The Washington Commanders promoted assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to offensive coordinator, giving him his first OC role. Blough, 30, has NFL playing experience and has spent the last two seasons coaching QBs in Washington; the move comes as the 2025 offense struggled and the team looks to rebound under his leadership.
Northern Michigan University has appointed Ryan Bright as defensive coordinator and Peter 'Boomer' Roepke as offensive coordinator, bringing extensive college football coaching experience to strengthen their football program.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are restructuring their coaching staff for the 2026 season, parting ways with five assistants including coordinators and retiring veteran coach Tom Moore, following an 8-9 season that ended their playoff streak and highlighted areas for improvement across offense, defense, and special teams.
Charlie Partridge has been appointed as the Peter Schivarelli Defensive Line Coach for Notre Dame's 2026 football season, bringing extensive coaching experience from college football and the NFL, including recent success with the Indianapolis Colts.
Stanford football announced the return of five coaches for the 2026 season, highlighting their contributions to player development and team performance, especially on offense and defense, with notable achievements from players coached by these staff members.
Iowa State University has announced its new special teams coaching staff for the upcoming football season, with Rob Grande returning as coordinator and Ron Pavlik and Jacob Studdard joining as assistants, bringing experience from various college programs.
University of Michigan announced its new football coaching staff led by Kyle Whittingham, including Jay Hill as Defensive Coordinator, Jernaro Gilford coaching defensive backs, Lewis Powell coaching defensive ends, and Alex Whittingham coaching linebackers, with key staff retained for special teams. The hires bring extensive experience from college and NFL backgrounds to strengthen Michigan’s defense and special teams.
UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney announced the hiring of 10 assistant coaches for the 2026 season, including coordinators and position coaches, many of whom have previous experience with Chesney at James Madison and have contributed to successful seasons, such as James Madison's 2025 CFP appearance and Sun Belt Championship.
The article discusses Michigan Football's upcoming Citrus Bowl, focusing on new head coach Kyle Whittingham's plans for player retention, team interactions, and potential coaching staff changes, along with updates on player opt-outs and transfers.
Iowa State football head coach Jimmy Rogers announced the hiring of several new support staff members, including Jon Shaeffer as chief of staff and Ricky Ciccone as general manager, to assist with roster building and logistics for his first season.
The Kansas City Chiefs' 2025 season decline has sparked discussions about potential coaching staff changes, but Andy Reid is expected to remain unless he chooses to retire. While some assistants like Matt Nagy and others may leave for head coaching opportunities, no immediate replacements are being groomed internally. Possible changes could involve underperforming units or staff nearing retirement, but Reid's loyalty and the team's current stability suggest continuity for 2026.
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake faces potential staff changes as Utah's Kyle Whittingham takes the Michigan job, which may lead to assistant coach departures, especially defensive coordinator Jay Hill, but Sitake remains optimistic about maintaining a competitive team through strategic staffing and long-term planning.
Kansas State University has hired Jeremiah Johnson, a seasoned coach with 24 years of experience including coordinator roles at multiple colleges, as their new defensive backs coach, returning him to his home state and bringing extensive defensive expertise to the Wildcats.
LSU has announced the addition of 11 new coaches to its football staff, most of whom have SEC and NFL experience, including offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. and special teams coordinator Joe Houston, with many coming from Ole Miss where they contributed to a highly successful 2025 season.
Kansas State University has appointed Christian Ellsworth as the new quarterbacks coach, bringing him back to Manhattan after previous coaching stints at Texas A&M, South Carolina, and Nebraska, with a strong background as a player and coach in college football.