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 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.

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,

Bubba McDowell, a former NFL standout, will not return as head coach at Prairie View A&M, multiple sources tell FootballScoop. Leonard "Bubba McDowell, who replaced Eric Dooley prior to the 2022 season atop the Prairie View program, formally parted ways with the university this weekend, FootballScoop was told.