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Players and coaches across the country are mourning the death of former NFL and FBS assistant coach Al Simmons.
San Jose State: Sources tell Footballscop Garrett Wolfe is leaving Stanford for a prominent role on Ken Niumatalolo's staff.
Tennessee Titans: Sources tell FootballScoop offensive line assistant Matt Jones is being retained. Last year was his first season coaching in the NFL and joined the Titans after four seasons at UT Martin (FCS).
LA Chargers: Former Chargers Pro Bowl center Nick Hardwick is being hired as assistant offensive line coach, per Mike Garafolo.
Seattle Seahawks: Fred Walker, who stepped up to coach the Raiders quarterbacks following the dismissal of Josh McDaniels, is interviewing for the vacant quarterbacks job on Mike Macdonald's staff, per Jonathan Jones.
Pac-12: A conference that is going out of business is still conducting business, including firing the man who oversaw its demise.
Rutgers: Quality control coach Scott Vallone is being elevated to tight ends coach, per Pete Thamel.
San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan shared today that he expected most of his staff, including defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, to return next season. Pass game specialist Klint Kubiak did depart the staff for the Saints offensive coordiantor job.
Dallas Cowboys: After a rather interesting few days full of speculation, the Cowboys have now formally announced Mike Zimmer as their new defensive coordinator.
Seattle Seahawks: The team has formally announced the hires of Aden Durde (DC), Ryan Grubb (OC), Jay Harbaugh (STC), Leslie Frazier (assistant HC) Karl Scott (defensive pass game coordinator/DBs), Scott Huff (OL), and Kirk Olivadotti (ILBs).
Boston College: Bill O'Brien is reportedly working to bring a former NFL defensive coordinator and veteran NFL assistant to his staff as defensive coordinator.
Ohio State: The Buckeyes have hired an analyst with close ties to D-line coach Larry Johnson.
Tennessee Titans: New head coach Brian Callahan has announced a good amount of his staff, which includes 11 holdovers from the previous staff. New staff members include: Bill Callahan (OL), Tyke Tolbert (WRs), Randy Jordan (RBs), Bo Hardegree (QBs), Payton McCollum (assistant WRs), Steve Jackson (secondary / safeties), Tracy Rocker (DL), Ben Bloom (OLBs) and Tom Jones (assistant to the HC). Retained coaches and new roles include Chris Harris (passing game coordinator / corners), Justin Outten (TEs), Anthony Levine Sr. (assistant ST), Clinton McMIllan (assistant DL / pass rush specialist), Lori Locust (defensive QC), Luke Stocker (offensive assistant) and strength coaches Brian Bell, Tyler Rouse and Haley Roberts. The organization previously announced the additions of Dennard Wilson (DC) and Nick Holz (OC) and they still have a special teams coordinator role that needs to be filled, among a few other spots.
Penn State: Syracuse executive director of personnel and recruitment Khalil Ahman is expected to rejoin the Nittany Lions, per Matt Zenitz. Ahmad previously served as a member of the recruiting staff for James Franklin before leaving for the job with Syracuse.
New England Patriots: Former Jets running backs coach Taylor Embree is expected to be the new running backs coach in New England, per Jonathan Jones.
Washington Commanders: Cowboys assistant Sharrif Floyd is joining the staff as assistant defensive line coach, Ian Rapoport shares.
Colgate (FCS - NY): Colgate is looking to hire a Defensive Backs Coach. Interested candidates should email their resume and professional references to colgatefootball@colgate.edu.
Bluffton (D-III - OH): Bluffton University has an opening for a Graduate Assistant working with the Defensive Line. Compensation includes: A stipend, Housing, Meals, and tuition. Looking for candidates with immediate availability. Please email resume and a cover letter to Head Coach Matt Nardo at nardom@bluffton.edu.
Southwest Minnesota State (D-II): Southwest Minnesota State University has an opening for a Restricted Earning Coach on the Offense side of the ball (TE or RB). Responsibilities include but are not limited to on the field coaching, maintaining a recruiting territory, film breakdown and running your own positon group. This position is a 12 Month, $20,000 position with no benefits, housing or meals and is currently open. Please send your resume information to Scott Underwood, Head Football Coach at scott.underwood@smsu.edu for our review.
Pat Fitzgerald: Pat Fitzgerald has a trial date for his wrongful termination date with Northwestern, though his attorney says his career can't afford to wait that long.
