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Mississippi State: Here are the contract details for Jeff Lebby in Starkville, where he's set to make $1.5 million more annually than his predecessor.
Syracuse: After we shared the news earlier this evening of Fran Brown's emergence in this search, multiple outlets are now reporting Brown is the target.
Florida: Billy Napier is reportedly parting ways with two senior members of his defensive staff.
Arizona: The school is reportedly working on a raise and extension for Jedd Fisch after a 9-win season.
Michigan: Linebackers coach Chris Partridge breaks his silence regarding the reason for his dismissal.
UCLA: Chip Kelly will return for a seventh season in Westwood, per a report.
Texas A&M: Mike Elko's contract terms are out. Yeah, his pay is very meaningful; but man those incentives...and the salary pool for staff is QUITE LARGE. "We are not going to talk about it anymore," Elko said Monday. "We are going to be about it."
Southern Miss: Source tells FootballScoop Will Hall is also parting ways with outside linebackers coach Mark Criner.
Northern Arizona (FCS): The Lumberjacks are opting for the unconventional path to fill their interim head coach role.
Texas Rio Grande Valley (FCS): Sources tell FootballScoop that Rice executive director of player personnel Marco Regalado is set to join the staff.
Southwest Baptist (D-II – MO): Southwest Baptist University is seeking candidates for an offensive line coach. SBU is looking for candidates with tremendous passion, relentless energy, and a strong Christian faith. This is a full-time salary position with benefits. Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; experience recruiting own territory; experience coaching the position. Please send resume, a statement of faith and at least three references to rclardy@sbuniv.edu.
Carolina Panthers: Quarterbacks coach Cade McCown and running backs coach Duce Staley are both out as well per multiple reports.
Middle Tennessee: After 18 years, MTSU Football will have a new leader. On the decision to part ways with Rick Stockstill.
Fayetteville State (D-II - NC): Fayetteville State University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Offensive Coordinator. Responsibilities include, successful recruitment of prospective student-athletes, skill instruction, practice planning, Offensive game plan and play calling, as well as academic support. Please send resume, cover letter, and references to danderson8@uncfsu.edu Competitive salary. No phone calls please.
Lewis & Clark (D-III - OR): Lewis & Clark College is looking for two restricted earnings positions ($7,500) on the defensive side of the ball. The positions are the Defensive Line coach & Defensive Backs coach. Coaches will be in charge of running their own position in meetings, on field and recruiting that position. Lewis & Clark is located in Portland, Oregon right outside of the city. Anyone interested please send Resume to lc23-0011@lclark.edu.
Duke: The school will use the services of Parker Executive Search in their search for the new head coach of the Blue Devils.
Ball State: Mike Neu will reportedly return for a ninth season leading his alma mater.
Broyles Award: The award going to the top college football assistant has announced five strong finalists.
Southwestern Assemblies of God (NAIA): Head coach Greg Ellis has announced his resignation after two seasons leading the program. He led the team to a 4-6 season this fall.
BYU: Sources tell FootballScoop the Cougars are making some changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Duke: Associate head coach / running backs coach Trooper Taylor has been named interim head coach. This marks the second time he's been appointed interim head coach for the Blue Devils, the first coming after David Cutcliffe's departure in mid-December of 2021.
Minnesota: Tight ends coach Andrew Sowder is leaving to join the agency Coaches Rep as the Director of Coaching, FootballScoop can confirm. Pete Thamel initially shared the news. Sowder is the former offensive coordinator at Kent State and San Jose State.
SMU: Rhett Lashlee, who has the Mustangs 10-2 and playing for a conference title this weekend, has agreed to a multi-year extension.
West Virginia State (D-II): West Virginia State is looking to hire a defensive assistant. Primarily looking for DB and / or OLB experience. This is a restricted earnings position. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license, official academic transcript(s) and the successful result of a background check are mandatory. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as demonstrated success playing and/or coaching at the collegiate level. You will be required to attach a résumé, cover letter, and three references (with phone numbers and email addresses). The review of applications will begin immediately. Please send the required materials to jpennin1@wvstateu.edu.
Delaware: The Blue Hens are expected to move from FCS to FBS and join Conference USA in 2025-26, per multiple reports.
West Virginia State (D-II): West Virginia State is looking to hire an offensive assistant coach. This is a restricted earnings position. We are primarily looking for WR and/or RB experience. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license, official academic transcript(s) and the successful result of a background check are mandatory. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as demonstrated success playing and/or coaching at the collegiate level. You will be required to attach a résumé, cover letter, and three references (with phone numbers and email addresses). The review of applications will begin immediately. Please send the required materials to jpennin1@wvstateu.edu.
Texas A&M: The program has formally announced the hire of Mike Elko as their new head coach.
East Tennessee State (FCS): Sources tell FootballScoop ETSU is poised to hire Tre Lamb away from Gardner Webb.
Carolina Panthers: The Panthers have fired head coach Frank Reich after a 1-10 start to the year.
UTSA: Seeking to keep Jeff Traylor, UTSA is reportedly working to up the staff budget significantly.
