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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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Ball Tonight: Two MAC games on tonight. Toledo at Akron (7pm EST on ESPN2) and Kent State at Buffalo (7pm EST on ESPN+).
Midwestern State (D-II - TX): Midwestern State is currently seeking a Graduate Assistant Football Coach. The position includes a stipend, ½ housing, and tuition assistance for graduate school. Coaching responsibilities to include but not limited to Defensive Backs. Experience playing and coaching Defensive Backs preferred. Responsibilities include all aspects of the football program, including but not limited to, practice organization, contest preparation, recruitment weekends, student athlete development, spring football practice, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and three recommendation contacts including phone numbers to: Blake Frazier, Assistant Coach, Adam.frazier@msutexas.edu.
Brown (FCS - RI): "Brown University is hiring for a new defensive coordinator. This position is full-time with benefits. Candidates can send resumes to Director of Football Operations Evan Siegel at evan_siegel1@brown.edu".
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Southern Illinois (FCS): Source tells FootballScoop that SIU to begin search for new defensive coordinator.
Campbellsville University (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
Norfolk State (FCS - VA): Dawson Odums will not return for a fifth season.
Washburn (D-II - KS): A former All American for the Ichabods has been elevated to head coach.
Bethel (NAIA - TN): The week of August 30th needs to be a home game. We are willing to play on a Thursday. Also, Willing to play a Thursday game away with a team for 2026 week of August 29th. We also have an open date the week of September 5th 2026. If interested reach out to head coach Mike Jasper at jasperm@bethelu.edu.
Rice: Rice is hiring Davidson head coach Scott Abell to the same position. More on this fascinating hire.
Brown (FCS - RI): Source tells FootballScoop that Brown has decided to make a coordinator change.
North Carolina: Mack Brown will not return FootballScoop can confirm.
What we're hearing: Lay of the land as several universities consider coaching changes and new hires.
Dallas Cowboys: Appearing on 105.3 The Fan, Jerry Jones says he's not ruling out a contract extension for head coach Mike McCarthy, noting "I don't think that's crazy at all. This is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas. We got a lot of football left." The Cowboys are 4-7 and just snapped a five-game losing streak with their win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Southern Illinois (FCS): An FCS graduate assistant, who had been a career backup, got a chance to suit up at quarterback and set school record in 62-0 win.
Houston: Ranking dead last in scoring offense, Willie Fritz and Houston have decided to make a coordinator change.
Kansas Wesleyan (NAIA): The Coyotes have tabbed an assistant from the defending national champs as their new head coach.
Victor Valley (JC - CA): Victor Valley College currently has 1 assistant coaching position available. LOOKING FOR THE BEST CANDIDATES regardless of position. Looking for Coaching experience but not required. This can be a great job for those looking to transition from playing to coaching. Duties will include coaching your own position group, conducting meetings, assisting with special teams, various recruiting responsibilities, academic monitoring, and any other duties assigned by the Head Coach or respective coordinator. Based on the candidate's education and experience the salary will range from $8,000-$16,000 for the position. No housing or benefits. A degree in kinesiology or physical education MAY allow the possibility to adjunct additional courses. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please send resume (with references) and cover letter to Head Coach David Slover david.slover@vvc.edu for subject line please write "Assistant Coach Position"
Albright (D-III - PA): A coaching change has been announced at Albright, where a former coordinator returns to lead the program.
McNeese State (FCS - LA): Not only has McNeese made a coaching change, their AD has publicly demanded conference titles and national relevance from their next head coach.
Indiana State (FCS): Staff changes are coming at Indiana State, sources tell FootballScoop.
Northern Iowa (FCS): Following the retirement of longtime head coach Mark Farley, The Gazette shares six candidates that have either had discussions and/or formal interviews for the opening. Those coaches include UNI assistant head coach / defensive line coach Bryce Paup, Grand View (NAIA - IA) head coach Joe Woodley, Army co-offensive coordinator / offensive line coach Matt Drinkall, South Carolina receivers coach Mike Furrey, Wyoming offensive coordinator Jay Johnson and Boise State assistant head coach / defensive coordinator Erik Chinander.
Illinois State (FCS): The Redbirds and Brock Spack earned a first-round playoff game, but have made the choice to play on the road instead. Why?
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Utah: Kyle Whittingham on Monday offered an update on his future amid retirement speculation.
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Oklahoma State: Over the weekend Mike Gundy addressed speculation he's going to retire.
Indiana: Details of Curt Cignetti's new deal are out, and the buyout provision could make Saturday's game with Purdue very valuable to IU's head coach.
Rice: A successful FCS head coach has reportedly emerged as a favorite for the Owls opening.
East Carolina: East Carolina has reached a decision on its head coaching opening, per multiple reports.
Temple: Temple will "assess options" with its football program in light of the head coaching opening, school president John Fry said.
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