The Scoop - Sunday December 11, 2022

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Highland CC (JC-  KS) head coach Jared Powers passed away suddenly yesterday, the school announced. Please join us in praying for his family.

Western Michigan: Sources confirm to FootballScoop that defensive coordinator Lou Esposito, who has led one of the MAC's top defenses the last two seasons, is being retained. Pete Thamel has also reported this.

Georgia Tech: Geep Wade is expected be the new offensive line coach for Brent Key, sources confirm to FootballScoop. Wade most recently served as offensive line coach at Appalachian State, and also has previous stops at Georgia Southern, East Carolina, Middle Tennessee and Marshall.

Auburn: Hugh Freeze has his defensive coordinator, and an update on who he's targeting as offensive coordinator as well. 

Colorado: Eight days ago we shared thatJackson State (FCS - MS) offensive coordinator / quarterbacks coach Brett Bartolone was expected to join Prime's staff. Bruce Feldman is now reporting the same.

Mississippi State: Mike Leach has been hospitalized, and could use our prayers folks.

North Alabama (FCS): Brent Dearmon is snagging Kansas senior analyst Luke Roth as his new special teams coordinator, sources tell FootballScoop.

Towson (FCS - MD): Towson is turning to one of the top Division II programs for their new head coach.

Wisconsin: Gino Guidugli, who served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Luke Fickell at Cincinnati, is set to become the tight ends coach for the Badgers, Jon McNamara tweets.

Oregon State: Jonathan Smith's new deal with the Beavers is for six years and worth $30.6 million, John Canzano shares.

Navy: Ken Niumatalolo and Navy have parted ways.

UT-Rio Grande Valley (FCS): UTRGV is hiring New Braunfels Canyon (TX) head coach Travis Bush to lead its program onto the field, according to Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Our story on the Vaqueros' plan to Rally the Valley. 

Arkansas Tech (D-II): Dionte Dean has been announced as the new defensive coordinator / secondary coach. Dean spent the last four seasons at Ouachita Baptist (D-II) coaching the defensive backs.

UConn: Sources tell FootballScoop offensive graduate assistant Tyler Loftus is stepping in as running backs coach for the bowl game.

Arkansas: Former Baylor defensive coordinator Ron Roberts is being targeted for the same role on the Arkansas Staff, Brandon Marcello shares. The position is open after Barry Odom left to become the head coach at UNLV.

North Texas: Interim AD Jared Mosely has been chosen as the school's new athletic director.

Cal: Mike Bloesch has accepted the offensive line job at Cal, per multiple reports. Bloesch spent last season as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at North Texas.

Stanford: Sacramento State (FCS) head coach Troy Taylor will be the new head coach of the Cardinal.

Louisville: Check out the details of Jeff Brohm's contract at his alma mater.

Kentucky: After one season back with the Rams, Liam Coen is reportedly preparing to return to Lexington as offensive coordinator.

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