In the broader world of college football, Mack Brown is an institution, a coaching stalwart who has been on a sideline in some form nearly three times as long as many of his players have been alive.
Brown is in his 36th season as a college head coach, going all the way back to his debut (and ultimately only) season at Appalachian State in 1982. At 73 years old, he’s the oldest head coach in FBS football. Following Nick Saban’s retirement from Alabama after the 2023 season, he’s also the active leader in career wins in the sport, with 279 victories at the FBS level.
The most recent season of that decorated career, however, has raised questions about his future…