UCF fires defensive coordinator Ted Roof amid five-game losing streak: Source

1 week, 4 days ago

Dan Mullen to become UNLV’s next football coach, AP sources say

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LAS VEGAS — Former Florida and Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen has agreed to lead UNLV’s 24th-ranked football program, two people with knowledge of the hire said Wednesday. The 52-year-old Mullen replaces Barry Odom, who left for Purdue on Sunday after going 19-8 and helping the …

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2 weeks ago

Appalachian State, Charlotte introduce new football coaches as they look to turn around programs

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Appalachian State and Charlotte will have new head football coaches when they meet next August in the Duke’s Mayo Classic at Bank of America Stadium. Dowell Loggains takes over at Appalachian State for Shawn Clark, who was fired last week after the Mountaineers finished 5-6 in …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Scott Frost returning to coach UCF two years after an unsuccessful run at Nebraska

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Today marks an exciting reunion for UCF Football as we welcome back Scott Frost, a coach who ignites the spirit and passion of Knight Nation,” UCF athletic director Terry Mohajir said in a release. I believe no one wanted to lead our program more than Scott.” …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ball State makes Mike Uremovich football coach as early signing period opens

Hindustan Times

— Ball State hired Mike Uremovich as its football coach, athletic director Jeff Mitchell announced Wednesday. HT Image Uremovich is the former head coach at nearby Butler, where he led the Bulldogs to three straight winning seasons and their first FCS national ranking. The announcement came on the same day college football's early signing period opened, and he'll have just …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

UCF inquires about USC coach Lincoln Riley: Sources

New York Times

By Bruce Feldman, Antonio Morales and Ralph Russo UCF has inquired about the availability of USC coach Lincoln Riley as it searches for a replacement for Gus Malzahn, three people who have been privy to those conversations told The Athletic on Wednesday. Firing Riley, whose win total with the Trojans has decreased in each of his three seasons, would cost …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

USC linebackers coach Matt Entz takes Fresno State head coaching job

LA Times

When Matt Entz took the job as USC’s linebackers coach last January, leaving behind a head coaching job at North Dakota State, he was transparent about his intentions. USC defensive line coach Shaun Nua, defensive line coach Eric Henderson, linebackers coach Matt Entz, secondary coach Doug Belk and defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn look on from the sideline during the spring …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Michigan fires offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell

New York Times

Michigan fired offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell on Tuesday after a 7-5 season that saw the Wolverines slip to No. He coached Michigan’s quarterbacks last season during the Wolverines’ run to the national championship and was promoted to offensive coordinator when Sherrone Moore replaced Jim Harbaugh as head coach. All told, Michigan’s quarterbacks threw 12 interceptions and averaged 5.5 yards per …

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3 weeks ago

Zach Kittley finalizes agreement to take over as Florida Atlantic coach

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Kittley — the Texas Tech offensive coordinator for the last three seasons — is the new head coach at FAU, with the deal getting announced on Monday night. “Zach is one of the most innovative offensive minds in the game, and I am confident in his …

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3 weeks ago

Florida State hires Nebraska’s Tony White as defensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida State hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator Monday, poaching him from Nebraska after the Cornhuskers posted top-20 defenses in consecutive years, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. I’m thrilled to work side-by-side with Gus again as we elevate the …

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3 weeks ago

Appalachian State fires head football coach Shawn Clark after first losing season since 2013

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Appalachian State has fired head football coach Shawn Clark following the school’s first losing season since 2013. “I want to thank Shawn for all he has done for the App State football program,” Appalachian State director of athletics Doug Gillin said. “The expectation for App State …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Gus Malzahn is leaving UCF to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State ‘s offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Saturday. “We would like to thank Coach Malzahn for his contributions to our football program over the past four …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

UCF coach Gus Malzahn stepping down to take job as Florida State’s offensive coordinator

New York Times

Gus Malzahn is resigning after four seasons as the head coach at UCF and will become the offensive coordinator at Florida State, multiple sources with knowledge of the hiring have confirmed. Malzahn, 59, went 28-24 with the Knights, but after two nine-win seasons in the AAC, UCF fell to 10-15 in its first two years in the Big 12. Instead, …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

UCF and Utah end disappointing seasons with Black Friday matchup

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! UCF has 17 sacks and 50 tackles for a loss in the last seven games, including three sacks and nine tackles in a loss last week against West Virginia. Against a high-powered UCF offense, the Utes will need their top linebacker, who last week had a …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Houston fires offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay with team struggling to score

