Aiming to be more competitive in the American Conference, FAU made a coaching change going into the 2025 season. The Owls went ahead and hired Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley to lead the program.
In his first season, Kittley led the Owls to a 4-8 record. But they hope they hope to be much better in 2026.
Here’s more about Kittley and his resume:
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What’s FAU Head Coach Zach Kittley’s Salary?
Kittley made $1.05 million in 2025, according to USA Today. He signed a five-year, $6 million contract upon being hired.
Zach Kittley’s Coaching History
| Years | Team | Position |
| 2025-Present | FAU | HC |
| 2022-24 | Texas Tech | OC/QBs |
| 2021 | Western Kentucky | OC/QBs |
| 2018-20 | Houston Christian | OC/QBs |
| 2015-17 | Texas Tech | GA |
| 2013-14 | Texas Tech | Intern |
What’s FAU Head Coach Zach Kittley’s Record?
Kittley is 4-8 in the FBS as a head coach.
How Old Is FAU Head Coach Zach Kittley?
Kittley is 34 years old.
FAU Head Coach Zach Kittley’s Background
Kittley spent the last three seasons as Texas Tech’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. He was also an offensive intern there from 2013-14 and was a graduate assistant who focused on quarterbacks from 2015-17 – when Patrick Mahomes was there.
Kittley has worked with other eventual NFL quarterbacks as well, including Bailey Zappe and Davis Webb. He was the OC and QBs coach at Houston Christian from 2018-20. He then had the same roles while at Western Kentucky in 2021 before going to Texas Tech.
The teams Kittley’s been the offensive coordinator for averaged 457.3 yards and 34.8 points per game.
