The school announced that Willie Taggart had been fired hours after the team finished its season.
Western Kentucky scored on a two-point conversion in overtime to beat FAU 32-31 and earn bowl eligibility.
After the game, Taggart said he didn't like that his players lost. We didn't take advantage of the opportunities that we had.
In his first season at Florida Atlantic, Taggart went to the Montgomery Bowl, but in his second and third seasons, the team went a combined 4-7. He was fired as Florida State's coach after two seasons. Taggart's alma mater was Western Kentucky.
Brian White said that it was a difficult decision as they have tremendous respect for Willie Taggart. He has been a good representative of FAU. We need to address the lack of on-field success as we look towards the future.
A national search for a new coach will start immediately.
In 10 seasons, Taggart is 71-80. Lane Kiffin left for Ole Miss after leading the Owls to two Conference USA titles.
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