Conflicting Reports Surface On Tom Herman's Interest In UC Job

The Bearcats are beginning their search for the next person to lead the football program.

Author:
Russ Heltman
Nov 28, 2022 4:40 PM EST

CINCINNATI — Former Ohio State assistant and Texas head coach Tom Herman has conflicting reports swirling around him and UC football.

Earlier today Toledo Blade reporter Kyle Rowland said Herman would not have any interest in becoming the Bearcats' 44th head coach.

"Tom Herman's name has been linked to the Cincinnati vacancy, but sources have told The Blade that he would not be interested," Rowland tweeted. "Herman was born in Ohio but raised in California, and a majority of his career has been spent in the south(west), a region where he has deep connections."

Meanwhile, Enquirer columnist Jason Williams reported later in the day that Tom Herman and Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell are firmly in the mix for UC's open position.

"Tom Herman & Matt Campbell very much in play for #Bearcats job, I’m told," Williams tweeted. "Could be others, just names I’m hearing. Also: UC putting premium on head coaching experience — Urban Meyer isn’t happening, for those fans who were dreaming of that"

Williams did clarify that these are not finalists. Herman never had a losing season at Texas across four years (32-18 record) and won the 2019 Sugar Bowl over Georgia.

"To be clear," He Williams tweeted. "These are not finalists that I’m aware of and I should’ve said there likely are other candidates."

The rumors will surely keep swirling throughout the next week and we'll keep you posted on All Bearcats.

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