He is a New York native who played at Springfield College in Massachusetts, and was hired by former AthleticDirector Tim Pernetti on June 16, 2011, after posting 57 victories with the Saints in his final five years there.
"The appointment of coach Hurley sends a clear statement that the University at Buffalo is committed to bringing big-time college athletics to the western New York community and the state at large, " athleticdirector Danny White said.
In a news conference Wednesday night, Notre Dame athleticdirector Jack Swarbrick said that Te'o learned that her death was a hoax at the ESPN college football awards show, which took place on Dec. 6.