If your favorite college football team has a current head coaching vacancy, there's a good chance Tom Herman was mentioned as a possible candidate. Despite being one of the most in-demand coaches in the country, Herman will remain with the Houston Cougars.
According toMark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston, he confirmed Monday he has "agreed in principle" on a new deal with the school:
.@CoachTomHerman says he has agreement in principle on new contract with @UHCougarFB. pic.twitter.com/qMs2DvaK2s
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) November 30, 2015
Between his work with the Ohio State Buckeyes offense last year and then Houston's success this year, Herman looked poised to move to greener pastures in the offseason.