Florida State adding former Texas, FAU coach Tom Herman to coaching staff
Florida State is strengthening its coaching staff by hiring former Texas and FAU coach Tom Herman ahead of the 2026 season.
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Florida State is adding former Texas and FAU coach Tom Herman to its football coaching staff. The move comes as the program prepares for the 2026 season.
Coverage from The New York Times, ESPN, and On3 highlights the hiring, while CBS Sports specifies that Herman will be joining in a support staff role. The Tallahassee Democrat reports that he is being hired as an assistant.
Future developments will depend on the specific duties Herman assumes within the coaching staff as the 2026 season approaches.
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Quick answers
Who is Tom Herman?
He is a former coach for Texas and FAU.
What role will Tom Herman have at Florida State?
Coverage describes the position as an assistant or a support staff role.
When is this hire taking effect?
The hire is occurring ahead of the 2026 season.
Coverage (7)
- FSU Football hiring Tom Herman as a member of their support staff 247Sports · 7h ago
- Report: Tom Herman to join Florida State coaching staff ahead of 2026 season Tomahawk Nation · 7h ago
- Florida State hiring former Texas, FAU coach Tom Herman to staff The New York Times · 7h ago
- Florida State set to hire former Texas coach Tom Herman in support staff role ahead of 2026 season CBS Sports · 7h ago
- FSU football reportedly hires former Texas coach Tom Herman as assistant Tallahassee Democrat · 7h ago
- Source: Tom Herman joins Florida State's coaching staff ESPN · 7h ago
- Florida State adding former Texas, FAU coach Tom Herman to coaching staff On3 · 7h ago
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