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Texas A&M: Keep track of the staff Mike Elko is putting together via our Staff Tracker page.
Stony Brook (FCS - NY): Western Michigan offensive coordinator Billy Cosh is set to become the new head coach, sources tell FootballScoop.
Pittsburg State (D-II - KS): Former Pitt State quarterback Mark Smith has returned to his alma mater as wide receivers coach / pass game coordinator. He joins the staff after serving as head coach at Frontenac HS (KS) the past six seasons where he compiled a 94-38 record.
Houston: Tulane defensive backs coach Josh Christian-Young is expected to join Willie Fritz in Houston, per multiple reports. Christian-Young spent the past four years with Fritz after five seasons at Army.
Texas A&M: Sources tell FootballScoop Mike Elko is planning to hire former LSU strength coach Tommy Moffitt as his new strength coach at Texas A&M.
Carson-Newman (D-II - TN): Sources confirm to FootballScoop that Navy assistant head coach / offensive line coach Ashley Ingram is set to become the new head coach at Carson-Newman. Matt Zenitz has shared the same. Ingram spent the last 16 years with the Midshipmen.
Southern (FCS - LA): Sources tell FootballScoop interim head coach Terrence Graves will be promoted to full-time head coach going forward. Graves served as special teams / linebackers this season at Southern. Prior to joining the staff at Southern, Graves served in the same capacity at Grambling.
Baylor: Dave Aranda's offensive staff makeover continues with another key hire, sources tell FootballScoop.
North Texas: Cutter Leftwich, who spent last season as a graduate assistant where he assisted with the offensive line at Oregon, has been announced as the Mean Green's new offensive line coach. Leftwich has previous stops at UTSA and UCLA as a graduate assistant as well.
Tulane: In his first day on the job, Jon Sumrall pledges to bring a national championship to Tulane.
Kent State: Tight ends coach Mark Carney is being promoted to offensive coordinator, per multiple reports. Carney previously served as offensive play caller at Charlotte before joining the Kent State staff.
Elizabeth City State (D-II - NC): Elizabeth City State University is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Offensive Coordinator. Responsibilities include but not limited to, successful recruitment of prospective student-athletes, supervision of all assistant offensive position coaches and support staff, skill instruction, practice planning, game planning, play calling, and academic support. Visit this link to apply. In addition to the application, send resume, cover letter, and references to vikingfootball@ecsu.edu. No phone calls please.
Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC): Gardner-Webb has hired one of Division II's top coaches to fill their head coaching spot.
Syracuse: Sources tell FootballScoop Fran Brown and Syracuse have found their offensive line coach.
UTEP: Pete Thamel shares that Aaron Foster is joining the staff as defensive backs coach / pass game coordinator, Seth McDonald as outside linebackers coach, and JaJuan Dulaney as tight ends coach. All three were part of Scotty Walden's staff at Austin Peay (FCS - TN).
Nebraska: Offensive line coach Donovan Raiola has received a significant pay bump taking him from a base salary of $175k to $500k and a contract extension through December of 2024. Raiola is in his third season with the program and is the uncle of a very important five-star quarterback the Huskers are pursuing.
Southern Miss: Southern Miss has hired a new defensive coordinator fresh off breakout FCS campaign.
Ohio State: Wild recruiting story to share, as a Buckeyes assistant was carjacked while on the recruiting trail.
Nevada: Jeff Choate has confirmed that Virgil Green will be retained and will coach the tight ends. Green is a former Wolf Pack tight end that was elevated to a full-time role just prior to the start of fall camp following the sudden departure of quarterbacks coach Nate Costa. Nevada Sportsnet shares that longtime Nevada assistant Jim Mastro, who served as director of football and administration on Ken Wilson's staff, will remain with the program as chief of staff.
Mary Hardin-Baylor (D-III - TX): UMHB located in Belton, TX is looking for home at home games for 2024/2025 for the following weeks: Week 1 Sept 7th, Week 2 Sept 14th, and Week 4 Sept 28th. Please contact Head Coach Larry Harmon lharmon@umhb.edu if interested.