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! HOUSTON — Houston offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay has been fired with the Cougars last in the nation in scoring and near the bottom in total offense, coach Willie Fritz announced Tuesday. “As we continue to assess every aspect of our program, it is clear we have …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mack Brown will not coach North Carolina after the season, ending his second stint in Chapel Hill

New York Times

UNC head coach Mack Brown will not coach Tar Heels football after the season, the school announced Tuesday. Brown will coach the team’s season finale against NC State on Saturday; no decision has been made on whether Brown will coach the Tar Heels in a bowl game. “Coach Brown has led the Carolina Football program back into the national conversation …

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1 month ago

FAU fires Tom Herman as coach after he went 6-16 in 2 seasons

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! BOCA RATON, Fla. — Florida Atlantic fired coach Tom Herman on Monday with two games left in his second season at the school, neither of which resulted in a winning record. We firmly believe in our ability to win championships and compete for bowl games, and …

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1 month ago

UMass fires football coach Don Brown after he goes 6-28 in 3 seasons

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Massachusetts coach Don Brown has been fired and offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery will serve as interim coach starting this week when the Minutemen play at Georgia, athletic director Ryan Bamford announced Monday. “I am extremely grateful to Coach Brown for returning to UMass three years …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Lincoln Riley’s old colleague is out to beat him: What to watch in USC vs. Nebraska

LA Times

The two coaches spent enough hours together, tossing around Air Raid ideas on the same Texas Tech staff from 2004 to 2007, to understand each other’s tendencies at a pretty deep level. But after all those years and all the games their teams have played since, Lincoln Riley is less sure than ever what to expect from Dana Holgorsen on …

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2 months ago

East Carolina football coaching job profile: Pluses, minuses and candidates to replace Mike Houston

New York Times

The East Carolina job is open. ECU this week fired Mike Houston, marking the first head coaching change since the season began and kicking off the coaching carousel in earnest. He helped coach Jayden Daniels to the Heisman Trophy as LSU’s quarterbacks coach last year, and this year’s offense is still top-30 nationally in yards per play despite losing several …

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2 months ago

East Carolina football coaching candidates: Who could replace Mike Houston?

New York Times

East Carolina’s Mike Houston on Sunday became the first FBS head coach to get fired this season. Western Kentucky head coach Tyson Helton, a former Tennessee offensive coordinator, has done an outstanding job, going 45-28 and is 31-11 in six seasons in Conference USA play. The younger brother of USC coach Lincoln Riley and the offensive spark behind TCU’s rise …

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2 months ago

ECU fires football coach Mike Houston

New York Times

By Alex Andrejev, Ralph Russo and Chris Vannini East Carolina fired football coach Mike Houston on Sunday after five-plus seasons that produced only two bowl bids, the school announced. “After a comprehensive evaluation of our football program, I informed Mike Houston this morning that we are making a change in leadership,” ECU athletic director Jon Gilbert said in a statement …

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3 months ago

North Carolina coach Mack Brown says ‘embarrasing’ 70-50 loss to James Madison is his fault

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! North Carolina’s 70-50 loss to James Madison on Saturday was something, he said, that should never happen. We had guys wide open for a touchdown.” Alonza Barnett III threw five touchdown passes in the Dukes’ quick-strike offense to give first-year coach Bob Chesney a signature victory …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill not coaching in season opener after having a heart attack

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! PROVO, Utah — BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill was discharged from the hospital Saturday, two days after he had a heart attack. The 49-year-old Hill, who is also the team’s associate head coach, was expected to attend the Cougars’ season opener against Southern Illinois at LaVell …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hawkeyes will be without suspended coach Kirk Ferentz when they open against Illinois State

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Iowa got all it could handle the last time it played an opponent from the Football Championship Subdivision, winning 7-3 over South Dakota State in the 2022 opener. KEY MATCHUP Iowa fans get their first look at the offense under new coordinator Tim Lester, who takes …

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4 months ago

Professor Pete? Former Trojans, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returning to USC to teach a class

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Carroll told KJR-FM on Tuesday that he plans to teach a class at USC in the spring, and the university confirmed Wednesday the championship-winning football coach’s return in some role. “We are working on the details and hope to share more specifics later.” The 72-year-old Carroll …

