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Minnesota Duluth's QBR Package from Heavy Personnel: When Division 2 power Minnesota Duluth snagged the 6-1, 240-pound Wisconsin player of the year at quarterback two years ago, it made sense to build their entire offensive package around his legs. Offensive coordinator Chase Vogler, a former Duluth standout himself, created essentially every run concept in his offense to have a QBR run element to it. In fact, during the last two seasons, Duluth called a designed QB run or packaged a read element or designed QB run on over 20% of all plays, not just run plays. This season it's signal-caller rushed for over 1,000 yards on essentially two concepts: The zone bluff (14 yards a carry) and G lead concept which helped in generating 243 yards per game on the ground last season. Coach Vogler shares exclusively with X&O Labs how he combines double load principles in his zone read concept and the adjustable rules he builds in to get multiple pullers in his G lead concept, which he will use with no backs and multiple tight ends on the field. Read More.
Caldwell University (Sprint - NJ): Louie Matsakis has accepted the head coaching position of the sprint football team at Caldwell.
Houston Texans: Sources tell FootballScoop safeties coach Stephen Adegoke has decided to remain with the Texans and will not head to Michigan.
McPherson (NAIA - KS): McPherson College has a QB job with potential of OC Title. Compensation is $41,000 + benefits. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: coaching the position, staff alignment duties of coordinator, recruiting a high school & junior college area, coaching in the weight room, other tasks assigned by the HC. Interested applicants apply via this link.
Ohio State: Ohio State has announced a collection of promotions and extensions to Ryan Day's staff.
New Mexico State: Steve Irvin, who spent last season at Hawaii coaching the corners, has been announced as the new corners coach.
New York Giants: Mike Adams has moved from assistant special teams coach to assistant secondary coach. The Giants also formally announced two members of the strength staff as well.
Arizona: Dino Babers has now officially been announced as the new offensive coordinator in Tucson.
Thomas More (D-II - KY): Hayden Thomas, who has spent the past seven seasons at Wilmington (D-III - OH), has been named run game coordinator / offensive line coach. Thomas most recently served as interim head coach at Wilmington and called the offense the past three seasons in addition to being the assistant head coach.
Washington: Sources tell FootballScoop Jedd Fisch and the Huskies are hiring an analyst with Big Ten and Pac-12 experience.
Pace (D-II - NY): Pace University has an opening for a full-time defensive line coach. This is a job with benefits. This position will recruit a primary area in person within our recruiting footprint. The position with have additional ancillary responsibilities associated with the football program. Responsibilities will include assisting head coach in the development of leading and organizing all facets of a division II program, knowledge and adherence to NE10 and NCAA rules and mentoring student athletes. Applicants should have coaching experience (preferably college coaching experience and / or defensive coaching experience). Candidates will have their undergraduate degree, a valid driver’s license, regular access to a vehicle and a clean background. Please submit resume, references and cover letter via email sgruber@pace.edu. No phone calls please.
Lincoln (D-II - MO): Sheldon Tucker, who spent last season on staff at William Jewell (D-II - MO), has accepted the pass game coordinator / wide receivers job.
Truman State (D-II - MO): Assistant head coach / defensive coordinator Kellen Nesbitt has been promoted to interim head coach for the 2024 season, the school has announced. He has spent the past 14 seasons with the program and takes over for his father, Gregg, who announced his retirement six days ago.
Washington Commanders: The full staff has been announced as Kliff Kingsbury (OC), David Bough (assistant QBs), Andre Coleman (offensive assistant), Bobby Engram (WRs), Bobby Johnson (OL), Brian Johnson (assistant HC / offensive pass game coordinator), Anthony Lynn (run game coordinator / RBs), Tavita Pritchard (QBs), David Raih (TEs), Darnell Stapleton (assistant OL), Shane Toub (offensive QC), Joe Whitt Jr. (DC), George Banko (defensive QC), Tommy Donatell (DBs), Shariff Floyd (assistant DL), William Gay (assistant DBs), Ryan Kerrigan (assistant LBs / pass rush specialist), Ken Norton Jr. (LBs), John Pagano (senior defensive assistant), Jason Simmons (defensive pass game coordinator), Darryl Tapp (DL), Sarah Hogan (chief of staff), and Pete Ohnegian (player development coach).
South Dakota (FCS): Grand Valley State (D-II - MI) offensive coordinator Matt Vitzhum is now at South Dakota as receivers coach.
West Georgia (FCS): Florida graduate assistant Brandon Taylor is set to be the new special teams coordinator / outside linebackers coach, per Bruce Feldman.
