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Former Hawaii head coach Greg McMackin passed on yesterday at the age of 77. McMackin served as the defensive coordinator during Hawaii's undefeated season in 2007 and also called the defense at Utah, Texas Tech and Miami earlier in his career. Please join us in praying for his family.
Alabama: A 2-time former NFL head coach is reportedly joining Nick Saban's army of over-qualified off-field staffers.
Denver Broncos: ESPN analyst Rex Ryan, who last coached in 2016, has emerged as a top candidate for the defensive coordinator job on Sean Payton's staff, Ian Rapoport tweets.
Atlanta Falcons: Sources tell FootballScoop the Falcons are adding an assistant from impressive FCS coaching tree that continues to be developed by Tre Lamb at Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC).
Tampa Bay Bucs: After 13 seasons working under Pete Carroll, and an impressive season mentoring Geno Smith in Seattle, Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales has landed the Bucs offensive coordinator job, per multiple reports.
Buffalo Bills: The Bills are reportedly adding a Big Ten coordinator, and veteran wide receivers coach to their staff.
Notre Dame: Sources tell FootballScoop Notre Dame is planning to elevate Gerad Parker to offensive coordinator. That, and a look at other staffing plans on offense in today's update.
Hampden-Sydney (D-III - VA): Hampden-Sydney College is looking to fill the position of Offensive Line Coach. Applicants must have 5 years coaching experience as well as leadership skills, ability to multi-task, and experience recruiting student-athletes at the college level. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, college football staff experience with strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, and digital skills. No phone calls or emails, please. Apply via this link.
Ball State: Mike Neu has announced title changes for three assistants. Tight ends coach Jared Elliott has added the co-offensive coordinator title, corners coach Vic Hall is now passing game coordinator / defensive backs coach, and running backs coach Joey Hecklinksi will now serve as recruiting coordinator.
Butler (FCS - IN): Sean Chase has joined the staff as tight ends / running backs coach after previous stops at Culver-Stockton (NAIA - MO) and Northern Illinois.
Idaho (FCS): There is a director of video position open at Idaho. Interested candidates can apply via this link. No phone calls.
Carolina Panthers: Frank Reich has decided to retain James Campen (OL), Robert Kugler (assistant OL), and Chris Tabor (STC).
Georgetown (FCS - Washington, DC): Jack McDaniels, who previously coached the tight ends, will now be coaching the quarterbacks.
Ball State: Nate Atkins, who spent the past two months at Dayton (FCS - IN) as their linebackers / specialists coach, has rejoined the Cardinals staff as defensive backs / nickels coach. Before leaving for Dayton, Atkins served as a graduate assistant for the Ball State program.
Eastern Washington (FCS): Brandon Johnson-Farrell, who previously served as special teams coordinator / wide receivers coach at Sioux Falls (D-II), has joined the program as running backs coach.
University of Indianapolis (D-II - IN): Rahju Blackmon, the co-defensive coordinator at Saint Francis (NAIA - IN) last season, has joined UIndy as defensive line coach.
Western Illinois (FCS): Corners coach Aairon Savage has been named head coach at Decatur HS (AL). Savage, a former corner at Auburn, has previous stops in college coaching at Georgia State and Northern Iowa.
West Texas (D-II): Chase Kyser has joined the team as offensvie coordinator. Kyser is the former offensive coordinator at Texas A&M Kingsville (D-II). Also, former Missouri Southern (D-II) defensive coordinator Justin Richter has joined the staff as defensive backs coach.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Assistant head coach John Mitchell has announced his retirement after 29 seasons.
Cincinnati: Cortney Braswell, Army's linebackers coach, is expected to join the staff as inside linebackers coach, Matt Zenitz tweets. Braswell previously worked with Scott Satterfield as a quality control coach at Louisville a few years ago. The hire completes Scott Satterfield's on-field staff.
UMass: After serving as a student assistant with the offense last year, sources tell FootballScoop Jake Lane has accepted a defensive graduate assistant position with the program.
University of Chicago (D-III - IL): Montell Allen has been announced as the new defensive coordinator. He comes from Lehigh (FCS - PA) where he served as defensive line coach. Also, Maine (FCS) assistant offensive line coach / offensive quality control coach Max Andrews has been announced as the new offensive line coach.
The Catholic University (D-III - Washington, DC): The Catholic University of America is seeking applications for a Graduate Assistant for defense. The Graduate Assistant will be responsible for: coaching your own position, film breakdown, practice organization, recruiting your own area, and other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach. This position includes full tuition assistance and some meals. No housing, No benefits. Qualifications include bachelor's degree and acceptance into a graduate program at The Catholic University of America. Applicants will be required to pass a background check and have a clean driving record. All interested applicants should email a cover letter, a resume and a list of 3 references to cua-football@cua.edu. No phone calls.
Southern Miss: Southern Miss is taking applications for a Football Video Graduate Assistant position that will be open in May. It is mostly coaches video with a very small amount of creative that will be used internally. We are a Catapult program, but those with experience in either Catapult or DVSport will be considered. Anyone interested can reach out to adam.ricketts@usm.edu and/or apply here.
New Orleans Saints: The team has now officially announced Joe Woods as defensive coordinator. Woods was let go after three seasons calling the Browns defense last month.
Arkansas Pine Bluff (FCS): UAPB is looking to hire an offensive line grad assistant and a defensive backs grad assistant. Opportunity will include paid housing & paid meals. Would also welcome volunteers to assistants in multiple aspects of the program. Please be sure to include "OL GA" , "DB GA", or "Volunteer" in the subject line. Please send all inquires to running backs coach Ben Wilkerson at wilkersonb@uapb.edu.
