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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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Ball Tonight: Browns at Denver tonight (8:15pm EST on ESPN).
Purdue: Setting the scene for Purdue's coaching search.
Nebraska: Dana Holgorsen has agreed to remain on with Nebraska as offensive coordinator. His new deal is reported to be two years at $1.2 million per year.
Louisiana Monroe: Sources tell FootballScoop ULM football is parting ways with the Fobbs brothers, Jamaal (receivers) and Broderick (running backs).
UCLA: Per multiple reports, Michigan State corners coach Demetrice Martin is leaving to take a position on staff at UCLA.
West Virginia: An update on West Virginia's search for their new head coach.
Colgate (FCS - NY): Colgate is making a change at the top, head coach Stan Dakosty will not return.
McNeese State (FCS - LA): Matt Viator is returning to lead the program after previously serving as head coach from 2006-15.
Sul Ross State (D-II - TX): Per source, Barry Derickson has stepped down from the head coaching position after leading the program for three seasons.
Florida Atlantic: Texas Tech offensive coordinator Zach Kittley is the new head coach at FAU.
Florida State: Gus Malzahn has now formally been announced as the new offensive coordinator on Mike Norvell's staff.
Oklahoma: Oklahoma is set to hire Washington State offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle to the same post, per multiple reports. More on this fascinating hire.
Alabama A&M (FCS): Sources tell FootballScoop Alabama A&M head coach Connell Maynor has been let go.
Arkansas Tech (D-II): Source tells FootballScoop head coach Kyle Shipp is resigning at his alma mater.
Brown (FCS - RI): Sources share that Brown is set to make another coordinator change after their 3-win season.
Rice: Source tell FootballScoop that new head coach Scott Abell has not retained interim head coach / special teams coordinator Pete Alamar. In the final four-games of the season, Alamar led the team to a 2-2 record including wins over South Florida and a ranked Navy squad.
Florida State: In addition to hiring Tony White away from Nebraska (see below) to fill the defensive coordinator role, multiple reports share that Huskers defensive line coach Terrance Knighton is expected to join the Seminoles as well.
App State: App State is parting ways with head coach Shawn Clark. More here.
Chicago Bears: With Thomas Brown taking over as interim head coach, wide receivers coach Chris Beatty is stepping into the offensive coordinator role. Brown had been interim offensive coordinator following the dismissal of Shane Waldron.
West Virginia: Offensive coordinator Chad Scott will serve as interim head coach for the team's bowl game.
G5 Coaches Poll: The Mountain West and the American continue to sit atop the latest G5 Coaches Poll.
Utah State: Bronco Mendenhall is among the key figures in Utah State's search, sources share.
Chicago Bears: Kevin Warren confirms that Ryan Poles will remain as GM and that Poles will be the point person, but the two will work collaboratively on the head coaching search following the dismissal of Matt Eberflus.
Arkansas: A few weeks back, we shared that Arkansas was preparing to stick with Sam Pittman into 2025, and today Brett McMurphy shares the same.
Washington State: Jake Dickert has decided to make a change at defensive coordinator.
Utah State: This search has advanced and their sights are set on some very successful head coaches.
Florida State: Mike Norvell is set to hire a Big Ten defensive coordinator to the same post in Tallahassee. Details here.
Towson (FCS - MD): Towson University is seeking applicants for their Quarterback/Offensive Coordinator position. Please send resumes to PShinnick@towson.edu. No phone calls.
Fired Coaches: Five years to the day after being fired by his alma mater, Barry Odom brought UNLV to the brink of the College Football Playoff. His reflection on that is must-watch stuff for everyone going through a transition this season.
The Weekend Leftovers: Some ideas to fix rivalry flag planting, Madden view available for NFL games, gutsiest OT call of the year, 14 undefeated teams remain (FBS - NAIA), D-II wins playoff win with 1 pass attempt plus the CFB photo of the year. The Weekend Leftovers for Week 14.
