The Scoop - Tuesday January 16, 2024

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Atlanta Falcons: Tonight the team announced that they've completed an interview with Michigan's Jim Harbaugh for the head coaching opening. Atlanta is the second team to interview the Wolverines head coach, joining the Chargers who interviewed him earlier this week.

Alabama: Sources tell FootballScoop University of Buffalo head coach Mo Linguist is stepping down and will join Alabama's staff

Murray State (FCS - KY): Florida A&M defensive coordinator Ryan Smith is expected to become defensive coordinator at Murray State sources share with FootballScoop. 

Saint Francis University (FCS - PA): The University of Saint Francis is looking to hire a full-time offensive line coach. This position is a full-time job with benefits. Interested candidates please e-mail offensive coordinator, Marco Pecora, at mpecora@francis.edu.

New York Giants: The team has announced the hire of Aaron Wellman as executive director of player performance and Joel Thomas as their new running backs coach. Thomas just completed his ninth season with the Saints, while Wellman recently wrapped up his fourth season as Indiana's senior assistant athletic director for football performance.

Arkansas Pine Bluff (FCS): Bobby Acosta, who spent last season at UAPB as the offensive coordinator, has accepted the head coaching job at Saint John Vianney (NJ). The former head coach at Del Valle HS (TX) also has spent one season each recently at Scholastica (D-III - MN) and IMG Academy (FL) as well.

Michigan State: Oregon corners coach Demetrice Martin is expected to join Jonathan Smith's staff the 247 sports folks have shared. 

Ohio State: The school has announced Texas A&M's Ross Bjork as the new athletic director. He will formally take over for Gene Smith on July 1st.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Tomlin has reportedly reached his decision for 2024

Victor Valley (JC - CA): Victor Valley College is seeking candidates for the position of Offensive line Coach. Candidate will work directly with the Offensive Coordinator for weekley breakdown and game planning responsibilities, Canidate will also be responsible for their own recruiting area and any other duties assigned by the Offensive coordinator and/or Head Coach. The position comes with a stiped of $8,000 with the potential of more income based on degree or other duties within the athletic department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of collegiate playing experience, although not required. Looking for the candidate to start as soon as possible. Please send references and resume to Head Coach David Slover david.slover@vvc.edu

Seattle Seahawks: The team has requested an interview with Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, per Tom Pelissero. Multiple reports share Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik has also received an interview request as well.

Penn State: Calvin Lowry, a former Nittany Lion letterman who had been serving as an offensive analyst is leaving the staff, and former Old Dominion wide receivers coach (and former Penn State graduate assistant) Mark Dupuis has announced he is returning to the staff as an offensive analyst.

Iowa: Linebackers coach Seth Wallace has added the title of assistant head coach, and defensive coordinator Phil Parker's amended contract will now pay him $1.9 million annually. Parker took home the Broyles Award honoring college football's top assistant coach recently.

South Dakota State (FCS): Danny Freund has formally been announced as quarterbacks coach / co-offensive coordinator.

Stony Brook (FCS - NY): As we shared nearly a month ago, the addition of Anthony Davis II as offensive coordinator on Billy Cosh's staff is now official. He will also coach then receivers.

Colorado: Devin Rispress, who recently joined the staff from Florida A&M, is taking on the role of assistant director of player personnel and high school relations and Jason Phillips is now coaching the receivers while Brett Bartolone moves to tight ends.

Nebraska: Matt Rhule is bringing a former Temple/Baylor assistant to Nebraska from the NFL, and he'll be one of the most important people in the program the moment he steps foot in the building.

Florida: Despite the collapse to end 2023, AD Scott Stricklin says Billy Napier is not on the hot seat entering Year 3

LA Chargers: Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan has completed his interview for the head coaching job.

New Orleans Saints: Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael will not return. Carmichael had been a part of the Saints coaching staff dating back to Sean Payton's first season with the team 18 years ago. The team has also parted ways with senior offensive assistant Bob Bicknell and wide receivers coach Kodi Burns as well.

Northern Iowa (FCS): Sources tell FootballScoop former Mike Leach, NFL quarterback Luke Falk has emerged as the top target for the UNI OC position

Belhaven (D-III - MS): Belhaven University invites applicants for a Director of Strength and Conditioning. The position will work directly with football, but also have a secondary spring sport. Interested candidates must submit letter of interest, resume, references, and statement of Faith to cjnightingale@belhaven.edu.

