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Southwest Minnesota State University (D-II): Southwest Minnesota State is looking for an Offensive Graduate Assistant. Responsibilities include practice/game preparation, recruiting, summer camps, equipment, video and all other aspects of the football program.  Qualifications include acceptance into graduate school (3.0 minimum GPA), enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester, and meet the MnSCU vehicle driving qualifications. Compensation package includes $8,000 and tuition waiver. Review of candidates will begin in two weeks and continue until filled. Expected start date in early January. We will move fast on this opening. Send letter of interest, resume, and references to Cory Sauter - Head Football Coach, Southwest Minnesota State University, 1501 State Street, FH 317, Marshall, MN 56258 or e-mail to cory.sauter@smsu.edu  No phone calls please.

UNLV: Bobby Hauck has released both offensive coordinator Brent Myers and defensive coordinator J.D. Williams according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. 

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South Florida: Willie Taggart's agreement is 5 years / $5.75 million ($1.15M / year). The pool for his assistants is $1.9 million. 

West Virginia: Cornerbacks coach Daron Roberts will not return to the staff. 

Tennessee: Cincinnati offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian and defensive coordinator John Jancek will join Butch Jones at Tennessee. Bajakian will serve as OC. Jancek might be DC; but is humble enough to not need the title and is willing to work as linebackers should Butch decide to bring another defensive coordinator in. We have also learned that Tennessee running backs coach Jay Graham will be retained. More to come...

Seton Hill (D-II - PA): Sources tell us Seton Hill will hold on-campus interviews with a small group of finalists this week. 

Cincinnati: We have learned that Tommy Tuberville will be the next head coach at Cinicnnati. Tuberville resigned from Texas Tech minutes ago. Texas Tech has now confirmed. Cincinnati will hold a presser tonight. Here's the story. 

Arkansas: Bret Bielema has retained Tim Horton. Sources also tell us defensive backs coach Bobby Allen expected to remain on staff in an off the field capacity (likely HS relations). More to come .... 

Idaho: Sources tell us that Illinois offensive grad assistant Jon Carvin will be the new offensive line coach at Idaho. 

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Montana: Head coach Mick Delaney plans to use co-offensive coordinators for the 2013 season. Offensive line coach Scott Gragg and current special teams coordinator / tight ends coach Kefense Hynson will serve as co-offensive coordinators. Montana has one full-time position to fill. 

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Houston Baptist: Rockwall High head coach Scott Smith will join the HBU staff as offensive coordinator we're told. 

Cal: Sources tell us that from his staff at LA Tech, at least the following coaches will join Sonny at Cal... Tony Franklin (OC), Pierre Ingram (RB) and Rob Likens (WR). Don't have any info on the others. Will update...

Wisconsin: Barry Alvarez plans to coach the team in the Rose Bowl. 

Auburn: Auburn 247 is reporting that Gus has let all of the nine assistants from Gene Chizik's staff go. 

Louisville: Pete Thamel of SI reports that Charlie Strong has turned down Tennessee and is working on a new contract with Louisville. 

Auburn: Sources tell us that Ellis Johnson has accepted the defensive coordinator job at Auburn. 

Cal: We have learned that Sonny Dykes will be named head coach at Cal. We're told to look for an announcement "within 24 hours". 

Colorado: The Denver Post is reporting that Butch Jones has accepted the Colorado job. We have not confirmed. Sources tell us Colorado broke out the big guns last night.  Update> Sources close to the situation tell us that the agreement is currently being finalized. Not done; but headed that way... 7pm Update> Both Colorado and Cincinnati have made it expressly clear that no deal has been executed at this time. 

Northwest Mississippi (CC): We have learned that head coach Ricky Woods has decided to step down after five seasons with the program.

John Carroll (D-III - OH): Tom Arth has been promoted to head coach. Arth previously served as the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Weber State (UT): Former offensive coordinator Matt Hammer has accepted the head coaching job at Weber HS (UT).

Boston College: Ryan Day will join Steve Addazio and serve as offensive coordinator. 

Hamline University (D-III - MN): Sources tell us that Bucknell (FCS) offensive line coach Chad Rogosheske will be named the new head coach at Hamline.

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Auburn: Phillip Marshall is reporting that Ellis Johnson has been offered the defensive coordinator job at Auburn. Will update...

Kentucky: Sources tell us that Texas Tech offensive coordinator Neal Brown has been offered the same position at Kentucky; but plans to interview for a head coaching vacancy in the south later this week before making his decsion. 

