Houston and coach Tom Herman agree in principle to contract

Herman said Monday his talks with Houston are ongoing and while the two parties have agreed in principle, they still have several details to work out.

University of Houston head football coach Tom Herman has agreed in principle to a new contract, Herman announced at a news conference Monday.

The former Ohio State offensive coordinator is among the most sought-after coaches for Power Five openings, and the question is whether he’ll follow the lead of Memphis coach Justin Fuente, who jumped to Virginia Tech over the weekend, in making a big move.

Bolting for the wrong job too early can set a coach back, and Herman’s pedigree and success at Houston will keep him near the top of AD’s wishlists.

After going 11-1 in his first year, Houston head coach Tom Herman’s name was on just about everybody’s list.

Herman is seemingly destined for a second season at Houston – and a new, lucrative deal – while these three SEC schools continue their respective searches to find new coaches.

The Cougars clinched the AAC West with the victory and will face Temple in the conference title game on December 5 with hopes of reaching a New Year’s Six bowl game.