Herman, in his second season, is 6-16 including a 2-8 record this year. He has three years left on his contract and is expected to be owed nearly $4 million.

Florida Atlantic fired football coach Tom Herman on Monday, two days after the Owls dropped their fifth consecutive game, multiple people briefed on the decision confirmed. Herman was 2-8 this season and 6-16 overall.

Florida Atlantic is making a huge coaching change and firing Tom Herman after yet another frustrating loss on Saturday.