The Scoop - Tuesday January 28, 2025

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USC: Annie Hanson is stepping away from her role as executive director of football recruiting.

Michigan: Dare we say the Wolverines are sending quite the message with their recent stance as they defend the program amidst the ongoing battle in the Connor Stallions sing-stealing scheme. Meanwhile, a Big Ten head coach had quite a bit to say on Tuesday night.

USC: Trovon Reed is joining the staff as corners coach after previously coaching the corners at UCF.

LSU: Former Miami defensive coordinator Lance Guidry is joining the LSU staff as a defensive analyst sources tell FootballScoop. CBS Sports noted Guidry was expected to join the staff as well. 

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens are hiring Chuck Pagano (back from retired life) as senior secondary coach. 

New England Patriots: The Patriots are parting ways with defensive backs coach assistant Mike Pellegrino the NFL Network has reported. 

Nick Caley: The Rams pass game coordinator / tight ends coach interviewed last night for the Bucs offensive coordinator opening and is scheduled to interview for the Texans offensive coordinator job Thursday, per Albert Breer.

Houston Texans: Bucs quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis has interviewed for the offensive coordinator job, per Ian Rapoport.

Incarnate Word (FCS - TX): Head coach Clint Killough has received a contract extension. We'll share details as they're made available.

Illinois State (FCS): Max Caltagerone, a former lineman for the Redbirds, has accepted a defensive graduate assistant job working with the defensive line.

Jacksonville State: Former San Francisco 49er and Jacksonville State Hall of FamerEric Davis has accepted the director of player development job with the program.

Las Vegas Raiders: Dolphins quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Darrell Bevell, a veteran NFL offensive coordinator, interviewed with the Raiders today for their offensive play caller role under Pete Carroll, per Tom Pelissero. Carroll and Bevell won a Super Bowl together working together in Seattle.

San Diego State: Kyle Moretti, a former linebacker for the program. has officially joined the staff as a graduate assistant .

Washington Commanders: Kliff Kingsbury has decided to return to the Commanders for a second season despite fielding head coaching interest - including from the Saints who still have their job open, according to Jordan Schultz. Kingsbury was a huge part of the Commanders turnaround from 4-wins to an appearance in the NFC Championship game.

Temple: Old Dominion director of recruiting Kyle Pollock is set to join the Owls staff as associate general for personnel and roster management, per CBS Sports.

Denver Broncos: The organization and inside linebackers coach Greg Manusky have parted ways, per Tom Pelissero.

Wake Forest: Former Coastal Carolina outside linebackers coach TJ Hollowell has joined the staff as defensive ends coach.

Ellsworth CC (JC - IA):  Ellsworth CC is seeking candidates with Offensive or Defensive Coordinator experience to fill an “Enrollment Recruiting Specialist/Assistant Football Coach” position. This is a full-time benefited position paying between $43,500-$58,000 annually - actual salary will be based on experience and education. Candidates will work with the entire offense or defense and will be required to know all positions and assignments on their side of the ball. Previous Head Coaching or Coordinating experience preferred but not required. Interested parties please apply online at Iowa Valley Community College District. No phone calls please

Virginia: Per source, former Saginaw Valley State (D-II - MI) tight ends coach and pass game coordinator Davis Lewandowski has been added as an offensive analyst at the University of Virginia.

Abilene Christian (FCS - TX): ACU has formally introduced an offensive coordinator who needs no introduction.

Virginia: Former Saginaw Valley State tight ends coach/passing game coordinator Davis Lewandowski has joined the staff as an analyst, sources tell FootballScoop. 

Virginia-Wise (D-II): UVA- Wise is looking to fill two restricted earnings positions (1 offense – 1 defense). Will serve as an assistant coach, have a recruiting area and assist with other components of the program as assigned by the Head Football Coach and Coordinator. If interested please send a resume, cover letter and reference list to Head Football Coach Gary Bass at bassga@uvawise.edu. Please no phone calls.

Jacksonville Jaguars: The team has requested to interview Panthers pass game coordinator Jonathan Cooley for the defensive coordinator spot. per ESPN. He previously worked with Coen with the Rams.

