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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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UNLOCK THE EDGE: How William & Mary's 'Y Lead' Innovation Transformed Their Wide Zone Attack: William & Mary's coaching staff has unveiled a game-changing addition to the wide zone run game—the “Y Lead Variation”—which helped them achieve 6.5 yards per carry and lead the nation in explosive runs. Inspired by the San Francisco 49ers' use of George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk, this innovative blocking technique provides a solution for handling dominant defensive ends who disrupt traditional schemes. This research report from X&O Labs details three distinct blocking reads, complete with diagrams, best practices, and plenty of game film examples. Already adopted by programs like UCLA and Kansas, this technique could be the key to elevating your ground game. See the full breakdown and coaching points here.
Ball Tonight: Tonight is the night. Notre Dame takes on Penn State in the College Football Semis (7:30pm EST on ESPN - Capital One Orange Bowl). Tomorrow we get the other matchup at the same time and channel (7:30pm EST on ESPN - Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic). Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Austin Peay (FCS - TN): Austin Peay's new defensive coordinator is a sitting DC within the state borders, sources tell FootballScoop.
Valdosta State (D-II - GA): An update at Valdosta State, where the candidate pool includes one intriguing option that makes sense for a multitude of reasons.
New England Patriots: Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has declined an interview request from the Patriots, per Tom Pelissero.
Dean College (D-III - MA): Dean College has named New England College offensive coordinator Luke Bakanowsky as its new head coach
Play-Calling Head Coaches: Both head coaches in Friday's Cotton Bowl started out calling their own plays. Only one still does. Steve Sarkisian and Ryan Day explained how and why they arrived at opposite conclusions to the same situation.
Ohio State: On Thursday, Ryan Day explained the thinking behind the Buckeyes' latest cutting-edge offensive innovation. It's called the huddle.
New Orleans Saints: Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has completed his head coaching interview in NOLA.
UW Whitewater (D-III): The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is taking applications for their Offensive Coordinator opening. A master’s degree is required, prior coordinating/play calling and quarterback coaching experience is preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits and there are teaching responsibilities. If you are attending the AFCA Convention please include that in your email. Please email resume and references to RindahlJO12@uww.edu.
Glazier Clinic: On January 10-11, Glazier Clinics is bringing together an all-star lineup of head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches for their Online Super Clinic – and the best part? It's completely FREE to register.
Wisconsin: Luke Fickell and the Badgers have announced the hirings of Tuf Borland (assistant LBs), Joe Ludwig (assistant TEs) and Blake Rolan (assistant WRs). Borland has been with the program two seasons as a graduate assistant, Ludwige most recently spent time at Baylor as a quality control coach and Rolan spent the last five seasons as the offensive coordinator at Southern Illinois (FCS).
Kentucky Christian (NAIA): Kentucky Christian University is looking to fill two full time defensive positions with one of the positions as the defensive coordinator. Send your resume and a 300 word statement of faith to HC Jason Aubry at jmaubry@kcu.edu. Coach Aubry will be conducting interviews during the AFCA Convention.
Mass: Jeremy Larkin is the new running backs coach for the Minutemen
Seattle Seahawks: Jeremy Fowler shares that the organization has requested an interview with Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubaik for the offensive coordinator position.
San Francisco 49ers: The Niners have announced they've completed interviews with defensive coordinator candidates Deshea Townsend (Lions DBs coach / pass game coordinator) and Robert Saleh.
Arizona: Back when Mario Cristobal parted ways with defensive coordinator Lance Guidry at Miami, we shared that at least one more coach would also be leaving the 'Canes. Today, the school has announced that Miami defensive line coach / associate head coach Joe Salave'a is joining the staff. He replaces Joe Seumalo.
Boise State: Zak Hill has joined the staff as quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator, rejoining Boise State for a second stint after previously coaching with the Broncos from 2016-19. BJ Rains points out that Hill still has two years of NCAA penalties stemming from his time on staff at Arizona, meaning he cannot go off campus to recruit for the next two seasons.
New York Jets: Rams senior personnel executive Ray Famer has completed his interview for the Jets GM job. Farmer is the former GM with the Browns and previously worked in front offices in Kansas City and Atlanta.
Tulane: The Green Wave are expected to add former Marshall special teams coordinator Johnathan Galante as special teams coordinator, per CBS Sports. Galante previously worked with the special teams at Alabama and Virginia Tech.
Tennessee Titans: The team has requested permission to interview Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their vacant GM post, per multiple reports.
Arizona: Per multiple reports, in a move that has been widely expected for some time, Arizona is promoting Danny Gonzales to defensive coordinator after he served as linebackers coach last year. He's the former head coach at New Mexico and a veteran defensive play caller.
Las Vegas Raiders: The team has parted ways with GM Tom Telesco.
Bill Belichick: North Carolina GM Mike Lombardi responded to the reports of multiple NFL teams gauging the veteran coach's return to the NFL.
William & Mary (FCS - VA): Winston October has accepted the offensive coordinator job with the Tribe. He returns to W&M's staff after previously coaching with the program from 2014-17 and after recent stops in the CFL and as the offensive coordinator at Richmond (FCS).
