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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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Please join us in praying for the family of Dave Fagg, a former Davidson (FCS - NC) standout player, assistant, and head coach who also had stops on staff at Hawaii, Georgia Tech, South Carolina and Arizona. Dave passed away Monday at the age of 88.
Ball Today: The Sugar Bowl, originally scheduled for yesterday before the terrorist attack in New Orleans, will take place today at 4pm EST against Georgia and Notre Dame on ESPN. Also, Duke takes on Ole Miss in the Gator Bowl at 8pm EST on ESPN.
Georgia vs. Notre Dame: Kirby Smart contends that Notre Dame's brilliant late game sub on punt during critical fourth-and-one was illegal, and that came directly from SEC head of officials.
Tulane: Tulane is expected to hire former Southern Miss head coach Will Hall as passing game coordinator, ESPN reports.
Missouri Valley (NAIA): Former All-American LaQuentin Black is returning to his alma mater as head coach. He previously coached the safeties at Northern Iowa, and also has stops at Hutchinson CC (JC - KS), Troy, and Central Methodist.
Valparaiso (FCS - IN): Valparaiso University located in Northwest Indiana has an entry-level full-time position open. There is flexibility inside the staff for this position. We are looking to hire the best DB, RB, or TE coach based on staff fit. Minimum two years of coaching/recruiting experience. Applicants from the region are encouraged to apply. Valpo is a FCS program in plays in the Pioneer Football League. All applicants should send their resume to DFO Sarah Hacker at Sarah.Hacker@Valpo.edu. PLEASE don’t send any resumes to other coaches on staff.
Gardner Webb (FCS): Gardner Webb University is looking for and Offense, Defense and Special Teams volunteer assistants. These are strictly VOLUNTEER positions; there is NO compensation or housing. These positions will include but limited to on the field coaching, breakdown of opponent film (DVSport), scouting reports, practice organization, day to day operations with recruiting, and all other responsibilities delegated to them from the Head Coach and Coordinators. This an entry level position to gain valuable experience with a Division 1 FCS Program and grow your network of coaches within the profession. This is an unpaid position that will begin as soon as possible. All interested applicants can send their resume and information to gwufb1@gmail.com
West Virginia: The program has formally announced the hire of Ryan Garrett as receivers coach.
Arkansas State: Nate Dreiling, who spent this past fall as the interim head coach at Utah State, is reportedly set to become the new defensive coordinator for Butch Jones.
FootballScoop Coaches of the Year: Please join us and AstroTurf in congratulating Montana State's Tyler Walker - FCS Coordinator of the Year, Ferris State's Ryan Hodges and Tony Annese - Division II Coordinators of the Year, Illinois College's Drew Chance - Division III Coordinator of the Year and Grand View's EJ Peterson - NAIA Coordinator of the Year.
Franklin Pierce (D-II - NH): Franklin Pierce University is looking for a week one opponent (Thursday, Sept. 4 – Saturday, Sept. 6). Will consider any opportunity but preferably looking for home and home for 25-26 with a DII opponent (travel distance will be taken into heavy consideration) or an FCS opponent that offers a game guarantee. Contact head coach Russell Gaskamp at gaskampr@franklinpierce.edu with any interest.
Chicago Bears: Washington Commanders offensvie coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who spent a season at USC with Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams two years ago, is expected to interview for the Bears head coaching opening, per Jeremy Fowler.
Sacramento State (FCS - CA): Bobby Fresques, who served as associate head coach and offensive coordinator on the previous staff, will serve as lead analyst / director of alumni relations moving forward.
UMass: Nyeem-Wartman White, a former Penn State player who previously coached the defensive line at Akron, has accepted the defensive line job.
Virginia Tech: Brent Pry plans to ask Bud Foster to remain on staff going forward in some capacity.
Jacksonville State: University of Washing safeties coach Vinnie Sunseri will be Charles Kelly's defensive coordinator at Jax State.
New Mexico State: Athletic director Mario Moccia has been relieved of his duties, per multiple reports.
Illinois Wesleyan (D-III): Sources tell FootballScoop a Division II head coach who built a program from the ground up over the past decade is leaving to become the new head coach of the Titans.
South Carolina State (FCS): Scott Eisberg shares that athletic director Nathan Cochran is out after one year in the post and legendary football coach Buddy Pough is stepping in as interim athletic director.
Geneva (D-III - PA): Geneva College is looking for 2 Graduate Assistants for those wanting to earn a degree in Master’s of Higher Education and coach a position group . Candidates receive a one-third discount on tuition and a stipend of $7500. Please contact Head Coach Geno DeMarco at gdemarco@geneva.edu and Graduate Director Judy Willson at judy.willson@geneva.edu for full description of requirements.
