The Scoop - Wednesday December 20, 2023

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Florida: Sources tell FootballScoop Billy Napier has hired one new coach and is deep in the process of hiring a new head strength coach. 

Signing Day: Georgia wasn't the only program to win big on NSD. In fact, the best class on a pound-for-pound basis was signed by... South Florida. 

Northern Colorado: Special teams coordinator Justin Walterscheid has been promoted to offensive coordinator sources tell FootballScoop. 

Mack Brown: After Dave Doeren was caught on video calling Tar Heels players "pieces of shit," Brown called him out as "classless" today.

Coffeyville CC (JC - KS): Coffeyville CC has an Assistant Defensive Line Coach Opening. This is an entry level position that includes housing, meals, and health insurance. Salary will be earned through the dorms. College playing and or Coaching experience is preferred. Hudl and Microsoft Office experience preferred. Bachelors Required. Must be able to start in January. Must be able to clear a background check and have a valid drivers license. Send resumes to Howard.Delria@coffeyville.edu.

Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC): Sources tell FootballScoop a Western Michigan assistant will be the new defensive coordinator on Cris Reisert's staff.

Tennessee Tech (FCS - TN): Tennessee Tech University has 2 openings for a Director of On Campus Recruiting and a Player Personnel Assistant. These are strictly VOLUNTEER positions; there is NO compensation, housing OR benefits with occasional meals and potential to earn camp money. The Ideal candidates must be highly organized, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint and other computer skills. Previous experience in recruiting, personnel or playing is preferred. All interested and qualified applicants should email their resume, references, and cover letter to jmcmullen@tntech.edu.

Campbellsville University (NAIA - KY): Campbellsville University is looking for games in 2024 on 9/7, 9/28, or 10/12. Would be interested in a home and home. Please contact jfrussell@campbellsville.edu

Quincy (D-II - IL): Jason Killday, the offensive coordinator at Truman State (D-II - MO) since 2016, has returned to Quincy as head coach. Killday previously spent five seasons at Quincy from 2010-15, the final of which he held the assistant head coach title.

Jim Harbaugh: Add the opening with the LA Chargers to the list of NFL teams interested in the Wolverines leader.

Highland CC (KS): Highland CC has a full-time opening for offensive coordinator. Apply via this link.

South Dakota: Sources tell FootballScoop the University has offered their director of athletics position to Jon Schemmel. 

Ohio State: Ryan Day said he'll evaluate his coaching staff after the Cotton Bowl. 

Texas A&M-Kingsville (D-II - TX): TAMUK is looking to fill an offensive skill graduate assistant position. Position will be responsible for the following: film breakdown, practice organization, game day preparation, recruiting area, student athlete development, and other duties assigned by the Head Football Coach. This position will include tuition assistance and a meal plan. Qualifications include bachelor's degree and acceptance into graduate program. All interested applicants should email the following email address: javelinaFB@gmail.com. Please include a cover letter, resume, and three references. No phone calls. 

SMU: Offensive analyst D'Eriq King is being elevated to quarterbacks coach.

Pasadena City (JC - CA): Pasadena City College is seeking an experienced recruiter and offensive assistant football coach (any position). This position includes a monthly stipend and athletic classes as an adjunct instructor. Bachelors Degree and 2 years experience or Associates Degree and 6 years experience is required. Local candidates with availability in the late afternoon/early evening are encouraged to apply. Please send your resume to rtucker6@pasadena.edu. 

Eureka (D-III - IL): After leading his alma mater for 15 seasons, longtime head coach Kurt Barth has resigned.

Top Signing Day Announcements: There's a lot of good announcements being rolled out today, but Nebraska finds a way to combine a look at the future with their historic past to take this year's crown. Our look at the top 2024 Early Signing Day announcements from around college football.

Mississippi College: Sources tell FootballScoop Joel Williams is joining Mike Kershaw's staff as offensive coordinator / offensive line. Williams and Kershaw previously served on staff together at Delta State when Williams was offensive coordinator there. Williams is currently serving as offensive coordinator at Fairhope HS (AL). 

Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC): Ohio Dominican (D-II) defensive coordinator Trent Voss is leaving the staff to join Cris Reisert's staff at Gardner-Webb.

Syracuse: Sources tell FootballScoop that Fran Brown is filling a key off field position with a Big Ten staffer.

St. Norbert (D-III - WI): St. Norbert College, located in the Green Bay suburb of De Pere, is seeking one defensive and one offensive assistant football coach. Preferred candidates will have prior experience playing or coaching DB & QB, but will hire the best overall candidates. These positions will be responsible for coaching their own position; running meetings; assisting in game planning, film analysis and breakdown (HUDL), recruiting; and other duties assigned by Head Coach and Off & Def Coordinators. This is a 12 month position with a salary of $15,000. No housing or other benefits. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and references to football@snc.edu.

Atlanta Falcons: Asked about the future of head coach Arthur Smith after their second straight loss to drop to 6-8 on the year, head coach Arthur Blank said the team will "let the season play out and go from there."

Lawrence Tech (NAIA - MI): Scott Merchant, who led the Chippewa Valley HS (MI) for the last 15 seasons including a Division 1 state title in 2018, has accepted the head coaching job. He went 104-53 leading the Big Reds.

Gardner-Webb (FCS - NC): Per source, Auburn defensive analyst Ty Holder is expected to accept the corners job.

Fort Lewis (D-II - CO): Fort Lewis College is looking to hire a Defensive Line Coach. The salary is $22,000 and is benefit eligible. Additional responsibilities will include recruiting, assisting with special teams, monitoring academic progress, summer camp coordinating. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Must have passed or be eligible to take NCAA Recruiting Modules. Have at least two years of football experience at the collegiate or professional level as a participant or coach. The incumbent must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Successful candidates must undergo a Criminal Background Check. Please send Resume and cover letter to jcox@fortlewis.edu.

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McDaniel (D-III - MD): The head coaching position is open and has been posted.

New Mexico: Bronco Mendenhall has made two key hires to his staff at New Mexico, sources tell FootballScoop.

Augie Hoffman: Hoffman, who spent last season as tight ends coach at Columbia (FCS) after a few seasons with Rutgers working with running backs and then the offensive line, is returning to St. Joseph Regional (NJ) as head coach. He previously led the program at his alma mater for six seasons to a 49-20 record with four state title game appearances and two state championships (2016 & 2018).

Ole Miss: Ole Miss has announced an extension for Lane Kiffin. Details? What details?

Mansfield (Sprint - PA): Mansfield University is in need of an offensive line coach to begin August 1. Experience coaching or playing. The offensive line is necessary. A recent grad will be considered. This is a four month position with a stipend plus a room in a luxury dorm. Interested applicants contact jevans@mansfield.edu. I would love to conduct interviews at the convention.

Iowa: More points, but not too many more points. Kirk Ferentz outlines what he's looking for in Iowa's next offensive coordinator. 

Morehead State (FCS - KY): Sources tell FootballScoop the program has found their new head coach, and he has ties to Nick Saban, Les Miles and Jimbo Fisher.

New Mexico: William & Mary (FCS - VA) quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Matt Johns, a former UVA quarterback, is set to join Bronco Mendenhall's staff, sources confirm to FootballScoop. The move also means a change of roles on the William & Mary staff. More on both moves here.

Alcorn State (FCS - MS): Sources tell FootballScoop that Fred McNair will not return at Alcorn. More on the situation here.

Tennessee Tech (FCS): Here's an updated look at Bobby Wilder's first Tennessee Tech staff.

Marist (FCS - NY): Sources tell FootballScoop Marist is set to hire Princeton offensive coordinator Mike Willis as their new head coach. 

2023-24 NFL and College Head Coaching Changes

FBS Coordinator Changes:
Offensive Coordinator
Defensive Coordinator