Tom Herman Contract: Latest News and Rumors on Negotiations with Houston

Tom Herman has helped propel the University of Houston into the national spotlight ever since he came on as head football coach, and the school is reportedly interested in keeping him with the program with a new contract.  

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Houston Committed to Keeping Herman Around

Wednesday, Oct. 19

According to the Houston Chronicle's Joseph Duarte, Houston athletic director Hunter Yurachek said he has had "very general conversations" with university officials about offering Herman a new deal. 

Yurachek later expanded on what Herman means to the school and how Houston can keep him around, per Duarte: 

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We have what I consider to be one of the hottest coaching commodities in all of college football. It’s my job to continue to do due diligence and work with (president Renu) Khator and (board of regents) chairman Tilman Fertitta and put together parameters for what potentially could be a new contract offer for coach Herman as we look toward the future and retaining him as head coach.

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After leading the Cougars to a 13-1 record and Peach Bowl win last season, the 2015 American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year has helped Houston start 2016 with a 6-1 record. 

As a result, Herman's name has surfaced with regard to possible openings at LSU and Texas, according to Dieter Kurtenbach of Fox Sports.

However, Herman denied in September that he had contact with LSU after the school fired head coach Les Miles. 

"I can say unequivocally nobody has contacted me," Herman said, per Duarte. 

Considering Herman's name has circulated the rumor mill at some of the nation's most prestigious programs, Yurachek wants to do everything he can to keep the 41-year-old in Houston for the long haul. 

"We’re committed to making it very hard for him to leave here at this point," he said, per Duarte. "Somebody is going to have to come and really take him and offer him something really phenomenal, because we are going to make it really hard for him to say no to the University of Houston."