Saturday December 19, 2020
Auburn: Auburn appears to have added another candidate in their search.
Rose Bowl: The LA Times is reporting the CFP semifinal game slated for the Rose Bowl will "almost certainly" be moved.
Tennessee: After their loss to Texas A&M, Jeremy Pruitt was asked about the reported investigation into his program.
Lovie Smith: On NFL Network today, Mike Garafolo shares that former Illinois Lovie Smith is looking to return to the NFL, possibly as a defensive coordinator.
Jim Harbaugh: Mike Garafolo shares on NFL Network today that multiple teams continue to do their homework on Jim Harbaugh. Garafolo adds that "it doesn't mean that he's going to leave Michigan, and it doesn't mean that he's going to be hired as an NFL head coach, but it does mean that there is at least a passing interest."
Tennessee: Asked after their loss to Texas A&M today if he's confident that he'll be the head coach of the Vols last season, Pruitt responded "Yeah. Absolutely." Tennessee went 3-7 on the year, including losing 7 of their last 8 games after starting the season 2-0.
Auburn: West Virginia's Neal Brown is another candidate garnering consideration at Auburn, according to a tweet from Steven Godfrey, who adds that "Brown might be the best positioned to bridge the chasms between various factions on The Plains."
Tennessee: With Tennessee's season ending today, are the Vols trying to get out from under Jeremy Pruitt's contract?
Arizona: Oklahoma defensive coordinator Alex Grinch will interview for the head coaching job in the next 48 hours, according to 247.
Missouri: Running backs coach Curtis Luper will miss their game against Mississippi State today due to COVID related issues, Pete Thamel tweets.
Tennessee: The Vols will be without defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley and running backs coach Jay Graham today. Jeremy Pruitt will call the defense for Tennessee against Texas A&M.
Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles quietly brought in former Chiefs and Browns GM John Dorsey as a consultant the past few months, Mike Garafolo shared on NFL Network today.
New York Giants: Offensive assistant Stephen Brown has tested positive for COVID and has self-isolated. The team's training facility remains open and they will practice and meet as usual today.
Illinois: The Illini have their man, and Bret Bielema is returning to the Big Ten.
Auburn: Per sources, the Tigers have interviews set up throughout the weekend, including two with big name offensive coordinators.
Notre Dame: Brian Kelly shares that a boycott may be on the table if families arenβt allowed to attend college football playoff games.
UTEP: Head coach Dana Dimel has announced the dismissal of both his offensive and defensive coordinators.
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