The Scoop - Tuesday February 6, 2024

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Miami: South Florida running backs coach Matt Merritt is expected to join the 'Canes staff in the same capacity, per Matt Zenitz.

Texas: The Longhorns have announced the following promotions; Brandon Harris (from director of recruiting to general manager), Taylor Searels (from director of recruiting operations to director of recruiting), John Michael Jones (from assistant director of player personnel to director of player personnel), and Kyndal Perry (recruiting operations coordinator to director of recruiting operations).

Green Bay: Sources tell FootballScoop Miami (OH) receivers coach / passing game coordinator Myles White is expected to join the Packers' staff as an offensive assistant

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Northwestern: Former Michigan State interim head coach Harlan Barnett is expected to join the Northwestern staff working with the defensive backs 247 sports is reporting.

Baylor: Former Houston special teams coordinator Mark Scott is expected to join the Bears staff, sources tell FootballScoop

LA Chargers: The reunion between Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman is now official, as Ian Rapoport shares that Roman's deal has been agreed to and is done as the organization's offensive coordinator. Also, multiple reports tonight share that the hire of defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has also been finalized.

Tampa Bay Bucs: Iowa special teams coordinator LeVar Woods - the 2023 FootballScoop Special Teams Coordinator of the Year - and Saints assistant special teams coach Phil Galiano have both interviewed for the special teams coordinator position.

Montana (FCS): Joe Pawlak, who spent the past five seasons at North Dakota (FCS), has been named offensive line coach.

Michigan: Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter has now formally announced he's leaving Ann Arbor and is widely expected to join Jim Harbaugh with the Chargers.

Utah: Nathan Baird shares that former quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis has landed as an offensive analyst at Utah.

LA Chargers: Michigan defensive line coach Mike Elston is also heading west to join Jim Harbaugh, per multiple reports.

LA Rams: Sean McVay is reportedly bringing in an ACC coordinator to interview for a spot on staff.

Western Illinois (FCS): As we reported yesterday, the program has officially announced the additions of Ashton Derico (DL), Josh Caraway (STC / OLBs), and Elven Walker (CBs) to complete the staff.

Norfolk State (FCS - VA): McNeese defensive backs coach Mike Johnson is headed to Norfolk State as cornerbacks coach, sources tell FootballScoop.

Iowa State: North Texas linebackers coach Colby Kratch is set to return to Iowa State in the same role, according to Max Olson of The Athletic.

Delaware Valley (D-III - PA): Delaware Valley University has an immediate opening for a Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers position. Preferred candidates will have prior experience coordinating. Candidates will be responsible for Coordinating the defense, Coaching linebackers, on the road 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. Interested candidates should email their resume to Michael.isgro@delval.edu. No phone calls please. All applicants must apply online via this link.

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Washington: The team has formally announced the hire of Steve Belichick as defensive coordinator.

McKendree (D-II - IL): Mckendree University is a Division 2 program located in Lebanon, IL about 25 minutes east of St. Louis. We are looking for a defensive graduate assistant who is available to start as soon as possible. Position is a 10 month position that will pay $7,000 with some meals provided. Will have opportunity to coach and run own position room as well as have a designated recruiting area. Will be asked to help with other aspects of the program as well. Interested applicants should have above a 3.0 undergraduate GPA. Please reach out to Jason Rejfek at JRejfek@Mckendree.edu.

Hampden-Sydney College (D-III - VA): Hampden-Sydney College is accepting applications for a Safeties Coach. Applicants must have coaching or playing experience in the secondary as well as leadership skills, ability to multi-task, and experience recruiting student-athletes at the college level. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, college football staff experience with strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and digital skills. Looking for IMMEDIATE start date. Interested candidates should email resume and three professional references to Defensive Coordinator, David Clark at dclark@hsc.edu.

Houston Christian (FCS - TX): Houston Christian University is looking for an offensive line quality control. Pay is 1,000 for 12 months, housing and meals are NOT included. Send resume to bblair@hc.edu. Note> The email address has been updated and is now correct. 