Appalachian State: Keith Jones Jr. has accepted a defensive assistant job on staff after two seasons in New England as a defensive assistant with the Patriots.
Southern Miss: Sean Coughlin (OL) and Brandon Deadrick (DL) have formally joined the staff, and in the secondary sources share that Taveze Calhoun will coach the corners while Dominique Bowman will handle the safeties and nickels.
Lafayette Community Christian (JC - LA): Per source, defensive coordinator Ananias Johnson Jr. has been promoted to head coach and former Grambling (FCS) defensive backs coach Dedrick Dodge will be the new defensive coordinator.
Ottawa (NAIA - KS): Ottawa University, located in Kansas and a proud member of the NAIA, is seeking a full-time assistant football coach to join our staff immediately. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow as a coach while contributing to a program with a strong tradition of success. The role will involve working as an offensive assistant, best fit with the possibility of coordinator responsibilities for candidates with the right experience. You'll play a critical role in shaping the program under the direction of the Head Football Coach, helping to guide our team both on and off the field. At Ottawa University, we prioritize professional growth. Our recent coaching staff alumni have gone on to excel as Head Coaches, Coordinators, and assistants at Division 1, Division 2, and NAIA levels. The position offers a competitive salary of $50,000 annually, plus benefits. Interviews will begin following the AFCA convention, so don’t miss your chance to become part of our team. For more details and to apply, please visit Job Posting Link. Join us, and let’s build something great together.
College Football Playoff: Every team left in the College Football Playoff Field has at least one former head coach from a power conference.
UNLV: Lee Davis is joining Dan Mullen's staff in Vegas as chief of staff after spending last season at UCF where she was assistant AD for executive operations and recruiting. Prior to that she worked as director of on-campus recruiting at Oklahoma and previously worked with Mullen at both Florida and Mississippi State.
Georgia State: The Panthers program is undergoing a coordinator change with Hue Jackson stepping in for Jim Chaney. Details here.
Cleveland Browns: Dolphins quarterbacks coach / pass game coordinator Darrell Bevell is expected to interview for the offensive coordinator opening, per Jonathan Jones. Jones adds that Seahawks quarterbacks coach Charles London will also interview for the post.
Las Vegas Raiders: Former Jets head coach Robert Saleh will interview for the head coaching job next week, per multiple reports.
Chicago Bears: Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver has completed his interview with the Bears. That's the second completed interview for Weaver, joining the Saints.
Seattle Seahawks: Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is scheduled to interview for the offensive coordinator job on Friday, per Tom Pelissero who adds that Bears interim head coach Thomas Brown is also set to interview for the job as well.
West Virginia: Jacksonville State offensive line analyst Derek Dressler has joined the staff as assistant offensive line coach.
Indianapolis Colts: Tom Pelissero shares that the team has begun their defensive coordinator search and is expected to speak with former Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and veteran defensive coach Steve Wilks among the candidates set to interview next week.
Emporia State (D-II - KS): Emporia State University has an immediate opening for a defensive graduate assistant / Cornerbacks Coach. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply; position will be dependent based off the applicants received. Compensation includes tuition and a $1000 monthly stipend and reduced housing package. Position includes but is not limited to: working with a defensive position (DB’s), Running the Cornerbacks room and Daily drills, video editing, equipment room, assisting with on-campus recruiting visits, having an out of region recruiting area, and other duties assigned by the head coach. Minorities are encouraged to apply. All interested and qualified applicants email resume and references to Defensive Coordinator Mike LoPorto at mloporto@emporia.edu and Co Defensive Coordinator / Defensive backs Coach Jace McDown at jmcdown@emporia.edu.
Tre Lamb: The new head coach at Tulsa -- emphasis on new -- Lamb did something every new head coach should copy.
Tennessee Titans: The team has requested permission to interview Seahawks senior director of player personnel Matt Berry for the GM role, per multiple reports.
Army: Jeff Monken has announced the addition of Chandler Burks (TEs) and Nate Fuqua (DL). Burks spent the last five seasons on staff at Kennesaw State where he was co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach before stepping into the interim head coach role for the season's final three games, while Fuqua, a 2017 Broyles Award nominne at Georgia State, spent the past two seasons at Cincinnati as co-defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach. Cheston Blackshear, who coached the tight ends last season, will transition to coaching the offensive line this fall alongside assistant head coach / offensive line coach Mike Viti.
Texas A&M Kingsville (D-II): TAMUK is looking for games week 1 (September 6th) and week 2 (September 13th) of the 2025 season. Interested in potential home and home agreements as well. If interested please email Michael.salinas@tamuk.edu.
Purdue: Brandon Lee has formally been announced as the new GM of the Boilermakers.
Nick Saban: Was Saban real-mad or fake-mad in the GameDay viral clip from a few weeks ago? Comedian Shane Gillis tells his side of that awkward confrontation.
Oregon State: In addition to the hire of Ray Pickering, which we shared previously, the program has also announced the appointment of Will Heck as tight ends coach.
