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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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Dallas Cowboys: Jerry Jones and Deion Sanders have been in dialogue about the Cowboys newly-opening head coaching position.
San Francisco 49ers: The 49ers interviewed Noah Pauley today for their offensive coordinator position. Yes, the Noah Pauley who prior winners selected as the 2024 FootballScoop Receivers Coach of the Year.
Chicago Bears: Adam Schefter shares this evening the Bears have requested to interview Green Bay offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich.
Arizona State: ASU is adding former UCLA staffer, young FCS coordinator to the staff sources tell FootballScoop.
New Mexico: Jason Eck is bringing former MAC offensive coordinator Jared Elliott to New Mexico sources share.
Tennessee Titans: The Titans are bringing several guys back for second interviews for their open GM job per the NFL Network guys - Chiefs AGM Mike Borgonzi, Tampa AGM John Spytek, Colts AGM Ed Dodds, Bills exec Terrance Gray and Bears AGM Ian Cunningham.
Coastal Carolina: Western Kentucky offensive quality control Caedon Malone is joining the Coastal staff as an offensive analyst source shares.
San Diego State: Former USC outside linebackers coach Roy Manning is joining the San Diego State staff CBS Sports has shared. Manning was on staff at USC the '22 and '23 seasons and previously worked at Oklahoma, UCLA, Washington State, Michigan and more.
North Carolina Central (FCS): Source tells FootballScoop Coastal Carolina offensive analyst Mac DieuDonne is headed to North Carolina Central as their new offensive line coach.
Western Kentucky: Abilene Christian assistant quarterbacks coach Matthew Giampa is being hired as offensive quality control / assistant quarterbacks coach source shares. Giampa was with new WKU co-offensive coordinator Rick Bowie at Abilene Christian and prior to that at Valdosta State.
Concordia College – Moorhead (D-III - MN): Offensive Line Coach and alumnus Joel King has been promoted to full-time status. Additionally, he has been named Run Game Coordinator for Concordia College. King started his career in 2022 as a volunteer assistant until he was elevated to restricted earnings/Offensive Line at the start of the 2023 season. He has mentored the last two MIAC Rookie of the Year winners for the Cobbers.
Texas Tech: Inside linebackers coach Josh Bookbinder shared today that he will not be returning to TTU and is seeking his next position. Bookbinder has served these three years with Joey McGuire at TTU and the two previously worked together at Baylor as well.
Idaho State (FCS): Idaho State football is currently accepting applications for a Video Coordinator. Candidates should be highly motivated with a strong work ethic, and have an interest in gaining direct work experience at the Division I FCS Level and in the Big Sky Conference. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: plan and oversee the filming of all practices and competitions, edit and distribute all video via Catapult Thunder editing software, recruit and manage a team of video student managers, maintain the GameStrat Replay System, and other duties as assigned. Candidates must have a strong background using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Visio Candidates will receive compensation of 20K. If interested, please email a resume, cover letter, and a list of references to Jarrettmeeker@isu.edu
Oregon State: A coordinator change is coming to Corvallis, sources tell FootballScoop.
Tulane: Kelly Comarda is returning to Tulane as director of roster management. Comarda had gone to Houston with Willie Fritz; but now he's back at his alma mater.
Dallas Cowboys: A look at the candidates to become the next head coach of the Cowboys.
Minnesota: Danny Collins is being promoted to defensive coordinator multiple outlets are reporting. Mariano Sori-Marin is being promoted to linebackers coach in connection with Corey Heatherman leaving for Miami.
Sam Houston: Phil Longo has his offensive coordinator.
San Diego State: Former Idaho special teams coordinator Tyler Sutton is joining the SDSU staff as a defensive analyst.
New England Patriots: Ryan Cowden is expected to join the Patriots' front office in some capacity Mark Daniels has reported. Cowden served as executive advisor to the Giants' GM the past few seasons. Cowden worked closely with Mike Vrabel while with the Titans.
New Orleans Saints: The Saints next set of "scheduled interviews" are set for Friday and Saturday with Kliff Kingsbury, Kellen Moore and Joe Brady Albert Breer has shared.
New Mexico State: Sources tell FootballScoop Tony Sanchez is promoting running backs coach David Cobb, adding assistant head coach title and responsibilities.
