By Packy Moore

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Florida Atlantic Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White announced Monday immediate changes in the leadership of the football program with Hagerty Family Head Coach Tom Herman no longer leading the Owls.

“I extend my appreciation to Tom Herman for his dedication to our university and our student-athletes,” said White. “I informed Tom of my decision this morning and then met with the staff and team. We firmly believe in our ability to win championships and compete for bowl games, and that remains our standard.

“A national search begins immediately. With the integrity of the search in mind, I will have no further public comment until the announcement of the Owls’ next head football coach.”

Special teams coordinator Chad Lunsford has been named interim head coach for the remainder of this season.

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