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UTEP: We have learned that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Sean Kugler will be named the next head coach at UTEP. Here's a quick writeup on Kugler. 

South Florida: ESPN is confirming WDAE's report that Western Kentucky head coach Willie Taggart will be the new head coach at South Florida. Update> We have confirmed. Further, sources tell us that defensive coordinator Lance Guidry will serve as interim head coach. Here's what you need to know.

Auburn: Ellis Johnson will make $800,000 per year as defensive coordinator and offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee will earn $350,000. 

Notre Dame College (D-II - OH): Notre Dame College is seeking applications for the position of Defensive Coordinator. This is a full time 35K-40K benefited position.  We require the candidate to have prior defensive coordinator experience. Responsible for the overall defense scheme/game plan, recruiting and assisting in all aspects of a competitive DII program. Email resume, cover letter with the names and phone numbers of 3 professional references to careers@ndc.edu. No phone calls please. Notre Dame College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to diversity within its community. In pursuit of that, we actively encourage diversity among applicants for this position.

FIU: Bruce Feldman reported earlier today that James Coley and Dan Quinn are candidates at FIU. 

Tennessee: Here is a link to Butch Jones' MOU. $2.9 million / year plus incentives. The pool for assistants is stated as "minimum of $3 million". 

James Madison (FCS): Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Jeff Durden and offensive line coach Chris Malone have been released from the staff. 

NC State: Northern Illinois defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen will join Dave Doeren in same capacity (DL / recruiting coordinator). 

West Virginia Wesleyan (D-II): Sources tell us University of Charleston defensive coordinator George Shehl will be the new head coach at West Virginia Wesleyan. In 2010 Shehl was the defensive grad assistant at Marshall. 

     Oregon's Mark Helfrich has been named 2012 Quarterbacks Coach of the Year 

App State (FCS - NC): Sources tell us offensive coordinator Scott Satterfield will "interview" this weekend for the head job...is considered the leader for the job by the coaches we hear from. 

Auburn: Rhett Lashlee has now been announced as offensive coordinator. Lashlee served on Gus Malzahn's staff at Arkansas State last season in the same capacity.

Arkansas State: Sources tell us Gus Malzahn recommended to Chad Morris that he consider the job. Separate sources tell us it is unlikely Morris will seek the position. 

Colorado: Sources tell us former NFL Coach of the Year with the New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel is interested in the job. If he's interested, Colorado should take a long look. 

Tennessee: Butch Jones' agreement is reportedly 6 years / $18 million (CBS Sports). 

Auburn: AuburnSports is reporting that Trooper Taylor will not be part of Gus Malzahn's staff. 

Nicholls State (FCS - LA): Nicholls State needs a home game for the 2013 Season.  Available date is Saturday, September 28th.  If interested, please contact Associate Head Coach, Chuck Hepola at 985-448-4796 or via email at chuck.hepola@nicholls.edu

Jacksonville State (FCS): Running backs coach Jimmy Ogle has been named interim head coach during the search. A large number of coaches have registered their interest in this opening. 

Chowan University (D-II - NC): Chowan University is looking to fill the following home-and-home: Saturday, September 21, 2013 and Saturday, September 19, 2015. We must be home in '13 and will travel in '15. Please contact Dennis Helsel, Director of Athletics, at (252) 398-6244 or by email at HelseD@Chowan.Edu

Wingate University (D-II - NC): Wingate is seeking applicants for the position of QB Coach/Pass Game Coordinator. Qualifications: Collegiate QB playing and coaching experience with strong preference for past coordinating experience. Desire to learn and implement current system. Salary: low $30's. Contact: reich@wingate.edu. No phone calls.

Cincinnati: Defensive line coach Steve Stripling will serve as the interim head coach for the bowl game.

Tennessee: Butch Jones will officially be announced as the new head coach today.

Tennessee: Sources tell us that Butch Jones has been offered the job. No decision expected tonight. 

South Florida: Multiple outlets are reporting and we are told but haven't verified that Chad Morris will interview with South Florida. Earlier in the day Steven Godfrey reported that Mike MacIntyre interviewed as well. We can confirm. 

Carthage College (D-III - WI): Defensive coordinator (interim head coach) Mike Yeager has been named head coach. 