McKendree (NAIA - IL): We have learned that CSU Pueblo (D-II) quarterbacks coach Mike Babcock will be named head coach at McKendree. 

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Dordt College (NAIA - IA): Dordt is currently seeking a special teams coordinator. This is a full time position which includes instructional duties within the Health and Human Performance Department as well as the strength and conditioning coach for all sports. Applicants for this position must possess a Bachelor of Arts degree. A Master’s degree and teaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred. Employment is set to begin in the Spring of 2013. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates can send their resume and letter of interest to Susan Droog at hr@dordt.edu.

University of Mary (D-II - ND): The University of Mary is a member of the NCAA Division II institution and is part of a very competitive Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.The University of Mary Football Program is seeking an applicant for Graduate Assistant Offensive Football Coach (QB, RB, or WR). Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to coaching, recruiting by DII rules, scouting opponents, breaking down film, assisting and planning daily practice sessions, game preparation, assisting and organizing camps and clinics and assisting the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator with other duties as assigned. This is a two year position that requires a bachelor’s degree, admission to the graduate program and preferred playing experience at a DI or DII level. Start date will be immediately. Compensation includes an annual stipend and graduate school tuition. Please send e-mail with a cover letter, resume, and three references to Offensive Coordinator Andy Koteinicki at aekotelnicki@umary.edu.

San Bernardino Valley (CC): We hear former New Mexico Highlands receiver coach Artie Allen has accepted the special teams coordinator / receiver coach position.

Carleton College (D-III - MN): Bob Pagel has had the interim tag lifted and been named head coach at Carleton College. 

Louisville: Brett McMurphy of ESPN reports that Louisville is working on an extension for Charlie Strong. McMurphy asserts that he had an offer from Tennessee. 

Arkansas: Bret Bielema's agreement at Arkansas is 6 years at $3.2 million per. Buyout (if they want to get rid of him) begins at $12.8 million and steps down to $3.2 million over time. If he wants to leave, he would owe them $3 million initially...stepping down to $500,000 in the last year. Arkansas is also effectively making the $1 million buyout payment to Wisconsin called for in Bielema's agreement with Wisconsin. 

Tennessee: Bruce Feldman just tweeted that Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy has been offered the head job at Tennessee. Update> Sources close to Gundy tell us they do not expect him to leave Oklahoma State. 

Idaho: Bryce Erickson (head coach at South Albany HS in Oregon) will be joining Paul Petrino's staff as well we're told.

FIU: In shocking news, we have learned that head coach Mario Cristobal has been let go. Under Cristobal, FIU went from 1 win in 2007 all the way up to 8 wins in 2011 and went to two bowl games. Unfortunately, this season they finished 3-9 and the administration decided to make a change. More to come...

Purdue: Purdue has officially named Darrell Hazell their head coach. 

SUNY Brockport (D-III - NY): Sources tell us the defensive coordinator Rashaan Jordan has resigned. 

Concordia (NAIA - Ann Arbor, MI): Lonnie Pries, head coach at Concordia - Chicago (D-III), will be named head coach and athletic director at Concordia - Ann Arbor. 

University of Alberta (Canada): Chris Morris has been named head coach at the University of Alberta. Morris spent the past four seasons with the Harry Ainlay Titans football program.

South Florida: Several outlets and sources are relaying that Western Kentucky head coach Willie Taggart met with South Florida officials yesterday in New York. 

Idaho: We have learned that former Idaho linebacker, and Washington grad assistant, Mike Anderson is joining the staff as the linebackers coach.

USC: Lane Kiffin said earlier today that Ed Orgeron's new title will be assistant head coach / recruiting coordinator / defensive line. 

Auburn: Jay Jacobs (AD) says Gus Malzahn will have a five year agreement at $2.3 million per year. 

Georgia State: Trent Miles will have four Indiana State coaches join him on the staff at Georgia State (reported in the AJC and confirmed by us). Jesse Minter (defensive coordinator), PJ Volker (linebackers), Shannon Jackson (defensive line) and Harold Etheridge (offensive line). Sources tell us there is a good possibility that Jeff Jagodzinski joins the staff as offensive coordinator but that has not been finalized at this time. 

Tulsa: Athletic director Ross Parmley has been fired. 

Sioux Falls (D-II - SD): Sources tell us head coach Jed Stugart plans to fill the defensive coordinator position internally. 

Alabama: Sources tell us Kirby Smart agreed to a new agreement today with Alabama after receiving an offer from Auburn. Will update with details once they are made public. 