Quincy University (D-II - IL): Quincy University is looking to fill a Graduate Assistant working with Wide Receivers. Position includes tuition, housing and small stipend. Candidate must be accepted in the Quincy University Master’s Program. Please send your resume and references to Offensive Coordinator Jack Nelson at j.nelson86@quincy.edu.

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Southeast Missouri State (FCS): SEMO is looking for a Full Time defensive backs coach. Experience with safeties is preferred. Please send resumes to rcoon@semo.edu.

Buffalo: Caleb Haynes, who spent last season at Stony Brook (FCS - NY) as special teams coordinator / wide receivers coach / pass game coordinator, is set to reunite with Pete Lembo, per Pete Thamel. Haynes and Lembo previously worked together at Rice, where Haynes was a graduate assistant.

Alfred (D-III - NY): Alfred University has open dates week 2 in 2025 and 2026. We would like to be away in 2025, home in 2026. Please reach out to Curtis Bailey with interest at baileyc@alfred.edu.

UIndy (D-II - IN): UIndy has open dates for Week 2 (September 13th) and Week 8 (October 25th) for the 2025 season. Also, Week 2 (September 12th) and Week 8 (October 24th) for the 2026 season. Any interest, please contact Head Coach Chris Keevers at ckeevers@uindy.edu.

Northern Iowa: Sources tell FootballScoop LaQuentin Black is leaving SEMO to join the staff at UNI working with defensive backs. 

Green Bay Packers: Anthony Campanile, who multiple reports share decided to leave the Miami Dolphins staff after being passed up for the defensive coordinator job twice, is expected to become the new linebackers coach in Green Bay, per Tom Silverstein.

Kennesaw State: Chandler Burks and Stewart Cook have been elevated to co-offensive coordinator roles. Burks spent the past four seasons as the quarterbacks coach following a successful playing career for the Owls, while Cook coached the tackles and tight ends since the program started in 2015.

LA Rams: Former Packers defensive pass game coordinator Greg Williams interviewed for the inside linebackers job, Jonathan Jones shares.

Davenport (D-II - MI): Davenport University is looking to fill an open date, 2024, week #0 or #3. Preferably a D-II opponent, but will consider a FCS,NAIA or D-III school. Need a Home game in 2024, will return in 2025 season. Please contact Sparky McEwen at smcewen@davenport.edu

UAlbany (FCS): UAlbany is seeking a Quality Control Coach for the OFFENSIVE and DEFENSIVE side of the ball. This position will be responsible for film breakdown, opponent breakdown, self-scout, practice planning, and other duties as assigned. This is strictly a VOLUNTEER position with no housing and occasional meals. If interested, please email Director of Football Operations Jon Simmons at jasimmons@albany.edu with QUALITY CONTROL in the subject line.

St. Lawrence (D-III - NY): St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY is currently accepting applications for 2 GA positions(Offense/Defense). Both positions will include a stipend of $17k paid biweekly over 9 months, free classes toward Master’s Degree, student health insurance, some meals, and an opportunity for own position group and recruiting area. . Previous playing/coaching experience at the college level is encouraged. No housing is included. Please email cover letter, resume, and at least 3 references to defensive coordinator Zach Mallard at zmallard@stlawu.edu. Please no phone calls.

North Carolina: Assistant head coach / defensive coordinator Geoff Collins has a two-year deal worth a base salary of $1.1 million with a $10k signing bonus, per Brian Murphy.

New England Patriots: Multiple reports share that a deal has now been reached for former Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to join the staff, and Albert Breer adds that his title will be senior offensive assistant.

LA Chargers: Michigan is reportedly set to lose another staffer to the NFL.

Tampa Bay Bucs: Defensive / special teams assistant Keith Tandy has interviewed for the special teams coordinator opening, per Scott Smith. Tandy has been in that role with the organization since 2020.

Carthage (D-III - WI): St. Thomas (FCS - MN) offensive line coach Jeff Duvendeck has left to become the offensive coordinator for the Firebirds, and Fairleigh Dickinson (D-III - NJ) special teams coordinator / defensive backs coach Adam Weber has accepted the defensive coordinator job. Prior to FDU, Weber was an offensive quality control coach at Rutgers.