Dallas Cowboys: Matt Eberflus has now officially been hired as defensive coordinator for the Cowboys. 

Miami Dolphins: Craig Aukerman, who was the Titan special teams coordinator from 2018-23, is landing in Miami as the new special teams coordinator, per Tom Pelissero.

New England Patriots: Safeties coach Brian Belichick, who spent the past five seasons in that role, is moving on from the Patriots organization, Mike Reiss shares. Before becoming a coach, he served as a scouting assistant for the team.

New York Jets: Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand is a real possibility to be the new offensive coordinator in New York, per multiple reports, and coaching veteran Steve Wilkes is a name that has continued to circulate for the defensive coordinator post, multiple folks have shared.

Indiana State (FCS): Austin Flyger has accepted the defensive line job after five seasons as the defensive line coach at North Dakota (FCS). He joins Tito Overton (WRs), John Bear (OC / QBs) and Jalen Banks (RBs) as the new members of the staff.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Packers linebackers coach Anthony Campanile has completed his interview for the defensive coordinator job. Keep track of the latest interviews and hires made by Liam Coen and the Jags via our Jaguars Staff Tracker page.

Elizabeth City State (D-II - NC): Elizabeth City State University is looking for a game on 9/13 or 9/27 at home is preferred. Can reach me at Atjones@ecsu.edu.

Louisiana-Monroe: Jermaine Brown has accepted the assistant running backs job with the program.

Thiel (D-III - PA): Thiel College located in Greenville, PA has an opening for an Offensive Assistant Coach with the possibility of Pass Game Coordinator responsibilities for the right candidate. Candidates will be responsible for helping implement an offense, coaching their own position group and will be given their own recruiting area. This is a full time salaried position. Interested candidates need to apply through this link.

Murray State (FCS - KY): Per source, director of player personnel Brannon Tidwell has accepted the head coaching job at Barron Collier HS (FL), his alma mater.

Mayville State (NAIA - ND): Mayville State (NAIA-ND): Mayville State University has an opening for an Offensive Coordinator / Equipment Coordinator. Candidates will be responsible for coordinating the offense, Creating offensive culture, managing staff, and will be given a recruiting area. Candidates will also be responsible for coordinating equipment for the athletic department. This is a full time salaried position with benefits, The salary range is from 42,000-51,000. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply via this link. Any Questions about this position please contact head coach / athletic director Rocky Larson at rocky.larson@mayvillestate.edu.

Chicago Bears: Justin Rudd has joined the organization as senior director of coaching operations. Rudd has been with the Cowboys organization the past five years. 

North Carolina: A Labor Day debut, trips to the Bounce House and the Bay Area, a home date with Clemson and a tough ending highlight Bill Belichick's first North Carolina schedule.

Miami: Mario Cristobal and the 'Canes are reportedly targeting a Big 12 coordinator.

Detroit Lions: Broncos assistant John Morton has now formally accepted the Lions OC role multiple outlets have reported. 

Denver Broncos: With a massive donation of top-of-the-line helmets by Broncos ownership over the next four years, every high school football player in Colorado will be outfitted in the latest helmet technology.

Dean (D-III - MA): Dean College is in need of a game for the weekend of 9/27/2025. A home game would be preferred. Contact Head Coach, Luke Bakanowsky at Lbakanowsky@dean.edu.

Kansas: Matt Birkett and Joe Dineen are joining the staff as analyst, per CBS Sports. Birkett coached outside linebackers at Purdue last year, while Birkett has coached defensive backs at USF and James Madison recently.

Las Vegas Raiders: Defensive line coach Rob Leonard interviewed for the defensive coordinator job yesterday, per ESPN.

Jacksonville Jaguars: The team has completed their defensive coordinator interview with Rams assistant head coach / pass game coordinator Aubrey Pleasant.

Upper Iowa (D-II): Upper Iowa University invites applications for two restricted earning positions. One position is on offense and one is on defense. Duties include coaching a position, maintaining a recruiting area, and helping with the operations of the football program Compensation is $1,000 monthly stipend. Interested candidates send a cover letter, resume, and references to Jason Hoskins at hoskinsj449@uiu.edu. Review will begin immediately.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Owner Shad Khan notes that he plans to have a GM in place by the end of February.