New Mexico Highlands (D-II): New Mexico Highlands University is seeking two Graduate Assistant football coaches-one on offense and one on defense. The position includes housing, tuition and a stipend. Interested candidates please email your resume to Rplummer@nmhu.edu

Middle Tennessee: Sources tell FootballScoop Derek Mason is adding a former Big Ten quarterback to the staff.

Dartmouth (FCS): Dartmouth Football has an opening for a Recruiting and Operations Coordinator. Successful candidates will be highly organized, have a strong work ethic, and experience in Division I football. Interested parties should apply using this link. Please no phone calls or e-mails.

Tulane: The program has formally announced the addition of Brock Hays as running backs coach 

Idaho State (FCS): Former Utah Tech (FCS) co-offensive coordinator John Hughes has joined the staff as offensive line coach. 

Bluefield State (D-II - WV): Defensive coordinator Lawrence Robinson has been named interim head coach. Robinson joined the staff as defensive backs coach in January of 2021 and was elevated to defensive play caller in spring of 2022.

Arizona: Brent Brennan's deal is for five years, multiple reports share. Stay tuned for more details of the contract.

Houston: The program has formally announced the additions of Kevin Barbay (OC) and Shiel Wood (DC).

Campbell (FCS - NC): Former ULM offensive coordinator Matt Kubik has accepted the offensive coordinator position at Campbell. Kubik previously served as OC Southern Miss and Stephen F. Austin as well. 

Mars Hill University (D-II – NC): Mars Hill University has open dates in 2024 for Week 0 (August 31st), Week 1 (September 7th) and Week 2 (September 14th). Home or Away. If interested please contact Wide Receivers Coach Brady Moyers at brady_moyers@mhu.edu.

Michigan: Should he return to Michigan, Jim Harbaugh wants his new contract to have protections from accountability should the NCAA drop the hammer

Central Michigan: Sources tell FootballScoop that a change at offensive coordinator is coming for the Chippewas, as Paul Petrino is set to leave the staff.

South Alabama: The program has confirmed our news, Kane Wommack has stepped down and is headed to Alabama. "National search has begun..." at South. 

Washington: Details of Jedd Fisch's contract are out that will put him among the top half of the new-look Big Ten.

Raheem Morris: Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will interview via Zoom with the Panthers, Commanders and Seahawks this week, per Adam Schefter.

Arizona: San Jose State's Brent Brennan is reportedly the top target for the opening in the desert.

Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons interviewed Bill Belichick for their head coaching postion. Prepare yourselves....

New York Giants: Adam Schefter shares that they Giants have requested permission to interview Chargers defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley for their vacant defensive coordinator post.

Alabama: Sources tell FootballScoop that South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack is the top target for the defensive coordinator spot at Alabama.

Penn State: James Franklin is adding an SEC coordinator to his staff, according to multiple reports tonight.

Texas: Sources tell FootballScoop that Paul Chryst is expected to remain in Austin, despite receiving interest in taking over a Big Ten offense.

Brian Callahan: The Bengals offensive coordinator will interview for head coaching jobs with the Chargers today and Panthers job tomorrow to go along with the Falcons and Titans interviews he has already completed, Albert Breer shares.

Chris Klenakis: Sources tell FootballScoop Kennesaw State offensive coordinator Chris Klenakis is headed back to the SEC

USC: Lincoln Riley has completed his defensive overhaul with an addition from the NFL.

Chicago Bears: Former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman interviewed for the offensive coordinator opening in Chicago yesterday, per Peter Schrager.

Colorado: Coach Prime provides an update on his defensive coordinator search.

Carolina Panthers: Chiefs VP of football operations Brandt Tillis and Ravens VP of football administration Nick Matteo interviewed for the vacant GM post yesterday, Ian Rapoport shares.

UW-River Falls (D-III): UW-River Falls is exploring options for week 2 (9/14/24), week 3 (9/21/24) or week 4 (9/28/24) opponents for the 2024 season. Email Joseph.matheson@uwrf.edu if interested

Ejiro Evero: The Panthers defensive coordinator will interview with the Seahawks head coaching job tomorrow, and has interviewed for the Falcons and Panthers job already, per Jeremy Fowler.

Carson-Newman (D-II - TN): An update on the staff of Ashley Ingram.

New England Patriots: Falcons special teams coach Marquice Williams has received a request to interview for the special teams position, per Ian Rapoport.

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