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Maryland: Sources tell FootballScoop the Terps are adding an ACC coach to the defensive staff.
San Diego State: Sean Lewis and the Aztecs are making a bold move in landing a Notre Dame staffer for GM role, sources tell FootballScoop.
North Dakota State (FCS): In addition to the appointments of Dan Larson (OC / FBs / TEs) and Dylan Chmura (OL), the program has shared that Joe Beschorner is moving from fullbacks and tight ends to quarterbacks.
Prairie View A&M (FCS - TX): Brian Kelly found himself in the crosshairs of new Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson when asked about differences in recruiting.
Buffalo Bills: Sources tell FootballScoop the Bills are hiring Georgia Southern special teams coordinator Turner West.
Wisconsin Whitewater (D-III): Ryan Cortez, the program's defensive line coach, is being promoted to defensive coordinator, per Parker Olsen.
North Dakota State: Dylan Chmura, the son of Packers Hall of Fame tight end Mark Chmura, is expected to join the staff as the team's new offensive line coach. He's set to take the place of Dan Larson, who was elevated to offensive coordinator and will now work with fullbacks and tight ends.
Washington State: Alex Self, a quality control analyst working in recruiting at Louisiana, has been named director of recruiting.
St. Scholastica (D-III - MN): The St. Scholastica football program is seeking candidates for their head coaching opening. Interested coaches can visit this link to apply.
South Dakota State (FCS): Vince Benedetto stepped down from his post as the head coach at Soiux Falls Jefferson (SD) and is now the tight ends coach at South Dakota State.
Central Michigan: The Chippewas have now announced the addition of Tesfa Smith (DL) - as we shared a few days ago - as well as Brandon Johnson-Farrell (WRs), Jacob Riedel (director of S&C), Jacob Sakk (senior director of player personnel), and Abigayl Cox (director of football recruiting).
Nevada: After a few seasons in off-field roles, esteemed running backs coach Jim Mastro is returning to an on-field coaching role.
Post (D-II - CT): Post University seeks applicants for the position of Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Assistant (best fit). Candidates will be responsible for coaching a defensive position group, recruiting a geographical area, film editing/breakdown (HUDL), special teams game planning and all other duties assigned by the head football coach. This is a full-time, benefitted role with a salary range of $40,000 to $50,000. A bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license are required. Interested candidates should email a resume and professional references to head football coach Adam Schultz at aschultz@post.edu.
Valdosta State (D-II - GA): Source tells FootballScoop Luke Byrne is joining the staff as an offensive line grad assistant. This will be Byrne's first coaching opportunity after finishing his playing career at Samford.
South Alabama: Sources tell FootballScoop Major Applewhite and South Alabama are ådding a MAC assistant to the defensive side of the ball.
Florida Memorial (NAIA - FL): Florida Memorial is seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant Position working with the Offensive Line. Must have experience coaching or playing Offensive Line. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and meet the requirements for admission to Florida Memorial’s Graduate School. This position will be responsible for coaching, recruiting, film breakdown, data entry and other duties as assigned. Compensation includes tuition, books, and mandatory fees. Housing is not a part of the package. All interested candidates should submit the following: resume and 3 references to Head Coach at Michael.Jones@fmuniv.edu. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
UW-Stout (D-III): Nick Pesik, who served as the offensive coordinator at UW-Whitewater (D-III) last season, has landed as the offensive coordinator and receivers coach at UW-Stout.
North Alabama (FCS): Brent Dearmon has announced his full staff heading into his third season leading the program, which includes some new titles for coaches that were on staff last season. Brock Caraboa will continue to serve as defensive coordinator and move from safeties to linebackers while Morgan Cruce, who worked with the running backs and served as DFO the past two seasons, was recently promoted to offensive coordinator and will now work with the tight ends. Director of player development Kerryon Johnson is moving to an on-field role coaching the running backs, and Luke Roth (STC), De'Von Lockett (DBs), Kyle Persons (defensive analyst), and Ben Hammer (director of player personnel) will continue in their roles. New additions to the staff include former Washburn (D-II - KS) head coach Craig Schurig (QBs), Mobile County HS (AL) offensive coordinator KJ Maye (WRs), former Southern Miss assistant offensive line coach Ben Thomas (OL), former UNA volunteer coach Steve Carter (DL), Oklahoma Baptist (D-II) defensive backs coach DeeAndra Ervin (safeties), and former Alabama, Texas A&M, Louisiana, Arizona and Florida strength assistant Tiger Jones (director of football performance).
