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Florida Atlantic Set to Name Tom Herman as Head Coach

As first reported by Brett McMurphy of Action Network, former Texas and Houston head coach Tom Herman is set to become the head coach at Florida Atlantic.

Former Texas & Houston coach Tom Herman has been hired as FAU’s new coach, sources told @ActionNetworkHQ. Herman was 54-22 in 6 seasons – 32-18 at Texas & 22-4 at UH. Herman’s teams were perfect 5-0 in bowl games, including 2 New Year’s 6 bowls

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) December 1, 2022

The 47-year-old Herman served as Houston head coach in 2015 and 2016, leading the Cougars to a Peach Bowl victory and finishing the ‘15 season ranked eighth in the nation.