Purdue: Sources close to the situation tell us that Kent State head coach Darrell Hazell is expected to be the next head coach at Purdue. The deal is expected to be finalized tonight. Update> We've seen a report that the deal has stalled. We have not confirmed. Further Update> Bruce Feldman of CBS Sports is now confirming our original report that Hazell is expected to be named head coach. 

Boston College: SI just reported that Temple head coach Steve Addazio will be named head coach at Boston College. We have now confirmed the hire. Team meetings ongoing now. Here's what you need to know.

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West Virginia State (D-II): West Virginia State has hired Sioux Falls (S.D.) defensive coordinator Jon Anderson as its head coach. 

Auburn: AStateNation is reporting that Gus Malzahn has now accepted the head coaching job at Auburn. We have confirmed. Here's what you need to know.

Arkansas: Yahoo Sports has broken news that Bret Bielema has accepted the head job at Arkansas. We have confirmed the hire. Bielema told his staff about one hour ago and we are told he did not make any promises about going down to Arkansas with him. Here's what you need to know.

UConn: Athletic director Warde Manuel said today that Paul Pasqualoni will return; but added that changes will be made. We'll keep you posted. 

Baylor: Multiple sources are reporting that Art Briles has agreed to an extension at Baylor. ESPN has confirmed. 

Pretty good day for Bob Diaco. This morning he was announced as FootballScoop Defensive Coordinator of the Year, this afternoon he won the Broyles Award. 

Auburn: Sources close to the situation tell us Auburn's interest in Kirby Smart is very sincere. This one could play very soon. Update> Multiple sources tell us Auburn is working on an agreement with Kirby. Will update...

Boston College: Mark Blaudschun reports that BC is down to three finalists: Bob Diaco, New Orleans Saints offensive line coach Aaron Kromer and Ball State head coach Pete Lembo. We have not confirmed this report. Update> Sources tell us Pete Lembo should not be considered a finalist. 

Oakland Raiders: Head coach Dennis Allen's father has passed away. Please keep their famiy in your prayers. 

Kentucky: Mark Stoops will meet with Texas Tech offensive coordinator Neal Brown today. 

UCLA: FoxSports has reported what we've been telling you guys all along...that Jim Mora isn't leaving UCLA. Fox says he declined interview requests from both Tennessee and Auburn. 

West Viriginia State (D-II): Look for West Virginia State to announce their new head coach later today. We will update once it's public. 

Colorado: Sources tell us Colorado's offer to Butch Jones was six years, $15 million...fully guaranteed! 

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Butch Jones: Sources close to the situation tell us that Jones was very impressed with the visit he had with Colorado yesterday. However, he remains undecided at this point. Jones will meet with the media for the Belk Bowl press conference at 1pm ET. We believe that it is very possible that Jones could announce his decision at that time.  Update> We are told no "job discussion" at the Bowl presser. Look for a decision later tonight...or possibly tomorrow.

South Florida: Fox Sports is reporting that Houston Nutt will interview for the head coaching job. Sources tell us that there is tremendous interest in this job.

Langston University (NAIA - OK): Langston University is looking to fill 4 football Graduate Assistant positions (receivers, linebackers, defensive backs and film specialist) for the 2013 football season.  Head Coach Dwone Sanders is seeking disciplined and knowledgeable candidates with coaching aspirations.  Those selected for these positions will be working under a dedicated staff with Division I-Football coaching experience.  Included in the Graduate Assistant package are tuition costs, as well as room and board.   Please have a copy of GRE test results, as well as official undergraduate transcripts ready to submit to Coach Sanders. Please email resumes to Sports Information Director Daniel Garrett at: danielmgarrett@gmail.com.  Coach Sanders will contact qualified applicants as resumes are submitted.

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Mass Maritime Academy (D-III): Mass Maritime, located on Cape Cod, is looking for a scrimmage for the upcoming 2013 season. They have a week 1 bye so dates are flexible and are willing to play a D2 or D3 program. If interested, please contact Head Football Coach Jeremy Cameron via email, jcameron@maritime.edu or phone, 508-830-5072.

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Jacksonville State (FCS - AL): Head coach Jack Crowe has been released. Crowe had two years remaining on his contract. "National search" to begin immediately. 

Utah State: Gary Andersen has announced (as we've been telling you guys) that he isn't leaving Utah State. 

Georgia State: We have learned that Indiana State head coach Trent Miles has accpeted the Georgia State head coaching position. Georgia State will compete in FBS this season. Miles had at least two options on the table; but in the end chose Georgia State. Look for defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to join Miles. 

Minnesota State-Mankato: The case against Todd Hoffner has been dismissed. 

