Following a 51-14 loss to Central Washington on Saturday in the regular season finale, West Texas A&M wasted no time to announce Sunday they are parting ways with head football coach Josh Lynn after four seasons.
In an email, vice president of athletics Doug Lipinski said there will be a leadership change after the Buffs finished 4-7 overall and 4-5 in the Lone Star Conference under Lynn in 2026.
“After thoughtful conversations and deliberation, I have determined that there is a need for a leadership change in our football program,” Lipinski said. “I would like to thank coach Lynn for his four years of service to West Texas A&M and our student-athletes. Today is about a new beginning for West Texas A&M football.”
Lynn did speak with Press Pass Sports about the decision.
“I’m very appreciative of my time at West Texas A&M,” Lynn said. “I just didn’t get the job done and I hope all the best for the football program and West Texas A&M. I truly mean that. I love the people here and the Texas Panhandle and people have a lot of pride here.”
A comprehensive national search for a new head football coach will begin immediately.
“The shifting landscape of college football creates many opportunities,” Lipinski said. “Our focus is to find a leader who will develop student-athletes, recruit and retain elite talent, achieve student-athlete success academically while building champions in competition and in life.”
Lynn spent the past four seasons with the Buffaloes as he began his tenure in December of 2022 as the program’s 29th head coach.
WTAMU produced a 20-24 record over Lynn’s four seasons with an 18-17 mark in LSC play. His best season came in 2025 where the Buffs tallied an 8-4 record and beat Arkansas Tech in the Heritage Bowl Powered by Riot. They finished tied for second in the LSC standings last season after going 7-2.
