Eastern Michigan University Athletics

Neil Herman begins his first season as director of football operations at Eastern Michigan University in 2024. Herman had spent the past six seasons as an integral part of the University at Buffalo football program.

Herman was promoted to the Bulls' director of football operations in 2022, which included a 2022 Camellia Bowl victory over Georgia Southern. Prior to his stint as the DFO, he worked three seasons working with the Bulls' special teams.

In his previous roles, Herman was responsible for opponent breakdown and analysis of all special teams units. He also prepares scouting reports and advises lead coaches on game plans. In Herman's time at UB, the Bulls advanced to three straight bowls games - Dollar General Bowl (2018), Bahamas Bowl (2019) and Camellia Bowl (2020).

Herman came to UB from Buffalo State where he served as special teams coordinator and tight ends coach for eight seasons. He helped lead the Bengals to three ECAC bowl games. Buffalo State ranked in the top three in the conference in net punting in five of his eight seasons.

A 2002 graduate of Niagara University, he earned his degree in in Logistics & Transportation Management. Herman was an offensive and video intern at UB for the 2009 season and he was also an assistant coach at St. Francis High School in 2007 and 2008.

Herman has a daughter, Avery.