Jimbo Fisher revealed he was surprised by the firing from Texas A&M back in November on the latest edition of “Pardon My Take.”

Fisher stated that as a coach it’s hard not to get blindsided by a firing. He was ultimately feeling good about the season and the players on the way. However, he accepted that the decision was out of his control and wanted nothing but the best for his former program.

“You don’t ever see it coming because we were playing well and I thought we had a great game, thought we’d finish out probably 8-4,” said Fisher. “So, we’d have a chance to go 8-4 and win 9 games and we had the injuries that happened. Cause I thought the team we had coming and what we had going was gonna be a good football team. But hey, that’s their choice, that’s what they made. I wish them the best and hope those kids have success.”

The Aggies qualified for a bowl game after Fisher was let go. Max Johnson suffered an injury against Ole Miss and Jaylen Henderson started the final 4 games. Henderson went 2-1 in the regular season as the starter, but was injured in the bowl game.

Texas A&M played Oklahoma State in the Texas Bowl and lost 31-23 with Henderson leaving the game early because of an injury. Freshman QB Marcel Reed stepped in under center in Henderson’s place and the Aggies ended the season at 7-6.