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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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FootballScoop Coaches of the Year: Today we announced the winners of Personnel, Operations and Strength. Please join us & our partners AstroTurf in congratulating Chad Bowden (Notre Dame), Charlotte Siegel (Boise State), Torre Becton (Texas) and Joe Connolly (Arizona State) for their selections.
South Alabama: Receivers coach Paul Petrino, who has play calling experience at Central Michigan, Louisville and Arkansas, is expected to be the new offensive coordinator, per CBS Sports.
Indianapolis Colts: The team has announced a decision to part ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who spent the past three seasons with the franchise.
Temple: Temple is planning to make formal offers to Montana State offensive coordinator Tyler Walker and offensive line coach Al Johnson after Monday night's title game, sources tell FootballScoop.
Coastal Carolina: Former standout quarterback Grayso McCall is beginning his coaching career as an analyst for the Chanticleers. McCall starred for the Chants from 2019-23 and holds multiple offensive records for the program.
Baylor: Dave Aranda made two changes to his defensive coaching staff on Monday, sources confirmed to FootballScoop.
Davidson (FCS - NC): Multiple sources share with FootballScoop head coach Saj Thakkar has his new offensive coordinator.
Cincinnati: Sources tell FootballScoop that Cortney Braswell has earned a promotion with the Bearcats.
West Virginia: Sources tell FootballScoop Travis Trickett and the Mountaineers are working toward a deal to add him to the staff in a to-be-determined capacity.
ULM: UAB running backs coach Hindley Brigham is expected to take the same role at ULM, sources tell FootballScoop.
Chicago Bears: Giants offensive coordinator, and former Northwestern quarterback, Mike Kafka has received a request to interview for the head coaching job, per multiple reports.
West Virginia: Cole Dial has now been announced as assistant AD for football operations after spending the last three seasons at Jax State.
Wisconsin: Luke Fickell has found Wisconsin's new wide receivers coach, sources tell FootballScoop.
New Orleans Saints: The Saints have requested a head coaching interview with Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.
Chicago Bears: The Bears have also requested an interview with Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken.
Marist (FCS - NY): Former Rutgers staffer TJ Weyl is being promoted to offensive coordinator, source tells FootballScoop.
Ohio: The program has announced the appointments of Logan Meyer (GM), Matt Butterfield (STC / RBs) and Kyle Obly (TEs).
New York Jets: The team has requested an interview with Bengals senior personnel executive Trey Brown for the GM job, per Tom Pelissero.
Grand View (NAIA - IA): After three seasons as quarterbacks and receivers coach / recruiting coordinator, Jordan Knock has been elevated to offensive coordinator.
Marist (FCS - NY): The Marist College program is looking for an offensive line coach. This is a full time, benefits eligible position with a highly competitive salary. Please send a resume ASAP to maristfootballjobs@gmail.com .
Carthage (D-III - WI): Carthage College is seeking a full-time offensive 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 at mpopino@carthage.edu. No phone calls please.
Simpson (NAIA - IA): Simpson Football is seeking a Defensive Assistant working with DBs. Prior coaching or playing experience with the defensive secondary is preferred. Will be responsible for own position group and recruiting area. This is a stipend coaching INTERN position - housing, meals, and benefits are NOT included. Please email resume, and references to jason.martinez@simpson.edu.
Texas A&M: Mike Elko has added DJ Mann to the staff as associate director of player personnel for the Aggies. Mann is a veteran Texas high school coach who spent last season at Ole Miss as assistant director of player personnel, and served as the head coach at Lubbock Coronado (TX) from 2021-23.
Las Vegas Raiders: Asked whether he expects to return to lead the team next season, head coach Antonio Pierce shared today "I haven't been told anything different."
Jacksonville State: Max Thurmond, who spent the last three seasons on staff at Tennessee, has accepted the special teams coordinator / running backs job on staff.
Ball Tonight: FCS Title game tonight should be a great one. Montana State faces North Dakota State (7pm EST on ESPN). Last night, the Division III national title was won by North Central (D-III - IL) - their third of the last four years.
North Carolina: Oregon offensive analyst Matt Lombardi, who has previous stops with the Raiders and Panthers, is expected to join the staff as an offensive assistant, per CBS Sports.
North Carolina: Former UCF director of player personnel Cory Giddings is expected to join Bill Belichick's staff, per Inside Carolina.