New Mexico State: Cedric Cormier has officially joined the staff as wide receivers coach after previously coaching the receivers at Ball State and a decade working with them at UNLV.
Emporia State (D-II - KS): Per source, McPherson College (NAIA – KS) offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Bryce Chavis has accepted the wide receivers job at Emporia State.
North Greenville (D-II - SC): Linebackers coach Ty Young has been announced as Defensive Coordinator. Young served as a defensive graduate assistant at Coastal Carolina from 2020-2022 and has been the Inside and Outside backer coach and Special Teams Coordinator at NGU.
Youngstown State (FCS - OH): Co-defensive coordinator John Haneline has been elevated to the defensive coordinator post.
Boston College: Dan O'Brien, the former Southern Miss defensive coordinator and son of former BC head coach Tom O'Brien, is joining the staff as linebackers coach, per Pete Thamel. O'Brien spent the past four seasons coaching the secondary at Navy.
San Francisco 49ers: Cameron Clemmons, who spent the past three years with the Raiders and the last two as assistant offensive line coach, has been hired to the same post in San Francisco, per Jeremy Fowler.
New Orleans Saints: Rick Dennison, who won three Super Bowls with the Broncos and most recently worked with the Vikings from 2019-21, is joining the staff as run game coordinator, per Jordan Schultz.
Miami Dolphins: Brown (FCS) defensive line coach Matt O'Donnell, who has previous experience in the NFL with the Texans, is joining the staff as an offensive assistant, per source.
Washington Commanders: David Blough, who spent the past five seasons in the league as a quarterback, has joined the staff as assistant quarterbacks coach and former Steelers corners coach William Gay as assistant defensive backs coach.
Hardin Simmons (D-III - TX): Hardin Simmons is looking for a 2024 week 3 - September 21st or week 4 – September 28th home game. Financial guarantee available. Interested in a home and home as well for 2024 / 2025 if possible but willing to look at ALL options. Please email jburleson@hsutx.edu if interested.
UCF: Jeris McIntyre, the former head coach at Tampa Catholic (FL), has joined the staff as director of high school relations.
Washington Commanders: The team has made the hire of special teams coordinator Larry Izzo official.
Michigan: An update on the Michigan staff regarding their defensive backs spot and Houston Texans safeties coach Stephen Adegoke.
Cleveland Browns: The team has now announced the additions of former Seahawks offensive line coach Andy Dickerson as offensive line coach and Eagles assistant offensive line coach Roy Istvan to the same role in Cleveland.
Michigan: We shared yesterday that Brian Jean-Mary as a top target for Sherrone Moore's linebackers opening, and Sam Webb is now reporting that Jean-Mary is set to join the Wolverines staff.
West Virginia Wesleyan (D-II): West Virginia Wesleyan has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Defensive-Line coach. Experience in coaching defense at the collegiate level is a priority. Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing/coaching the D-Line position. This position will be responsible for coaching the Defensive-Line, holding group/individual meetings, managing recruiting areas and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Requirements include college coaching and recruiting experience. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to Head Football Coach Dwayne Martin at wvwccoach@gmail.com No phone calls please. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.
Northwestern: The staff has been finalized with the formal appointments of Zach Lujan (OC / QBs), Tim McGarigle (DC / LBs), Harlon Barnett (assistant HC / safeties), Bill O'Boyle (OL) and Paul Creighton (STC / TEs).
Texas Tech: Sources confirm the Red Raiders are finalizing a deal to hire Washington State offensive line coach Clay McGuire.
Georgia State: Head coach Shawn Elliott is resigning and sources tell FootballScoop he's likely to to return to South Carolina. The move brings the total number of FBS head coaching changes to 31, which ties 2012 as the most changes since at least 2008.
North Texas: Brian Odom, who spent last season at USC as inside linebackers coach and associate head coach for defense, is set to join the staff as linebackers coach, per Brett Vito.
RPI (D-III - NY): Defensive backs / linebackers coach Rob Barbieri has been elevated to defensive coordinator. Barbieri has been part of the staff since 2019 and has also coordinated special teams.
Ball State: Four new assistants have joined the staff and quarterbacks coach Kevin Lynch has added assistant head coach responsibilities. After eight seasons at MTSU, Jeff Beckles will now coach the running backs, Darrell Perkins arrives in Muncie to coach the defensive backs from Syracuse and UT Chattanooga (FCS) defensive line coach Anthony Shakir will coach the defensive line while former Washington graduate assistant Shaq Vann will lead the receivers.
Truman State (D-II - MO): Austin Zoda, who spent the last six seasons at Fort Hays State (D-II - KS) most recently working with the quarterbacks, has joined the staff as offensive coordinator. Zoda returns to his alma mater where he was a four-time all conference selection at defensive back. Also, former Western Illinois (FCS) receivers coach Greg Hardin has been hired to the same post at Truman State.