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4 months ago

Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith drew players away from Oregon State, persuaded Spartans to stay

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST LANSING, Mich. — Jonathan Smith seems to be the coach Michigan State needs nearly a year after sexually charged allegations against Mel Tucker rocked the program. These guys want to be here, they love football and we’re going to put this thing together.” Michigan State’s …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

BC’s O’Brien, Duke’s Diaz make quick push to connect with players after taking new jobs

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s definitely important,” Boston College offensive lineman Drew Kendall said Wednesday during the league’s preseason football media days. He didn’t linger long in the frustration over losing that job despite posting a 16-9 league record in his tenure, spending two seasons as defensive coordinator and linebackers …

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5 months ago

Utah State says Blake Anderson fired for interviewing potential victim after Aggies player’s arrest

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Utah State’s Blake Anderson was fired for contacting a potential domestic violence victim and a witness to the incident after an Aggies football player was arrested, and failing to properly report the case, according to a termination letter sent to the coach earlier this month. Anderson’s …

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5 months ago

Utah State fires coach Blake Anderson for ‘significant violations of his contractual obligations’

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOGAN, Utah — Utah State fired coach Blake Anderson for “significant violations of his contractual obligations” on Thursday, 16 days after the school informed him that he would be dismissed following an external review that found he failed to comply with Title IX policies regarding the …

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5 months ago

Sam Pittman is on the hot seat at Arkansas, and he brought in former Hogs coach Bobby Petrino as OC

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I hire people, I give my opinion, but he’s the offensive coordinator and it’s his responsibility,” Pittman said. “I feel like I’m better than I was last year, absolutely,” Thorne said when representing Auburn at SEC Media Days. “He’s probably right,” Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said …

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5 months ago

Utah State fires coach Blake Anderson following investigation into alleged Title IX violations

New York Times

Utah State has officially fired head coach Blake Anderson for cause, two weeks after the school said it intended to fire him following an investigation into alleged Title IX violations. “Coach Anderson’s legal team believes this decision — as well as USU’s deliberately inflammatory July 2 press release — violate the terms of Coach Anderson’s employment agreement and the implied …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Monte Kiffin, former USC defensive coordinator and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 84

LA Times

Monte Kiffin, USC defensive coordinator, claps during a team practice in October 2011. Former USC defensive coordinator and longtime NFL assistant coach Monte Kiffin, whose Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenses routinely ranked among the league’s best, died Thursday. One of the architects of the ultra successful Tampa 2 defensive scheme, Kiffin spent 13 seasons as Bucs defensive coordinator under former coaches …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Utah State informs football coach Blake Anderson he will be fired for cause after Title IX review

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOGAN, Utah — Utah State informed football coach Blake Anderson on Tuesday that he will be fired for cause after an external review of allegations that he hadn’t complied with Title IX policies regarding the reporting of sexual misconduct cases. Utah State also said associate vice …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Utah State intends to terminate football coach Blake Anderson’s employment for violating university policy

New York Times

Utah State intends to fire football head coach Blake Anderson following an investigation into alleged university Title IX policy violations in spring 2023, the school announced Tuesday. “While recognizing the impact of these decisions on our student athletes and football program, we will continue to take the steps necessary to deliver a respectful, transparent and winning culture at Utah State …

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7 months ago

David Patrick steps down as Sacramento State head coach to join LSU’s staff as associate head coach

Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — David Patrick has stepped down as Sacramento State’s men’s basketball head coach to take a job as LSU’s associate head coach. The Big Sky Conference school also announced that Michael Czepil, who had been an associate head coach on Patrick’s staff, will be Sacramento State’s interim head coach for the 2024-25 season. “My wife and her family …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz lands at Maryland as a senior offensive assistant

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Former Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz has joined the Maryland football staff, a spokesman for the Terrapins said Friday. Ferentz, the son of Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, is a senior offensive assistant and does not count as one of the 10 on-field coaches. Brian Ferentz, …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

UConn’s Dan Hurley at the pinnacle of his career, joining legends like Wooden, Krzyzewski

Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dan Hurley provided his usual histrionics in Monday night’s title game, screaming and pleading with officials, stalking around in front of the bench, and trading chest bumps with assistant coaches in the final minutes when it became clear that UConn was about to win its second straight national championship. UConn head coach Dan Hurley hugs forward Alex …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn freshmen Ashlynn Shade, KK Arnold making a name for themselves in the NCAA Tournament