Pearl River CC (MS): East Mississippi defensive coordinator William Jones will be the new head coach at Pearl River. 

San Diego Chargers: Kevin Acee with U-T San Diego is reporting that sources tell him that head coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith will be let go following the season. While we have no reason to doubt Acee, we do feel like we've heard this before and Norv has lived to coach another day. 

Idaho: Sources tell us that offensive coordinator Jason Gesser, defensive coordinator Mark Criner and running backs coach Wayne Moses have all been told they will not be retained. Tight ends coach Al Pupunu has been retained. We have also learned that Ronnie Lee (Indiana State) will be named defensive coordinator...and Mike Anderson as linebackers (previously reported). 

Texas: University President Bill Powers wrote today that "I'd like to state unequivocally that Coach Brown has my full support as well as the support of...DeLoss Dodds. Put succinctly, Mack Brown is and will remain the Longhorns' head football coach." 

Duke: Athletic director Kevin White has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Duke through June of 2019.

Sonny Dykes: Steve Berkowitz of USA Today reports that Sonny's buyout of his contract at Louisiana Tech is $500,000; but had they been scheduled for a bowl game and he left before that game the buyout would have been $800,000. 

Wisconsin: Barry Alvarez stated today that he doesn't feel it would be the right thing to do to consider Pitt head coach Paul Chryst about the opening given that he's only been at Pitt one season. 

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FIU: Joe Schad has reported that Butch Davis will not be the next head coach at FIU. 

Northeastern State (D-II - OK): Defensive line coach Greg Richmond has decided to step down to take a job working with underprivileged youth.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (Canada): The Roughriders have announced that linebackers coach Alex Smith, defensive line coach Mike Walker, and offensive line coach Kris Sweet have been let go.

Colorado: Sources tell us that Butch Jones to Colorado will not happen. After sleeping on the deal, both sides agreed to move on. As we cautioned last night, a deal isn't done until the ink is dry. 

Louisville: Brett McMurphy reports that Charlie Strong has a new agreement that runs through 2020 with Louisville. 

Arkansas State: Defensive coordinator John Thompson has been named the interim head coach.

Louisville: Charlie Strong has announced at a press conference this morning that he will remain at Louisville.

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Houston Baptist: Rockwall High head coach Scott Smith will join the HBU staff as offensive coordinator we're told. 

Cal: Sources tell us that from his staff at LA Tech, at least the following coaches will join Sonny at Cal... Tony Franklin (OC), Pierre Ingram (RB) and Rob Likens (WR). Don't have any info on the others. Will update...

Wisconsin: Barry Alvarez plans to coach the team in the Rose Bowl. 

Auburn: Auburn 247 is reporting that Gus has let all of the nine assistants from Gene Chizik's staff go. 

Louisville: Pete Thamel of SI reports that Charlie Strong has turned down Tennessee and is working on a new contract with Louisville. 

Auburn: Sources tell us that Ellis Johnson has accepted the defensive coordinator job at Auburn. 

Cal: We have learned that Sonny Dykes will be named head coach at Cal. We're told to look for an announcement "within 24 hours". 

Colorado: The Denver Post is reporting that Butch Jones has accepted the Colorado job. We have not confirmed. Sources tell us Colorado broke out the big guns last night.  Update> Sources close to the situation tell us that the agreement is currently being finalized. Not done; but headed that way... 7pm Update> Both Colorado and Cincinnati have made it expressly clear that no deal has been executed at this time. 

Northwest Mississippi (CC): We have learned that head coach Ricky Woods has decided to step down after five seasons with the program.

John Carroll (D-III - OH): Tom Arth has been promoted to head coach. Arth previously served as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Weber State (UT): Former offensive coordinator Matt Hammer has accepted the head coaching job at Weber HS (UT).

Boston College: Ryan Day will join Steve Addazio and serve as offensive coordinator. 

Hamline University (D-III - MN): Sources tell us that Bucknell (FCS) offensive line coach Chad Rogosheske will be named the new head coach at Hamline.

      D.J. Durkin - 2012 Special Teams Coordinator of the Year 

Auburn: Phillip Marshall is reporting that Ellis Johnson has been offered the defensive coordinator job at Auburn. Will update...