Waynesburg (D-III - PA): Waynesburg is looking for a Week 1 opponent for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Would prefer to play home in 2025 and away in 2026. Please email cornelius.coleman@waynesburg.edu for interest.
College Football Playoff: The Powers That Be don't have a format in place for 2026 and beyond, but they do have a TV contract.
Michigan: Tennessee linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary is being targeted for a role on the Wolverines staff, sources tell FootballScoop.
Missouri: Director of football creative Robert Trombley is no longer with the program.
Wilmington (D-III - OH): Kevin Burke, who spent the last four seasons as the associate head coach / offensive coordinator at Minnesota-Morris (D-III), is the new head coach of the Quakers. Burke brings previous head coaching experience at Juniata (D-III - PA) and Gettysburg (D-III - PA) to his new role.
Susquehanna (D-III - PA): Susquehanna University is looking for a Week 1 opponent for 2025 and 2026 seasons. Would prefer to play away in 2025 and home in 2026. Please email Ruley@susqu.edu if interested.
Carthage (D-III - WI): Fairleigh-Dickinson (D-III - NJ) special teams coordinator / defensive backs coach Adam Weber is heading to Carthage as their defensive coordinator.
South Dakota State (FCS): Taylor Lucas, who spent the past two seasons on staff at Wyoming as an offensive graduate assistant, has accepted the assistant offensive line job.
Butler (FCS - IN): David May has been named pass game coordinator / tight ends coach. He previously coordinated special teams at Southwestern Oklahoma State (D-II) and also coached the team's receivers.
Texas A&M: Former New Mexico State graduate assistant Isaiah Washington has accepted an offensive graduate assistant job with the Aggies.
Fayetteville State (D-II - NC): Former South Carolina State (FCS) and Methodist (D-III - NC) offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Kevin Magouirk has accepted the same role at Fayetteville State.
Bethel (NAIA - KS): Jason Grider, who spent last season as the team's associate head coach, has left to become the head coach at Chapman HS (KS).
Lenoir-Rhyne (D-II - NC): Nick Rosen will continue in his role as tight ends coach, the program has announced.
Waynesburg (D-III - PA): Former Saint Vincent (D-III - PA) offensive coordinator Phil Hamilton has been named an offensive assistant on staff. Hamilton also previously served as the offensive coordinator at Clarion (D-II - PA) from 2016-2018.
Eastern Illinois (FCS): Former Michigan State offensive graduate assistant coach Tino Smith II has been announced as the new receivers coach. Prior to joining the staff in East Lansing, Smith was the receivers coach at Albion (D-III - MI). Also, Morehead State (FCS - KY) associate head coach / defensive coordinator Andrew Strobel will coach the safeties and University of Chicago (D-III - IL) defensive line coach Carlif Taylor has been hired to do the same at EIU. Those additions complete the staff.
Waynesburg (D-III – PA): Waynesburg is accepting applications for a part-time defensive coaching position. This position includes a Stipend, as well as an opportunity to coach your own position group (preferably linebackers). We are looking for motivated coaches, locally, who can breakdown film (HUDL) and handle their own meeting room. There is no Housing and/or Meals. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and references to the Head Coach, Dr. Cornelius Coleman at cornelius.coleman@waynesburg.edu.
Illinois College (D-III): Illinois College is looking for an opponent week 1, Home / Home, for 2025 / 2026. Please email drew.chance@ic.edu if interested.
Rhode Island (FCS): Former UConn analyst Tyler Loftus, who coached the tight ends at URI prior to leaving for the role with the Huskies, is coaching the receivers at URI. We're told there are no open positions on staff at this time.
Oberlin (D-III - OH): Oberlin College is looking to hire a Full-Time assistant football coach. We have flexibility on the position you will be coaching. We are looking for the best fit. You will be responsible for running your own room and will be given your own recruiting area. Interested candidates need to apply via this link or email Head Coach John Pont: jpont@oberlin.edu.
Southern Virginia (D-III - VA): Southern Virginia is seeking applicants for Restricted Earning Positions on the Offense & Defensive sides of the ball (Skilled Preferred). Responsibilities include but are not limited to on the field coaching, maintaining a recruiting territory and film breakdown (HUDL). Position includes a Stipend. Email Cover Letter and resume to football@svu.edu Please include “Coaching” in Subject Line
NC State: NC State Football is looking to hire a Director of Recruiting. This position is focused on player acquisition and does not involve evaluation or scouting responsibilities. Experience in a recruiting support staff role is preferred. Get more details and apply via this link.