Montana State (FCS): With incentives for fundraising and playing FBS opponents, Brent Vigen's new deal at Montana State provides a fascinating look at how the money works at the FCS level.
Kliff Kingsbury: The former Texas Tech and Arizona Cardinals head coach, now the offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders where he as done an impressive job with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, shared today that while he would like to be a head coach again someday, he is "very happy" with the Commanders.
Lindsey Wilson (NAIA - KY): Lindsey Wilson College is accepting applications for an Offensive Graduate Assistant most likely coaching our Running Backs or Wide Receivers. Compensation includes a full graduate tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, off campus housing and a meal plan. The ideal candidate would be able to start ASAP and have collegiate playing or coaching experience. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume and references to Head Coach Phil Kleckler at klecklerp@lindsey.edu. Successful candidates must have a valid drivers license and pass a background check.
Georgia State: The new defensive coordinator at Georgia State will reportedly come from the SEC.
Notre Dame: Here's an exclusive look at Marcus Freeman's unique approach that empowers his assistants that has helped the Irish reach the Sugar Bowl against Georgia.
Idaho (FCS): Treston Decoud, who enjoyed a seven year career spanning stops in the NFL, XFL, CFL and USFL before beginning his coaching career, has joined the staff as corners coach. He spent last season assisting with the corners at Oregon State.
North Dakota (FCS): The program has announced the additions of Wyoming's Gordie Haug (TEs / assistant HC), Fresno State's Ben Watkins (LBs), Washington's Keaton Wilkerson (safeties), and San Diego State's Tyson Maeva (DTs).
West Georgia (FCS): University of West Georgia is looking for and Offense, Defense and Special Teams volunteer assistants. These are strictly VOLUNTEER positions; there is NO compensation or housing. These positions will include but limited to on the field coaching, breakdown of opponent film (XOS), scouting reports, practice organization, day to day operations with recruiting, and all other responsibilities delegated to them from the Head Coach and Coordinators. This an entry level position to gain valuable experience with a Division 1 FCS Program and grow your network of coaches within the profession. This is an unpaid position that will begin as soon as possible. All interested applicants can send their resume and information to tshields@westga.edu.
Wittenberg (D-III - OH): Wittenberg University is looking for a Home game on September 13th 2025. If interested please contact Allan Moore at moorea51@wittenberg.edu.
Memphis: The program has formally announced the addition of Jay Simpson as corners coach.
Lyon College (D-III - AR): Lyon College would like to invite applicants for a restricted earnings position coach. We are looking for best for DB/LB/DL coaching position. Salary: $15,000 over 12 months, housing and meals, with health and retirement benefits. Duties will include coaching, recruiting, equipment, video and strength. The ideal candidate will have previous playing and 1-2+ years coaching experience with a desire to obtain a full-time college football coaching position. Please apply with a resume at football@lyon.edu. Applicants will be reviewed immediately.
Mount Mercy (NAIA - IA): Mount Mercy, who will begin football in 2026, has announced Bethel (NAIA - TN) co-offensive coordinator MD Daniels has accepted the head coaching opportunity.
Helvetic Mercenaries (ELF): The Helvetic Mercenaries of the top league in Europe the European League of football is looking for an Offensive Line coach. The Mercenaries are based in the beautiful country of Switzerland. If you are interested in the offensive line position, email coachherford13@gmail.com
Colorado State: Long time college football administrator Tim Cassidy is moving into the next phase of his life, retiring from football. Congratulations on a impactful and meaningful career, Tim.
FootballScoop Coaches of the Year: Please join us and our friends with AstroTurf in congratulating Rodney Garner (Tennessee) - Defensive Line Coach of the Year, Joe Bowen (Buffalo) - Linebackers Coach of the Year & Terry Joseph and Blake Gideon (Texas) - Defensive Backs Coaches of the Year.
Idaho (FCS): Avery Roberts has been hired to coach the edge rushers after two seasons on staff at Oregon State, where he was an All-American linebacker.
Bret Bielema v. Shane Beamer: During the Citrus Bowl, Bret Bielema directed a taunt toward Shane Beamer and South Carolina's coach came unglued.
Sacramento State (FCS - CA): Jake Vang will coach the edge rushers for the Hornets after spending the past few seasons as a defensive analyst at Colorado State.
South Dakota State (FCS): New Mexico defensive coordinator Dan Jackson, a former Jackrabbit player and assistant, has been named head coach at his alma mater.