Associated Press

STORRS, Conn. — UConn freshmen guards Ashlynn Shade and KK Arnold haven’t received the accolades given to some of their peers across the country, but the pair have had a big impact for their injury-riddled team in this year’s NCAA Tournament. “It’s basically three seniors and all freshmen, so they have no choice but to step up to the plate …

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9 months ago

Villanova AD says embattled coach Kyle Neptune will return next season after two straight NITs

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Neptune will return for a third season at Villanova, where he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright and followed with two straight seasons in the NIT. The smattering of fans who remained to the end chanted “Fire Neptune!” Villanova athletic director Mark Jackson told The Associated Press on Thursday that while he understood the disappointment surrounding …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Michigan fires Juwan Howard, the former Fab Five star, after five seasons coaching men’s basketball

Associated Press

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan fired coach Juwan Howard on Friday after five seasons, parting ways with the former Fab Five star whose return to his alma mater included a Big Ten title and advancing in two NCAA Tournaments before closing with two straight disappointing seasons. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel made the call to fire Howard without cause two …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Eric Bieniemy officially named UCLA’s associate head coach and offensive coordinator

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — UCLA made it official on Saturday, announcing Eric Bieniemy is the Bruins’ associate head coach and offensive coordinator. The former Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders offensive coordinator is the first significant hire for new UCLA coach DeShaun Foster, who was hired on …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Iowa State promotes tight ends coach Taylor Mouser to offensive coordinator as part of staff shuffle

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — Iowa State assistant Taylor Mouser has been promoted to offensive coordinator as part of staff changes following Nate Scheelhaase’s departure for the Los Angeles Rams, Cyclones coach Matt Campbell announced Friday. Mouser replaces Scheelhaase, who joined the Rams’ staff last month, and will …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Eric Beiniemy expected to join UCLA as associate head coach, offensive coordinator, AP sources say

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The former Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders offensive coordinator is expected to become UCLA’s associate head coach and offensive coordinator, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday. Bieniemy is the first significant hire for new UCLA coach DeShaun Foster, who …

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10 months, 1 week ago

USC’s new defensive coaches eager to embrace the challenge that awaits

LA Times

Former North Dakota State head coach Matt Entz, who won two FCS national titles with the school, will oversee linebackers at USC next season. “We want to make a little look like a lot.” With an emphasis on player development, USC introduced its four new defensive assistant coaches to reporters Thursday before the Trojans begin spring practices on March 19. …

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10 months, 1 week ago

UCLA hires DeShaun Foster as its football coach, replacing Chip Kelly

LA Times

DeShaun Foster, who played and coached at UCLA, will become the next head coach of the Bruins, replacing Chip Kelly. While galvanizing a large swath of the fan base, not to mention current players loyal to Foster as the team’s longtime running backs coach, the move comes with considerable risk. These are phenomenal young men, and I’m excited to hit …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Michigan hires Wink Martindale as defensive coordinator: What it means for Sherrone Moore

New York Times

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Don “Wink” Martindale, one of the architects of the Baltimore Ravens scheme that has become a staple at Michigan, has agreed to become the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator, a team source confirmed Friday. Martindale worked on John Harbaugh’s Ravens staff from 2012 to 2021, the final four years as the defensive coordinator. Hiring Martindale is a bold …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Colby Kratch is returning to Iowa State to coach linebackers

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! AMES, Iowa — Colby Kratch will return to Iowa State as linebackers coach after serving in the same role at North Texas last season, Cyclones coach Matt Campbell announced Wednesday. Kratch was an ISU graduate assistant in 2017 and then the program’s assistant director of player …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say

Associated Press

The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. He became Washington’s choice after Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, considered a top candidate, told teams Tuesday he was staying with Detroit and the Seahawks hired Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald on Wednesday. …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sean McVay promotes Chris Shula to defensive coordinator; Giff Smith joining staff

LA Times

Rams linebackers/pass rush coordinator Chris Shula, left, stands on the sideline next to defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during a game at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 3. For the first time since he became the Rams’ coach in 2017, McVay is staying in house and promoting a defensive coordinator from within. Giff Smith joining Rams’ staff McVay plans to hire former …

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UCF fires defensive coordinator Ted Roof amid five-game losing streak: Source

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