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Dallas Cowboys: To save the last head coaching job he'll ever have, Mike McCarthy will need the help of a former rival.
Kirk Herbstreit: ESPN's No. 1 CFB analyst had to fend off a budding conspiracy theory today that he recruited Dylan Raiola from Georgia to Nebraska.
LA Chargers: Sanjay Lal, who previously was the Seahawks as pass game coordinator and has a long track record with receivers, is joining Jim Harbuagh's staff, per Jeremy Fowler.
Illinois: South Carolina receivers coach Justin Stepp has accepted the same role at Illinois sources share with FootballScoop.
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UConn: Jeremiah Bogan has been announced as director of player personnel. He previously served as a national scout with the East / West Shrine Bowl and prior to that was at LSU as assistant director of player personnel.
North Carolina: Ryan Roberts, who previously served as a scouting assistant at Liberty, has joined the personnel department for the Tar Heels.
Syracuse: Khalil Ahmad, executive director of personnel and recruiting for the program, has announced that he's leaving the program to embark on the next chapter of his journey. He spent the 2023 season as the recruiting coordinator for personnel and recruitment at Penn State.
LA Chargers: Jim Harbaugh is bringing back Shane Day to coach the quarterbacks, Mike Garafolo shares. Day spent last season with the Texans after previously working with Justin Herbert in 2021-22.
New England Patriots: Corners coach Mike Pellegrino is being retained, according to a report from Mike Reiss of ESPN.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Jets receivers coach Zach Azzanni is expected to join the Steelers as their new receivers coach. Azzanni spent one season in New York and was with the Broncos for five seasons prior to that. Tom Arth is also reportedly joining the staff as quarterbacks coach.
Dartmouth (FCS): Kentucky offensive graduate assistant Dan Hebert has accepted the wide receivers job.
Merrimack (FCS - MA): Joe Kreinsen, who previously served as run game coordinator / offensive line coach at Thomas Moore (D-II - KY) and also spent time as the offensive coordinator / offensive line coach at Lake Erie (D-II - PA) and a graduate assistant at Pitt, has been added to the staff as receivers coach.
Union (D-III - NY): Head coach Jon Drach has announced one new hire and a pair of promotions for his program. Wilkes (D-III - PA) defensive coordinator Anthony Trotta is taking over as defensive coordinator, former Wagner (FCS - NY) offensive line coach / assistant head coach Terrence Sino is the new offensive line coach / run game coordinator while Devin Smith has been elevated to a full-time role as defensive line coach / special teams coordinator.
Washington Commanders: Raiders defensive pass game coordinator Jason Simmons is accepting the same role with the Commanders, per Jeremy Fowler.
Carolina Panthers: The organization has formally announced that defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero will return as defensive coordinator, as well as the additions of Brad Idzik (OC) and Tracy Smith (STC).
Concordia Chicago (D-III - IL): Chase Hankins has been named the new head coach after spending the past two seasons as offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach.
Furman (FCS - SC): Please join us in praying for Furman defensive tackle Bryce Stanfield, who suffered a medical emergency during an early morning workout and has been placed on life support.
Illinois: Bret Bielema and the Illini are reportedly set to add former Houston assistant Archie McDaniel to the defensive staff.
Hamline (D-III - MN): Hamline University is looking to fill a part-time position on the defensive side of the ball. Priority will be given to DB experience, but all applicants are welcome. The main priority is coaching your position group at a high level. Depending on experience and availability, there are opportunities to assist with recruiting. Resumes and references will be reviewed immediately. Start date is based on the right system fit. Interested candidates can email resumes and three references to sgreenwald01@hamline.edu for review.
LA Chargers: In addition to Chad Alexander, the team has also officially added Ravens player evaluation and analytics manager Corey Krawiec as director of player personnel strategy.
Las Vegas Raiders: Chargers director of player personnel JoJo Wooden is expected to join the organization in a "high ranking executive role," per Ian Rapoport.
College Football Playoff Committee: Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has been announced as the new selection committee chair while new members that will begin three-year terms include Pat Chun (Washington State AD), Randall McDaniel (former Arizona State DL), Gary Pinkel (former Missouri head coach), Mack Rhoades (Baylor AD), Carla Williams (Virginia AD), and Hunter Yurachek (Arkansas AD). Also Will Shields has had his term extended for one-year.
Dallas Cowboys: Jets safeties coach Marquand Manuel is scheduled to interview for the defensive coordinator opening, per multiple reports. Manuel was the defensive coordinator for the Falcons for two seasons in 2017-18.
Detroit Lions: Deshea Townsend has been officially announced as defensive passing game coordinator / corners coach.
North Dakota (FCS): Trevor Olson has been announced as the program's new offensive line coach after previously spending two seasons at Winona State (D-II - MN).
Tennessee Titans: Bo Hadegree, who served as interim offensive coordinator in Las Vegas this past season and led an impressive offensive turnaround after taking the reigns week 9, is expected to join the staff of Brian Callahan as quarterbacks coach, per Ian Rapoport.
Michigan: Former Giants and Ravens defensive coordinator Wink Martindale is expected to interview for the defensive coordinator opening, per multiple reports.
Washington Commanders: Former Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson is remaining in the NFC East in joining the staff, and will likely have a pass-game coordinator title, per Jeremy Fowler.