Avila (NAIA - MO): Avila University is accepting resumes for a defensive graduate assistant working with defensive backs. Responsibilities will include coaching or assisting with the DB group, film breakdown, practice organization, recruiting area, student athlete development, and other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach and the Defensive Coordinator. Position includes Graduate School, Small Stipend, Meal Plan, and Possible Housing. Applicants must be accepted into the graduate school program. All interested applicants should email their resume cover letter and three references to Martin Mathis Defensive Coordinator at martin.mathis@avila.edu. Local applicants preferred but not required.
Colby (D-III - ME): Colby College Department is seeking to hire an assistant football coach beginning March 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2024. This position is an annually renewable 12-month position with benefits. This position will work on the defensive side of the ball and will have special teams responsibilities. Bachelor's and previous coaching experience required. Visit this link to apply.
Alabama: Tight ends coach Nick Sheridan taking over as offensive coordinator is "the current plan," according to Matt Zenitz. Sheridan previously served as offensive coordinator at Indiana.
Thiel College (D-III - PA): Thiel College is looking to hire a Full-Time assistant football coach. We have flexibility on position you will be coaching, looking for the best fit. The position will be responsible for running your own room and be given your own recruiting area. On top of a competitive stipend additional incentives included are meals, benefits and on campus housing. Interested candidates need to apply via this link.
Kyle Shanahan: The 49ers head coach defends his decision to take the ball first in Super Bowl OT by explaining he also wanted his offense out there third.
Ellsworth CC (JC - IA): Ellsworth CC is seeking 3 candidates for the positions of Offensive Line Coach as well as two other best available position coaches. Candidates will work with the Offensive Line and coach their own rooms. Previous OL Coaching/Playing experience preferred but not required. These positions are stipend positions. Interested parties please apply online via this link.
Abilene Christian (FCS - TX): Per source, Valdosta State (D-II - GA) assistant quarterbacks coach Matthew Giampa has joined the staff as an offensive quality control coach. Giampa spent the last two years at Valdosta State with new Abilene Christian offensive coordinator Rick Bowie.
UConn: Matt Brock has been officially announced as the new defensive coordinator at UConn. He spent last season in the same capacity at Mississippi State.
Boston College: Bill O'Brien is reportedly working to retain three key offensive assistants.
Johns Hopkins (D-III - MD): Johns Hopkins University is seeking an offensive assistant football coach. Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing or coaching. Candidates will be responsible for coaching their own position group (Offensive Line or Wide Receivers), recruiting in a specific area, film editing/breakdown (HUDL), and all other duties assigned by the head football coach. A Bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license is required. Salary will depend on experience ($25,000- $30,000) and includes some meals. Part-Time benefits are available. Johns Hopkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interested candidates should e-mail resume and references to Offensive Coordinator Alex Horvatits at ahorvat4@jhu.edu.
Andrew College (JC - GA): Andrew College is looking to fill a part-time position on the defensive side of the ball. Priority will be given to DL experience, but all applicants are welcome. Depending on experience and availability, there are opportunities to assist with recruiting.Interested candidates can email resumes and three references to NickGarrett@andrewcollege.edu for review.
Hardin Simmons (D-III - TX): Hardin Simmons is looking for a 2024 week 3 - September 21st or week 4 – September 28th home game. Financial guarantee available. Interested in a home and home as well for 2024 / 2025 if possible but willing to look at ALL options. Please email jburleson@hsutx.edu if interested.
Pittsburgh Steelers: The team has extended the contract of running backs coach Eddie Faulkner, per Aaron Wilson.
Boston College: Pete Thamel shares this morning that BC is expected to promote analyst / assistant quarterbacks coach Jonathan DiBiaso to quarterbacks coach. He has previous stops at Pitt and Vanderbilt, and was a graduate assistant at Boston College for a few seasons as well.
Houston Texans: Assistant offensive line coach Cole Popovich is staying with the team under a revamped contract, Aaron Wilson shares. Popovich recently interviewed for a position on Dan Quinn's staff in Washington.
Washington Commanders: David Raih, a senior offensive analyst with the Bucs last season, is joining the staff as tight ends coach, per Adam Schefter. In DC he will reunite with Kliff Kingsbury, as Raih was the receivers coach for the Cardinals for two seasons before leaving for the opportunity to be the offensive coordinator at Vanderbilt.