Temple: Steve Berkowitz notes that new head coach KC Keeler's buyout at Sam Houston State was "silent" on buyout he would owe for terminating agreement to take another job.
North Dakota: Offensive coordinator Isaac Fruechte, who joined the staff in January, will serve as interim head coach following the resignation of Bubba Schweigert.
Alfred State (D-III - NY): Alfred State College is seeking applicants for an assistant football coach. All positions are being considered, as we are looking for the best candidate and fit. This position will be responsible for coaching their own position group, on the road recruiting, film editing/breakdown (HUDL), as well as other duties assigned by the head football coach. A Bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license is required. This position will begin in January and will pay $12,000 through the end of May, with the possibility to be retained for next year at $17,000 over ten months. This position also comes with a partial meal plan. This position is eligible to receive health care benefits. This position also includes the opportunity for a tuition waiver for one graduate class per semester (including winter term), at any State University of New York institution (preferably online classes)., as well as access to very affordable housing. To apply, e-mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to head coach, Scott Linn, at LinnSD@alfredstate.edu. No phone calls please.
Arizona: Athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois shares that Brent Brennan will remain their head coach after a 4-8 debut season according to the Tucson Star, adding "Coach Brennan deserves a fair chance to be successful."
Nicholls State (FCS - LA): Head coach Tim Rebowe has announced he is retiring. His replacement has already been appointed.
Ohio State: Ross Bjork said his full support right now is on supporting Ryan Day and rooting on the Buckeyes to a CFP run. But it begs the question: What happens when the season ends?
Madonna (NAIA - MI): Madonna University is seeking candidates for a Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Coach position. The defensive position is flexible and will be determined based on the candidate who is the best fit. Madonna University is a Catholic NAIA institution located between Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan. This is a full-time salary and benefits position which includes job duties such as coordination of all special teams units, coaching a defensive position group and being responsible for a recruiting area. Additional responsibilities will include gameday management duties and other duties assigned by either the Head Coach or Athletic Director. If interested, please email your resume and references to Head Coach Brett Guminsky at bguminsky@madonna.edu with the subject line “Special Teams Coordinator Position - (Insert Your Name)”
FIU: Mike MacIntyre is out after three straight 4-8 seasons.
Temple: This is done deal, KC Keeler is the new head coach of Temple.
Texas Tech: Joey McGuire is making major changes to his defensive staff room.
Charlotte: Sources tell FootballScoop this one is moving towards a hire in the coming days. A strong group of finalists here per sources.
West Virginia: The Mountaineers and Neal Brown have parted ways.
Kennesaw State: Sources share that top young NFL assistant Jerry Mack is emerging as the target in Kennesaw State's search. Update >> KSU has formally announced the hire.
Louisiana Tech: Sonny Cumbie will return to lead the team next fall after going 5-7 this year.
College Football Playoff: Unclear on where the 12-team field stands after this weekend's action? We've got you covered.
Purdue: After a lopsided loss to rival Indiana, the Boilermakers part ways with Ryan Walters after two seasons.
Brian Kelly: Deion Sanders isn't the only one keeping receipts, Brian Kelly is too, and he says we'll see them in the national title game.
North Carolina: Mack Brown reveals UNC leadership wanted him to quit 24 hours before their final game.
FCS Controversy: An FCS playoff game result was marred by a controversial call.
James Franklin vs. Mike Locksley: The two veteran Big Ten head coaches shared a heated postgame exchange before they each provided some perspective on why they were upset, with Locksley calling the end of game sequence "bullshit."
Ohio State: Ryan Day side stepped a question about his job security following Ohio State's embarrassing loss to Michigan.
North Dakota (FCS): Head coach Bubba Schweigert has stepped down after 11 seasons.
Florida State: Florida State's next offensive coordinator is UCF head coach Gus Malzahn.
Iowa: Two standout defensive players for the Hawkeyes detail how Matt Rhule and the Huskers disrespect helped fuel them in a tight 13-10 win.