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2024 NFL & College - Head coaching changes
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Colorado State: Allen Brown, who coached the corners last season at Washington State and has prior stops on staffs at Florida and Cal, is expected to join Jay Norvell's staff as defensive backs coach, per CBS Sports.
Las Vegas Raiders: The team has requested permission to interview Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken. The Raiders join the Bears and Jaguars as teams that have requested to interview Monken.
South Dakota State (FCS): Brian Bergstrom resigned at Winona State (see below) to become the defensive coordinator at South Dakota State, where he previously served as co-defensive coordinator.
Charlotte: Western Michigan defensive line coach / recruiting coordinator David Denham has accepted the defensive tackles job at Charlotte.
Las Vegas Raiders: The organization is interested in speaking with former Jets head coach Robert Saleh about their head coaching job, per Jonathan Jones. Since Saleh is not currently employed by an NFL team, the Raiders don't have to request permission.
Chicago Bears: The team has completed their interview with Mike Vrabel.
Carolina Panthers: The Panthers are moving on from secondary coach Bert Watts, outside linebackers coach Tem Lukabu and quality control coach Bobby Maffei, Jeremy Fowler shares.
Winona State (D-II - MN): Head coach Brian Bergstrom has resigned, and Brian Curtin, who has been on staff since 1997 most recently as special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach last season, has been named interim head coach.
Chicago Bears: Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell is reportedly expected to interview for the head coaching job.
New York Jets: Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy has completed his head coaching interview with the Jets.
Jacksonville State: Xavier Garcia (DL), and Bert Biffani (OLBs / recruiting coordinator) have been announced as the latest members of Charles Kelly's staff.
Drake (FCS - IA): Former Iowa State quarterback, graduate assistant, and analyst Kyle Kempt is leaving Ames to become the new offensive coordinator at Drake.
North American University (NAIA - TX): North American U is currently seeking 2 positions. We are looking for a DB coach and LB coach. This will be a 10-month contract. The amount depends on experience. The coach will report to the head coach and defensive coordinator, developing players, assisting with football operations, recruiting, scouting reports, HUDL, field set, equipment inventory, and etc. Having social media, graphic design, and special teams experience makes you a stronger candidate. Interested candidate can email their resume to kapande@na.edu & ejvalentine@na.edu. Preference to those that have coached and/or played the position. Ej Valentine (DC) plans to attend the AFCA convention and is open to interviewing on the spot.
Southern Miss: The program has now announced the hires of Taveze Calhoun (DBs), and Josh Miller (TEs / pass game coordinator).
UNLV: Quinton Ganther, a former NFL player and Mountain West standout who spent the past three seasons at Utah, has joined the staff as running backs coach.
Rochester Community Technical (JC - MN): RCTC in Rochester MN is looking to hire an offensive coach and a defensive coach. Please send resume to coach Isaac at terrence.isaac@rctc.edu.
Ben Johnson: Jordan Shultz shares that the coveted Lions offensive coordinator will interview with the Raiders and Patriots on Friday and the Bears and Jags on Saturday.
Davidson (FCS - NC): The program has announced the additions of Miles Ahles (DC / LBs), Cam Gibson (DBs), Pat McGowan (TEs), and Brent Kasabian (DEs) to go along with Keegan Kennedy (associate HC / OC / OL).
Prairie View A&M (FCS - TX): Chris Buckner is joining the staff as offensive coordinator after recent stops at Texas State (outside receivers) and Sam Houston State (pass game coordinator / WRs).
UMass: The program has formally announced the addition of former Northwestern offensive line coach Kurt Anderson.
Colorado School of Mines (D-II): Colorado School of Mines is seeking candidates for two restricted earnings positions, one on offense and one on defense. Duties include but are not limited to: coaching /assistant with a position group, handling a recruiting territory, film breakdown and working with the offensive, defensive, and special teams scout teams. This is an entry level position. Interested offensive candidates should email their resume and references to tbrandon@mines.edu and defensive candidates should email their resume and references to minesdefense@gmail.com.
