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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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Ball Tonight: Two bowl games tonight. Western Kentucky against James Madison (5:30pm EST on ESPN) in the Boca Raton Bowl and Cal faces UNLV (9pm EST on ESPN) in the Art of Sport LA Bowl.
Eligibility Lawsuit: Diego Pavia may have brought another major change for college athletics.
Purdue: Keep track of how Barry Odom's staff is coming together via our Purdue Staff Tracker page.
FIU: CBS Sports shares that FIU is targeting Murray State (FCS - KY) defensive coordinator Ryan Smith for their linebackers job.
USC: Lincoln Riley is promoting tight ends coach Zach Hanson to offensive line coach after Josh Henson left yesterday to become offensive coordinator at Purdue.
Purdue: Arkansas defensive quality control Jake Trump is joining the Purdue staff as defensive ends coach.
Central Florida: Scott Frost has retained Kenny Martin as defensive tackles coach.
Southern Miss: As expected, Blake Anderson's appointment as offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach has now been formally announced.
UCLA: Tight ends coach Jerry Neuheisel has added the title of assistant head coach.
Minnesota State (D-II): Sources tell FootballScoop that Markell Pete, who coached the running backs on Minnesota State's team that made a run to the semifinals, and the program have mutually agreed to part ways.
Idaho: Former assistant Thomas Ford, who spent last season at Oregon State, is returning as the head Vandal.
Purdue: Kelvin Green, who spent the past three seasons at Arkansas as a senior defensive quality control coach, has joined the staff as defensive line coach.
CSU Pueblo (D-II): Sources tell FootballScoop offensive coordinator Brayle Brown and CSU Pueblo are parting ways. In three seasons running the offense first for John Wristen and now for Philip Vigil, the Pack has consistently been one of the top offenses in the country. Brown is now seeking other opportunities.
Central Michigan: Sources tell FootballScoop Matt Drinkall is adding a former record-setting offensive play caller from the small college level to the defensive side of the ball.
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Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons are moving quickly with Washington State's Jake Dickert.
Ohio: The Bobcats have made it official, elevating Brian Smith to the head coaching job.
Southern Illinois: Per source, safeties coach Lee Pronschinske has been elevated to defensive coordinator.
Ivy League (FCS): After 80 years doing it their own way, the Ivy League will finally get a spot in the FCS playoffs.
Ohio: Two days ago we noted two strong in-house candidates for the open head coaching job with the Bobcats, and they're now reportedly zeroing in on one of those - Brian Smith.
Emporia State (D-II - KS): We are currently looking for fill our nonconference schedule for the years 2025 through 2027. Our availability by year is as follows: 2025 - (Home) Game August 28th, August 30th or September 13th. 2026 - (Away) Game August 27th, August 29th, September 3rd, September 5th or September 12th. Home Game August 27th, August 29th, September 3rd, September 5th or September 12th. 2027 - (Away) Game August 26th, August 28th, September 2nd, September 4th or September 11th We prefer a home and home series with a game in Emporia in 2025 and a return road game in 2026. For 2026 and 2027, we also prefer a home and home series with a home game in Emporia in 2026 and a return road game in 2027. Interested coaches can reach out to jshannon@emporia.edu.
Oklahoma State: Clint Bowen, the former defensive coordinator at Kansas and North Texas, has joined the staff of Mike Gundy in a yet to be determined role. Bowen recently resigned as the head coach at Lawrence HS (KS) after four seasons.
Assumption (D-II - MA): Assumption University (D2), located in Worcester, MA, has an immediate opening for an Offensive Line/ Offensive Coordinator. Responsibilities include recruiting assigned area and other duties assigned by head coach. Minimumrequirements include bachelor’s degree and 3 years college coaching experience. Please email letter of interest andresume to Andy McKenzie at am.mckenzie@assumption.edu.
Millikin (D-III - IL): Midwestern State (D-II - TX) offensive coordinator Billy Riebock has been announced as the new head coach the Big Blue.
Montana Western (D-II): The University of Montana Western has an immediate opening for a Wide Receiver Restricted Earnings position. Wide receiver playing or coaching experience needed. Compensation includes the following: 10-month stipend, camp stipend, commuter meal plan and shared on-campus apartment. Send cover letter, resume and references to ryan.nourse@umwestern.edu.
Norfolk State (FCS - VA): Elton Brown, an NFL veteran and former All-American at Virginia who has been an assistant at The Apprentice School (D-III - VA), is set to join the staff as one of Michael Vick's top assistants.
UCLA: Scott White, who spent last season as a defensive analyst but has previous experience on the Bruins staff coaching the linebackers from 2011-17, has been elevated to linebackers coach and associate head coach.
Fort Valley State (D-II - GA): Associate head coach / offensive line coach / run game coordinator Kenny Ray has been named interim head coach. The move comes 12 days after Shawn Gibbs left the program after three years at the helm.
Sam Houston: Sources tell FootballScoop Sam Houston is planning to make Phil Longo their next head coach.
Rocky Mountain (NAIA - MT): Per source, Samuel Mora Jr. has been named the Battlin’ Bears quarterbacks coach and will continue to serve as pass game coordinator as well as recruiting coordinator. Mora spent last season coaching inside receivers in his first season back with the program.
Purdue: To accompany new offensive coordinator Josh Henson, Barry Odom announced today he is retaining running backs coach Lamar Conard.
Sacramento State (FCS - CA): Brennan Marion, who helped lead UNLV to 19 wins the past two seasons under Barry Odom, is reportedly close to finalizing a shot to run his own college football program.
FIU: Willie Simmons has his new safeties & special teams coach sources share.
South Carolina: South Carolina has issued more than $2 million in raises to Shane Beamer's coaching staff.
Norfolk State (FCS - VA): David Teel is reporting that Michael Vick has accepted the head coaching position at Norfolk State. 757 ties are strong here.
Purdue: Barry Odom is reuniting with a familiar face after raiding Lincoln Riley's staff for his offensive coordinator.
Zach Arnett: Last night Zach Arnett was headed to Boone, NC. Dan Mullen called today. The update.
FIU: Willie Simmons and FAU are zeroing in on offensive coordinator and have an veteran FBS head coach in sights for staff as well, per sources.
TCU: Sources tell FootballScoop Mitch Kirsch will become TCU's new inside receivers coach.
New Mexico: Sources tell FootballScoop that Jason Eck's staff at New Mexico is coming together quickly.