Tulsa: Sources tell FootballScoop Tre Lamb intends to hire Chris Scelfo as assistant to the head coach. Scelfo, the former Tulane head coach, has coached offensive line and or tight ends for most of the past 15 years in college and pro ball.
Miami (OH): Miami University has two open positions - wide receivers coach and a full-time special teams coordinator. All qualified candidates must apply via this link.
Texas Tech: The program has announced the addition of Darcel McBath as the new corners coach. He spent last season as an analyst on staff, and was the corners coach at Mississippi State four seasons previously.
Glazier Clinic: On January 10-11, Glazier Clinics is bringing together an all-star lineup of head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches for their Online Super Clinic – and the best part? It's completely FREE to register.
Tennessee Tech (FCS - TN): Tennessee Tech University has an opening for an Assistant QB Coach position. This position includes a $2,000 monthly stipend; there is NO housing OR benefits with occasional meals and potential to earn camp money. The Ideal candidates must be highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint and other computer skills. Previous experience in playing or coaching QB's is preferred. All interested and qualified applicants should email their resume, references, and cover letter to bscott@tntech.edu.
New Orleans Saints: The team is reportedly set to interview former Stanford head coach David Shaw for their head coaching opening.
New York Jets: Per multiple reports, the Jets have requested to speak with Vikings senior VP of player personnel Ryan Grigson for their GM opening. Also, Adam Schefter shares that Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown has received a request to interview for the head coaching job.
Seattle Seahawks: Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb, the former offensive coordinator for Kalen DeBoer at Washington and (briefly) at Alabama, has been let go.
Wilkes (D-III - PA): Wilkes is no longer accepting resumes for their vacant defensive coaching position. Thanks for the overwhelming interest.
Carolina Panthers: Despite giving up an NFL single season record 534 points this season, head coach Dave Canales shares that defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. Evero had drawn head coaching interest over the last several seasons.
Stetson (FCS - FL): Colorado State Pueblo (D-II) defensive line coach Herm Smith has accepted the defensive line job, per source.
FCS National Championship: Tonight kicks off the best run of playoff football, college and pro, we've ever had. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
New York Jets: Adam Schefter shares 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese has received an interview request, and Albert Breer adds Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has also received one as well.
Clemson: Per his contract, the school will be due to pay Wes Goodwin a buyout of $3.2 million, subject to duty to mitigate and offset, per Steve Berkowitz.
New York Jets: The team has requested to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for the head coaching job, Jonathan Jones shares. Tom Pelissero adds Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy has also received a request.
Chicago Bears: Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has fielded a request to interview for the open head coaching job, per Jonathan Jones.
New England Patriots: Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has received a request to interview for the head coaching job, per Albert Breer.
Michigan State: James Adams, who previously coached the safeties at Wake Forest and had the associate head coach title under Dave Clawson, has been formally announced as the new safeties coach.
New York Jets: Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the former Falcons head coach, is the latest candidate to receive a head coaching interview request, per multiple outlets. Jonathan Jones adds that Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady has also received an interview request.
New England Patriots: The organization is not planning to hire a search firm for their head coaching search, Albert Breer shares. Robert and Jonathan Kraft will run the search, with a few others involved.
New York Jets: The Jets have requested a head coaching interview with Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, Ian Rapoport shares.
Saint Anselm (D-II - NH): Saint Anselm is looking to hire an offensive coordinator. This is a full-time (with benefits) position responsible for participating in the supervision and direction of all aspects of the offense. Duties include practice planning, coordinating, scouting, video analysis, skill and team instruction, on-field coaching and all phases of recruiting and responsibilities as assigned by the head coach. Primary consideration given to those with regional coaching experience, coordinator experience and guys with Blue Collar Mentality. Any resumes can sent to jadam@anselm.edu. Please put “Offensive Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls.
New York Jets: The Jets have requested a GM interview with Rams senior personnel executive Ray Farmer, Adam Schefter shares.
Texas A&M-Kingsville (D-II - TX) : TAMUK is looking to fill an offensive graduate assistant position working with the TEs or RBs. Position will be responsible for the following: film breakdown, practice organization, game day preparation, recruiting area, student athlete development, and other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. This position will include tuition assistance, a meal plan, and the potential of reduced housing. Qualifications include bachelor's degree and acceptance into a graduate program. All interested applicants should email the following email address: sean.lagerstrom@tamuk.edu. Please include a cover letter, resume, and three references. No phone calls.