Penn State vs. Notre Dame: James Franklin shares his unfiltered thoughts on Notre Dame not being part of a conference as an advantage for the Irish.
New Orleans Saints: The team has completed their interview with Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
Clarke (NAIA - IA): Clarke University in Dubuque, IA is seeking TWO Graduate Assistant football coaches, one on Defense and one on Offense. The positions will be LB for Defense and best fit for Offense. Applicants must be accepted into a Graduate Program. This is a 10-month contract with 50% tuition discount, and either on-campus housing or a $5,200 stipend over the 10 months. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist the head coach with all aspects of the football program, position coaching, position group meetings and practice prep, academic monitoring responsibilities, and special teams assignment. Please forward a cover letter, resume and at least 3 professional references to the Head Coach Adam Hicks at adam.hicks@clarke.edu. Applicants will be reviewed immediately with in person interviews to be done at the AFCA Convention if available. This job has an immediate start date.
West Virginia: Rhett Rodriguez has been formally announced as the new quarterbacks coach in Morgantown.
San Francisco 49ers: While Kyle Shanahan will continue to call the players, the Niners have promoted offensive passing game specialist Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator. San Fran had been the only team in the NFL with no one on staff with the OC title.
Otterbein (D-III - OH): Otterbein University is looking for a full-time offensive assistant. The position may include coaching QB’s or WR’s and/or special teams coordinator responsibilities. If interested email resume and references to Head Coach Dave Marquis at marquis2@otterbein.edu.
New England Patriots: Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is scheduled to interview for the job on Friday, Adam Schefter shares.
Cleveland Browns: Albert Breer shares that a name to keep an eye on in the Browns offensive coordinator search is Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan confirmed today that the Niners are working to retain former defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen in another role, and also said he'd be interested in interviewing former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley for the opening.
Cleveland Browns: Former Rice head coach Mike Bloomgren has landed on his feet with the Browns.
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Wagner (FCS - NY): AJ Magee, who joined the staff in spring 2023 coaching the tight ends, is leaving the staff to become the head coach at Stepinac HS (NY). There, he takes over for Hall of Fame head coach Mike O'Donnell, who is retiring after 37 seasons.
Las Vegas Raiders: Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has also received an interview request from the Raiders, per Ian Rapoport. Raiders and Jets so far for Spagnuolo.
New York Jets: The team has finished an interview with Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby.
Northeastern (D-II - OK): Sam Fehoko, a former linebacker at Texas Tech, has joined the staff as assistant linebackers coach.
Tennessee Titans: The Titans have put in a request to interview Dolphins senior personnel executive Reggie McKenzie, per multiple reports.
New York Jets: Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who has twice been the defensive coordinator for the Giants, has received an interview request for the Jets head coaching job, Mike Garafolo shares.
Tennessee Titans: The organization has requested an interview with Bucs assistant GM John Spytek for their GM job.
Prairie View A&M (FCS - TX): Per source, Valdosta State (D-II - GA) defensive coordinator Brandon Andersen has been named to the same post at Prairie View A&M. Also coming from Valdosta State are Trent Early, who will be co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, Darren Garrigan as defensive backs coach and Brice Carlson as offensive line coach and run game coordinator.
Bill Belichick: The Raiders, and at least one other NFL team have reportedly inquired about Bill Belichick's interest in returning to the NFL.
Anna Maria (D-III - MA): Anna Maria College is seeking a Wide Receiver Coach. Looking for a highly motivated individual who is looking to run their own room. The position responsibilities include coaching your own position group, game planning, film breakdown, practice prep, recruiting, and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. This will include a stipend of $15,000 with a housing and a meal plan. Please send a professional email including resume, cover letter, and references to Head Coach, Tanner Kingsley at TannerKingsley@annamaria.edu. In the email’s subject line, please include "Wide Receiver Applicant".
