BREAKING NEWS: Tanner Jacobson has officially resigned as head coach of the Tyler Junior College (TJC) football team to accept a coordinator position at a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school, he confirmed to the Tyler Morning Telegraph today. Although Jacobson has yet to sign the contract, he anticipates making an official announcement about his new role on Monday.
Jacobson’s departure marks a significant shift for TJC, where he transformed the football program into a national contender during his four-year tenure. Under his leadership, the Apaches secured back-to-back Southwest Junior College Football Conference (SWJCFC) regular season titles and achieved an impressive 11-1 record in 2025, the best in the program’s history over the past 65 years. Jacobson’s overall record at TJC stands at 28-13.
The impact of Jacobson’s coaching extended beyond wins and losses; he fostered a culture of academic excellence, leading the team to achieve its highest GPA in program history. In a heartfelt message on X, formerly known as Twitter, he expressed gratitude to TJC and the Rose City community for their support, stating, “Tyler Junior College will always be a part of who I am.” Jacobson is accompanied by his wife, Beth, and their young daughter, Halle, who was born during his time in Tyler.
Jacobson’s football journey began at Southlake Carroll High School, a powerhouse in Texas football, where he was a three-year starter and team captain. His accolades include being named the District 4-5A Defensive Most Valuable Player and contributing to an undefeated 16-0 state championship season in 2011. He later played at Texas Tech University before finishing his collegiate career at Brigham Young University (BYU), where he participated in 37 games over three seasons.
Following graduation, Jacobson began his coaching career at BYU, making two bowl appearances before moving to Snow College in Utah. During his two seasons there, he led the Badgers to the NJCAA National Championship game and the semifinals. Notably, he coached Keionte Scott, the 2021 NJCAA Defensive Player of the Year, who went on to sign with Auburn University.
As TJC prepares for a new chapter, all eyes will be on the upcoming announcement regarding Jacobson’s next destination. The immediate future for the Apaches is uncertain as they seek a new leader to carry on the momentum Jacobson built. Fans and players alike are left to wonder how this change will shape the program moving forward.
Stay tuned for updates as more details unfold regarding Jacobson’s new role and the implications for Tyler Junior College football.