James Madison: James Madison University has two immediate openings for GA positions, one on offense and one on defense. The ideal candidate will have two (2) years of college coaching experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office & XOS video software. Interested applicants please send a resume, cover letter and list of professional references to jmufootball@jmu.edu.

Bethel (NAIA - TN): Bethel University is looking for a home game on August 30th, 2025.That is our only available date,we will travel to in 2026. If interested email springerc@bethelu.edu.

Cleveland Browns: Senior offensive assistant Bill Musgrave is moving to quarterbacks coach, Mike Garafolo shares. Musgrave has spent the last two seasons on Kevin Stefanski's staff.

Lyon College (D-III - AR): Lyon College would like to invite applicants for a restricted earnings position coach. Position is an Assistant Defensive Backs coaching position. Salary: $15,000 over 12 months, housing and meals, with health and retirement benefits. Duties will include position coaching, recruiting, equipment, video and strength. The ideal candidate will have previous playing and 1-2+ years coaching experience with a desire to obtain a full-time college football coaching position. Please apply at Lyon College Asst DB. Applicants will be reviewed immediately.

Union Commonwealth (NAIA - KY): Union Commonwealth University is looking for a game on September 6th, 2025. We can do home or away. That is our only available date. If interested, they can contact this email, bbryant@unionky.edu.

New Orleans Saints: Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore completed his in-person head coaching interview last night.

Madonna (NAIA - MI): Former Concordia Ann Arbor (NAIA - MI) co-defensive coordinator Matt Strzalkowski has accepted the defensive coordinator job at Madonna. 

West Georgia (FCS): Sources tell FootballScoop Joel Taylor plans to make Austin Davis his new offensive coordinator.

Virginia State (D-II): Per source, Virginia State is hiring offensive coordinator Rahmann Lee from West Virginia State (D-II), where he held the same title. He previously coached at Arkansas-Pine Bluff (FCS) and North Carolina Central University (FCS).

Bentley (D-II - MA): CJ Scarpa, a 2017 alumnus of Bentley who has served as the programs associate head coach and offensive coordinator, has dropped the interim head coach title and been named the program's new head coach.

Jacksonville Jaguars: The team has completed an interview with former Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham for their defensive coordinator post.

Virginia Tech: The Hokies have identified their new defensive coordinator.

Houston Texans: The Texans interview Syracuse OC Jeff Nixon for their offensive coordinator role today per multiple outlets.

Tampa Bay Bucs: The Bucs interviewed the Rams tight ends coach Nick Caley for their offensive coordinator role today multiple outlets have reported. 

Aaron Glenn: Confident of his potential as a head coach, the iconic Bill Parcells intentionally steered Aaron Glenn away from coaching initially.

Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys plan to hire Nick Sorenson as their special teams coordinator Tom Pelissero has shared. Sorenson served as defensive coordinator for the 49ers this past season. In 2021 he served as special teams coordinator for the Jaguars. 

Jacksonville Jaguars: Sources tell FootballScoop that special teams coordinator Heath Farwell is expected to be retained.

Northwood (D-II - MI): Northwood University is seeking a defensive line coach. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities include coaching your own position group, film breakdown, practice prep, recruiting, and duties as assigned. . The position requires a bachelor's degree. Send your resume and cover letter to head coach Dustin Beurer at beurerd@northwood.edu. In the email’s subject line, please include, “Defensive Line Coach Application". 

Franklin Pierce (DII – NH): Franklin Pierce is still looking for a week one opponent (Thursday, Sept. 4 – Saturday, Sept. 6). Will consider any opportunity with teams at any level but preferably looking for home and home for 25-26 with a DII or DIII opponent. Contact head coach Russell Gaskamp at gaskampr@franklinpierce.edu with any interest. 

Cal: UTSA running backs coach Julian Griffin is joining the Cal staff 247 Sports has reported.

Arkansas: Boerne (TX) High School head coach Che Hendrix is joining the staff in a to-be-determined role.

UTEP: Desmond Lindsey is joining the staff coaching receivers ESPN has reported. Lindsey previously has coached receivers at Southern Miss, Arkansas State and Memphis.

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