Purdue: A report out of Cincinnati this afternoon stated that Butch Jones will be named Purdue's head coach as early as Sunday. Our sources call this report "premature". We do expect Jones to meet with Purdue after Cincinnati finishes their season and we believe it is possible that he will be the new head coach; but don't believe that has been agreed to at this time. 

Arkansas: Possibly the least surprising statement we've heard in a long time, Steve Sarkisian just said he's had "zero contact" with Arkansas. 

Tennessee: For your afternoon reading pleasure...here's a quick read from GoVolsExtra in which Gruden's agent says the first time he spoke with Tennessee AD Dave Hart was this morning and that he told Hart, "Thank you but Jon has made it clear he's committed to ESPN." 

Marshall: Tom Bradley informs us that he will not be accepting the defensive coordinator postion at Marhsall. 

Morgan State: We are told the athletic director is meeting with the team today today at 4. Change at the top is coming. 

Tennessee: Jimmy Hyams is reporting that Jon Gruden has informed Tennessee that he is no longer interested in their head coaching position.

Arkansas: Richard Davenport reported tonight that Jeff Long met with the players at a 9pm meeting and told them his timetable to have a new coach in place is "10-14 days". 

Colorado: Bruce Feldman just reported that Jon Embree has been let go. Update> We have confirmed. 

Olivet Nazarenne (NAIA - IL): Olivet Nazarene University is seeking to fill the position of Defensive Coordinator.  Qualified candidates will have experience in developing and implementing a weekly defensive game plan, possess communication and organizational skills that will allow for effective recruiting of student athletes and will display an active and growing faith in Jesus Christ with a desire to mentor and lead spiritual development through athletics.  Those interested can email a letter of interest with resume to head coach Brian Fish at befish@olivet.edu.  No phone calls please.

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Boston College: Frank Spaziani has been let go. More to come...

UTEP: We have learned that both defensive coordinator Andre Patterson and Sam Houston State head coach Willie Fritz plan to interview this week for the head coaching position at UTEP. 

Purdue: The local Rivals site for Purdue is reporting that Danny Hope has been let go. We have not confirmed. Will update. Update> We have confirmed this information. Danny Hope will receive a $600,000 buyout. Receivers coach Patrick Higgins will serve as interim head coach for the bowl game and the rest of the assistants will remain in place through the bowl game. 

NC State: We have confirmed that representatives from from NC State have spoken with Mike Leach about their head coaching position. Further, multiple sources tell us the search is focused (at least initially) on sitting (or former) head coaches. Will update... 

Albany State (D-II - GA): Sad news to share. Longtime sports information director Edythe Bradley passed away last night at the age of 47. Please keep her extended family in your thoughts. 

Auburn: Gene Chizik has been informed that he will not return. Here's what you need to know. According to John Zenor of the AP, the total buyout for Chizik and the staff (who are all being released as well) will cost Auburn $11 million. 

NC State: We have confirmed that Tom O'Brien has been let go. More to come... Update> The University has now announced the same. AD Debbie Yow will speak at 5pm ET. OC Dana Bible will serve as interim head coach for their bowl game and all of the assistants have been retained through the bowl game as well.

Arkansas: Athletic director Jeff Long has received a two-year contract extension running through June 30, 2017, which increases his annual salary to $500,000 and also give him a $50,000 bonus. Long's incentives also increased; hitting three of seven objectives will net him $187,500 and four of seven will bring him $250,000.

Western Michigan: The school announced today that it had terminated the contract of head coach Bill Cubit. Here's what you need to know.

Mike Ditka had a "minor stroke" yesterday. He is said to be feeling relatively well and is resting at the hospital and hopes to be released from the hospital this weekend. Coach is 73. 

Catawba College (D-II - NC): Head coach Chip Hester has resigned as head coach and has accepted the position of director of athletic development overseeing the department's booster club at Catawba. 

Marietta (D-III - OH): Sources tell us head coach Jeff Filkovski has been let go.  

Arkansas: Here's a quick update on the Arkansas search.

Kentucky: A source close to the program tells us that Mitch Barnhart has considerable interest in Cincinnati head coach Butch Jones.

Wayne State (D-II - NE): Wayne State is seeking a defensive graduate assistant in charge of the secondary. The position will open in January with a 10-month stipend for $500 a month and a tuition waiver. Applications can be emailed to damclau1@wsc.edu.

North Park (D-III - IL): Head coach Scott Pethtel has been let go. 

Sierra College (JC - CA): Head coach Jeff Tisdel has resigned. 

