Florida State adding former Texas, FAU coach Tom Herman to coaching staff
Former Texas and FAU head coach Tom Herman is joining the Florida State coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season.
Where it stands
Florida State is adding Tom Herman to its coaching staff. Herman, who previously served as the head coach for Texas and FAU, will join the program in an assistant or support staff role.
Coverage from The New York Times, CBS Sports, and ESPN emphasizes Herman's transition into this new position. The Tallahassee Democrat and On3 also report on the hire as the team prepares for the upcoming year.
Future developments will likely clarify the specific responsibilities of Herman's support staff role as the 2026 season approaches.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 46d ago.
Coverage (9)
- Longhorns Daily News: Former Texas coach Tom Herman reportedly joining Florida State Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Former Ohio State offensive coordinator hired by Florida State Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- FSU Football hiring Tom Herman as a member of their support staff 247Sports · 46d ago
- Report: Tom Herman to join Florida State coaching staff ahead of 2026 season Tomahawk Nation · 46d ago
- Florida State hiring former Texas, FAU coach Tom Herman to staff The New York Times · 46d ago
- Florida State set to hire former Texas coach Tom Herman in support staff role ahead of 2026 season CBS Sports · 46d ago
- FSU football reportedly hires former Texas coach Tom Herman as assistant Tallahassee Democrat · 46d ago
- Source: Tom Herman joins Florida State's coaching staff ESPN · 46d ago
- Florida State adding former Texas, FAU coach Tom Herman to coaching staff On3 · 46d ago broke it first
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Who is Tom Herman?
He is a former coach for Texas and FAU.
What role will Herman have at Florida State?
Coverage describes the position as an assistant or support staff role.
When is this hire taking place?
The hire is occurring ahead of the 2026 season.
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