As of April 1, 2025, there is no public record or announcement indicating that Mark Stoops has been inducted into the Texas A&M Coaching Legends Hall of Fame. Throughout 2023 and 2024, Stoops has been widely recognized for his contributions to college football, particularly during his tenure as the head coach at the University of Kentucky. However, his association with Texas A&M has been limited to coaching considerations and not formal honors.In November 2023, reports emerged that Texas A&M was interested in hiring Mark Stoops as their head football coach following the departure of Jimbo Fisher. Despite these discussions, Stoops chose to remain at Kentucky, continuing his successful leadership of the Wildcats. He acknowledged the Aggies’ interest, stating, “I was pursued pretty aggressively by them and we’ll just leave it at that out of respect for everybody involved.” During his time at Kentucky, Stoops has achieved significant milestones. In October 2024, he was named The Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week after leading the Wildcats to a 20-17 victory over No. 6 Ole Miss. This marked just the fifth time in program history that Kentucky defeated a team ranked in the nation’s top six. Off the field, Stoops has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service. He has been instrumental in raising over $2 million for the Kentucky Children’s Hospital through initiatives like the “Coaches for the Kids” fundraiser. His dedication to philanthropy was recognized in September 2022 when he was named the honorary head coach of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. While Mark Stoops’ coaching career is distinguished and his achievements are noteworthy, there is currently no information confirming his induction into the Texas A&M Coaching Legends Hall of Fame. Any updates regarding such an honor would likely be announced through official channels associated with Texas A&M University.
