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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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Notre Dame: Marcus Freeman has agreed to a new six-year contract that will make him one of the highest paid coaches in college football. Freeman was expected to draw interest in NFL openings this cycle, including from the nearby Chicago Bears.
Southern Miss: Utah State offensive line coach Cooper Bassett is expected to join the staff in the same capacity, per Pete Thamel.
Temple: Former Sam Houston GM Clayton Barnes is now at Temple as the Owls GM.
Kennesaw State: Former Mississippi College (D-II) head coach Mike Kershaw is expected to be the program's new GM, Pete Thamel shares. Mississippi College announced back in November that they had decided to cut the football program and rename the school.
Oklahoma State: PokesReport shares that UNLV offensive line coach Vance Vice is expected to be the new offensive line coach. Vice was teammates with new OSU offensive coordinator Doug Meacham in the 1980s. Veteran coach Greg Brown is being promoted from analyst to fill the safeties coach role, joining Jules Montinar from ECU (which we previously shared) and East Mississippi CC (JC) defensive coordinator Kevie Thompson who will coach the nickels, per The Oklahoman. Also, Central Michigan linebackers coach Ryan McNamara is joining the staff, where he will assist Kap Dede with linebackers.
ECU: A SEC assistant with FBS coordinator experience is reportedly a target for the ECU defensive coordinator job.
Nebraska: Addison Williams, who spent last season as the defensive coordinator at UCF, has accepted the defensive backs job for the Huskers, per multiple reports.
Miami Dolphins: While Mike McDaniel did sign an extension back in August, ESPN's Dan Graziano shared recently that if the season "ends badly" that the Dolphins could make a head coaching change. McDaniel and the Dolphins came into today's game sitting at 6-7.
Oregon: Ra'Shaad Samples, who had been a finalist for the Sam Houston head caoching job, has reportedly told the Ducks he plans to remain in Eugene, per 247.
Central Michigan: Sources tell FootballScoop Matt Drinkall and the Chippewas have found their new offensive coordinator, and he's led one of the top FCS offenses the past two years.
Notre Dame: Marcus Freeman weighs in on the Bill Belichick hire at UNC.
Kennesaw State: In addition to the hires we've already shared at Kennesaw State (Mitch Militello as offensive coordinator and David Whitlow as wide receivers coach), Pete Thamel now also shares that Mississippi State graduate assistant Jay Clements will be the offensive line coach and Tennessee offensive assistant Aston Walter will work with the offensive line.
North Carolina: Bill Belichick is reportedly targeting an NFL offensive coordinator to run his attack in Chapel Hill.
Mike Vrabel: While Antonio Pierce remains the Raiders head coach at this point (they are currently 2-11), ESPN's Jeremy Fowler notes that former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is a "prime candidate" for open NFL jobs this cycle and lists the Raiders as a potential landing spot. Vrabel is currently a defensive assistant with the Browns.
Cal: Famika Anae has been named the new offensive line coach for the Bears. He brings 10 seasons of college coaching experience to the role including last season at New Mexico.
FAU: Miami assistant defensive line coach Devin Santana has joined the staff as defensive line coach, per multiple reports. Santana has previous experience at UT-Martin, where he coached the defensive line and also worked in off-field roles at Wake Forest, Auburn and App State.
New York Jets: According to Adam Schefter, included on the list of candidates expected to interview for the Jets GM job are former Titans GM Jon Robinson and ESPN analyst Louis Riddick, who previously worked in front offices in Philly and Washington. Schefter notes there will be other candidates as well, as the organization plans to announce or confirm each GM interview after they are done.
Oklahoma State: DJ Tialavea, the tight ends coach at Utah State last year, will be the new tight ends coach in Stillwater, per multiple outlets.
Marshall: The roster for the Sun Belt champs has been decimated by the portal following the departure of head coach Charles Huff, and now the Thundering Herd are backing out of their bowl game, but a new opponent has since been found.
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App State: Dowell Loggains is making his first staff hire, bringing Ryan Yurachek as tight ends coach sources share.
Rocky Mountain College (NAIA): Rocky Mountain College invites applicants for a tight ends coach (experience with TE coaching or playing is a plus) Pay for the position is $500 a month (12 month) (Plus around $1,500 in camp money during the summer) with free housing in an on campus 4 bedroom / 2 bath apartment with 3 other coaches. (No Families / Partners in housing) and full meal plan, during school year. No Benefits. Interviews conducted in January or at the National Convention. Start date Responsibilities include but are not limited to duties assigned by the Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator. Also included in day-to-day duties will be but not limited to are offensive game planning, recruiting your own area, coaching a position group and academics. A bachelor’s degree is required. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Please email resumes to Offensive Coordinator Teague Blome at Teague.blome@rocky.edu please no phone calls.
North Carolina: Bill Belichick is looking to hire several coaches known for their recruiting prowess. Discussions have begun on this one.
Garden City (CC - KS): Garden City CC in Garden City, KS is looking to hire an entry level coaching positions for an Asst DB Coach. It will be a perfect fit for a young coach that wants to break into the college coaching profession. Will report to the head coach and DC. Coaches will assist with the day in and day out operations of the GCCC football program. Coaches will have the opportunity to coach on the field, have their own recruiting area, do in person recruiting and establish relationships with many four year coaches. This particular position will be provided with shared housing, meals, benefits and $20k. Please send an updated resume and minimum of 5 references to Head Football Coach Kiyoshi Harris. Kiyoshiharris@gcccks.edu Please no phone calls.
Kentucky: Sources tell FootballScoop Mark Stoops has made his hire for receivers coach.
New Mexico: Sources tell FootballScoop the deal is in place. Jason Eck is the new head coach of the Lobos.
New Mexico: Last night's update on the New Mexico search.
San Diego State: Defensive ends coach Rob Aurich has now officially been promoted to defensive coordinator as we shared yesterday.