New England Patriots: Michael McCarthy is set to leave the Ivy League for a position with the Patriots, sources tell FootballScoop.
Las Vegas Raiders: Per source, Marcus Lewis, the son of newly hired Raiders assistant head coach Marvin Lewis is set to join the organization as a defensive quality control coach, where he will assist with the linebackers. Marcus previously worked under Antonio Pierce at Arizona state university in a defensive analyst role.
Maine (FCS): University of Maine Football has an immediate opening for a Recruiting Assistant. The primary responsibilities will be Player Personnel & On-Campus Recruiting, but will have other duties assigned according to skill set. Direct experience is preferred but is not necessary. The Recruiting Assistant will maintain the recruiting database, perform evaluations, organize recruiting boards, and assist in social media content planning. Other responsibilities include assisting with the organization and execution of on-campus events such as Junior Days, Unofficial and Official Visits. Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop and Adobe Premier are desired. This position is a VOLUNTEER role, but does provide discounted housing. All interested candidates should send an email to john.gardner1@maine.edu with a resume, reference sheet, availability dates, and a brief description on how you can help Maine Football. The position will be filled as soon as possible. No phone calls please.
Rhode Island (FCS): Rhode Island is seeking a Volunteer Video Coordinator/Coaching Assistant. The position will be responsible for a range of tasks related to video coordination. Prior experience with DVSport would be preferred. Potential for Offensive/Defensive Assistant position to be attached to position. The position will also assist the Head Coach and/or DFO with administrative tasks as assigned. This is strictly a volunteer position; there is no compensation, housing or benefits with occasional meals. The last 3 people in this position moved onto full time jobs after their time in this role. If interested, please email (Put VIDEO/ASSISTANT in subject line) a resume and references to Director of Football Operations John Fils-Aime at john.filsaime@uri.edu.
Michigan: Sources confirm that Sherrone Moore is expected to hire an NFL assistant for the defensive backs opening in Ann Arbor.
Miami (OH): Sources tell FootballScoop Chuck Martin is hiring a top young secondary coach in Mitchell White to his staff in Oxford.
Washington Commanders: Sources tell FootballScoop Dan Quinn is adding a longtime Alabama staffer to his staff.
William Paterson (D-III - NJ): William Paterson anticipates the opening for an Offensive Coordinator. This is a full-time position with benefits. Undergraduate degree is needed and Masters is preferred. Looking for experience with QBs. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Coach with all aspects of the football program. Prior OC experience, and northeast recruiting ties preferred. If interested please email resume and references to head coach Shaun Williams at swilliamss67@wpunj.edu.
Pitt: Pat Narduzzi has filled his open defensive line job with a Group of Five coordinator.
ACC: The ACC has approved the use of two new (to college football) technologies for in-game use beginning this fall.
Georgia: Kirby and the program have announced the official departure of Scott Cochran and offensive analyst Darrell Dickey, who are pursuing other opportunities, and add that special teams analyst Kirk Benedict is being promoted to special teams coordinator.
San Francisco 49ers: Now clearing the rubble from Sunday's Super Bowl collapse, Kyle Shanahan is making a coordinator change.
Santa Barbara City College (JC - CA): Santa Barbara City College is seeking applicants for (2) positions on staff, 1 DEF and 1 OFF. Preference will be given to those with a passion for recruiting and DB or OL experience. These are Adjunct Faculty Positions ("Part-Time") making $40-60k per year with NO benefits or housing with the option to earn more based on camps and jobs through the PE dept. Applicants with a Master's degree in Kinesiology or PE will have the ability to teach activity classes and earn an additional $5-10k. Minimum Qualifications: AA Degree +6 years of experience, Bachelor's Degree +2 years of experience. Start date is ASAP or as late as June 1st. Santa Barbara City College competes in the National division of the CCCAA which is the highest level in the state. Academically, SBCC has been ranked a top 10 JC in the nation for the last decade and is considered one of the top destinations to live in the country. Please send resumes and reference to raadan@pipeline.sbcc.edu.
LSU: The Tigers are hiring away an Ole Miss staffer for their player personnel role, sources tell FootballScoop.
Rivalries: The best rivalry shade is subtle rivalry shade.
Lenoir-Rhyne (D-II - NC): Lenoir-Rhyne University Football Program is seeking a Week 0 (August 31st) or a Week 1 (September 7th) opponent for the upcoming 2024 football season. Home or Away. Please contact Head Football Coach Doug Socha at Doug.Socha@lr.edu if interested.
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