

Texas A&M struggled on offense throughout the 2022 season, leading to the dismissal of Aggies offensive coordinator Darrell Dickey. Jimbo Fisher is the team’s offensive play-caller. The college football world is waiting to see if Fisher hands over play-calling duties to Dickey’s replacement.

The last time Petrino was an offensive coordinator was in 2002 at Auburn. His first stint as Louisville’s head coach followed (2003-06).

Petrino, 61, has been at Missouri State since 2020, posting an 18-15 record. He was fired at Louisville during the 2018 season when the Cardinals had a 2-8 record.

As a college football head coach, Petrino is 137-71 overall. He posted a 34-17 record at Arkansas, marked by double-digit wins in 2010 and 2011. He was fired before the 2012 season following the infamous motorcycle incident. In the NFL, Petrino went 3-10 with the Atlanta Falcons in 2007.