Kentucky: Sources tell us that Texas Tech offensive coordinator Neal Brown has been offered the same position at Kentucky; but plans to interview for a head coaching vacancy in the south later this week before making his decsion. 

McKendree (NAIA - IL): We have learned that CSU Pueblo (D-II) quarterbacks coach Mike Babcock will be named head coach at McKendree. 

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Dordt College (NAIA - IA): Dordt is currently seeking a special teams coordinator. This is a full time position which includes instructional duties within the Health and Human Performance Department as well as the strength and conditioning coach for all sports. Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree. A Master’s degree and teaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred. Employment is set to begin in the Spring of 2013. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates can send their resume and letter of interest to Susan Droog at hr@dordt.edu.

University of Mary (D-II - ND): The University of Mary is a member of the NCAA Division II institution and is part of a very competitive Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.The University of Mary Football Program is seeking an applicant for Graduate Assistant Offensive Football Coach (QB, RB, or WR). Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to coaching, recruiting by DII rules, scouting opponents, breaking down film, assisting and planning daily practice sessions, game preparation, assisting and organizing camps and clinics and assisting the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator with other duties as assigned. This is a two year position that requires a bachelor’s degree, admission to the graduate program and preferred playing experience at a DI or DII level. Start date will be immediately. Compensation includes an annual stipend and graduate school tuition. Please send e-mail with a cover letter, resume, and three references to Offensive Coordinator Andy Koteinicki at aekotelnicki@umary.edu.

San Bernardino Valley (CC): We hear former New Mexico Highlands receiver coach Artie Allen has accepted the special teams coordinator / receiver coach position.

Carleton College (D-III - MN): Bob Pagel has had the interim tag lifted and been named head coach at Carleton College. 

Louisville: Brett McMurphy of ESPN reports that Louisville is working on an extension for Charlie Strong. McMurphy asserts that he had an offer from Tennessee. 

Arkansas: Bret Bielema's agreement at Arkansas is 6 years at $3.2 million per. Buyout (if they want to get rid of him) begins at $12.8 million and steps down to $3.2 million over time. If he wants to leave, he would owe them $3 million initially...stepping down to $500,000 in the last year. Arkansas is also effectively making the $1 million buyout payment to Wisconsin called for in Bielema's agreement with Wisconsin. 

Tennessee: Bruce Feldman just tweeted that Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy has been offered the head job at Tennessee. Update> Sources close to Gundy tell us they do not expect him to leave Oklahoma State. 

Idaho: Bryce Erickson (head coach at South Albany HS in Oregon) will be joining Paul Petrino's staff as well we're told.

FIU: In shocking news, we have learned that head coach Mario Cristobal has been let go. Under Cristobal, FIU went from 1 win in 2007 all the way up to 8 wins in 2011 and went to two bowl games. Unfortunately, this season they finished 3-9 and the administration decided to make a change. More to come...

Purdue: Purdue has officially named Darrell Hazell their head coach. 

SUNY Brockport (D-III - NY): Sources tell us the defensive coordinator Rashaan Jordan has resigned. 

Concordia (NAIA - Ann Arbor, MI): Lonnie Pries, head coach at Concordia - Chicago (D-III), will be named head coach and athletic director at Concordia - Ann Arbor. 

University of Alberta (Canada): Chris Morris has been named head coach at the University of Alberta. Morris spent the past four seasons with the Harry Ainlay Titans football program.

South Florida: Several outlets and sources are relaying that Western Kentucky head coach Willie Taggart met with South Florida officials yesterday in New York. 

Idaho: We have learned that former Idaho linebacker, and Washington grad assistant, Mike Anderson is joining the staff as the linebackers coach.

USC: Lane Kiffin said earlier today that Ed Orgeron's new title will be assistant head coach / recruiting coordinator / defensive line. 

Auburn: Jay Jacobs (AD) says Gus Malzahn will have a five year agreement at $2.3 million per year. 

Georgia State: Trent Miles will have four Indiana State coaches join him on the staff at Georgia State (reported in the AJC and confirmed by us). Jesse Minter (defensive coordinator), PJ Volker (linebackers), Shannon Jackson (defensive line) and Harold Etheridge (offensive line). Sources tell us there is a good possibility that Jeff Jagodzinski joins the staff as offensive coordinator but that has not been finalized at this time. 

