Head coach Tim Stowers succeeded Russell .
Head coach Tim Stowers won the 1990 national title , while Paul Johnson added two more in 1999 and 2000 with teams led by all - time Division I rushing leader Adrian Peterson .
Head coach Tim Stowers succeeded Russell and won the 1990 national title , while Paul Johnson added two more in 1999 and 2000 with teams led by all - time Division I rushing leader Adrian Peterson .