The Scoop - Monday January 23, 2023

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Montana (FCS): One of the top defenses in all of Division I is losing two critical assistants, who combined have almost 100 years of experience.

Bowie State (D-II - MD): The school has decided to drop the interim tag and make Kyle Jackson the new head coach of the program. Jackson spent the 2022 season as the interim head coach and led the program to a 6-4 mark.

Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings interviewed Saints co-defensive coordinator / defensive line coach coach Ryan Nielsen for their vacant defensive coordinator job, per Ian Rapoport.

Louisiana Monroe: ULM has promoted analyst Cody Grice to defensive line coach and also promoted graduate assistant Davis Lewandowski to tight ends coach.

Indianapolis Colts: Pro football Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae is reportedly taking the Lipscomb Academy (TN) head coaching job. Mawae was on staff with the Colts this season, finishing the season as tight ends coach.

Houston: A major change coming to Houston as a foundational member of Dana Holgorsen's staff will not return, sources tell FootballScoop.

Ole Miss: Keynodo Hudson, who previously worked with Lane Kiffin at USC, is expected to join the staff as the new corners coach, Matt Zenitz tweets. He spent last season coaching the secondary at Western Kentucky.

The Citadel (FCS): Jordan Pu'u-Robinson, who spent last season on staff at Hawaii, has accepted the defensive line job at The Citadel, per source.

Northwood (D-II - MI): Olivet (D-III - MI) wide receivers coach coach Korey Ringer has accepted the running backs job on staff at Northwood.

Wofford (FCS - SC): Wofford Football has an immediate opening for an Offensive Quality Control position working with the Quarterbacks. Candidates must have college football Quarterback playing experience, and/or minimum of two years of coaching Quarterbacks at the collegiate level, and be proficient in using XOS, Visio, PFF, Excel, and PowerPoint. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: film breakdown, on the field coaching responsibilities, scouting, recruiting, and other duties as assigned by the head coach. This is a stipend position with a meal plan. All interested candidates, please send your resume to dawska@wofford.edu with subject line "Offensive Quality Control Opening". No phone calls please.

Michigan: After a thorough safety review, Michigan is making changes to their now infamous tunnel.

Memphis: Sam Popper is joining Ryan Silverfield's staff at Memphis as recruiting director after previously serving in a similar role at Akron, Brandon Marcello tweets.

Tulsa: Ryan Switzer, the former North Carolina receiver who spent the past several seasons in the NFL with the Cowboys, Raiders, Steelers and Browns, is reportedly joining Kevin Wilson's staff as receivers coach. 

Miami Dolphins: Linebackers coach Anthony Campanile is set to interview for the vacant defensive coordinator spot on staff, Ian Rapoport tweets.

Eastern (D-III - PA): Eastern University has hired Eric Clark as special teams coordinator / corners coach. Clark spent the last three seasons as the head coach at Northeast HS (PA) before stepping down back in December.

Carthage (D-III - WI): Carthage College is looking for an Offensive Analyst for their football program. This position will receive an $8000 stipend to be disbursed over a 10 month period, occasional meals, grad school tuition remission, and access to affordable housing options. They will be responsible for helping the offensive side of the ball with breakdowns, practice planning, scout teams and other various duties assigned by the head coach and offensive coordinator. Looking for the best available position fit. In addition to the offensive responsibilities, the position will work in conjunction with the Recruiting Coordinator to handle the setup of official and unofficial visits on campus. They will be responsible for assisting all coaches with input and rating of recruits, as well as generating social media graphics as directed. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Publisher, Visio and Outlook) and Photoshop. Preference given to candidates with graphic design experience and background. All interested parties, please contact head football coach Dustin Hass at dhass@carthage.edu.

Texas: Steve Sarkisian is reportedly set to fill a key off-field role with one of the best high school football coaches in Texas.

Eastern Washington (FCS): Eastern Washington University Football is accepting resumes for an On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator to assist with recruiting and operations. This individual will assist the Recruiting Coordinator with recruiting visits and recruiting organization. This position pays approximately $1,500 per month and is expected to work some nights and weekends, primarily in conjunction with recruiting visits. Housing, meals, and benefits are not included. Interested applicants should send an email with resume and references to marca@ewu.edu.

Hamilton (D-III - NY): Hamilton College is looking for a Quarterback coach with potential coordinator responsibilities. Interested candidates should apply via this link. No calls or emails, please.

Central Arkansas (FCS): The University of Central Arkansas is seeking candidates for multiple roles: Offensive, Defensive and Special Team Quality Control and Video Coordinator. Interested candidates should email their resume and references to fearthestripes@UCA.EDU. All roles are volunteer positions at this time.

Midwestern State (D-II - TX): Shawn Byrnes has accepted the offensive line job on staff. Byrnes has previous stops at Ottawa University (NAIA - AZ) and Northern Colorado (FCS), where he also worked with the offensive lines.

Western New Mexico (D-II): Clyde Logan is leaving the staff at Southwestern College (JC - CA) to accept a position on the Western New Mexico staff as defensive backs coach / special teams coordinator.

Ellsworth CC (JC - IA): Aneus Ruiz has joined the staff as offensive line coach. He previously held the same post at Mississippi Delta CC (JC).

Stephen F. Austin (FCS - TX): Brandon Archie has accepted a position on staff as an offensive assistant.

Oklahoma: James Skalski, Brent Venables' proverbial coach-on-the-field for seemingly nine seasons at Clemson, has joined the coaching staff

LA Chargers: Rams senior offensive assistant Greg Olson will interview for the vacant offensive coordinator job tomorrow, Ian Rapoport tweets.

East Central (D-II - OK): Jeremy Smith is heading to East Central University as special teams coordinator / wide receivers coach.

Baltimore Ravens: Browns receivers coach / pass game coordinator Chad O'Shea is interviewing for the offensive coordinator vacancy today, Tom Pelissero tweets.

Denver Broncos: Ian Rapoport tweets that the Broncos have concluded their first round of interviews and hope to finalize a schedule for their second round in the coming days.

Penn State: Virginia associate head coach / receivers Marques Hagans has joined  James Franklin's staff.

North Carolina: Mack Brown is hiring a FootballScoop Defensive Backs Coach of the Year award winner to coach its corners, sources tell FootballScoop.

Kennesaw State (FCS - GA): Veteran FBS and Power Five assistant Chris Klenakis is a top target for the offensive coordinator job, sources tell FootballScoop.

Penn (FCS): Sources tell FootballScoop that Will Margraff, the son of former Johns Hopkins coach, Jim Margraff, will join staff as defensive quality control coach at UPenn.

Southern Utah (FCS): Per source, the staff at Southern Utah has been completed and consists of; Tye Hiatt (OC), Ryan Payne (OL), Chima Chindah (CBs), Garrett Casteel (defensive analyst / assistant DBs), Nate Laulua (defensive GA), Zach Strand (ST assistant), and Tim Arnold (offensive assistant).

Michigan: Why does Jim Harbaugh have an Ohio State book proudly on display in his office? Well, quick, funny story...

Cal Poly (FCS): Per source, co-defensive coordinator Will Plemons, has added the assistant head coach title under new head coach, Paul Wulff, and Plemons will continue to coordinate the defense (along with fellow co-coordinator Cody Von Appen).

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Grand Valley (D-II - MI): GVSU has announced Scott Wooster as the new head coach

North Carolina: Indiana safeties coach Jason Jones is leaving to become the Tar Heels corners coach, Matt Zenitz tweets.

Coach Prime & Ed Reed: In Reed's final team meeting at Bethune-Cookman, Coach Prime makes an appearance.


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