Tulsa: Athletic director Ross Parmley has been fired. 

Sioux Falls (D-II - SD): Sources tell us head coach Jed Stugart plans to fill the defensive coordinator position internally. 

Alabama: Sources tell us Kirby Smart agreed to a new agreement today with Alabama after receiving an offer from Auburn. Will update with details once they are made public. 

Purdue: Sources close to the situation tell us that Kent State head coach Darrell Hazell is expected to be the next head coach at Purdue. The deal is expected to be finalized tonight. Update> We've seen a report that the deal has stalled. We have not confirmed. Further Update> Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports is now confirming our original report that Hazell is expected to be named head coach. 

Boston College: SI just reported that Temple head coach Steve Addazio will be named head coach at Boston College. We have now confirmed the hire. Team meetings ongoing now. Here's what you need to know.

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West Virginia State (D-II): West Virginia State has hired Sioux Falls (S.D.) defensive coordinator Jon Anderson as its head coach. 

Auburn: AStateNation is reporting that Gus Malzahn has now accepted the head coaching job at Auburn. We have confirmed. Here's what you need to know.

Arkansas: Yahoo Sports has broken news that Bret Bielema has accepted the head job at Arkansas. We have confirmed the hire. Bielema told his staff about one hour ago and we are told he did not make any promises about going down to Arkansas with him. Here's what you need to know.

UConn: Athletic director Warde Manuel said today that Paul Pasqualoni will return; but added that changes will be made. We'll keep you posted. 

Baylor: Multiple sources are reporting that Art Briles has agreed to an extension at Baylor. ESPN has confirmed. 

Pretty good day for Bob Diaco. This morning he was announced as FootballScoop Defensive Coordinator of the Year, this afternoon he won the Broyles Award. 

Auburn: Sources close to the situation tell us Auburn's interest in Kirby Smart is very sincere. This one could play very soon. Update> Multiple sources tell us Auburn is working on an agreement with Kirby. Will update...

Boston College: Mark Blaudschun reports that BC is down to three finalists: Bob Diaco, New Orleans Saints offensive line coach Aaron Kromer and Ball State head coach Pete Lembo. We have not confirmed this report. Update> Sources tell us Pete Lembo should not be considered a finalist. 

Oakland Raiders: Head coach Dennis Allen's father has passed away. Please keep their famiy in your prayers. 

Kentucky: Mark Stoops will meet with Texas Tech offensive coordinator Neal Brown today. 

UCLA: FoxSports has reported what we've been telling you guys all along...that Jim Mora isn't leaving UCLA. Fox says he declined interview requests from both Tennessee and Auburn. 

West Viriginia State (D-II): Look for West Virginia State to announce their new head coach later today. We will update once it's public. 

Colorado: Sources tell us Colorado's offer to Butch Jones was six years, $15 million...fully guaranteed! 

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Butch Jones: Sources close to the situation tell us that Jones was very impressed with the visit he had with Colorado yesterday. However, he remains undecided at this point. Jones will meet with the media for the Belk Bowl press conference at 1pm ET. We believe that it is very possible that Jones could announce his decision at that time.  Update> We are told no "job discussion" at the Bowl presser. Look for a decision later tonight...or possibly tomorrow.

South Florida: Fox Sports is reporting that Houston Nutt will interview for the head coaching job. Sources tell us that there is tremendous interest in this job.

Langston University (NAIA - OK): Langston University is looking to fill 4 football Graduate Assistant positions (receivers, linebackers, defensive backs and film specialist) for the 2013 football season.  Head Coach Dwone Sanders is seeking disciplined and knowledgeable candidates with coaching aspirations.  Those selected for these positions will be working under a dedicated staff with Division I-Football coaching experience.  Included in the Graduate Assistant package are tuition costs, as well as room and board.   Please have a copy of GRE test results, as well as official undergraduate transcripts ready to submit to Coach Sanders. Please email resumes to Sports Information Director Daniel Garrett at: danielmgarrett@gmail.com.  Coach Sanders will contact qualified applicants as resumes are submitted.

