Florida State hires Tom Herman for a role on its football staff

Florida State has added Tom Herman to its football coaching staff, a move first reported by Pete Nakos of On3 and Matt LaSerre of Warchant. Herman, who spent time as a head coach at three major programs, will join the Seminoles as they build out a staff during the offseason.

Herman’s head-coaching background includes Texas, Houston and Florida Atlantic. He has also been closely associated with offensive coaching throughout his career, which matters for Florida State as it looks to refine its offensive identity heading into the next season. The specific title and responsibilities within the Seminoles’ staff were not detailed in the initial reporting.

For Florida State, the hire represents another attempt to add experience at the top end of college football coaching. The Seminoles compete in the ACC, where recruiting, game planning, and the ability to develop quarterbacks and create consistent production are key differentiators. Adding a coach with a head-coaching résumé can also change how assistant coaches are organized and how game-week decisions are handled.

The hiring story also lands in the broader context of college football’s coaching turnover cycle. Staff changes typically reflect schools’ offseason priorities, whether that is offense-first development, recruiting operations, or staff stability for player retention. Even without specifics on Herman’s exact remit, his presence indicates Florida State wants to bring in someone who has coordinated entire programs before.

Still, the available information is limited to the fact of the hiring. Florida State has not been cited in the initial report as confirming the news through an official announcement, and the role details were not included. As a result, the most important next step is confirmation from the school, including Herman’s position title and where he fits in the offensive and recruiting structure.

What to watch next is how the Seminoles’ offensive staff is shaped around the new addition, and whether Herman’s arrival correlates with changes in quarterback development, play-calling structure, or the broader offensive coaching hierarchy. For players, staff hires often report what type of system and coaching emphasis will be stressed as the program moves closer to preseason work.

In the meantime, Florida State fans and ACC observers will be looking for follow-up reporting and any official staff page updates to clarify Herman’s responsibilities and to see how the Seminoles plan to integrate him into their offseason plan.