Dallas Renegades Head Coach Bob Stoops announced his retirement on Monday. He released a statement announcing his retirement.
“After much thought and reflection, I’ve made the decision to retire from coaching and step away from the game of football. Coaching has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and closing this chapter comes with lots of gratitude.
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the United Football League, the Dallas Renegades, and every player, coach, and staff member who shared in this journey. I’m especially grateful to Russ Brandon, and to the entire ownership and leadership team—Mike Repole and Impact Capital, RedBird Capital, Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, FOX, and ESPN. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of a league that will always be special to me.
To the fans—you are the heartbeat of this sport. Your passion, energy, and unwavering support have meant the world to me. Coaching for you has been one of the greatest joys of my career.
While it’s the right time for me to step aside, be with family, and embrace the next chapter of my life, I do so with deep appreciation and full confidence in the bright future of the UFL. This league is on the rise, and I’ll remain its biggest supporter.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of this incredible game for so many years.”
Bob Stoops was named the head coach of the Dallas Renegades on February 7, 2019. In 2020, Dallas went 2-3 before the pandemic shut the season down. He returned to the team in 2023 when they were renamed the Arlington Renegades. In 2023, the Renegades went 4-6, finishing second place in the XFL South Division, and beating the D.C. Defenders in the XFL Championship Game. In 2024, Arlington went 4-7, and in 2025, went 5-5. Arlington averaged 22.9 points per game, 322.1 total yards per game, 230 yards per game, 92.1 rushing yards per game, and allowed 23 sacks. He concludes his coaching record 14-21.
“The United Football League wants to congratulate Head Coach Bob Stoops for one of the most accomplished careers in all of head football coaching. Speaking on behalf of our owners, league executives, coaches, and players, we are grateful to Bob for his help in building the foundation of our League and Spring Football,” said UFL President & CEO Russ Brandon. “Bob is a true legend in the game of football, but an even better person. It has been truly an honor to work with him and learn from one of the greatest our game has ever known. We wish Bob, his wife Carol, and the entire Stoops family the absolute best in his retirement.”
The 65-year-old from Youngstown, Ohio, made a name for himself in college football, coaching Oklahoma for 19 years with a 191-48 record, winning the BCS National Championship in the 2001 Orange Bowl over the Florida State Seminoles 13-2.
He helped the Sooners win ten Big 12 titles, eight Big 12 South divisions, two-time Walter Camp Coach of the Year, The Home Depot Coach of the Year, six-time Big 12 Coach of the Year, AP Coach of the Year, George Munger Award, Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award, and Woody Hayes Trophy Coach of the Year. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
The UFL will announce Stoops’ replacement at a later date.
