HOUSTON - Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) announced today that head football coach Leonard McDowell’s contract will not be renewed. McDowell has served as the Panthers’ head coach since 2022. Coach McDowell told HBCU Legends,

Prairie View A&M is moving on from football coach Bubba McDowell after three seasons, the school announced on Sunday. The school did not renew McDowell’s contract after the Panthers finished 5-7 overall and 3-5 in the SWAC. Overall, McDowell was 17-18 in his three seasons.

Prairie View A&M University officials installed Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande as the new President on June 1, 2023. One of her first actions was selecting Anton Goff as the Panthers' new Director of Athletics. When a new administration takes office, it is common for changes to occur in key leadership positions.

Prairie View announced Sunday football coach Bubba McDowell won’t return as the Panthers' head coach next season.