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Mass Maritime Academy (D-III): Mass Maritime, located on Cape Cod, is looking for a scrimmage for the upcoming 2013 season. They have a week 1 bye so dates are flexible and are willing to play a D2 or D3 program. If interested, please contact Head Football Coach Jeremy Cameron via email, jcameron@maritime.edu or phone, 508-830-5072.

Colorado: Butch Jones spent a well documented day (local media everywhere) in Boulder. The offer is on the table. We'll see what he decides. 

Idaho: Paul Petrino's salary and the salary pool for the assistants will be in line with the previous staff's. 

Florida State: Sources tell us James Coley will not leave for Kentucky. D.J. Eliot on the other hand...we're told is headed to Kentucky. Will update.... Update> Eliot is confirmed to Kentucky. 

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Hiram (D-III - OH): We have learned that former Capital University head coach Henry Stanford has been named assistant head coach / offensive coordinator at Hiram.

East Central CC (MS): Sources tell us head coach Brian Anderson will not return. 

South Carolina: Steve Spurrier has received a two year extension through 2017. 

         Kliff Kingsbury named 2012 Offensive Coordinator of the Year 

Florida: Florida has now confirmed the hiring of Joker Phillips (receivers/recruiting coordinator). 

Southern (FCS - LA): Southern has announced six semifinalists for its head coaching job: Alabama State special teams coordinator John Hendricks, Bethune-Cookman head coach Brian Jenkins, SU interim head coach Dawson Odums, Nevada offensive line coach James Spady and two coaches who wish to remain anonymous. 

Southeastern University (NAIA - FL): Sources tell us former Northwestern Oklahoma State head coach Keith Barefield will be named head coach at Southeastern in Lakeland, FL. The NAIA program begins play in 2014. 

App State (FCS): Sources close to the situation tell us both App State offensive coordinator Scott Satterfield and South Carolina offensive line coach (co-coordinator) Shawn Elliott are "lead candidates". 

Augustana (D-II - SD): Athletic Director Bill Gross has announced the three finalists for the head coaching job and they are; Missouri S&T head coach David Brown II, former Colorado State state quarterbacks coach Daren Wilkinson, and St. Olaf head coach Jerry Olszewski. Each of the candidates will be on campus to interview Tuesday through Friday of this week.

Hendrix College (D-III - AR): Jordan Neal has been named offensive coordinator. Neal spent last season as the offensive line coach at Texas Lutheran University and has previously served as the offensive coordinator at Howard Payne University.

Philadelphia Eagles: According to reports, offensive line coach Howard Mudd will retire at the end of the season.

Missouri: Offensive coordinator Dave Yost has resigned. In the announcement Yost cited "personal reasons". Here's the initial information. 

Florida: Sources tell us Will Muschamp has agreed to hire Joker Phillips (wide receivers plus additional duties). Look for Joker to be announced & to start working later this week. 

Colorado: Sources confirm to us that Butch Jones is on his way to Colorado to meet with their administration. The Denver Post has reported that Colorado is prepared to offer Jones $13.5 million over 5 years. We'll keep you posted...

Toronto Argonauts: The defending CFL champions have hired Marcus Brady as offensive coordinator. 

Idaho: We hear Paul Petrino plans to offer positions to at least one colleague from the staff at Arkansas; but with the possibility out there that Bobby will get a high profile job, it might be a while before Paul can finalize his staff. We'll keep you updated. 

Catawba (D-II - NC): Look for Western Carolina (FCS) defensive coordinator Curtis Walker's hiring to be made official today at Catawba. 

      Take a look at our finalists for the D-II coordinator of the year

Philadelphia Eagles: The team has announced that defensive line coach Jim Washburn has been relieved of his duties. Tommy Brasher has been brought on board to coach the defensive line, where he previously served as a position coach for the Eagles from 1999 to 2005.

      Here are our finalists for the D-III coordinator of the year.

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Kentucky: We are hearing there is a good chance former Northwestern State head coach Bradley Dale Peveto winds up on Mark Stoops staff (potentially as linebackers coach). 

USC: The school announced tonight that defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin will step down after the bowl game to pursue opportunities in the NFL. 

