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Southwest Minnesota State University (D-II): Southwest Minnesota State is looking for an Offensive Graduate Assistant. Responsibilities include practice/game preparation, recruiting, summer camps, equipment, video and all other aspects of the football program.  Qualifications include acceptance into graduate school (3.0 minimum GPA), enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester, and meet the MnSCU vehicle driving qualifications. Compensation package includes $8,000 and tuition waiver. Review of candidates will begin in two weeks and continue until filled. Expected start date in early January. We will move fast on this opening. Send letter of interest, resume, and references to Cory Sauter - Head Football Coach, Southwest Minnesota State University, 1501 State Street, FH 317, Marshall, MN 56258 or e-mail to cory.sauter@smsu.edu  No phone calls please.

UNLV: Bobby Hauck has released both offensive coordinator Brent Myers and defensive coordinator J.D. Williams according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. 

     Behind the scenes video: Butch Jones first day at Tennessee

South Florida: Willie Taggart's agreement is 5 years / $5.75 million ($1.15M / year). The pool for his assistants is $1.9 million. 

West Virginia: Cornerbacks coach Daron Roberts will not return to the staff. 

Tennessee: Cincinnati offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian and defensive coordinator John Jancek will join Butch Jones at Tennessee. Bajakian will serve as OC. Jancek might be DC; but is humble enough to not need the title and is willing to work as linebackers should Butch decide to bring another defensive coordinator in. We have also learned that Tennessee running backs coach Jay Graham will be retained. More to come...

Seton Hill (D-II - PA): Sources tell us Seton Hill will hold on-campus interviews with a small group of finalists this week. 

Cincinnati: We have learned that Tommy Tuberville will be the next head coach at Cinicnnati. Tuberville resigned from Texas Tech minutes ago. Texas Tech has now confirmed. Cincinnati will hold a presser tonight. Here's the story. 

Arkansas: Bret Bielema has retained Tim Horton. Sources also tell us defensive backs coach Bobby Allen expected to remain on staff in an off the field capacity (likely HS relations). More to come .... 

Idaho: Sources tell us that Illinois offensive grad assistant Jon Carvin will be the new offensive line coach at Idaho. 

        Matt Lubick (Duke) - 2012 FootballScoop Wide Receivers Coach of the Year

Montana: Head coach Mick Delaney plans to use co-offensive coordinators for the 2013 season. Offensive line coach Scott Gragg and current special teams coordinator / tight ends coach Kefense Hynson will serve as co-offensive coordinators. Montana has one full-time position to fill. 

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.

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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USA Today has put together a database where you can see how each coach voted in the coaches poll. Take a look.

Oakland Raiders: Head coach Dennis Allen will be away from the team for a few days to spend time with his father who is seriously ill. 

Northern Illinois: As we told you yesterday, offensive line coach Rod Carey has been named head coach. 

That's what sources told us this AM and again a few minutes ago RT @nburzych: @footballscoop Carey promoted as full time head coach?

— FootballScoop Staff (@footballscoop) December 1, 2012

Vanderbilt: We have confirmed with sources that James Franklin has agreed to remain at Vanderbilt with an extension.

3 of the best Strength & Conditioning coaches in the business...Finalists for 2012 S&C Coach of the Year

Louisiana Tech: Louisiana Tech's AD said tonight that Sonny Dykes does not have an offer at this time from Cal. 

Jacksonville State: Sources tell us that Hoover High head coach Josh Niblett is a very serious candidate for the Jacksonville State job as well. 

Butch Jones: Sources tell us Butch spent most of the day with Purdue and understands what they can offer. Also hear Cincinnati is making a significant offer to keep him. Will update...

TCU: Hearing further confirmation to what we told you weeks ago, Gary Patterson isn't looking to leave TCU. Wouldn't surprise us to see an announcement of an extension to stay at TCU looooong term. 

App State: We have learned that head coach Jerry Moore has been let go. We hear offensive coordinator Scott Satterfield will serve as interim head coach. Will update... Update> The University has announced that he will not return based on his own decision. Satterfield will serve as interim and the University has announced that a "national search" will being immediately. 

Idaho: We have learned that Paul Petrino has accepted the head coaching job. Petrino served as the offensive coordinator at Arkansas this past season. Here's what you need to know.

Virginia: The Cavaliers have announced that defensive coordinator Jim Reid, defensive line coach Jeff Hanson, and tight ends coach Shawn Moore have all been relieved of their duties. Also, safeties coach coach Anthony Poindexter will no longer handle the special teams coordinator duties, but will remain a part of the staff. A few days ago, Mike London announced that running backs coach Mike Faragalli had been let go as well.

South Florida: Skip Holtz has been let go. Here's what you need to know.

Jacksonville State (FCS - AL): Sources tell us Jacksonville State has interest in Stillman College (D-II - AL) head coach Teddy Keaton and Tennessee Chattanooga defensive coordinator Adam Fuller in addition to other candidates. 

Cal: ESPN reports that Cal AD Sandy Barbour will interview Kent State head coach Darrell Hazell today.

Finalists for FCS Coordinator of the Year have been released. Deserving Coaches!

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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. 

Tennessee Titans: Offensive coordinator Chris Palmer has been dismissed. Quarterbacks coach Dowell Loggains has been promoted to offensive coordinator. 

Idaho: In addition to Chris Tormey, we have also learned that San Jose State offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren will interview tomorrow in Idaho as well. 

Kentucky: San Jose State head coach Mike MacIntyre told reporters today that he has not been contacted by Kentucky or Cal. 

FootballScoop Running Backs Coach of the Year: Five finalists have been announced: Gary Campbell (Oregon), Thomas Hammock (Wisconsin), Pierre Ingram (Louisiana Tech), Calvin Magee (Arizona) and Jafar Williams (Kent State). 

