Since 1999, all sources remain confidential. Mail@FootballScoop.com or 225.229.3429
FirstDown PlayBook: Manage your football program all in one place with FirstDown PlayBook. One week free trial for all high school coaches.
Games Today: Four games today, starting at noon. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl - Clemson vs. Kentucky (12pm EST on ESPN), Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl - Oregon State vs. Notre Dame (2pm EST on CBS), Autzone Liberty Bowl - Iowa State at Memphis (3:30pm EST on ESPN), Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic - Ohio State vs. Missouri (8pm EST on ESPN).
Rose Bowl: After it has gone viral that coaches at both Alabama and Michigan aren't allowing players to watch film on their tablets, the company at the center of the controversy has issued a statement.
Valparaiso University (FCS - IN): Valparaiso University football invites applicants for a full-time offensive assistant coach. Will consider all offensive positions, with a possibility of an additional title. Successful candidates are responsible to assist the head coach in all facets of the football program. The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of leading your own position group, game planning and recruiting. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to Valparaiso University Head Coach Landon Fox at landon.fox@valpo.edu.
East Central (D-II - OK): Christopher Bolden has accepted the receivers job at East Central. He previously coached the receivers at Valpo (FCS - IN).
Northwestern: David Braun is adding a GM as he continues to make changes to the Northwestern staff.
FootballScoop Offensive Coach of the Year Awards: Please join us in congratulating the following coaches who were voted by their peers as winners at their respective positions: Joe Sloan (LSU) - Quarterbacks Coach of the Year, Cortez Hankton (LSU) - Wide Receiver Coach of the Year, Scott Huff (Washington) - Offensive Line Coach of the Year, Todd Hartley (Georgia) - Tight Ends Coach of the Year, and Curtis Luper (Missouri) - Running Backs Coach of the Year.
UTEP: Chris Annan has joined the staff as director of player wellness. He previously worked with Scotty Walden at Austin Peay (FCS - TN) where he was the head equipment coordinator.
Texas A&M: The Aggies have announced the additions of three Duke assistants to Mike Elko's staff in Trooper Taylor (Associate Head Coach - Offense / RBs), Adam Cushing (Run Game Coordinator / OL) and Ishmael Aristide (DBs) as well as former Florida defensive line coach Sean Spencer. Also, multiple reports share that Duke special teams coordinator Pat Dougherty is joining the staff in the same capacity as well.
Union (D-III - NY): John Drach, who recently wrapped up his sixth season leading Wilkes University (D-III - PA) with his fourth straight winning season and has nearly two decades of coaching experience at the Division III level, has been announced as the new head coach.
Rocky Mountain College (NAIA): Rocky Mountain College invites applicants for a full-time tight ends and inside wide receivers coach / Film Coordinator. Pay is $28,000 and includes meals. Responsibilities include but are not limited to offensive game planning, recruiting, coaching the Tight Ends & Inside WR’s, film and academics. A bachelor’s degree is required. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Must have coaching experience at the collegiate level or high school level. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. With interviews taking place at the AFCA Convention in Nashville Jan 7th / 8th. Start Date on or before 2/1/24. Please email resumes to Head Coach Chris Stutzriem chris.stutzriem@rocky.edu. Please no phone calls.
Valparaiso (FCS - IN): Valparaiso University football invites applicants for a full-time defensive back assistant coach, with a possibility of a recruiting coordinator title. This is a fully benefited position. Successful candidates are responsible to assist the head coach in all facets of the football program. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to Valparaiso University Head Coach Landon Fox at landon.fox@valpo.edu.
Tulane: Joe Craddock, who led a remarkably improved offense at Troy, is expected to join the program as offensive coordinator, Matt Zenitz shares.
Montana Western (NAIA): The University of Montana Western has an immediate opening for a restricted earnings wide receivers coach. Compensation is a stipend, camp stipend and on campus apartment. Email a cover letter, resume and references to: ryan.nourse@umwestern.edu. No phone calls please. Preferred start date of February 1 2024.
Florida Memorial (NAIA - Miami, FL): Florida Memorial is seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant Position working with the Offensive Line/Tight Ends. Must have experience coaching or playing the position. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and meet the requirements for admission to Florida Memorial’s Graduate School. This position will be responsible for coaching, recruiting, film breakdown, data entry and other duties as assigned. Compensation includes tuition, books, and mandatory fees. Housing is not a part of the package. All interested candidates should submit the following: resume and 3 references to head coach Bobby Rome at Bobby.Rome@fmuniv.edu. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Preferred Start Date for GA: Jan. 8th
Buffalo: The Bulls new offensive coordinator will reportedly come with ACC play calling experience.
RPI (D-III - NY): RPI has multiple openings on staff. Positions include restricted earnings (stipend, benefits & housing) and part-time stipend positions. Responsibilities include coaching individual position group, on-the-road recruiting area and other duties assigned. Coaches with defensive line, defensive backs or receivers background are encouraged to apply but also looking for the best fit. Please send resume and letter of interest to Head Coach Ralph Isernia at football@rpi.edu.
Missouri Baptist (NAIA): Missouri Baptist University is seeking applicants for a Wide Receivers Restricted Earnings/GA position. This position will be responsible for coaching a position group, recruiting area, and game planning. Interested applicants should send a statement of faith, resume, and references to Offensive Coordinator Jonathan Heck at Jonathan.Heck@mobap.edu
Grambling State (FCS - LA): Jason Rollins is joining the staff as defensive coordinator, former Southern and Prairie View head coach Eric Dooley will be the offensive coordinator and John Simon (who spent last season as the offensive coordinator on staff for Hue Jackson) is being retained, per the Lincoln Parish Journal.
Duke: Here's an update on Duke and Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons.
Dubuque (D-III - IA): The Spartans are turning to a record-setting offensive coordinator as their new head coach.
Texas Southern: After its board met three times and three times failed to agree on a hire, the Texas Southern search has officially gone off the rails.
FBS Coordinator of the Year Winners: We rolled out a number of our award winners yesterday, starting with Mike Denbrock (Offensive Coordinator of the Year), Phil Parker (Defensive Coordinator of the Year), and LeVar Woods (Special Teams Coordinator of the Year).
Northwestern: David Braun has reportedly begun to make coordinator changes at Northwestern.
WIN Awakening: Coach Ken Karcher is excited to continue the W.I.N Awakening. A 501 C (3) sports ministry network for coaches athletes and those who lead. Head here to learn more.
Alabama: Crimson Tide coaches are urging players to not watch film on their tablets in wake of Michigan's sign-stealing scandal.
James Madison: Sources tell FootballScoop JMU is making a hire from the ACC.
Oregon State: Trent Bray is filling his defensive coordinator job with an NFL staffer who has previous Pac-12 coordinator experience.
Duke: Justin Watts, who spent the past 9 seasons on staff at Appalachian State, has accepted the same job with the Blue Devils.
FBS Coordinator Changes:
Offensive Coordinator
Defensive Coordinator
Staff Tracker: Duke | Houston | Indiana | Michigan State | Mississippi State | Nevada | New Mexico | Oregon State | Syracuse | Texas A&M