New Mexico: Colin Lockett is expected to join the staff as receivers coach after a season at UC-Davis coaching the same position, per CBS Sports.
North Carolina: A Grey Cup-winning CFL head coach is reportedly joining Bill Belichick's coaching staff.
Oregon State: Oregon State is expected to fill its running backs job with one of the rising stars in the profession.
Coastal Carolina: Tim Beck has reportedly decided to make a change at defensive coordinator.
North Carolina: Bill Belichick is reportedly targeting the head coach at one of the country's top high school programs for a spot on the Tar Heels staff.
Quincy (Sprint - IL): Quincy University Sprint Football is looking for a full time defensive assistant. The position may include defensive or special teams coordinator responsibilities. If interested email resume and references to Head Coach Austin Bortle at a.bortle91@quincy.edu.
Oklahoma Panhandle State (NAIA): OPSU is looking for a week 2 game. Willing to travel in 2025 and open to a home and home. If interested, email Corbett.Miller@opsu.edu.
Boise State: Athletic director Jeremiah Dickey has signed a contract extension taking him through the 2028-29 academic year.
Community Christian (JC - Detroit, MI) Matt Johnston, who served as a part-time assistant at Wayne State (D-II - MI), has joined the staff as defensive coordinator.
Chicago Bears: Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing will also interview for the head coaching job tonight, per Ian Rapoport.
Belhaven (D-III - MS): Belhaven University is looking for a full time defensive assistant. The position may include defensive or special teams coordinator responsibilities along with assisting in strength and conditioning. Belhaven is a Christian university, and all applicants must submit a statement of Faith. If interested, email resume, references, and statement of Faith to cjnightingale@belhaven.edu.
Las Vegas Raiders: The team has put in requests to interview both Ben Johnson (Lions OC) and Aaron Glenn (Lions DC), per Albert Breer.
Nichols (D-III - MA): Source tells FootballScoop that defensive coordinator Bill Lund has resigned after one season to pursue opportunities closer to family in Chicago.
Aaron Glenn: The Lions defensive coordinator will have a busy next few days, as he is set to interview with the Jets tomorrow, the Saints Friday, and the Jags and Bears on Saturday, Albert Breer shares.
Arkansas Tech (D-II): The Wonder Boys new offensive coordinator has a few seasons of FBS experience as a coordinator, source tells FootballScoop.
Belhaven (D-III - MS): Belhaven University is looking for 2 Graduate Assistants. The positions will both be football and strength and conditioning assistants. One will be an OL/DL position and the other will be best fit. Belhaven is a Christian university, and all applicants must submit a statement of Faith. If interested, email resume, references, and statement of Faith to cjnightingale@belhaven.edu.
Chicago Bears: Giants offensive coordinator, and former Northwestern quarterback, Mike Kafka will interview for the head coaching job tomorrow, per Albert Breer. Kafka is a Chicago native who played high school football at St Rita HS (IL).
Ohio: The program has announced the additions of Joe Bolden (LBs), and Jeff Phelps (pass rush specialist / DEs) this morning.
St. Norbert (D-III - WI): St. Norbert College (WI) located in the Green Bay suburb of De Pere, welcomes applicants for the Defensive Coordinator position. We are looking for the right candidate to step in and run our 4 down defense that finished top in the country for D3 football. Preferred candidates will have previous coordinator experience as well as previous proven recruiting success. Review of candidates will begin immediately. To apply please follow all instructions via this link.
Tulane: Offensive analyst Caleb Ross has left to join the Alabama High School Athletic Association as an assistant director. Prior to joining the Tulane staff, where he worked with the team's receivers, Ross served as an offensive analyst / tight ends coach at Troy and compiled a 64-31 record as a high school head coach in the state with stops leading program at Thompson, McGill-Toolen Catholic, Opelika, and Prattville.
