Florida Atlantic University has named Lane Kiffin head football coach.
Kiffin comes to FAU with extensive college and professional coaching experience and will accelerate development of the university’s ambitions to transform college football in South Florida while continuing the Owls’ football team’s success in the classroom.
FAU President John Kelly said Kiffin has coached at the highest level and brings to Boca Raton a winning mentality.
“Lane will change the face of college football here,” Kelly said. “Our players will respond to him, our recruitment drives will respond to him, and our fans will respond to him.