Robert Morris (FCS - PA): Robert Morris University Football is looking to fill two positions on the defensive side of the ball (Assistant Defensive Line Coach & Assistant Defensive Backs Coach). Both of these positions will be VOLUNTEER positions on the Robert Morris Football Staff. These positions will work directly with the defensive staff and head coach. Coaches will be responsible for assisting each position group, film breakdown, data entry, and all other duties assigned by the defensive staff. All applicants must send a cover letter, resume, and references. For DL please email Coach Plungas at plungas@rmu.edu. For DB please email Coach Makrinos at makrinos@rmu.edu.

Aurora (D-III - IL): Aurora University is looking to fill a graduate assistant position, on either side of the ball. Stipend is $5,000 annually and full tuition reimbursement. Candidate must be accepted in the Aurora University Masters Program. Please send your resume to assistant coach Ryan Gehlert at rgehlert@aurora.edu.

Miami Dolphins: Former Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry is joining the team as linebackers coach / run game coordinator, per Tom Pelissero.

New York Giants: Former Titans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly is joining the team as tight ends coach the team has announced. 

Charlotte: Charlotte football is looking to hire two positions: offensive line graduate assistant, and a skill position graduate assistant. Please email all resumes to CharlotteFBGA@gmail.com.

Merrimack (FCS - MA): Former Rhode Island (FCS) offensive line coach Eddy Morrissey has been named co-offensive coordinator / offensive line coach.

Arizona: Utah athletic director Mark Harlan shared with Jon Wilner that he will not pursue the vacant Arizona AD position.

UConn: UConn Football is looking to hire three positions: offensive line grad assistant (mandatory 3.0 needed - no exceptions), wide receivers grad assistant (mandatory 3.0 needed - no exceptions), and an offensive analyst. Please submit all resumes to DFO Justin Cummings-Morrow at justin.morrow@uconn.edu.

Baltimore Ravens: John Harbaugh is reportedly raiding the Michigan staff to fill his defensive backs role.

UCF: Conor Raad, a defensive volunteer intern previously at Oklahoma, has accepted a senior defensive analyst position at UCF.

Adams State (D-II - CO): Adams State University, located in Alamosa, CO, has an immediate opening for a restricted earnings Wide Receivers Coach. Salary; $10,00 (semester based housing/no meals). You will be responsible for coaching your own position group, managing a recruiting territory, film editing/breakdown (HUDL), and all other duties assigned by the head football coach. The ideal candidate will have previous playing or coaching experience at the wide receiver position, be detail oriented and have a passion to make college football coaching a career. Please be advised the start date would be ASAP. Please email your resume and references to Offensive Coordinator Adrian Riley at ariley@adams.edu.

Alabama: Sources tell FootballScoop Kalen Deboer is bringing William Inge down to Alabama.

Bemidji State (D-II - MN): Bemidji State has an immediate opening for an offensive line coach and is seeking applicants for this full time position. A bachelors degree is required, masters preferred. Salary is based on years of experience. If interested please email a Cover Letter, Resume and Professional References to Karson.pike@bemidjistate.edu – the position will be open until filled.

Boston College: BC's search is progressing. The hire could have a major ripple effect across college football

Endicott (D-III - MA): Head coach Paul McGonagle has announced some changes to his staff. Former John Carroll (D-III - OH) defensive coordinator Kevin Bracken has been hired as the new defensive coordinator, while linebackers coach Antonio Rossi has been elevated to special teams coordinator and defensive line coach Mehdi Squalli has added recruiting coordinator responsibilities. Mark Ledbetter (OL), Bob Holmes (DBs), Kendall Dardy-Jones (DBs), Cory Gaff (RBs), Tyler Perillo (TEs) and Jack Dustin (S&C) remain on staff for the 2024 season.

Michigan: Sources tell FootballScoop Sherrone Moore is planning to hire Steve Casula as tight ends coach. Never hurts to add another FBS offensive coordinator to the staff.

Sacred Heart (FCS - CT): Kyle Wiggins, a former assistant at Frostburg State (D-II - MD), has joined the staff as corners coach.

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