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Tue Nov 26 08:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Ray Lewis’s FAU Coaching Rumors Swirl, but Sources Say It’s Premature
**Boca Raton, FL** – Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis is reportedly a candidate to become the next head football coach at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), but sources close to the situation are downplaying the speculation. While ESPN reported Wednesday that Lewis has emerged as a potential replacement for the recently fired Tom Herman, other sources within FAU claim the university is currently focusing on other candidates.
Lewis, a two-time Super Bowl champion and seven-time All-Pro with the Baltimore Ravens, has a strong connection to Florida, having played college football at the University of Miami. He has previously expressed openness to coaching opportunities since retiring from the NFL in 2012. However, the FAU coaching search remains ongoing, with former Georgia Southern coach Chad Lunsford currently serving as interim head coach. The Owls are looking for a new leader after Herman’s two-season tenure yielded a disappointing 6-16 record.