Purdue: A local source is reporting that Purdue has offered their head coaching job to Butch Jones. We have learned that Jones plans to meet with officials from Purdue in the days following Cincinnati's game Saturday. This is not a done deal. 

NC State: Sources with knowledge of the situation tell us that Chad Morris is no longer being considered for the head job at NC State. Will update further...

Syracuse: AD Daryl Gross said today that he has, "solidified our relationship with Doug Marrone...He's a stud coach, he's a loyal coach and we're really proud of him." That's about all you need to know. 

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Colorado: Mark Mangino just tweeted that he has "asked to be taken out of consideration" for the Colorado job. That's an interesting move. 

     Defensive Backs Coach of the Year Finalists

Georgia State: The Richmond Times-Dispatch has reported that UVA offensive coordinator Bill Lazor interviewed for the head job at Georgia State earlier this week. 

Winnipeg Blue Bombers: Casey Creehan has been named defensive coordinator / linebackers. Creehan was the defensive coordinator for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats this past season. 

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Luther College (D-III - IA): Sources tell us  We have confirmed that defensive coordinator Dan Marlow and defensive line coach Roger Jaeger have been let go.

Quincy (D-II - IL): Quincy University  is accepting applications for an Offensive Graduate Assistant position (QB/ WR). Start date is February 3, 2013. Compensation includes tuition, housing and a stipend. Job duties include coaching a position, recruiting area, video breakdown and any other responsibilities as assigned by the head coach. Qualified candidates must apply and gain admittance into the Master’s program of Educational Leadership, Educational Counseling or Business Administration prior to being interviewed. Minimum requirements are a 3.0+ GPA and a score of 380+ on the MAT. Please apply online to the graduate program at www.quincy.edu and send a resume, cover letter and 3 references to Head Football Coach Tom Pajic at pajicth@quincy.edu. Application deadline is December 10, 2012. No Phone Calls please.

Kentucky: Sources tell us that Mark Stoops would like to have FSU defensive ends coach D.J. Eliot go with him to Kentucky (likely as defensive coordinator). Am told this isn't a done deal at this time. Jimbo would love to keep him as well. Will update...

Colorado: Just as quickly as a Colorado reporter reported that Colorado was "very interested" in Bobby Petrino, Colorado's AD came out and said publicly he has no interest in Petrino. 

USC: The guys on the Dan Patrick show reported this morning that Jeff Tedford will interview at USC to take over the offensive coordinator duties. Update> 

Lane Kiffin says there's no truth to him talking to or hiring Jeff Tedford & Tedford won't be coaching at USC. "Kennedy Polamalu is our OC."

— Bruce Feldman (@BFeldmanCBS) November 29, 2012

Occidental (D-III - CA): After agreeing to take over as the head coach on a year by year basis back in May, Bill Redell has announced his retirement. The Pasadena Sun reports that Redell will remain in an advisory role within the athletic department.

         See the three Finalists for Director of Football Operations of the Year 

Idaho: The Spokesman-Review is reporting that the five finalists for the Idaho job are Paul Petrino (Arkansas OC), Blaine Bennett (Central Washington HC), Brian Lindgren (San Jose State OC), Chris Tormey (Wyoming DC) and Jason Gesser (Idaho - interim HC). 

Midland University (NAIA - NE): We hear the athletic director position at Midland is open. 

Important lesson from last night...coaches should tell their AD before interviewing for another job. Puts you in a bind if you want to accept a new offer; but your existing contract requires that you give notice before interviewing elsewhere. 

Eastern Michigan: Sources telling us that offensive coordinator Ken Karcher will not return. 

NC State: Multiple sources are reporting that Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris interviewed with NC State today. 

Auburn: A report from AL.com states that Auburn has already interviewed Charlie Strong. Update> 

Just spoke to Charlie Strong. He's angry. He says he did not interview at Auburn and has not spoken to them. "It's not true."

— Pete Thamel(@SIPeteThamel) November 29, 2012

Colorado: Sources close to Utah State head coach Gary Andersen tell us that he should not be considered a candidate for the Colorado job. 

Iowa: Sources tell us that although Greg Davis will return, there is chatter in the profession that Kirk Ferentz might look to bring in a new position coach or two should someone on the staff decide that they might be a better fit somewhere else...

