The Scoop - Sunday December 3, 2023

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Texas A&M: After Elijah Robinson departed for Syracuse, Mike Elko has filled his D-line job with a former colleague who coached five defenses that ranked in the top 15 in sacks.

Tennessee Tech (FCS): Former Old Dominion head coach Bobby Wilder has been tabbed the new head coach.

Nevada: The Wolf Pack are expected to name Texas co-defensive coordinator Jeff Choate as their new head coach.

Texas State: Running backs coach Eric Stephens is no longer with the program.

Cal: Offensive line coach Mike Bloesch has been promoted to offensive coordinator / offensive line. Bloesch previously served as offensive coordinator at North Texas as well. 

Pittburg State (D-II - KS): Former associate head coach Tom Anthony is returning to lead the program. Anthony stepped away from coaching in June to pursue a non-coaching opportunity in Ohio and joined the Gorillas staff as defensive coordinator in 2019 before being elevated to associate head coach prior to the 2022 season.

Notre Dame: Wisconsin's Mike Brown is headed to Notre Dame sources share with FootballScoop. 

Tulane: Offensive coordinator Slade Nagle has been named interim head coach following the departure of Willie Fritz to Houston.

Cal: Offensive line coach Mike Bloesch has been elevated to offensive coordinator.

Indiana: Colorado State defensive line coach Buddha Williams has accepted the defensive ends position at Indiana sources tell FootballScoop. Buddha coached defensive ends at North Dakota State five seasons '17-'21. 

Northern Arizona (FCS): NAU has its new head coach -- a former FBS coordinator who became a rising star at the Division II level. 

Syracuse: Fran Brown has his defensive coordinator, sources tell FootballScoop

Texas A&M: Our report from yesterday on Mike Elko's plans in Aggieland

Arkansas: Baylor offensive line coach Eric Mateos is expected to join the Razorbacks staff in the same capacity, Adam Rittenberg shares. Mateos spent the past three seasons in Waco and was at BYU prior to that.

James Madison: Offensive line coach / assistant head coach Damian Wroblewski has been named acting head coach for the Dukes bowl game.

Drink!: With Missouri slated to play Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl people are calling in offering to help Missouri

Arizona State: Diron Reynolds is set to take over the Sun Devils defensive line job from Vince Amey, who will remain with the team in an analyst role, per Chris Karpman. Reynolds coached the defensive line at Michigan State this past year after eight seasons at Stanford.

Louisiana Monroe: Sources tell FootballScoop ULM has zeroed in on their top choice.

Michigan State: Defensive line coach Legi Suiaunoa is expected to follow Jonathan Smith to East Lansing, per Noah Sprunger of On3. He spent the last five seasons with the Beavers and was at Hawai'i prior to that.

Houston: The Cougars are set to land Willie Fritz as their new head coach.

Indiana: James Madison defensive line coach Pat Kuntz is expected to join Curt Cignetti in Bloomington, per Zach Osterman.

Tulane: Earlier this week, we wrote that Tulane is willing to go Big to hold on to Willie Fritz. Look for this situation to play out today. 

Colorado: Defensive ends coach Nick Williams announced on twitter yesterday that he was leaving Coach Prime's staff. 

Texas A&M: Significant staff update at Texas A&M.

Knox (D-III - IL): Knox College, located in Galesburg, IL, is hiring a Defensive Coordinator. Knox College is a member of the Midwest Conference playing in IL, IA, and WI. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume with references to Head Coach Aaron Willits (awillits@knox.edu). NO phone calls please. Institutional application to follow.

Picks: Well folks, after 205 picks submitted John Brice and Scott Roussel remain tied atop the leaderboard. The FootballScoop Man of the Year will now be determined by the winner of America's game. Stay tuned... 

Columbia (FCS - NY): A former Lions assistant is set to return as head coach after a successful stint in Division III, sources tell FootballScoop.

UC Davis (FCS): Cal tight ends coach Tim Plough is headed back to UC Davis as head coach Adam Rittenberg reports. Plough played quarterback at Davis and previously coached there nearly ten seasons.

East Carolina: ECU made this one official yesterday. ECU is dipping into Lane Kiffin's staff for their new offensive coordinator

Fresno State: Head coach Jeff Tedford is stepping away from his duties, effective immediately, to address some personal health concerns. Assistant head coach / linebackers coach Tim Skipper, will serve as acting head coach through their bowl game. Our prayers are with coach Tedford as he seeks to get his health back in order. 

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