Louisburg College (JC - NC): Louisburg College is seeking applicants for a Defensive Assistant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coaching a position, maintaining a recruiting territory, film breakdown (HUDL), and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. This is a 10-month position, $10,000 salary, Housing, Meals and Benefits available. Position includes Auxiliary Duties as an Assistant Community Hall Director (Residence life). Email cover letter, resume and 3 references to Head Football Coach Quinderra Spellman at qspellman@louisburg.edu.
Gary Patterson: The future College Football Hall of Famer is back in college football, and he's once again working for a former rival.
Cincinnati Bengals: Vikings assistant offensive line coach Justin Rascati has joined the staff as pass game coordinator while Brad Kragthorpe has been elevated from assistant quarterbacks coach to quarterbacks coach and Jordan Kovacs moves from assistant linebackers coach to secondary / safeties coach.
Cleveland Browns: Eagles assistant offensive line coach Roy Istvan is joining new Browns offensive line coach Andy Dickerson in Cleveland, per multiple reports.
William & Mary (FCS - VA): The Tribe are set to promote an assistant with SEC, ACC, Big 12 experience to their offensive coordinator spot, source tell FootballScoop.
Robert Morris (FCS - PA): Robert Morris University Football is looking to fill TWO VOLUNTEER positions on the offensive side of the ball (Assistant Offensive Line Coach AND Assistant QB/WR Coach). These positions will be STRICTLY volunteer positions on the Robert Morris Football Staff. This position will work directly with the offensive staff and head coach. Coaches will be responsible for assisting each position group, film breakdown, data entry and all other duties assigned by the offensive staff. All interested applicants must send a cover letter and resume to Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach, Josh Firm at Firm@rmu.edu.
Boston College: Sources share that Notre Dame's Al Washington, along with Bill O'Brien, are at the center of the BC search.
Harvard (FCS - MA): Rutgers tight ends coach Andy Aurich is expected to become head coach at Harvard per reports.
Allegheny (D-III - PA): Allegheny College invites applications for the position of an assistant coach working with the running backs. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Head Football Coach. The ideal candidate is seeking advanced experience in the college coaching profession. A Bachelor’s degree is required; however a master’s degree is preferred. Event management and summer facility responsibilities will also be assigned by the Athletic Director. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to Head Coach Braden Layer at blayer@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Dubuque (D-III - IA): The University of Dubuque is a growing faith-based University that is seeking a full-time Assistant Football Coach working with the Offense – preferably Wide Receivers. The University of Dubuque offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and a retirement match. Please send a resume and references to Head Coach Ryan Maiuri at rmaiuri@dbq.edu. To apply and get more information about the position use this link.
New England Patriots: Brian Belichick, who has been with the team the past eight seasons including the past four as safeties coach, will remain on the staff, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.
Eastern Illinois (FCS): Eastern Illinois has an immediate Special Teams/Defensive Quality Control opening. This is a VOLUNTEER position. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: film breakdown, creating scouting reports, practice prep, uploading film, football operations and other duties assigned by the Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/Director of Football Operations. Experience with DVSport & Microsoft Office preferred. Great opportunity for someone starting out in the profession. Past QC’s have all been promoted internally or moved onto better opportunities. If interested, please send resume and references to Andrew Brady at akbrady@eiu.edu with "Special Teams/Defensive QC” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Luther College is looking to fill a restricted earnings position on the offensive side. In addition to coaching a position group, this person will assist with recruiting, data input, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. Start date is ASAP. Interested candidates can email interest to football@luther.edu. Please, include a resume and references.
Miami Dolphins: Ryan Crow is joining the staff as outside linebackers coach, per Albert Breer. Crow previously coached the same position for the Titans and had drawn interest from the Giants and Seahawks this off season.
Colorado: Coach Prime is reportedly preparing to an NFL position coach as his defensive coordinator in Boulder.
Nick Saban: College GameDay is adding The Goat to their roster.
Notre Dame: Becca Sites has accepted a full-time role with the program as a recruiting analyst. Sites rejoins the Irish, where she previously spent seven seasons as an intern, after teaching special education in the South Bend area the past year.
Gannon (D-II - PA): Sources tell FootballScoop Gannon is promoting Tony Caljean to defensive coordinator.
Michigan: With the carousel still spinning, we break down the staggering amount of coaching and playing talent Michigan is losing off last year's team.
New England Patriots: Browns assistant offensive line coach Scott Peters is joining the organization, per Aaron Wilson.
Tulsa: Kevin Wilson says there's no NIL available to Tulsa recruits, but they will get yelled at.
Missouri State (FCS): Sources tell Football that Wes Satterfield, who has previous stops at Ohio State and UNC, is joining Ryan Beard's staff in a co-coordinator role.
New England Patriots: Miami GM Alonzo Highsmith is leaving for a front office role with that Patriots, per multiple reports.
Houston: Willie Fritz is reportedly nearing a deal to bring a veteran defensive line coach back to Houston.
LA Chargers: Jets director of player personnel Chad Alexander is leaving for the assistant GM role in LA, per Connor Hughes.
Wingate (D-II - NY): App State quality offensive quality control coach Trey Kavanaugh is joining the staff. Details here.
Valdosta State (D-II - GA): Tremaine Jackson revamps staff following a 12-win campaign. Details here.
Kennesaw State: Sources tell FootballScoop the Owls are adding a former SEC assistant to the staff in Cameron Norcross.
Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys are trending toward experience over innovation at defensive coordinator heading into a make-or-break year for Mike McCarthy.
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