Montreal Alouettes: Noel Thorpe has been hired as defensive coordinator. Thorpe was coaching college ball in Canada at the University of Montreal as the defensive coordinator this past season. 

Georgia State: Sources close to the program tell us interviews have begun and to expect more next week. Coaches we've been told Georgia State would like to  meet with (or has met with) include Ted Roof, Shane Beamer, Willie Fritz and two other "up and coming stars of the profession". Yep, that's what we're told. A viewer alerted us to the fact that the AJC reported this AM that Willie Fritz has not yet been contacted.  

Tennessee: A whole bunch to relay here. A short while ago Jimmy Hyams reported that UT plans to interview several candidates over the next week. Hyams also "reported" that Jon Gruden called off a scheduled meeting with Tennessee that was to be held today. Then, just to keep things interesting, Luther Campbell, yes Uncle Luke, tweeted "Golden to UT". So that's out there. Never a dull day this time of year.

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LSU: As we told you yesterday, and multiple sources are confirming today, Les isn't leaving Baton Rouge. Can't wait to hear what he has to say about all this...

Colorado: Jeff Tedford is not interested in the job according to a report from Kyle Ringo in Colorado. 

Iowa: Kirk Ferentz confirmed today at his press conference what we have been hearing all along, that offensive coordinator Greg Davis will return next season.

East Texas Baptist (D-III): Head coach Mark Sartain has resigned. 

Colorado: We hear that communication between Colorado and Mark Mangino has been "early stage". Also just saw a note from Bruce Feldman saying that he hears there has been some dialogue with Gary Andersen from Utah State. We'll keep you updated. 

Newberry College (D-II - SC): Newberry is seeking to fill an empty date for the 2013 season (September 14th). Looking to play a division II or III opponent, home or away. Those interested please contact associate athletic director Mike Hold at Mike.Hold@Newberry.edu or 803.944.0522. 

Langston (NAIA - OK): We hear the situation is fluid. Some of the staff have been let go. We will update...

Montreal Alouettes: Defensive coordinator Jeff Reinebold has been fired. 

Colorado: Tom Dienhart is reporting that talks between Colorado and Mark Mangino will continue. 

     2012 Offensive Line Coach of the Year Finalists

Augustana (D-II - SD): Sources close to the process tell us that both Kalen Deboer and Ed Meierkort are candidates for the head job at Augustana. 

Virginia: Running backs coach Mike Faragalli has been let go. 

Abilene Christian (FCS - TX): Abilene Christian is looking to fill the following dates for the 2013 football schedule: August 31, September 14, September 21 and  November 2. Abilene Christian is in the first year of its transition to Division 1 at the FCS level in the fall of 2013. Please contact Assistant AD John Houser at jxh10c@acu.edu or Athletic Director Jared Mosley at jared.mosley@acu.edu if you are interested

Coach Jack Yelton has passed away. Jack coached for many years in the profession and will be missed by many. Please keep his family in your thoughts. 

Arkansas: Richard Davenport reported tonight that Jeff Long met with the players at a 9pm meeting and told them his timetable to have a new coach in place is "10-14 days". 

Colorado: Bruce Feldman just reported that Jon Embree has been let go. Update> We have confirmed. 

Olivet Nazarenne (NAIA - IL): Olivet Nazarene University is seeking to fill the position of Defensive Coordinator.  Qualified candidates will have experience in developing and implementing a weekly defensive game plan, possess communication and organizational skills that will allow for effective recruiting of student athletes and will display an active and growing faith in Jesus Christ with a desire to mentor and lead spiritual development through athletics.  Those interested can email a letter of interest with resume to head coach Brian Fish at befish@olivet.edu.  No phone calls please.

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Boston College: Frank Spaziani has been let go. More to come...

UTEP: We have learned that both defensive coordinator Andre Patterson and Sam Houston State head coach Willie Fritz plan to interview this week for the head coaching position at UTEP. 

Purdue: The local Rivals site for Purdue is reporting that Danny Hope has been let go. We have not confirmed. Will update. Update> We have confirmed this information. Danny Hope will receive a $600,000 buyout. Receivers coach Patrick Higgins will serve as interim head coach for the bowl game and the rest of the assistants will remain in place through the bowl game. 

