The Scoop - Monday January 20, 2024

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A great day for America. This evening, Ohio State takes on Notre Dame in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30pm EST on ESPN.

Dallas Cowboys: The organization has completed their interview with former Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier. He marks the third completed  interview, joining Kellen Moore (Eagles OC) and Robert Saleh (former Jets HC).

Charlotte: Danny Orrock, a former special teams analyst at Pitt, has joined the staff as co-special teams coordinator.

University of St. Mary (NAIA - SD): The University of Saint Mary located in Leavenworth, KS is searching for 2 defensive graduate assistants, specific defensive position is not necessary. Candidates for consideration must be admitted into the USM graduate program. Benefits include tuition remission and or stipend, coaching your own position group, and own recruiting area in season. Interested candidates can apply via this link. No phone calls please.

Western Kentucky: The Hilltoppers are set to hire Jackson State (FCS) defensive line coach / run game coordinator as defensive line / defensive tackles coach, per CBS Sports. Before joining the Jackson State staff James was assistant defensive line coach at Florida.

Tennessee Titans: John "Bones" Fassel is joining the staff as the new special teams coordinator, per Tom Pelissero. Fassel, a veteran special teams coordinator, spent the last several seasons with Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys.

Chicago Bears: With Ben Johnson leaving The Motor City for The Windy City, here's a tracker on how he's filling out his staff you're going to want to keep an eye on.

Indianapolis Colts: Lou Anarumo, who spent the last six seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Bengals, will be the new defensive coordinator in Indy, per multiple reports.

Chicago: The Bears are hiring Detroit offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their new head coach multiple outlets are reporting. 

Ole Miss: One of college football's brightest young offensive coordinators, Dane Stevens, is headed to Ole Miss in a key role under Lane Kiffin, sources tell FootballScoop.

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Victor Valley (JC - CA): Victor Valley College currently has 1 assistant coaching position available on the defensive side of the ball. Experience in the secondary or linebacker is preferred. Looking for Coaching experience but not required. This can be a great job for those looking to transition from playing to coaching. Duties will include coaching your own position group, conducting meetings, assisting with special teams, various recruiting responsibilities, academic monitoring, and any other duties assigned by the Head Coach or respective coordinator. Based on the candidate's education and experience the salary will range from $8,000-$19,000 for the position. No housing or benefits. A degree in kinesiology or physical education MAY allow the possibility to adjunct additional courses. Please send resume (with references) and cover letter to Head Coach David Slover david.slover@vvc.edu. Review of candidates will begin immediately.

Northwest Missouri State (D-II): Mark Wright has joined the staff as running backs coach. He previously worked alongside new head coach John McMenamin at Tulane and Wayne State College (D-II - NE).

Coaches Scout the Title Game: In a FootballScoop exclusive, coaches, coordinators, and assistants scout the Notre Dame vs Ohio State title game tonight.

Western Kentucky: Former LSU and South Carolina defensive line coach Jimmy Lindsey is set to join the staff as defensive line coach while former Nebraska and TCU running backs coach Bryan Applewhite will be the team's running backs coach, per CBS Sports.

New England Patriots: Keep track of Mike Vrabel's staff in New England as it comes together via our Patriots Staff Tracker page.

North Carolina: Frantzy Jourdain, a longtime NFL scout, is joining Bill Belichick's personnel staff, per multiple reports.

Memphis: The program has announced the additions of former player Lonnie Ballentine (defensive assistant) and Kendrick Wade (offensive assistant).

Valdosta State (D-II - GA): As we shared initially more than a week ago, Graham Craig has now been formally announced as head coach of the Blazers.

Aaron Glenn: The Lions defensive coordinator is set for an in-person interview that will be his second interview with the Jets, and is also expected to visit with the Saints where he is considered a key candidate, per Ian Rapoport.

Cincinnati Bengals: After one season as the Patriots offensive line coach, Scott Peters has been tabbed as the new offensive line coach for the Bengals. Peters was Bill Callahan's top assistant before leaving for the Patriots. He's brining his assistant from Foxborough, Michael McCarthy, as assistant offensive line coach.

Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell shared today that he's prepared to lose both Ben Johnson (OC) and Aaron Glenn (DC) to head coaching opportunities in the coming days. If/when that happens, Campbell has identified a former FCS standout and a former AAC head coach among the in-house candidates to position to take coordinator roles

Ohio State: Ryan Day has a legit grip about officiating, and the data to back it up heading into tonight's national title game.

Idaho (FCS): Andrew Morgan has been hired as a recruiting quality control, sources tell FootballScoop. He joins the staff from Arizona. 

Ohio State: It's been a wild season in Columbus. How should Ohio State feel about this year if the Buckeyes lose tonight

Saint Xavier (NAIA - IL): SXU invites applicants to apply for the full-time (including full benefits) position of Assistant Football Coach. This position must be able to coach a defensive segment along with serving as the Defensive Coordinator or Co-Defensive Coordinator based on qualifications and experience. This candidate must be a strong recruiter and will be responsible for all duties related to equipment as well as additional administrative duties assigned by the Head Coach. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Head Football Coach Mike Feminis at feminis@sxu.edu. Please no phone calls.

New Orleans Saints: Giants quarterbacks coach Mike Kafka is flying in for a second head coaching interview Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero.

North Carolina: Bill Belichick is hiring Bob Diaco off of Brian Kelly's staff sources tell FootballScoop. 

Texas State: Randy Martinez, who previously served as director of recruiting for the program and was an assistant at state champion Duncanville (TX) prior to that, has been hired to coach the receivers.

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Louisiana Tech: Jacksonville State defensive coordinator Luke Olson has joined the staff as Sonny Cumbie's new defensive coordinator. Prior to joinin Rich Rod's staff at Jax State, Olsonn was a senior defensive analyst at TCU and also spent 11 seasons on staff at Tulsa, including the 2022 season as defensive coordinator.

Colorado: Coach Prime is reportedly exploring the addition of another Hall of Famer to his staff.

SMU: Reggie Bain, who spent the past three seasons at Miami, most recently as a graduate assistant working with the offensive line, is expected to join the staff, per CBS Sports.

Chicago Bears: Tennessee State (FCS) head coach Eddie George is reportedly scheduled to interview for the head coaching job this morning.

Coastal Carolina: Tyron Carrier, the former receivers coach at West Virginia, Houston and Temple, is set to join the Chanticleers staff in the same capacity, per Pete Thamel.

Lafayette Community Christian (JC - LA): Lafayette Community Christian College (Juco) in Lafayette Louisiana , Looking for two young volunteer coaches one offense one defense, contact coach Johnson at AnaniasJohnson3@yahoo.com.

Texas: Per a report, after turning down the opportunity to interview with two NFL teams, Steve Sarkisian has agreed to an extension at Texas.

USC: Longtime NFL assistant Rob Ryan has joined Lincoln Riley's staff.

Ohio State: Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles addresses speculation around the Oklahoma defensive coordinator opening as the Buckeyes sit about 48 hours out from a possible national title.

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