Dean College (D-III - MA): Dean College Football is currently seeking two full-time coaches, one on each side of the ball. These are 12 month, salary/benefited jobs. All Positions will be considered, looking for best fit. For the right candidates, Special Teams Coordinator or Recruiting Coordinator possible. Minimum qualifications include Bachelor’s degree and successful coaching, playing, and/or teaching experience. Duties include: coaching your own room, recruiting a designated area, film breakdown, assist coordinators with gameplans and practice plans, and anything else assigned by the Head Coach. The successful candidate should be prepared for an immediate start date. Email a cover letter and resume to Head Coach, Luke Bakanowsky, at Lbakanowsky@dean.edu. To officially apply, follow this link.
Florida A&M (FCS): North Carolina Central offensive line coach Cedric Williams is joining the staff as offensive line / co-offensive coordinator sources tell FootballScoop.
Lewis & Clark (D-III - OR): Head coach Joe Bushman is stepping down to become head coach at Casteel High School (Arizona).
Dallas Cowboys: Jerry Jones has reached a decision on his fifth-year head coach.
Robert Saleh: Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh will interview with the Jaguars tomorrow and with the Raiders Thursday Tom Pelissero shares.
Hardin Simmons (D-III - TX): HSU tight ends coach Matt Fanning is leaving to become head coach at Alvord High School reports Brandon McAuliffe. Fanning was head coach Jim Ned prior to joining HSU prior to the 2024 season.
Alabama: Kalen DeBoer has promoted Jay Nunez to special teams coordinator. This past year, Nunez' title was special assistant to the head coach / senior analyst special teams". Nunez came to Alabama from Eastern Michigan where he served as special teams coordinator for several seasons. Mike Rodak first noted the change.
Clemson: Dabo Swinney is working to bring the defensive coordinator of a CFP semifinalist to Clemson, reports say.
New York Jets: Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will interview Wednesday, per Josina Anderson.
Saginaw Valley State (D-II - MI): Saginaw Valley State is looking for week one, week three, and week four game for 2025 - 2026. Home and Home preferred but not required. Will consider all options. If interested email Mike McClanathan at mjmcclan@svsu.edu
Miami: Former Alabama offensive lineman William Vlachos is joining Mario Cristobal's staff as an analyst. Vlachos spent this past season on Lane Kiffin's staff at Ole Miss.
Las Vegas: The Raiders have requested to speak with Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph about their head coaching opening Ian Rapoport shares.
Cleveland: The Browns plan to interview New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak today for their own offensive coordinator role Mary Kay Cabot shares.
Baylor: Dave Aranda has hired long-time TCU assistant Paul Gonzales.
Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers have reached a decision on Mike Tomlin, per report.
Southwestern College (CC - CA): University of La Verne (D-III - CA) head coach Chris Krich is headed to Southwestern to join the staff as associate head coach and general manager.
Las Vegas Raiders: The Raiders have no interest in Deion Sanders for their head coaching position The Athletic is reporting.
Miami: Corey Heatherman has now been announced as the new defensive coordinator at The U.
Wake Forest: Yesterday it was reported by CBS sports that Wake was planning to add Liberty co-defensive coordinator / defensive line coach Skylor Magee as their new defensive line coach; however sources tell us today this deal isn't expected to happen.
New England Patriots: The Patriots and Mike Vrabel have reached a mult-year agreement to make him the new head coach with the organization he starred for eight seasons and won three Super Bowls.
Dartmouth (FCS - NH): Dartmouth College is hiring for their Offensive Coordinator position. Interested parties should reach out to / e-mail materials to Dartmouth.Football@dartmouth.edu. Please no phone calls
Crown (D-III - MN): Crown College has an immediate opening for a stipend Defensive coaching position (Preferably DBs). Applicants must have a strong Christian faith and work within Crown College’s Christian mission. The position will have their own recruiting area and will be responsible for coaching and managing their own position. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to film breakdown and data entry, recruiting, running positional meetings, assisting with game preparation, and other duties assigned by the head coach. This is a stipend position based on experience, housing is available, and some meals. Send a cover letter, resume, your faith journey, and references to Coach Eric Shourds at shourdse@crown.edu subject line "Defensive Opening". Review of applicants will begin immediately.