FSU Football hiring Tom Herman as a member of their support staff
Florida State adds Texas/FAU veteran Tom Herman to coaching staff ahead of 2026 season
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Florida State University has hired former Texas and Florida Atlantic coach Tom Herman to join its football coaching staff in a support role. Coverage from *The New York Times*, CBS Sports, ESPN, and 247Sports confirms the hiring, though details on Herman’s exact role remain unspecified.
Watch for clarity on Herman’s responsibilities and whether this signals broader staffing changes at FSU. Speculation may arise about his influence on the program’s direction, particularly given his recent tenure at FAU and Texas.
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Quick answers
Is Tom Herman being hired as head coach at Florida State?
No. Coverage specifies he is joining the staff in a support role, not as head coach.
Which schools has Tom Herman coached at previously?
Texas and Florida Atlantic (FAU).
When does Herman’s new role begin?
Coverage does not specify a start date, but the hiring is confirmed ahead of the 2026 season.
Coverage (5)
- Florida State hiring former Texas, FAU coach Tom Herman to staff The New York Times · 4h ago
- Report: Tom Herman to join Florida State coaching staff ahead of 2026 season Tomahawk Nation · 4h ago
- Florida State set to hire former Texas coach Tom Herman in support staff role ahead of 2026 season CBS Sports · 4h ago
- Source: Tom Herman joins Florida State's coaching staff ESPN · 4h ago
- FSU Football hiring Tom Herman as a member of their support staff 247Sports · 4h ago
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