Tuesday November 20, 2018
McNeese State (FCS - LA): Co-offensive coordinator Kerry Joseph will serve as interim head coach source tells FootballScoop. Joseph has been on staff since 2016.
Tennessee State (FCS): Rod Reed will return as Tennessee State's head coach in 2019, which will be his 10th on the job. "I'm very excited about next season. I think when we get this team back healthy again, and with all the kids we have coming back, we'll be in really good shape," Reed told the Tennesseean. TSU went 4-5 in 2018 and is 53-46 overall under Reed.
Iowa State:After scheduling a game with Incarnate Word for Dec. 1 to make up for their weather-cancelled opener South Dakota State, Iowa State has had to swap out Incarnate for Drake with UIW qualifying for the FCS playoffs.
UMass: Head coach Mark Whipple will not return, reports Bruce Feldman.More on the move here.
McNeese State (FCS - LA): The program announced Tuesday it will not renew the contract of head coach Lance Guidry. A McNeese graduate, Guidry went 21-12 in three seasons as the Cowboys' head coach. "I thank Coach Guidry for his service to the university and wish him well in his future endeavors," AD Bruce Hemphill said.
Queens Golden Gaels (Canada): Pat Sheahan, the longest-serving active coach in Canadian university football, has stepped down after nearly two decades with the school. A national search is underway for the new leader of the program.
Broyles Award: The 15 semifinalists for the nation's top assistant coach have been announced.
Penn State: Asked about his interest in a possible USC opening, James Franklin's answer was... interesting.
Mike Leach: Leach went full on Jeff Spicoli at the Pac-12 Coaches Meetings!
Purdue: Things are happening in West Lafayette. Inside Scoop - Update at Purdue
Western Colorado (D-II): Per source, offensive coordinator Robby Case has been let go.
Rutgers: The Scarlet Knights will reportedly bring Chris Ash back in 2019. Ash has led the team to one win this season and has seven wins in three seasons.
Nebraska Wesleyan (D-III): Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking candidates for a twelve-month, full-time, benefit-eligible position as an Assistant Football Coach with responsibilities as a position coach and as a football recruiter. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; At least two years of relevant coaching experience, preferably at the college level; Ability to apply relevant skills and experience to all aspects of student-athlete recruiting on and off campus; Interpersonal skills appropriate to working effectively with diverse groups on and off campus and to building long-term relationships with student-athletes, alumni, families, and other constituencies; Commitment to NCAA Division III philosophy and values; Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous long-term and short-term projects; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. To apply, please send cover letter addressing qualifications, diversity statement, resume, and the names of three professional references: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Inside Scoop:Candidates at Colorado and looking ahead for North Carolina.
Adrian College (D-III - MI):Adrian College is seeking an opponent for Week 1 from 2023-2026. Would need to be away in year 2023 and alternate from there. If interested please email hbailey@adrian.edu.
Head coaching changes: See all of the 2018 NFL and College head coaching changes here – including a new interactive map.