Charlie Weis Jr., currently Ole Miss's offensive coordinator, is emerging as a potential candidate for the New York Giants' coaching staff, where he could reunite with quarterback Jaxson Dart, a former Ole Miss player and first-round NFL draft pick. Despite his commitment to Ole Miss during their playoff run, Weis's NFL connections and the opportunity to work with Dart make the position an intriguing option.
Ole Miss's offensive coaching situation remains unclear ahead of the CFP semifinal, but reports indicate Charlie Weis Jr. will lead the offense against Miami, causing confusion among fans and stakeholders about the coaching staff's future and stability.
Mississippi allowed Charlie Weis Jr. to return as offensive coordinator for the College Football Playoff to boost Ole Miss's ranking, despite initial reluctance, with LSU coach Lane Kiffin supporting the decision for strategic and financial reasons.
Ray Lewis, the former NFL linebacker, has expressed a strong desire to become the head coach of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) football, inspired by Deion Sanders' success at Colorado. Despite his enthusiasm and proximity to the campus, Lewis lacks college coaching experience and is not considered a serious candidate. The frontrunner for the position is Charlie Weis Jr., Ole Miss offensive coordinator and former FAU staff member, who has significant support within the program. Other potential candidates include Buster Faulkner, Ja’Juan Seider, and Tim Harris Jr.