Long Island (FCS - NY): Long Island University has 3 positions open on the Offensive side of the ball. All positions are encouraged to apply. Must have college coaching and recruiting experience. Interested candidates should send Resumes to Director of Football Operations Zack DeThomasis at zachary.dethomasis@liu.edu.
Nevada: Boise State co-defensive coordinator / safeties coach Kane Ioane is set to be the new defensive coordinator for the Wolf Pack and will not coach with the Broncos in their bowl game, per multiple reports. Ioane previously served as Jeff Choate's defensive coordinator at Montana State (FCS).
Boise State: Spencer Danielson confirms that most of the current staff will be retained. An official announcement is expected later this week.
Texas Permian Basin (D-II): University of Texas Permian Basin is looking for a restricted earnings defensive coach. Pay is $14-16,000 and housing. Please send resume to utpermianbasinfalconfootball@gmail.com.
Montana Tech (NAIA - MT): Montana Tech, located in Butte, MT is looking for a home game on August 31st or September 14th (2024) Contact Head Coach Kyle Samson at ksamson@mtech.edu if interested. We would be willing to discuss financial considerations.
Kevin Kelley: The former Presbyterian (FCS - SC) head coach who also led Pulaski Academy to 9 state titles and over 200 wins, has landed a new head coaching opportunity.
Matt Rhule: Matt Rhule could be on the verge of his biggest win yet at Nebraska.
Louisiana Tech: Northern Iowa (FCS) corners coach Keelon Brookins has joined the staff. He worked with new defensive coordinator Jeremiah Johnson at UNI.
Northern Arizona (FCS): Per source, Pitt State (D-II - KS) running backs coach Terry Swanson has accepted the same job at Northern Arizona.
Nevada: Per source Nevada is hiring Akron receivers coach David Gilbertson in same role. Gilbertson previously served on staff at Oregon for five seasons, four as an offensive analyst. David's father is former Idado, Cal and Washington head coach Keith Gilbertson.
Willamette (D-III - OR): Montana Tech defensive coordinator Aric Williams has been named head coach.
Tabor (NAIA - KS): Tabor College is looking for applicants for a Graduate Assistant Position. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and meet the requirements for admission to Tabor’s Graduate School. Tabor College is a Christian organization and requires all potential employees to communicate a clear commitment to being a follower of Jesus. You will be responsible for working with the head coach in all aspects of developing a competitive NAIA program with some assignments for athletic administration. Benefits include $3,500 stipend, tuition, books and fee waiver, one meal per day Monday through Friday. Living expenses are the responsibility of the successful candidate. Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and References to michaelg@tabor.edu.
Wheaton (D-III - IL): Sources tell FootballScoop that the perennial Division III power is looking for a new play caller.
Texas A&M: Sources share with FootballScoop Duke interim head coach Trooper Taylor is expected to join Mike Elko's staff at Texas A&M.
Jackson State (FCS): TC Taylor is making a key addition on the offensive side of the ball, sources tell FootballScoop.
Tusculum (D-II - TN): Jerry Odom has resigned after eight seasons leading the program, and used his resignation letter to give the next head coach a heads up on some of the challenges he will face.
Adams State (D-II - CO): Adams State University located in Alamosa, Colorado is looking for a Week 1 (2024) and Week 2 (2025) Home and Home game. Contact Head Coach Jarrell Harrison at jharrison@adams.edu if interested.
Texas Permian Basin (D-II): Head coach Kris McCullough has signed a contract extension worth over $1 million over the life of the deal. FootballScoop has obtained the contract, and it's a fascinating look at coaching contracts at the D2 level.
Eastern Illinois (FCS): The Panthers are set to fill their offensive coordinator opening, sources tell FootballScoop.
Mississippi State: Keep track of the staff Jeff Lebby is putting together in Starkville here.
TCU: TCU is targeting a former FBS head coach for its defensive coordinator spot, sources tell FootballScoop.
New Mexico: Sources tell FootballScoop Bronco Mendenhall has a defensive assistant set to join the staff that he previously worked with at Virginia.
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