The Scoop - Thursday February 20, 2025

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Georgia: Ty Hatcher is joining the staff at Georgia sources share. 

Montana Western (NAIA): Zac Tallent, the former receivers coach at Weber International (NAIA - FL) has joined the program as wide receivers coach.

Bethel (NAIA - TN): Kris Beauchamp has been elevated from defensive line coach to defensive coordinator / strength and conditioning coordinator.

Rocky Mountain (NAIA - MT): Rocky Mountain College applicants for a corners coach (experience with CBs, coaching or playing is a plus). Pay for the position is $12,000 over 12 months + Camp Money, 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 the school year. No Benefits. Interviews conducted ASAP. Start date Responsibilities include but are not limited to duties assigned by the Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator and DB Coach. Also included in day-to-day duties will be but not limited to are defensive game planning, recruiting your own area, promoting the RMC Culture & mission statement, coaching a position group and all aspects of academics assigned by the Head Coach. A bachelor’s degree is required. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please email resumes to Defensive Backs Coach Lucas Olson at Lucas.olson@rocky.edu. Please no phone calls.

Saginaw Valley State (D-II - MI): Brent Bassham, who spent the past ten seasons on staff at Colgate (FCS - NY) as a position coach and offensive coordinator, has joined the program as assistant head coach / co-offensive coordinator / tight ends coach.

Ohio State: As expected, the program formally announced the appointments of Matt Patricia (DC) and Brian Hartline (OC) today.

North Carolina Wesleyan (D-III): Sean Grande has accepted the linebackers job on the NCWU staff. He comes from Salisbury (D-III - MD) where he was a graduate assistant working with the slot receivers.

Berry (D-III – GA): The Berry College Football Program has an opening for a Graduate Assistant (Looking for Best Fit). This position includes full tuition, a $9,000 stipend and an unlimited meal plan through the campus dining hall. Housing is not included but we will assist you in finding something. Responsibilities will include coaching your own position group, recruiting your own area and other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Coordinator. Please send your resume and list of references to jelliott@berry.edu. No phone calls please.

Minnesota State (D-II): Slippery Rock (D-II - PA) running backs coach Malcolm Henry has accepted the same role on the Mavericks staff.

Highland CC (JC - KS): Highland has two open dates for the 2025 season: August 30th or Sept 6th Highland Community College is interested in an home contest, in Highland Kansas. If interested, please contact Tom Minnick at TMinnick@highlancc.edu

Norfolk State (FCS - LA): Wilson Appleton has joined the staff as corners coach.

Temple: The Owls have announced that the following support staff members have been retained, Toriana Brown (director of on-campus recruiting), Nadia Harvin (executive assistant to the head coach), and Nate Nunamaker (video coordinator), and promoted a number of folks including special teams graduate assistant Nick Arleo to defensive scouting assistant, director of football operations Nico Piriano to chief of staff, and assistant director of player personnel Austin Siegal to assistant director of player personnel. 

New Orleans Saints: Kellen Moore has completed his offensive staff with the hire of Eagles quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier as offensive coordinator. Here's a look at his staff in New Orleans.

Concordia Chicago (D-III - IL): Charles Drewek, who has coordinated some of the top defenses in small college football at St. Norbert (D-III - WI) the past three seasons, is the new defensive coordinator.

Los Angeles Chargers: Dylan Roney, who worked with the Edge rusher position group as a defensive assistant last season and is a former graduate assistant at Michigan, is expected to be promoted to Edge coach CBS Sports shares.

Tiffin (D-II - OH): Tiffin University is accepting applications for a graduate assistant position. The graduate assistant position is a Defensive Skills (Secondary) position. To apply, send your resume to James Daniels at danielsja@tiffin.edu. In the email subject, be specific to the position you are applying. No phone calls please.

Olivet Nazarene (NAIA - IL): Source tells FootballScoop DeShawn Gilbert is joining the staff as special teams coordinator / defensive backs coach. Gilbert previously has coached at Roseville (MI), University of Olivet (D-III - MI), Malone University (D-III - OH), and Eastern Michigan. 

Juniata (D-III - PA): Juniata College is seeking a Defensive Line Coach or Linebackers Coach. Seeking a highly motivated individual who is looking to run their own room. The position responsibilities include coaching your own position group, game planning, film breakdown, practice prep, recruiting, and duties as assigned. This hire will include a stipend of $12,000 for the duration of 12 months, with housing, and a full meal plan and full benefits. Looking to review candidates and hire as soon as possible. Application via this link. 

TCU: Tarleton State (FCS) recruiting assistant Colton McClain has joined the Horned Frogs staff as a player personnel assistant.

Coffeyville CC (JC - KS): Coffeyville CC has an opening for an offensive line coach / run game coordinator position available. If interested please send your resume and references to Head Coach Nick Dobler at nick.dobler@coffeyville.edu.

Texas: West Virginia running backs coach Chad Scott is expected to become the new running backs coach for the Longhorns, per CBS Sports. Scott served as the Mountaineers offensive coordinator the past few seasons and was co-offensive coordinator his first three years on campus before being retained by Rich Rodriguez in his return to Morgantown.

Truman State (D-II - MO): Truman State University has an immediate opening for a Wide Receiver coaching position. This is a Full-Time position. The position will have their own recruiting area and will be responsible for coaching and managing their own position. Send a cover letter, resume, and references to Head Coach Kellen Nesbitt at knesbitt@truman.edu subject line "Wide Receiver Opening”.

Ohio State: CBS Sports shares the Buckeyes are adding two former Power conference offensive line coaches to the staff in Marcus Johnson (Purdue, Missouri, and Mississippi State) and Charlie Dickey (Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Utah). The report adds both will work in senior analyst type positions and that Dartmouth (FCS) associate head coach and tight ends coach Wendy Laurent is joining the staff as an analyst as well.

Marian (NAIA - IN): After two seasons at Randolph Macon (D-III - VA) as defensive coordinator, Clay Emmrich has returned to Marian to be the defensive coordinator.

New Mexico: The Lobos have announced the additions of four graduate assistants in Connor Berry (offense GA), Mac Austin (defense GA), Charles Crawford (offensive recruiting GA), and Danny Urquhard (defensive recruiting GA). Also joining the support staff are Steven Koch (analyst: special teams assistant), Luke Nardo (analyst: defensive assistant), Adam Behrends (analyst: offensive assistant), Dakota Winchell (director of video technology), David Harris (director of football operations), Nate Palmer (assistant linebackers) and Beau Davidson (GM).

Delaware State (FCS): DeSean Jackson has announced his staff as follows; Clinton Portis (RBs / RGC), Donovan Warren (defensive assistant), Jonas Jackson (DL), Emerson Martin (DL), Tom Sims (DL), Travis Clark (AHC), Eugene Chung (OL / RGC), Nemo Washington (OC), Sean Weston (DBs), Brandon Blackmon (DC), and Samie Parker (WRs).

Independence CC (JC - KS): Independence CC is looking for a QB coach to join our staff. Paid position, housing, and meals. Salary is negotiable and is posted at the bottom of the job description. Interested candidates can apply via this link.

Southern (FCS - LA): Southern University has an immediate opening for Director of Football Operations/Recruiting Coordinator. Interested candidates should email resumes and references to Head Coach Terrence Graves at terrence_graves@subr.edu.

Texas State: Texas State is seeking candidates for its General Manager position. The GM will oversee recruiting and scouting operations for the Bobcats including high school prospect evaluations and monitoring the transfer portal. This position will also be involved with Texas State’s NIL and revenue sharing initiatives. Interested candidates should send their resume to Chief of Staff Albert Boone aboone@txstate.edu. 

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