Montana Western (NAIA): Per source, special teams coordinator Dylan Ramsey has been let go after three seasons with the program. Ramsey helped the program capture an outright conference title for the first time in nearly three decades.
Fitchburg State (D-III – MA): Fitchburg State University is seeking an offensive assistant coach. Looking for offensive perimeter experience, preferably quarterbacks, but will consider all positions. Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing and/or coaching. Candidates will be responsible for coaching their own position group, some recruiting responsibilities, film editing/breakdown (HUDL), weekly scout and gameplan reports, and all other duties assigned by the head football coach. This is a part-time, stipend position. No housing or meals are provided. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. Please send resume and cover letter to head coach Zach Shaw at zshaw1@fitchburgstate.edu. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. All applicants will also need to apply via the following link for final consideration: Assistant Football Coach App.
Wofford (FCS - SC): Tyler Carlton, who coached the receivers, will not return to the staff.
Texas A&M: Mike Elko arrived in College Station last night. No one hoisted Ross Bjork onto their shoulders.
Mississippi State: After the plane arrived last night carrying AD Zac Selmon and new head coach Jeff Lebby, players hoisted Selmon onto their shoulders to crowd surf like a rockstar.
North Park University (D-III - Chicago, IL): North Park University, located in Chicago, Illinois, is accepting applications for a Full-Time Assistant Coach/ Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Position includes a competitive salary with full benefits. The preferred on-field position is offensive skill, but all positions will be considered as Strength and Conditioning will be prioritized with the hire. Recruiting is expected but responsibilities can vary based on the chosen candidate. Qualified candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, Strength and Conditioning certification and be committed to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education. Strong interpersonal skills, a tireless work ethic, and a desire to learn are essential to the position. If interested, please email a letter of interest, resume, and references to Head Coach Kyle Rooker at kprooker@northpark.edu
Baylor: Staff changes are coming in Waco.
Houston: Analyzing the opening in Houston where multiple names with strong Texas ties are expected to be in the mix.
Mississippi State: Jeff Lebby is the new head coach in Starkville.
Saint Vincent (D-III - PA): Saint Vincent College has an immediate opening for a Special Teams Coordinator. The Special Teams Coordinator will also coach a positional group. The Special Teams Coordinator is responsible for implementing the game plan for punt, punt return, kickoff, kick return, field goal, and field goal block. The Special Teams Coordinator is responsible for practice plans, meetings, film review sessions, grades etc. The Special Teams Coordinator has responsibilities that include assisting in recruiting territories, management of the football roster, eligibility management, academic planning, and student-athlete retention. The Special Teams Coordinator position is Full-Time and pay will be discussed based on experience. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to employment@stvincent.edu.
Texas A&M: The Aggies are set to hire Duke's Mike Elko. More details on Elko emerging as the Aggies choice here.
Baylor: Dave Aranda is reportedly set to take over the defensive play calling, and is making a change at offensive coordinator.
Gary Patterson: Sources tell FootballScoop Gary Patterson is high up the list at Houston.
ULM: Terry Bowden will not return at ULM.
Saint Vincent (D-III - PA): Saint Vincent College has an immediate opening for an Offensive Coordinator. The Offensive Coordinator will also coach a positional group. The Offensive Coordinator is responsible for implementing the game plan for offense, offensive practice plans, meetings, film review sessions, grades etc. The Offensive Coordinator has responsibilities that include assisting in recruiting territories, management of the football roster, eligibility management, academic planning, and student-athlete retention. The Offensive Coordinator position is Full-Time and pay will be discussed based on experience. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to employment@stvincent.edu.
Michigan State: Here's an update on Jonathan Smith's first Spartans staff.
Pitt: Offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr. will not return after two seasons, Pat Narduzzi has announced.
UTEP: Dana Dimel is being let go.
Houston: Dana Holgorsen and Houston are parting ways after a 4-8 season.
Saint Vincent (D-III - PA): Saint Vincent College has an immediate opening for an Offensive Line Coach. The Offensive Line Coach is responsible for assisting the offensive coordinator to implement the game plan for offense, offensive practice plans, meetings, film review sessions, grades etc. The Offensive Line Coach has responsibilities that include assisting in recruiting territories, management of the football roster, eligibility management, academic planning, and student-athlete retention. The Offensive Line Coach position is Full-Time and pay will be discussed based on experience. Please send your cover letter, resume, and references to employment@stvincent.edu.
Texas A&M: So, where does A&M look now? We look at the options and the process.
Colorado: Coach Prime is losing a veteran member of his staff, sources tell FootballScoop.
#ScholarshipAlert: Washington kicker Grady Gross left the field a walk-on hero after his game winning field goal, and left the locker room with a scholarship.
Southern Miss: Will Hall is making a number of changes to his staff, including at defensive coordinator.
Indiana: The Hoosiers are making a change at the top, Tom Allen will not return.
Marshall: The program is making significant changes to the staff sources share with FootballScoop.
FBS Coordinator Changes:
Offensive Coordinator
Defensive Coordinator