NC State: We have confirmed that representatives from from NC State have spoken with Mike Leach about their head coaching position. Further, multiple sources tell us the search is focused (at least initially) on sitting (or former) head coaches. Will update... 

Albany State (D-II - GA): Sad news to share. Longtime sports information director Edythe Bradley passed away last night at the age of 47. Please keep her extended family in your thoughts. 

Auburn: Gene Chizik has been informed that he will not return. Here's what you need to know. According to John Zenor of the AP, the total buyout for Chizik and the staff (who are all being released as well) will cost Auburn $11 million. 

NC State: We have confirmed that Tom O'Brien has been let go. More to come... Update> The University has now announced the same. AD Debbie Yow will speak at 5pm ET. OC Dana Bible will serve as interim head coach for their bowl game and all of the assistants have been retained through the bowl game as well.

Colorado formally introduced Mike MacIntyre as its newest head coach on Monday afternoon. 

"I feel very blessed and honored to be the head coach at the University of Colorado," said MacIntyre.

MacIntyre was hired to mirror the success he cultivated at San Jose State. In 2010 he took over a program that had registered just two winning seasons since 1993 and went 2-10 in the year before his arrival. The Spartans went 1-12 in MacIntyre's first year, jumped to 5-7 in 2011 and leaped to 10-2 and the school's first BCS ranking this fall. 

MacIntyre inherits a program that went 1-11 this fall, lost eight games by 25 points or more and ranked 94th or lower in 13 of the 17 official statistics tracked by the NCAA.

MacIntyre thinks he is just the man for the job, citing his turnaround of the San Jose State program on the field and in the classroom, boosting the team's APR from 930 to 981 during his tenure.  

"If you get to know me, you're going to say one thing about Mike MacIntyre: He has passion," he explained. 

MacIntyre said he plans on bringing a lot of his assistants with him to Boulder, and mentioned defensive line coach Jim Jeffocat by name. Jeffcoat was a finalist for the 2012 FootballScoop Defensive Line Coach of the Year award.  

Like any head coach taking over a 1-11 program, MacIntyre knows the path to success lies in recruiting. He referenced the growing demographics of the state of Colorado and also noted that California is home to over 1,000 high schools and just seven FBS schools. "We're going to treat California like it's in-state," said MacIntyre. 

MacIntyre touted his recruiting skill on a personal level, saying of his wife, "From the look of her, you can tell I can recruit. She told me no three times before she went on a date with me."

MacIntyre will be paid $10 million over five years, and was assured of a high-level of commitment from the CU administration. There are many similarities between his old job and new job to MacIntyre, including the task of entering a new conference while battling back from extended periods without sustained success. 

"When I was growing up and playing ball, Colorado was special," said MacIntyre. "I definitely think they can get there again." 

We have confirmed that Colorado has hired San Jose State head coach Mike MacIntyre to the same post. 

In 2010, MacIntyre took over a moribund San Jose State program that had experienced just two winning seasons since 1993. MacIntyre made significant leaps season-to-season, jumping from 1-12 in 2010 to 5-7 a year ago to 10-2 this season. San Jose State finished second in the WAC, and its only defeats came at the hands of Stanforda and Utah State, teams with a combined 23-4 record.

The 2012 Spartans threw the ball with great efficiency, ranking second nationally with a team 170.4 quarterback rating. They also placed fifth nationally with 3.33 sacks per game and 19th nationally in rushing defense (123.7 ypg). MacIntyre's team finished the season ranked in both major polls for the first time in school history.

That turnaround experience will prove vital in taking over a Colorado program that finished this season 1-11 and ranked 94th or lower in 13 of the 17 official statistics tracked by the NCAA. The Buffaloes lost eight games by 25 points or more and last posted a winning record in 2005. 

MacIntyre comes to Colorado after spending the majority of his life in the South. A Miami native, he played at Miami and Georgia Tech, and held college jobs at Georgia, Davidson, Tennessee - Martin, Temple, Ole Miss and Duke. He also worked as the defensive backs coach with the Dallas Cowboys (2003-06) and the New York Jets (2007). 

We will provide more details as they become available.