Florida Atlantic fired coach Willie Taggart hours after the crew completed the season at 5-7, the varsity introduced Saturday.Â
FAU had an opportunity to get bowl eligible however fell 32-31 in time beyond regulation to Western Kentucky, which received on a two-point conversion.
“I’m disappointed that we lost and I hate that for our players,” Taggart stated after the sport. “They played so hard and we had opportunities there and we didn’t take advantage of it.”
Taggart went 15-18 in three seasons at Florida Atlantic, reaching the Montgomery Bowl in 2020, his first season, earlier than consecutive 5-7 campaigns. He beforehand served as coach at Florida State however was fired earlier than the tip of his second season. Taggart additionally coached Oregon, South Florida and Western Kentucky, his alma mater.
“It was a difficult decision, as we have tremendous respect for Willie Taggart,” FAU athletic director Brian White stated in a press release. “He has represented FAU with class and character. However, the lack of on-field success needed to be addressed as we look toward the future.”
White stated a nationwide seek for a brand new coach will start instantly.
Taggart is 71-80 in 10 seasons as an FBS coach. Taggart took over at FAU from Lane Kiffin, who guided the Owls to Conference USA titles in 2017 and 2019 earlier than leaving for Ole Miss.