Belhaven (D-III - MS): Belhaven is looking for a week 3 or week 4 game in 2025. Willing to travel in 2025 and open to a home and home. If interested, email cjnightingale@belhaven.edu.
Midland (NAIA - NE): Midland University has an immediate opening for a Recruiting Coordinator/Position Coach. This is a full-time position with health benefits and retirement. Candidates on either side of the ball will be considered. Resume, References, and Cover letter can be sent to head coach Jeff Jamrog at jamrog@midlandu.edu. Applicants will be reviewed immediately with in person interviews to be done at the AFCA Convention. No phone calls.
New England Patriots: The Pats will interview Mike Vrabel for their head coaching opening tomorrow, per multiple reports.
Washington State: Cal Poly (FCS) defensive line coach Everette Thompson is joining the staff as defensive line coach, according to multiple reports.
New England College (D-III - NH): New England College is currently accepting applications for an Offensive Coordinator position. This is a full-time position with benefits. Will be competing in The Conference of New England in the Fall of 2025. To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to head coach Kevin Kelly via email at kkelly@nec.edu.
West Virginia Wesleyan (D-II - WV): West Virginia Wesleyan College located in Buckhannon, WV has an immediate opening for a full-time defensive line coach. Experience in coaching defense at the collegiate level is a priority. Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing/coaching the D-Line position. This position will be responsible for coaching the Defensive-Line, holding group/individual meetings, managing recruiting areas and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Requirements include college coaching and recruiting experience. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to Head Football Coach Dwayne Martin at wvwccoach@gmail.com. No phone calls please. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.
Limestone (D-II - SC): Limestone University has an opening for an Offensive Graduate Assistant. Position is open to best fit. As a GA you will have a recruiting area, and be responsible for other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and being able to be admitted to our Graduate Program is required. Playing or coaching experience is preferred. Grad school tuition, housing, and some meals are covered. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to psrice@limestone.edu. No phone calls please. We will conduct interviews on Monday at AFCA.
San Francisco 49ers: Defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen will not continue in the play calling role for the team, but the organization is hoping to retain him on staff, multiple reports share.
West Virginia Wesleyan (D-II - WV): West Virginia Wesleyan, located in Buckhannon, WV has an immediate opening for a part-time wide receivers coach. Experience in coaching Wide Receivers at the collegiate level is a priority. Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing/coaching the Wide Receiver position. This position will be responsible for coaching the Wide Receivers, holding group/individual meetings, managing recruiting areas and other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Requirements include college coaching and recruiting experience. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references to Offensive Coordinator Justin Zimmerman at wvwccoach@gmail.com. No phone calls please. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.
USC: Colorado State receivers coach Chad Savage is reportedly expected to become inside receivers / tight ends coach at USC.
New Orleans Saints: Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver will interview for the head coaching job today, per Jonathan Jones.
Limestone (D-II - SC): Limestone University has an opening for a Defensive Line Graduate Assistant. As a GA you will have a recruiting area, and be responsible for other duties assigned by the Head Coach. Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and being able to be admitted to our Graduate Program is required. Playing or coaching experience is preferred. Grad school tuition, housing, and some meals are covered. Please email cover letter, resume, and references to jrclark@limestone.edu. No phone calls please. We will conduct interviews on Monday at AFCA.
New York Jets: Jonathan Jones shares that Chiefs assistant GM Mike Borgonzi and Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy will interview for the GM and head coaching jobs with the Jets today.
Las Vegas Raiders: The team has decided to part ways with head coach Antonio Pierce. He led the organization to a 5-4 record as interim head coach in 2023 and was 4-13 this past fall.
Roc Bellantoni: After being fired, re-hired and then retained by three different Florida Atlantic head coaches in six weeks' time, sources confirm to FootballScoop that Bellantoni will instead join the Auburn staff.
Lincoln (D-II - PA): Lincoln University is taking applications for their Offensive Coordinator opening. This is a full time position with benefits. If interested please email resume & references to lu1footballops@gmail.com.