Broyles Award: Five finalists have been named for the Broyles Award: Mike Bobo, Dan Quinn, Bob Diaco, Kliff Kingsbury and Derek Mason. 

Cleveland Browns: Mike Holmgren's last day with the organization will be Friday. 

Bowling Green: Bowling Green State University is looking for an Offensive Graduate Assistant. We are looking for a candidate with Offensive Line experience. Please no phone calls. Email your resume to bgfootballjobs@gmail.com.

Campbell University (FCS - NC): Liberty special teams coordinator Mike Minter will be announced tomorrow as the new head coach at Campbell. 

Missouri: Missouri's athletic director just addressed the rumor about Gary Pinkel stepping down with, "Of course Gary will return. Absolutely." Same thing we told you yesterday. Move along, nothing to see here. 

Northern Iowa (FCS): The University of Northern Iowa is seeking a FCS opponent for 2013.  Available dates are 9/14 or 9/28.  Contact Associate AD Steve Schofield at steven.schofield@uni.edu or (319) 273-7465 if interested.

Kentucky: On Saturday CBS Sports reported that Florida State defensive coordinator Mark Stoops had interviewed for the Kentucky job. Jimbo Fisher just addressed this at his press conference saying directly "Mark has not interviewed for the job." 

Florida: Will Muschamp said today that he doesn't anticipate any staff changes this off-season although he said he would speak with some receivers coach (Bush Hamdan still considered "interim"?). 

Kentucky: Plenty of people sending us reports that Butch Jones will be named head coach at Kentucky very soon. Our sources tell us this is not the case. 

         Finalists for Quarterbacks Coach of the Year have been released

Idaho: Sources tell us that Wyoming defensive coordinator Chris Tormey remains a strong candidate for the Idaho job and is expected to interview in Idaho tomorrow. 

          Jimbo Fisher addresses rumors about Auburn

MMQB: Peter King of Sports Illustrated had this tidbit in his Monday Morning QB. Top five college coaches likely to be considered candidates for NFL jobs (based off of recent conversations with front office personnel): 1. Chip Kelly, 2. David Shaw, 3. Brian Kelly, 4. Kirk Ferentz, 5. Doug Marrone. King says he believes Bill O'Brien will remain loyal to Penn State (so do we). King also listed 10 NFL assistants who might get a look at head jobs as well. 

USC: Athletic director Pat Haden confirmed after their loss to UCLA, "Lane is my head coach, 150%, now and hopefully for a long time...I know what he's been fighting through and I like what he has done." Bill Plaschke with the Los Angeles Times got the quote. 

Duke: David Cutcliffe announced today he will return to Durham next season. "I can tell you right now this is where I'm going to be. I'm very happy here, and this is where I'm going to be." Read the full report here. 

Highland CC (KS): Former Dodge City CC head coach Bob Majeski has been hired as the offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach at Highland Community College.

Tennessee: Derek Dooley has been fired. Here's what you need to know. 

Idaho: We learned yesterday that Washington State linebackers coach Jeff Choate will interview today for the Idaho job. 

San Francisco 49ers: As expected, Jim Harbaugh was back at practice today. 

Tabor College (NAIA - KS): Defensive coordinator Dan Hromada has left the program to explore opportunities outside of coaching. 

Idaho: Still a ways to go in this search; but here's an update with a few names we're hearing Idaho plans to speak with. 

Willie Mack Garza: This morning the NCAA added additional penalties on Tennessee related to actions by Willie Mack Garza back when he was on Lane Kiffin's staff at UT. Garza received a three year "show cause". Tennessee got two more years of probation and several other recruiting restrictions. 

FootballScoop Coaches of the Year: Nominations are due today. Over 600 have been received thus far. Coaches can't win if they haven't been nominated by another coach. Mail@FootballScoop.com or text / call 225.229.3429 to nominate a coach. 

We have learned that Arkansas offensive coordinator Paul Petrino has been named the next head coach at Idaho. 

Petrino, 45, is a native of Butte, Mont., and played at Carroll College in Montana. He has coaching stints at Carroll, Utah State and, most importantly, Idaho under his belt. Petrino has previously executed excavation efforts at Louisville, Illinois and Arkansas. 

In 50 games at Louisville, Petrino's offense scored 40 more points 28 times. His 2010 Illinois offense set a school record with 423 total points. And Petrino guided an Arkansas offense that set a school record with 3,640 passing yards in 2009. 

Petrino has skins on the wall, there's no question about that. But it's all the other stuff he will have to attend to that will decide whether his tenure as Idaho's head coach will be a successful one.

"I'm very excited," Petrino said in the school's press release. "It's a dream come true. I've wanted to be a head coach my whole life. I had a chance to come back out to the Northwest.

"We want to score a whole bunch of points, be explosive on offense and hit that quarterback on defense," Petrino continued. "We want to win a whole bunch of games and go to bowls."

There might not be an FBS program with more uncertainty surrounding it at this moment than Idaho. With the WAC disintegrating its football arm, it is unknown at this time whether Idaho will compete as an FBS Independent in 2013. It is unknown at this time whether they will make their permanent home in the Sun Belt Conference, in the Football Championship Subdivision or as an FBS Independent. There are pros and cons to each option. All will present challenges for Petrino and his staff. 

On the field, Petrino inherits a team fresh off a 1-11 season. Since reaching a program high point with a 43-42 win over Bowling Green in the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl, the Vandals slipped to 6-7 in 2010 and 2-10 last season before going 1-11 in 2012. Idaho ranked 107th or lower in 12 of the 17 official statistics tracked by the NCAA. Their best statistic was net punting, where they placed 50th.

Needless to say, Petrino is going to have his work cut out for him on multiple fronts.