Ottawa (NAIA - KS): Tennessee State (FCS) offensive graduate assistant Spencer Wheeler is the new offensive line coach on Nick Davis' staff.
Weber State (FCS - UT): Utah defensive quality control coach Brady Daigh has landed the defensive tackles job with the Weber State program. Daigh is a former assistant at University of Mary (D-II - ND).
Wingate (D-II - NC): UAB assistant offensive line coach Hunter Jolly has accepted the offensive line / run game coordinator job at his alma mater.
Washington: Hawaii director of player personnel Silas Clapham has accepted the director of college scouting position with the Huskies.
New Orleans Saints: After making hires from Texas and Cal, Kellen Moore is pulling another big-time college assistant to New Orleans.
Murray State (FCS - KY): Just four years removed from playing quarterback at Southern Miss, sources tell FootballScoop Jack Walker has landed a job coaching with the Racers.
Robert Morris (FCS - PA): Defensive pass game coordinator / corners coach Jason Makrinos has been elevated to defensive coordinator, per source. He takes over for Dave Plugas, who accepted the linebackers job at James Madison.
Rose-Hulman (D-III – IN): Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is hiring two graduate assistants. Any position will be considered on both sides of the ball. Compensation includes graduate classes at Indiana State University, meals and a $11,000 stipend. Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter and references to Head Coach Jeff Sokol at sokol@rose-hulman.edu
Florida: Cason Bicknell, a special teams analyst at Arizona, has joined the Gators staff, per source.
Northern Illinois: Northern Illinois University is currently accepting resumes for a Volunteer Offensive Intern and a Volunteer Defensive Intern. These are entry level positions designed for highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and an interest in gaining direct work experience at the Division I FBS Level. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Opponent film breakdown, opponent reports, assisting with recruiting, tracking recruiting activity, and any other responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach, Offensive and Defensive Coordinators. Preferred candidates should have experience using Microsoft Office, Visio, or DVSport. These are strictly volunteer positions with no stipend or housing. Local applicants are encouraged to apply. If interested, please email a cover letter, resume, and list of references to niuhuskiesfb@gmail.com.
Southwest Baptist (D-II - MO): Mid-America Nazarene (NAIA - KS) head coach Paul Hansen has taken the same job at Southwest Baptist.
North Dakota State (FCS): Offensive line coach Dan Larson is being elevated to offensive coordinator, per ESPN. Larson takes the place of Jake Landry, who recently accepted the running backs job at Iowa State.
Sam Houston State: Eric Raisbeck has accepted the associate head coach / special teams coordinator / inside receivers coach on Phil Longo's staff, per source.
Texas Tech: Texas Tech's new facility is real, and it is spectacular.
Nebraska: New England Patriots pro personnel director Pat Stewart is joining the Huskers as their new general manager while current GM Sean Padden will move into an assistant AD for strategic initiatives working with salary cap, contract negotiations and analytics, ESPN shares.
Bethune Cookman (FCS - FL): Donte Pimpleton has accepted the offensive coordinator / quarterbacks job with the program. Pimpleton has previous stops in major college football at FAU, UMass, Florida State, Oregon and USF.
NFLPA: Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and the NFLPA dumped its annual bucket of sunshine on the 32 NFL teams on Wednesday.
Boston College: Monday Pete Thamel reported Matt McGloin had accepted an offensive analyst role at BC, but yesterday Thamel reported McGloin had a "change of heart" and will not be joining the BC staff.
Oklahoma: The Sooners have hired Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy to be their general manager. More here.
North Carolina: GM Michael Lombardi's salary is $1.5 million per the university's salary information database.
Michigan: Pernell McPhee, a former Ravens linebacker who spent last season as a graduate assistant for the Wolverines, is being elevated to outside linebackers coach, per multiple reports.
House v NCAA: With expected House v NCAA approval a month and change away, one football power has unveiled how it plans to divvy up its money.
Nevada: Sources tell FootballScoop Jeff Choate is planning to add Bobby Merritt as general manager of Nevada football.