New York Jets: Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is scheduled to interview today with Jets officials. They've already interviewed Matt Nagy, Ron Rivera, Rex Ryan and Mike Vrabel and can interview Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo this week. Next week, they're able to interview Joe Brady, Brian Flores, Vance Joseph, Josh McCown, Bobby Slowik, and Arthur Smith, while Brian Griese, Darren Rizzi and Jeff Ulbrich can interview at any time, per Rich Cimini.
SUNY Cortland (D-III - NY): SUNY Cortland is looking to hire a head coach to lead a competitive Division III program. The primary focus is student-focused administration and innovative leadership of the NCAA Division III football program including, practice preparation, skill instruction, on-field coaching, player development, recruiting, budget management, team travel, scheduling, leadership and management of coaching and support staff, student-athlete academic success and student athlete health and welfare. This is a full-time position with an 11-month period of professional obligation. Please follow this link to apply via this link. Please no phone calls. Application review begins on January 24th, 2025
NC State: Charlton Warren, who spent the last few seasons on staff at North Carolina as co-defensive coordinator / defensive backs coach, has accepted the co-defensive coordinator / safeties coach. He replaces Freddie Aughtry-Lindsay, who left the staff for another coaching opportunity.
Chicago Bears: Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has completed his interview for the head coaching job.
Siena Heights (NAIA - MI): Per source, wide receivers coach Jzavion McGowan has been elevated to co-offensive coordinator / pass game coordinator for the Saints.
New England Patriots: In news that will come as no surprise to anyone following the Patriots moves the last week or so, Jeremy Fowler shares that Mike Vrabel is considered the favorite to land the head coaching job right now.
Cleveland Browns: As expected, tight ends coach / pas game specialist Tommy Rees has completed his interviewed for the offensive coordinator job.
Kliff Kingsbury: The Commanders offensive coordinator has received head coaching interview requests from both the Bears and Saints, Ian Rapoport shares.
Chicago Bears: Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell is reportedly expected to interview for the head coaching job.
Garden City CC (JC - KS): Garden City CC in Garden City, KS is looking to hire an entry level coaching positions for an Asst DB Coach. It will be a perfect fit for a young coach that wants to break into the college coaching profession. Will report to the head coach and DC. You will assist with the day in and day out operations of the GCCC football program. You will have the opportunity to coach on the field, have your own recruiting area, do in person recruiting and establish relationships with many four year coaches. This position will be provided with shared housing, on campus meals, medical benefits and $20k. Please send an updated resume and minimum of 5 references to Head Football Coach Kiyoshi Harris. Kiyoshiharris@gcccks.eduPlease no phone calls.Interviews will be conducted at the AFCA Convention in Charlotte.
South Alabama: JT May (assistant AD football chief of staff) and Cedric Douglas (defensive line) have formally joined the staff.
Tennessee Titans: Former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff will interview for the vacant GM position, per PFT.
Colorado State: Allen Brown, who coached the corners last season at Washington State and has prior stops on staffs at Florida and Cal, is expected to join Jay Norvell's staff as defensive backs coach, per CBS Sports.
Las Vegas Raiders: The team has requested permission to interview Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. The Raiders join the Bears and Jaguars as teams that have requested to interview Monken.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has received an interview request for the head coaching job, per Ian Rapoport.
Wyoming: Deonte Gibson has accepted the defensive tackles job.
Penn State vs. Notre Dame: James Franklin shares his unfiltered thoughts on Notre Dame not being part of a conference as an advantage for the Irish.
South Dakota State (FCS): Brian Bergstrom resigned at Winona State (see below) to become the defensive coordinator at South Dakota State, where he previously served as co-defensive coordinator.
Cleveland Browns: Former Rice head coach Mike Bloomgren has landed on his feet with the Browns.
Bill Belichick: The Raiders, and at least one other NFL team have reportedly inquired about Bill Belichick's interest in returning to the NFL.
Charlotte: Western Michigan defensive line coach / recruiting coordinator David Denham has accepted the defensive tackles job at Charlotte. The program has also announced the hire of Todd Fitch as offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach / associate head coach.
Las Vegas Raiders: The organization is interested in speaking with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh about their head coaching job, per Jonathan Jones. Since Saleh is not currently employed by an NFL team, the Raiders don't have to request permission.
Carolina Panthers: The Panthers are moving on from secondary coach Bert Watts, outside linebackers coach Tem Lukabu and quality control coach Bobby Maffei, Jeremy Fowler shares.
North Carolina: A Grey Cup-winning CFL head coach is reportedly joining Bill Belichick's coaching staff.
Oregon State: Oregon State is expected to fill its running backs job with one of the rising stars in the profession.
Coastal Carolina: Tim Beck has reportedly decided to make a change at defensive coordinator.
North Carolina: Bill Belichick is reportedly targeting the head coach at one of the country's top high school programs for a spot on the Tar Heels staff.
Arkansas Tech (D-II): The Wonder Boys new offensive coordinator has a few seasons of FBS experience as a coordinator, source tells FootballScoop.