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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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Coach of the Year Nominations: It's that time of year, and we are now accepting nominations for our Coach of the Year awards. If you have someone you feel is deserving (FBS coordinators and assistants, as well as coordinators at the FCS, D-II, D-III and NAIA level), please reach out to mail@footballscoop.com with a brief run down of why you feel they're deserving of recognition.
Utah: The Utes are reportedly targeting New Mexico's Jason Beck for their offensive coordinator vacancy.
Northwest Missouri State (D-II): A former FBS coordinator is the new head coach of the Bearcats.
McNeese State (FCS - LA): Defensive coordinator Tony Pecoraro, co-defensive coordinator Josh Brown and chief of staff Aaron Ingram are all being retained by Matt Viator.
Central Oklahoma (D-II): Adam Dorrell, who just wrapped up a 10-1 season, and the school have agreed in principle on a new deal to keep the third-year head coach with the Bronchos after a 22-13 record since arriving on campus.
Southern Miss: As we discussed on the FootballScoop Podcast yesterday, all signs point to Marshall not offering Charles Huff a new contract. After Saturday's Sun Belt Championship game, he will no longer be under contract...and sources tell FootballScoop Southern Miss has an offer ready.
Texas Tech: Texas Tech is working to bring Garret McGuire on staff, sources tell FootballScoop.
Arizona: Brent Brennan stated today that in addition to hiring a new offensive coordinator and changing defensive callers, he is also planning to bring on a full-time special teams coordinator. Duane Akina is moving from defensive coordinator to focusing just on defensive backs.
North Carolina: The Tar Heels have reportedly interviewed an NFL head coaching icon for their opening.
Stanford: Sources share that head coach Troy Taylor is set to part ways with linebackers coach Mark D'Onofrio.
Nelson (NAIA - TX): Nelson University is seeking an offensive GA for the upcoming spring semester. Looking for best fit. Details: 75% off tuition + stipend. Housing not included but on campus housing is available. Must get accepted into graduate school. Please email resume to kmcculloch@nelson.edu.
Indiana: With the staff salary pool doubling with Curt Cignetti's recent contract extension, Zach Osterman shares that all nine remaining assistants (outside of Tino Sunseri who is set to head west to UCLA) as well as strength coach Derek Owings have signed multi-year deals to remain at Indiana.
Florida State: Tony White has been formally announced as the Seminoles new defensive coordinator.
Arizona: Yesterday, Brent Brennan signed a recruit that he initially offered in the hospital on the day that young man was born.
Sussex County CC (JC - NY): Per source, head coach / defensive coordinator James Robertson, who led the program to their best season in school history with an 8-2 record in 2023, has been relieved of his duties after two seasons. He departs with an 11-7 record overall.
UCLA: UCLA is ending the Eric Bieniemy experiment after one season and replacing him with a member of a prominent college football coaching family, per multiple reports on Thursday.
Michigan: The school and athletic director Warde Manuel are finalizing a five-year extension, per Dan Wetzel.
UMass: New head coach Joe Harasymiak will have a staff pool of just over $2.7 million, Pete Thamel shares.
Mississippi State: Senior director of creative strategy Jonathan King and his entire creative staff have been let go in Starkville.
Dakota State (NAIA - SD): Dakota State University is looking for a Home/Home contract to start this fall on September 13, 2025 and September 12, 2026. All interested programs please contact Head Football Coach Anderson via email at josh.anderson@dsu.edu.
Texas Tech: Texas State offensive coordinator Mack Leftwich is finalizing a three-year deal to become the new offensive coordinator for the Red Raiders, per Pete Thamel. We shared yesterday how the 30-year old play caller was in high demand.
Kennesaw State: Jerry Mack has released all of the assistants from Brian Bohannon's staff source shares.
UAB: Sources tell FootballScoop Trent Dilfer is making significant changes on both sides of the ball. Four positions now open.
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Louisiana Monroe: Bryant Vincent shared recently that, for the first time since he was about 23 years old, he is relinquishing play calling duties will hire a new offensive coordinator.
University of Redlands (D-III - CA): The University of Redlands is taking applications for a full-time offensive coordinator. To find additional information regarding the position and the application process, please visit this link.
Rice: Defensive coordinator Brian Smith has been retained. Also, linebackers coach Jon Kay will remain on staff, new head coach Scott Abell has announced.
Sussex (JC - NY): Recruiting coordinator / defensive analyst Luke Krumich has stepped down and will not return to the staff.
Houston: Sources tell FootballScoop LSU assistant Slade Nagle is leaving to become the new offensive coordinator for Willie Fritz.
Madonna (NAIA - MI): Madonna University is seeking candidates for a Full-Time Defensive Assistant Coach position. The defensive position is flexible and will be determined based on the candidate who is the best fit. Additional titles available for right fit. Madonna University is a Catholic NAIA institution located between Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan. If interested, please email your resume and references to Head Coach Brett Guminsky at bguminsky@madonna.edu with the subject line “Defensive Assistant Coach Position - (Insert Your Name)”
Mack Leftwich: Our story on how Texas State's 30-year-old offensive coordinator has become one of the hottest names on the market in the early part of this cycle.
Brown University (FCS - RI): Brown is hiring for a new offensive coordinator. This position is full-time with benefits. Interested candidates should submit a resume to Director of Football Operations Evan Siegel at evan_siegel1@brown.edu.
Oklahoma State: Mike Gundy and the Cowboys are making significant staff changes on both sides of the ball.
Mississippi Valley State (FCS): Source tells FootballScoop the program is parting ways with Kendrick Wade after two seasons.
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North Carolina A&T (FCS): Vincent Brown will not return after two seasons atop the program.
South Carolina: Sources tell FootballScoop South Carolina is planning to hire TCU AD Jeremiah Donati in the same capacity.
Fresno State: Fresno State is reportedly targeting a local assistant with head coaching experience for its vacant job.
UMass: The Minutemen hire a Big Ten coordinator as their new head coach, and will make a significant financial commitment.
Ball State: On the morning of national signing day, Ball State announced their new head coach who arrives with MAC and ACC experience after building a ranked FCS program.