Samford (FCS - AL): Per source, UCF analyst Brendon Bognar. is joining the program as quarterbacks coach. Also, director of football management Tara Goolsby has been promoted to chief of staff.
Endicott (D-III - MA): Endicott is seeking applicants for a full time position on Offense. Wide Receiver or Quarterback experience preferred. This position will support football operations including recruiting, practice/game preparation, and student-athlete development. The primary responsibilities of the position will include but are not limited to; assisting the Head Football Coach in all aspects of the football program. Undergraduate degree is needed and Masters preferred. Experience recruiting the Northeast will be given preference. If interested please email your resume and references to Head Coach Paul McGonagle at pmcgonag@endicott.edu. No phone calls
Boston College: Bill O'Brien is reportedly working on a deal to reunite with someone who has been with him since his Penn State days to take over as offensive coordinator at BC.
Arkansas State: Sources confirm that Ole Miss graduate assistant Grffin McCarley has joined the staff as linebackers coach. He has previous stops at Kansas State, Troy, and West Alabama (D-II).
Pacific Lutheran (D-III - WA): Pacific Lutheran University is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers. Candidate will work with the inside or outside WR's and coach his own room. Previous WR Coaching/Playing experience preferred but not required. This position is a stipend position with no benefits. Interested parties please send email with resume and references to Offensive Coordinator Spencer Crace at cracesg@plu.edu.
Campbell (FCS - NC): The Camels are adding an accomplished small college coordinator to the staff, sources tell FootballScoop.
Garden City (JC - KS): Garden City CC is looking to hire an entry level coaching position, an Asst. DLine Coach. This is a perfect fit for a young coach that wants to break into the college coaching profession. This Coach will report to the Head Coach, Def Coordinating and DLine Coach. Responsibilities will consist of assisting with the day in and day out operations of the entire football program. Coaches will have the opportunity to coach on the field, have their own recruiting area, do in person recruiting and establish relationships with many four year coaches. Prior Defensive Line coaching experience and or playing experience preferred. Coaches will be provided housing, meals, benefits and $20k. Please send an updated resume and minimum of 5 references to Head Football Coach Kiyoshi Harris at Kiyoshiharris@gcccks.edu No phone calls please.
Albany State (D-II - GA): Albany State University has 2 openings grad assistants. This position comes with tuition and housing paid and 5-6k stipend per year. Albany State has a rich football tradition and finished 2nd in the SIAC in 2023 under first year head coach Quinn Gray. Looking to hire two candidates that are energetic and eager to work and learn the inner working of college football. Prior coaching experience is preferred but not needed. Those that apply and have playing or coaching the position that they are applying for will get preference. Serious inquiries only. No Calls at this time! Send all inquiries to quinn.gray@asurams.edu.
Yale (FCS): Former Rhode Island (FCS) wide receivers coach Chris Bergeski has accepted the running backs job.
Benedict College (D-II - SC): Per source, Ron Dickerson Sr. has brought a number of assistants from the West Florida (D-II) staff with him to Benedict. UWF assistant DL / LBs coach Shea Campbell is the defensive coordinator / linebackers coach, UWF nickels coach Jarrod Sanders has been named defensive backs coach / recruiting coordinator and UWF running backs / tight ends coach Mike Beaudry will coach the quarterbacks.
Hartwick (D-III - NY): Hartwick College is looking for a week 1 opponent for 2024. Please email carrm@hartwick.edu.
Washington Commanders: Benjamin Albright shares that former Chargers and Raiders defensive coordinator John Pagano will join the staff, and John Keom adds that Ryan Kerrigan will return to the staff as assistant linebackers coach / pass rush specialist.
Michigan: Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines are reportedly continuing their defensive overhaul with an addition from a fellow Big Ten program.
Notre Dame: Harris Bivin is leaving LSU to join Marcus Freeman and the Irish in a senior off-field role, sources tell FootballScoop.
Quincy (D-II - IL): Per source, Hunter Harris has accepted the offensive line job. He previously served as an offensive graduate assistant at Murray State (FCS - KY) and offensive line coach at Concord (D-II - WV).
NIL: Mario Cristobal and Bret Bielema had an interesting exchange with NIL front and and center after the Canes came to Illinois for two of the state's top players.
Super Bowl OT: In the first Super Bowl under the NFL's new overtime rules, fortune favored the prepared.
UCLA: UCLA announced DeShaun Foster as their new head coach.
2023-24 NFL and College Head Coaching Changes
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