The former University of Texas head coach arrives in Boca Raton with an overall record of 54-22.
On Thursday, Florida Atlantic University announced the hiring of Tom Herman as head football coach, first reported by Brett McMurphy of The Action Network.
“It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead the Florida Atlantic football program,” Herman said in a press release from FAU Athletics. “All the pieces are in place at FAU for us to be successful. There are already great young men on this team, great facilities, a great location, a great recruiting base and great leadership, all of which are important to building a successful program.