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Auburn: Sources confirm DJ Durkin is headed to Auburn to serve as defensive coordinator. ESPN's Chris Low first shared the news this evening.
Atlanta Falcons: Raheem Morris and the Falcons have announced all three coordinators - Zac Robinson (OC), Jimmy Lake (DC) and Marquice Williams (STC). Robinson was the pass game coordinator / quarterbacks coach for the Rams last year, Lake was assistant head coach with the Rams after a stint as the head coach at Washington, and Williams is being retained after serving in the same capacity with the Falcons last season.
LA Chargers: Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz is expected to be the new GM, per multiple reports. Hortiz will leave John Harbaugh's staff in Baltimore to lead Jim Harbaugh and the organization in LA.
Middle Tennessee: Derek Mason is hiring Caitlyn Manning as his chief of staff. Manning worked with Mason at Vanderbilt while obtaining her undergraduate degree. She has been working outside of football the past year or two.
South Carolina: Shane Beamer gave Joe Decamillis a three-year deal to become special teams coordinator.
Tennessee State (FCS): In our latest FootballScoop Exclusive, we peel the curtain back on how Eddie George lured NDSU offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl to run his offense at TSU.
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Michigan: Tight ends coach Grant Newsome is being elevated to offensive line coach, per Rivals.
Auburn: Auburn releases contract details for both new coordinators and among the details - neither Charles Kelly nor Derrick Nix would not owe Auburn a buyout if they left for one of three specific situations...
Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles are planning to hire former Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurt as defensive line coach and former Seahawks senior defensive assistant / passing game coordinator Karl Scott to coach defensive backs Tom Pelissero has shared.
Atlanta Falcons: James Palmer reports that receivers coach TJ Yates is remaining with the organization and will move to quarterbacks. Yates spent seven seasons in the NFL as a quarterback with the Texans, Falcons, Dolphins and Bills before starting his coaching career with the Texans (offensive assistant and assistant quarterbacks coach) and Falcons (pass game specialist then wide receivers coach).
Miami Dolphins: Former Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier is interviewing for the defensive coordinator job in Miami this week, Jeremy Fowler shares.
Lane College (D-II - TN): Lane College immediate openings for the following full-time coaching positions: Offensive Line, Defensive Line, Defensive Backs and strength and conditioning. These positions comes with full benefits. Looking to hire a candidate with college coaching or professional coaching experience. Looking for a candidate who understands the needs and demands of a D2 HBCU football program. Candidate should have experience coaching or playing the Offensive Line, Defensive Line and Defensive Backs position. Strength and Conditioning coach must be Certified. Each candidate must be experienced in recruiting, Hudl, excel and D-II rules. Also needs to have experience in dealing with collegiate administration and have a welcoming and approachable attitude towards working with others. Serious inquiries only for coaches with experience on the collegiate level. Priority given to coaches with collegiate experience or higher. No calls at this time. Send all inquiries tovbrown@lanecollege.edu.
Tennessee: Trey Johnson is being elevated to director of recruiting after three seasons as defensive scouting coordinator for the program. More on the move here.
Incarnate Word (FCS - TX): University of Incarnate Word has an opening for a defensive graduate assistant. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to working with position on the field and in the meeting room, video/data editing, assisting with recruiting, and other duties assigned by coordinator. Need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and acceptance into a master’s program at the University of Incarnate Word. Expected start date of March 1st. All interested, qualified applicants should email a cover letter, resume and references to Defensive Coordinator Jim Gush at gush@uiwtx.edu.
Highland CC (JC - KS): Highland Community College, Highland, KS has an opening for Defensive Back Coach (part-time). Apply online via this link.
Miami (OH): University of Tennessee special teams analyst Kyle Blocker is set to become special teams coordinator at Miami (OH).
Stephen F. Austin: Former Troy safeties coach David Mackie is set to join the staff at SFA sources share.
Buffalo: Pete Lembo has his special teams coordinator at Buffalo, and he comes from a Big 12 staff.
Texas A&M: Former Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Joey Lynch is set to join Mike Elko's staff at Texas A&M sources tell FootballScoop.
Wofford (FCS - SC): Wofford College is looking to hire two quality control positions (one offense, one defense). Job responsibilities include film breakdown, scouting reports, recruiting, and other assignments delegated from the head coach. Candidates should be familiar with Visio, Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Catapult. Monthly stipend and meal plan are included. Interested candidates must send a resume and at least three references to Director of Football Operations Thomas Liebenow at liebenowtb@wofford.edu.
Notre Dame: Casey McHugh is joining the Fighting Irish defensive staff as an analyst. He comes to South Bend after previous coaching stops at Delaware Valley State, Old Dominion and, most recently, Oklahoma State. He'll serve as an analyst under Irish coordinator Al Golden and head coach Marcus Freeman.
LA Rams: Per Jonathan Jones, former Commanders head coach Ron Rivera interviewed for the defensive coordinator opening on Sean McVay's staff vacated by Raheem Morris taking the Atlanta Falcons head coaching job.
AAC: The league will use search firm TurnkeyZRG to assist with the hiring of their new commissioner. Mike Aresco announced plans to retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year back in early December.
Minnesota Duluth (D-II): Bobby Cade Mornhinweg has joined the staff as tight ends coach. He previously served as an offensive analyst at North Dakota State (FCS). Also, Midwestern State (D-II - TX) graduate assistant Mehki Ware has been announced as corners coach.
Carolina Panthers: Senior assistant Jim Caldwell, who sat in on interviews during the head coaching search that led to Dave Canales, is expected to be retained, per The Athletic.
