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Former Notre Dame head coach Gerry Faust, who led the Irish for five seasons after previously never coaching college football and who built the Archbishop Moeller HS (OH) program to a state power with 9 state titles after starting the team from scratch, has passed away at age 89. Please join us in praying for his family.
Ball Tonight: Tuesday nights late in the season are for MACtion and we've got three games on the slate tonight. Ball State at Buffalo (7pm EST on CBSSN), Western Michigan at Bowling Green (7pm EST on ESPN2), and Central Michigan at Toledo (7pm EST on ESPNU).
Denver Broncos: Assistant head coach Mike Westhoff has stepped down to monitor a potential health issue after experiencing problems related to his vision last week. Please join us in praying for a clean bill of health for Westhoff.
LSU: Louisiana governor takes a jab at Brian Kelly and his LSU squad after their blowout loss to Alabama.
Helvetic Mercenaries (EFL): Former Tulane head coach Chris Scelfo has taken the offensive line job with the Helvetic Mercenaries of the European Football League, sources tell FootballScoop. Scelfo is formerly the offensive line coach for Marshall, Georgia, Houston, and Charlotte, as well as for the Arizona Hotshots of the AAF and the DC Defenders of the XFL.
LA Chargers: Jim Harbaugh lays out how a trip to Home Depot might have helped provide the play of their season.
USC: The Trojans are being placed on probation for coaching violations, but Lincoln Riley will avoid a suspension.
Northern Iowa (FCS): The purity of college football is gone, says outgoing program patriarch Mark Farley.
Faulkner (NAIA - AL): Faulkner University is seeking games for the 2025 season on September 6 and September 27 and is open to arranging a home-and-home series. If interested, please contact rgray@faulkner.edu.
Notre Dame: Marcus Freeman explains why Veteran's Day is so meaningful to him.
Ohio Wesleyan University (D-III - OH): Ohio Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Football Coach. This is a Restricted Earnings Position that includes a monthly stipend and on campus meal plan. Please send: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume 3) The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references Please e-mail application materials to football@owu.edu. No phone calls, please.
Texas: After painting a Rembrandt on Saturday, Steve Sarkisian explained how game-planning is science but play-calling is art.
Chicago Bears: Matt Eberflus and the Bears are making a change at offensive coordinator.
Waynesburg University (D-III – PA): Waynesburg is looking for a Week 1 opponent for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Need a “Home Game” in 2025 and “Away Game” in 2026. Please email phil.hamilton@waynesburg.edu if interested.
Emory & Henry (D-II - VA): Quintin Hunter, who had been serving as the team's interim head coach following the resignation of Curt Newsome back in late July, has shed the interim title and been named head coach. The former James Madison standout had joined the staff back in May as offensive coordinator / wide receivers coach and led the team to a 8-2 mark this fall with one game remaining.
Nebraska: Matt Rhule announced a significant staff change yesterday, as recently hired Dana Holgorsen will now call the offense.
Campbellsville (NAIA - KY): Campbellsville University is looking for games in 2025 on 8/30, 9/13, or 9/27. Would be interested in a home and home. Please contact jfrussell@campbellsville.edu.
Jim Harbaugh: The leader of the Chargers shared on the Pat McAfee show yesterday that he believes his defensive coordinator, Jesse Minter, will be head coach in the NFL next year. Minter's defense in LA is leading the league in points per allowed per game in his first season calling an NFL defense.
Syracuse: Fran Brown shares odd ritual after a loss where he doesn't shower because he "doesn't deserve soap."
Connor Stalions: The disgraced former Michigan staffer and author of a Michigan Manifesto has joined another high school staff for their playoff run, home of the nation's top quarterback...who also happens to be a top Michigan target.
Itawamba (CC - MS): Itawamba is looking for a new receivers coach. If interested, email head coach Travis Macon your resume at ttmacon@iccms.edu.
Kentucky: Asked at his weekly presser if he will leave Kentucky at the end of the season and retire, Mark Stoops replied emphatically, "Zero percent chance I do that."
FootballScoop Weekend Rewind: Seasons that matter, and seasons in tatter after Week 11.
ACC: The league has reached out with a statement regarding why Virginia was allowed a second fourth-down try late in their tight game with Pitt.
Mississippi JuCos: An update on all of the openings (thus far) within the Mississippi JuCo head coaches.
Missouri: Ranked 24th in the initial rankings and fresh off a last-minute win over 5-5 Oklahoma, Eli Drinkwitz argues his Tigers should automatically make the Playoff with three more wins.
Otterbein (D-III - OH): Otterbein has begun their search for a new head coach. Details of the job and how to apply can be found via this link.
Kennesaw State: In direct contrast with the university's statement, former head coach Brian Bohannon said he didn't resign, he was fired.
Wisconsin: Jack Del Rio has resigned from his advisory post following his arrest early Friday morning. More here.
Briar Cliff (NAIA - IA): Briar Cliff University is seeking a graduate assistant to start in January. This position is responsible for developing our student-athletes on and off the field, coaching your own position group, assisting with special teams, and having your own recruiting area. Must be accepted into one of our graduate programs (3.0 minimum GPA). The compensation package includes a $5,000 stipend per year and full tuition waiver. Please email resume and references to shane.ladage@briarcliff.edu.
Weekend Leftovers: Coach Cig's daughter gets engaged on field after win, Texas HS celebrates wins with team dance, VT kicker vs Syracuse band, Drink chirps back at haters, and it was a bad week to be a Florida school. The Weekend Leftovers is loaded.