Augustana (D-II - SD): Head coach Mike Aldrich has been let go from Augustana. Sources tell us offensive coordinator Steve Olinger will not return either. In three seasons as head coach, Aldrich was 22-13. 

Rochester Community & Technical College (JC - MN): Head coach Derrick Hintz has resigned. 

Robert Morris (NAIA - IL): Robert Morris University (Chicago) is accepting applications for multiple offensive, defensive, and kicker / punter Graduate Assistant positions. Experience playing or coaching the position applied for is required. A bachelor’s degree, 2.8 undergrad GPA or at least a 500 GMAT score, and admission to the Robert Morris Graduate School of Management is required. These positions will remain open until filled. Please forward a letter of application describing interest and qualifications for the position, resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to Erik Osborne at eosborne@robertmorris.edu.

Auburn: An internet report sparked a bunch of talk of Chizik being let go. To be clear, Chizik has not been let go at this time. You can read a summary of the report here. 

Southern Utah (FCS): Southern Utah is looking to fill their open dates for the 2013 season with FCS or FBS opponents. The dates that they have open at this point are August 31, September 7th, and November 2nd. If interested, or if you have questions, please email assistant coach Aaron Fernandez at aaronfernandez@suumail.net.

Hamline (D-III - MN): Head coach John Pate has stepped down and the university has announced the "search" will begin immediately. 

Arkansas: Here's an update on the search at Arkansas.

Alderson-Broaddus College (D-II - WV): Alderson-Broaddus College has an immediate opening for a running back coach. Alderson-Broaddus is a new Division 2 program and will compete at the varsity level for the first time in 2013. The position is a graduate intern position, pays a salary, meals, and includes an individual health insurance benefit. This person will be the varsity running back coach and will have his own recruiting area. The successful candidate must have either played running back or coached running backs at the college level. Interested candidates should email resumes to Coach Guido Falbo at falbog@ab.edu. No phone calls please.

So, Barry Switzer has weighed in on Bret Bielema's hiring at Arkansas. It's a great quote.

Here's what Switzer had to say;

"The first thing I heard today was that he grew up on a pig farm. That's quite a start in my book. And my last memory was watching him hang 70 on Nebraska. Just those two facts are enough. Then, I hear that he's out of the Hayden Fry-Bill Snyder-Barry Alvarez coaching tree. Oh, that's enough for me to like a lot. Then, I hear he's got a 27-year-old wife. Okay, we can stop. I like him."

Instant classic.

Within minutes of each other, we learned that Bret Bielema will leave Wisconsin for Arkansas and Gus Malzahn will depart Arkansas State and return to Auburn. Bielema's move to Arkansas is widely considered the most stunning news of the coaching change season, and Malzahn to Auburn is the least stunning.

Beilema went 68-24 in seven seasons in Madison, leading the Badgers to an unprecedented three straight Rose Bowls. Beilema's teams are known for a thunderous, straight ahead running game which figures to be in lock-step with he dominant teams of the SEC but in conflict with the team built by former Razorbacks coach Bobby Petrino. 

Lest we forget, however, that Bielema rose through the ranks as a defensive coach, coaching linebackers at Iowa and as a defensive coordinator at Kansas State and Wisconsin before his promotion to head coach. The Badgers ranked 13th nationally in total defense and 19th in scoring defense, allowing just 19.1 points per game. Wisconsin was eighth in total defense and sixth in scoring defense during its 11-2 season in 2011. Even if the offensive transition goes through some growing pains, Bielema figures to improve an Arkansas defense that ranked 12th in the SEC in total defense and scoring defense this fall. 

Meanwhile, SEC West foe Auburn is bringing Gus Malzahn back to the Plains. Malzahn famously served as the Tigers' offensive coordinator from 2009-11, where his work with Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton brought Auburn the 2010 national title. Malzahn spent the 2012 season as the head coach at Arkansas State, where he led the Red Wolves to a 9-3 record and Sun Belt championship. 

Malzahn's return to Auburn figures to be a boon for Auburn quarterback Kiehl Frazier. Recruited to be Newton's successor, Frazier struggled in Malzahn's absence, completing just 62-of-116 passes for 753 yards with 2 TDs and 8 INTs. The TIgers were ranked 115th in total offense and 112th in scoring offense this fall, while Arkansas State placed 17th in total offense and 21st in scoring offense. 

Love the attitude of Gus' staff up at A-State. They are happy; but all business. Keep recruiting, focus on the players, etc…Good guys

— FootballScoop Staff (@footballscoop) December 4, 2012

We will update with more details as they become available.