West Virginia: Sources confirm to FootballScoop that Tyler Allen, who has served as an analyst and special assistant to the head coach for the Mountaineers, is expected to be the new quarterbacks coach. Multiple outlets have reported the same.
Carthage (D-III - WI): Carthage College is seeking a full-time offensive and defensive coach. Special Teams Coordinator title possible for the right candidate. As a member of the coaching staff responsibilities include working closely with the Head Coach to develop and coach an NCAA Division III athletic team, and assist with all phases of directing and managing a successful football program. Maintain knowledge of defensive/Offensive coaching strategies. Actively ensure compliance with all NCAA and Carthage College rules and regulations; participate in establishing goals and objectives for each season; recruiting, and assessing prospective student athletes for the program. If interested in either position please email Matt Popino mpopino@carthage.edu. No phone calls please.
Utah Tech (FCS): Lance Anderson has announced ten members of his staff, starting with the retention of Jamison Clark (RBs / recruiting coordinator) and James Cowser (DL). Also joining the staff are Greg Stevens (OC / QBs), Patrick Moynahan (DC / ILBs), Taylor Kolste (WRs), Ray Clark (DBs), Nolan Givan (TEs), John Sikora (OL), Ali'i Niumatalolo (OLBs), and Steve Clark (senior offensive assistant).
New Mexico Highlands (D-II): Dave Keeny has been hired as the new offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach. Keeny has previous assistant coaching stops at Elizabeth City State (D-II - NC), Limestone College (D-II - NC), Shorter (D-II - GA), and Lock Haven (D-II - PA).
McNeese (FCS - LA): Chaz Scales, the former Western Carolina (FCS) and Central Arkansas (FCS) defensive coordinator, has been announced as the new corners coach.
Florida State: Former Middle Tennessee head coach, and former Seminoles QB, Rick Stockstill is set to join Mike Norvell's support staff, sources tell FootballScoop.
Virginia - Lynchburg (NCCAA): Virginia University of Lynchburg is currently seeking an Offensive Line Coach (At least 2 years of experience). This position includes a stipend and housing if needed. Responsibilities include all aspects of the football program, including practice organization, academic support, and recruiting. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a resume, and three recommendation contacts including phone numbers to head coach Tim Newman at tnewman1@vul.edu.
Community Christian (JC - Detroit, MI): Jerrell Allen has been announced as co-defensive coordinator / recruiting coordinator of the new program.
Buffalo: Pete Lembo is retaining Dave Patenaude (OC), Ron Whitcomb (TEs), Holman Copeland (CBs), Matt Standfield (OL), and Ray Pickering (RBs).
Southeast Missouri State (FCS): Per source, SEMO is hiring Morris Lolar as corners coach. Morris has been the defensive coordinator at Missouri Valley College (NAIA).
Lenoir-Rhyne (D-II - NC): Doug Socha, who led Keiser (NAIA - FL) to a national title, is set to make a move to the Division II level along with a few of his assistants, sources tell FootballScoop.
Central Michigan: Jim McElwain and the Chippewas are hiring FCS offensive coordinator BT Sherman, sources share.
Cincinnati: Per source, LSU's Curtis Fitch is set to join the Bearcats' offensive staff.
Alex Van Pelt: The former Browns offensive coordinator is heading to Tampa to interview for the offensive coordinator opening, and is also still in play for the Raiders offensive coordinator opening, Ian Rapoport shares.
Carolina Panthers: Bills assistant special teams coach Corey Harkey has interviewed for the special teams job, per Jeremy Fowler.
Denver Broncos: After nearly a decade with the Saints, multiple reports share that Cody Rager is joining the Broncos organization as VP of Player Personnel. He most recently served as director of college scouting in New Orleans.
West Georgia (D-II): University of West Georgia is seeking a Director of Football Operations and Recruiting. This position will oversee all the day-to-day operations of the football program, oversight of equipment, travel logistics and recruiting. This person will also be responsible for the planning and operations of pre-season football camp and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. Bachelor’s degree is required and graphic design experience is helpful. Please send a Cover Letter, Resume, and References to joelt@westga.edu.
Iowa: Sources tell FootballScoop Kirk Ferentz is hiring former Western Michigan head coach Tim Lester as his new offensive coordinator.
Albright (D-III -PA): Former Temple Director of Player Personnel Tom Pajic is headed to Albright as offensive coordinator. He also had previous stops as the head coach at Quincy (D-II - IL), and as the offensive coordinator at Bloomsburg (D-II - PA).
Youngstown State (FCS - OH): With now two coaching positions open at YSU, sources tell FootballScoop John Haneline is expected to be promoted to defensive coordinator.
Valley City State (NAIA - ND): Valley City State University has an opening for a full-time assistant coaching position. QB, WR or OL preferred. Responsibilities include assisting in practice preparation, game day duties, film, recruiting along with any duties assigned by the OC and/or head coach. Compensation is $34,000 including fringe benefit package with employer paid full family coverage for health insurance, NDPERS retirement, and tuition waiver benefits. Resume and cover letter should be emailed to Dustin Yorek at dustin.yorek@vcsu.edu. To apply and get more information about the position use this link.
Florida A&M: After a protracted search to find a replacement for Willie Simmons, who departed to become a key position coach on Manny Diaz's inaugural Duke staff, Florida A&M has, at last, promoted James Colzie to its position as head coach.
West Georgia (D-II): University of West Georgia is seeking a Director of On Campus Recruiting. This will be a GA position with an 8K stipend. The position will report directly to the Director of Football Operations. This position will handle; game day visits, official visits, unofficial visits, junior day, newcomer transition and creative content. For those candidates interested in this position, please send resumes to joelt@westga.edu.
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