Florida Atlantic University has named Willie Taggart the Owls' head football coach, FAU Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White announced Wednesday evening.
"I'm grateful to Brian White and President Kelly for their belief in me to lead the football program at Florida Atlantic University," Taggart said. "I'm looking forward to long-term success here. I think our players and the university deserve that commitment. Family is extremely important to me. I couldn't do what I do without their love and support and all of us are looking forward to being here in Paradise for the foreseeable future.