Florida State is adding former Texas coach Tom Herman to its staff for the 2026 season, bringing his extensive offensive background to the Seminoles.

Herman has coached quarterbacks, wide receivers, and served as an offensive coordinator at multiple programs, plus a one-year stint as an offensive analyst for the Chicago Bears in 2021.

His hiring is expected to ease some offensive workload from head coach Mike Norvell and provide a trusted play-calling perspective as fall camp nears.

Reports about the hire come from Field Level Media and were widely cited by multiple media outlets.

The article notes no other coaching changes have been officially confirmed yet and advises followers to stay tuned for further updates.

The move is part of Florida State’s broader staff retooling during a period of heightened scrutiny and turnover for the program.

The hire positions Herman as a dependable, experienced play-caller in the same building to support Florida State’s 2026 campaign while Norvell resumes play-calling duties.

Framed as an effort to relieve offensive burdens on Norvell and reshape the Seminoles’ game plan ahead of the season with fall camp approaching.

The report traces Herman’s career path through social media and On3, noting his return to college football in a new role.

Observers speculate the hire could be a signal of broader implications for Norvell’s job security amid performance expectations and potential future staffing changes.

The piece also covers Texas Longhorns context and related commentary but provides limited Florida State specifics beyond the initial report.

Field Level Media first reported the move as part of Florida State’s efforts to strengthen the staff after recent struggles.