New York Jets: The organization has submitted formal requests to interview Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi for their open GM position, per multiple reports. Tom Pelissero adds that Eagles assistant GM Alex Halaby will also interview as well.
Cincinnati Bengals: Per multiple reports, the team has parted ways with defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Also, Paul Dehner Jr. adds that offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebackers coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby have also been let go.
Colorado State University Pueblo (D-II): Colorado State University Pueblo is looking to fill a Restricted Earnings Defensive Line Coaching Position. Responsibilities include coaching the Defensive Line, recruiting your own area, film breakdown, game-planning, and all other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Start date is ASAP. All interested candidates should send their Resume and References to Defensive Coordinator Caid Faske at caid.faske@csupueblo.edu. Subject line should read “Defensive Line Restricted Earnings Job”
Clemson: Over the weekend we shared that Clemson was making a change at defensive coordinator, and this morning Dabo made that official sharing that Wes Goodwin would not be returning to the staff. Dabo adds that the interview process will begin immediately and he hopes to have a new defensive coordinator in place "by the end of the month, or sooner."
Colorado State University Pueblo (D-II): Colorado State University Pueblo is looking to fill a Restricted Earnings / Assistant Offensive Line Coaching Position. Responsibilities include coaching the Offensive Line, recruiting your own area, film breakdown, game-planning, and all other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Start date is ASAP. All interested candidates should send their Resume and References to Co-OC / OL Coach Brian Natkin at Brian.Natkin@csupueblo.edu. Subject line should read “Assistant Offensive Line Restricted Earnings Job”
Chicago Bears: In addition to Aaron Glenn (see below), the Bears have also requested an interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson for their head coaching job, Tom Pelissero shares.
Aaron Glenn: The Jets, Bears and Saints all are expected to request interviews with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Adam Schefter shares.
New York Giants: The team has now announced that Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen will remain with the team.
Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jags have fired head coach Doug Pederson. More details on the decision here.
Western Kentucky: Western Kentucky is looking for defensive volunteers. Interested in motivated individuals who are willing to work their way up the ranks. At this year's coaching convention, interviews will take place. For more information, please contact us at Davon.brown@wku.edu.
Austin Peay (FCS - TN): Sources tell FootballScoop Jeff Faris and Austin Peay are making significant changes to the Govs defensive staff.
Charleston Southern (FCS): Anderson (D-II - SC) offensive coordinator Seth Strickland has accepted the offensive coordinator job, sources tell FootballScoop.
Minnesota Vikings: Kevin O'Connell will head into contract negotiations this winter with leverage rarely seen at the NFL level.
Endicott (D-III - MA): Endicott is seeking applicants for a full-time position on offense. Wide receiver or quarterback experience preferred, potential coordinator responsibilities. This position will support football operations including recruiting, practice/game preparation, and student-athlete development. The primary responsibilities of the position will include but are not limited to; assisting the Head Football Coach in all aspects of the football program. Undergraduate degree is needed and Masters preferred. Experience recruiting the Northeast will be given preference. If interested please email your resume and references to Head Coach Paul McGonagle at pmcgonag@endicott.edu. No phone calls.
Clemson: The 2025 season will be a big one for the Tigers, and Dabo's staff will look different.
Miami Dolphins: The team has announced that both Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel will return.
Austin Peay (FCS - TN): Austin Peay State University is looking for Offense, Defense, and Special Teams volunteer assistants. These are strictly VOLUNTEER positions; there is no compensation or housing. These positions will include but limited to on the field coaching, breakdown of opponent film (XOS), scouting reports, practice organization, day to day operations with recruiting, and all other responsibilities delegated from the Head Coach. This is an entry level position to gain valuable experience with a Division I Program and grow your network within the profession. This is an upaid position and can begin as soon as possible. All interested applicants can send their resume to hakerl@apsu.edu
Indianapolis Colts: Owner Jim Irsay shares that both GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen will return in 2025.
Florida State: Samford (FCS - AL) quarterbacks coach Brendan Bognar has joined the Florida State staff as an offensive analyst.
New England Patriots: The Patriots have fired head coach Jerod Mayo after one season. New England finished the year 4-13 after beating the Bills yesterday.
Nebraska: Sources tell FootballScoop Matt Rhule and the Huskers are making a change at special teams coordinator.