Maryland: The program has formally announced the addition of Kevin Sumlin as associate head coach / co-offensive coordinator / tight ends coach.
Ohio State: Sources confirm the Buckeyes are making a key support staff hire from the Marshall staff.
Michigan: Jim Harbaugh's assistant coaches earned nearly $2.5 million in bonuses for their season, ranging from $525k (for offensive coordinator Matt Weiss and former co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss) to $125k per coach. Each coach earned $75k for winning the Big Ten and an additional $50k for reaching the College Football Playoff.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff (FCS): UAPB is looking to hire an offensive line graduate assistant and a defensive backs graduate assistant. Opportunity will include paid housing and paid meals. Also looking for volunteers at all positions. Please be sure to include "OL GA," "DB GA," or "Volunteer" in the subject line.
Appalachian State: Jacob Hejeebu has joined the program as director of recruiting after previous stops at Texas (scouting assistant) and Georgia Tech (assistant director of player personnel).
Denver Broncos: Logan Kilgore, Arkansas State tight ends coach and Arch Manning's offensive coordinator in 2022, is joining the staff in a quality control type role focusing on the passing game, sources tell FootballScoop.
Washington Commanders: After talking with former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman about their offensive coordinator opening yesterday, the Commanders will interview Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy today, Ian Rapoport tweets.
Carolina Panthers: After a surprise run as the Colts' interim offensive play-caller, Parks Frazier has joined the Panthers in a senior role.
Baker (NAIA - KS): Baker University is looking for two offensive graduate assistants to begin on March 1st. They will receive a full tuition reimbursement and a $4,250 stipend. Preference will be given to candidates with skill position experience. Email resume and references to jake.morse@bakeru.edu. No phone calls please.
Navy: A former assistant under Todd Monken at Southern Miss, who most recently served on staff at Miami, will be the new tight ends coach for the Midshipmen, per sources.
Hardin Simmons (D-III - TX): Hardin Simmons is looking for games in 2023. Have options open for weeks 1-4. Willing to discuss and look at any and all possibilities. Please email jburleson@hsutx.edu
Denver Broncos: Declan Doyle is leaving the Saints to join Sean Payton's staff, per Nick Underhill. Doyle spent the past four years as an offensive assistant.
Carolina Panthers: Former Rams defensive backs coach Jonathan Cooley is joining the staff as defensive backs coach, per multiple reports.
Dan Orlovsky: Carolina and Indianapolis both discussed "prominent offensive coaching roles" with the ESPN analyst, but Dan has opted to remain with ESPN, Adam Schefter tweets.
Montana (FCS): Ronnie Bradford will be the team's new defensive coordinator, while former defensive analyst Kim McCloud will take over the corners and Roger Cooper will move from safeties to linebackers.
Rhode Island (FCS): Per source, former Southern Connecticut (D-II) offensive coordinator Chris Bergeski has joined the staff as wide receivers coach.
UAB: Trevor Browder has been hired as an offensive analyst on Trent Dilfers UAB staff. He will assistant with the Blazers running backs. He comes to UAB after spending a season at Indiana University working as a defensive quality control coach.
Bluffton (D-III - OH): Bluffton is seeking candidates for the defensive coordinator position. Preference will be given to candidates with experience coaching defensive backs. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and references to Head Coach Matt Nardo at nardom@bluffton.edu.
Eastern Kentucky (FCS): Per source, Jacob Smith has been hired in a defensive quality control role. He spent last season as a student assistant at LSU under Matt House.
Hampton (FCS - VA): Sources tell FootballScoop that Bobby Blizzard is joining the staff as wide receivers coach. Blizzard most recently coached with the Memphis Express (AAF) and Dallas Renegades (XFL).
Notre Dame: Our update on Notre Dame's search for their new offensive coordinator.
Dallas Cowboys: Lincoln Riley and USC are reportedly losing a staffer to the Cowboys.
Coaching Tree: With more than 10 former staffers working in the NFL and nearly 20 at Power 5 programs, UT Martin head coach Jason Simpson has quite a #CoachingTree.
Hocking (JC - OH): Hocking College is looking to hire three Assistant Coaches to coach the Defensive Line, Defensive Backs, and Offensive Line. Each position includes a $4,000 stipend, housing, and a meal plan over the span of 10 months. A bachelor's degree is required. Looking for the best fit. Please email resumes and references to moorec21743@hocking.edu.
Texas Tech: The program has announced contract extensions for their entire on-field staff, plus raises for offensive coordinator Zach Kittley and defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter. Details here.
Georgia: The one thing that could derail Kirby Smart's Georgia Freight Train has now happened.
Baltimore Ravens: Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken has accepted the offensive coordinator position with the Ravens.
Miami: FootballScoop can confirm Houston offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson is set to become the new offensive play caller for Mario Cristobal.
Oregon: The Ducks have announced a former GA is returning to Eugene as their new offensive line coach.
Carolina Panthers: Veteran NFL coach Jim Caldwell is joining Frank Reich's staff as a senior assistant.
Maryland: The Terps are set to hire Kevin Sumlin head coach to his first assistant coaching post since 2007.
South Alabama: Sources tell FootballScoop that South Alabama is adding a Cincinnati staffer.
University of Mary (D-II - ND): Once the youngest head coach in college football, Craig Bagnell is stepping down at his alma mater to pursue a new opportunity.
Wyoming: Defensive ends coach Marty English has announced his retirement after coaching college football for 37 seasons.
Head Coaching Changes: Track all the head coaching changes from NFL to NAIA here.
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