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Florida A&M names Secretary of the Florida Lottery John Davis as the Rattlers' next AD, starting January 5. FAMU President Marva Johnson: “Like many higher education institutions, we will utilize the experience of strategic business leaders to help grow and strengthen our athletics program given the national challenges related to financial sustainability, NIL, and competitive balance. Davis' broad leadership experience and business acumen will ensure that FAMU remains a model of integrity, innovation, and opportunity.” With former AD Angela Suggs now serving as Special Assistant to the President and Advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics, interim AD Michael Smith will continue in that role until Davis’ tenure begins. (link)

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Mac Engel reports that “one person familiar with the situation” at Baylor suggests Bears AD Mack Rhoades “will not be back, and that this will be a ‘housecleaning’ for the Baylor athletic department. Head football coach Dave Aranda’s job security remains a point of concern, and speculation, within the Baylor community.” Engel also points out that the timing of the situation is suboptimal. “If Baylor is ready to move on from Aranda, replacing both the AD and head football coach at the same time is challenging. Normal procedure is the school wants its AD to lead a vetting process of coaching candidates. With many jobs already open for 2026, top coaching candidates are already being contacted to line up interviews. [...] If the Rhoades situation is contained, and only a little embarrassing, the cleanup is minor. A four-week investigation period is not good. Four weeks could feel like four months.” (link)

Former Colorado Football student-athlete Jeremy Bloom is a name to watch in the Buffs search for a new AD, according to The Denver Gazette’s Mark Kiszla, who observes: “Prime Time began in Boulder with a phone call. With the CU football program at rock bottom in October 2022 and looking to fill a job that no coach in his right mind would want, former Buffs receiver and Olympic skiing star Jeremy Bloom called [AD Rick] George and said: ‘We’ve got to go get Deion Sanders.’ Fast forward three years, with the shine fading from the bold hire of Sanders and George moving away from the day-to-day operation of the Colorado athletic program. Who should be the next A.D.? This is a no-brainer. Since retiring his shoulder pads and mogul skis, Bloom has founded a successful software company and served as CEO of the X Games. At age 43, he is the aggressive and energetic business leader that Sanders and the Buffs need.” (link); On SI’s James Carnes adds more on Bloom: “The hope for many is that Rick George can provide mentorship if Bloom steps in, allowing him to bring his energy, which will resonate with student-athletes and donors.” (link)

The Mercury News’ Jon Wilner submits that Washington State’s dismissal of AD Anne McCoy by new WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell signals an “aggressive, relentless approach” to athletics as WSU navigates revenue sharing, NIL and a rebuilt Pac-12. Cantwell, who spearheaded Utah State’s jump to the new Pac-12, is viewed as all-in on football and men’s basketball. For McCoy’s successor, Wilner urges Cantwell to seek input from trusted former WSU leaders such as former AD Jim Sterk, former Northern Arizona AD Mike Marlow and San Diego State AD John David Wicker, while not over-relying on search-firm direction. Wilner also suggests Cantwell may consult her former Utah State AD Diana Sabau, though he’s skeptical she’d take the job. Beyond internal ties, Wilner stresses donor-activation as the top priority: “You don’t need Cougar blood to achieve that,” pointing to former Cougs AD Pat Chun’s success versus McCoy’s struggles in NIL fundraising. Names floated as potential candidates include: Toledo AD Bryan Blair, Purdue Deputy AD Ken Halpin and Eastern Michigan AD Scott Wetherbee. Regardless of direction, Wilner writes WSU enters the search with one decisive advantage: “Their president wants to win.” (link)

NCAA FBS…

Texas A&M: The Aggies ink Mike Elko to a new six-year deal that could keep him with the Aggies through the 2031 season (link)

NCAA FCS…

Stephen F. Austin: Jaylen Roberson has been promoted to a full-time Assistant Secondary Coach after serving as a Student Assistant

NCAA DII…

Savannah State: Aaron Kelton has resigned as Head Coach, effective immediately, after four seasons at the helm (link)

NAIA…

Graceland: Jake Hill is no longer serving as Special Teams Coordinator/ Defensive Line Coach

NJCAA…

Garden City: Following an extensive investigation, no findings were discovered and Kiyoshi Harris has been reinstated as Head Coach

Highland CC: Lyon (DIII) Receivers Coach Cameron McGarry has reportedly left the staff and will become Interim Head Coach at Highland, leading the Scotties for their final two games of this season (link)

NCAA DI…

Marshall: Assistant Coach Adam Williams has departed the Herd staff for a position outside of coaching with Stryker Medical in Knoxville, TN

NCAA DIII…

Muskingum: Lucas Worrell has been promoted to Associate Head Coach after serving as an Assistant Coach

NJCAA…

Cedar Valley: Jelani Hopkins has been added as an Assistant Coach

NCAA DIII…

Wheaton (IL): Tori Henning has been added as an Assistant Coach, after serving as Head Coach at Aurora Christian Schools since January 2023

NAIA…

Pikeville: Alexis Reed is no longer an Assistant Coach

NJCAA…

Central CC Columbus: Debi Pazzelli has been added as an Assistant Coach

Southwestern Michigan: Alycia Patterson has been added as an Assistant Coach

NCAA DI… 

Eastern Michigan: Robbie Britt has resigned in his third year as Head Coach to pursue an opportunity in Major League Baseball (link)

NCAA DIII…

Penn State Altoona: Brandon Cook has been added as an Assistant Coach

Penn State Altoona: Sam Homan has been added as an Assistant Coach

St. Joseph's-Brooklyn: Eric Del Rosso is no longer an Assistant Coach

NAIA…

Mount Mercy: Trevor Burkhart is no longer an Assistant Coach and has moved on to the Clinton Lumber Kings as their new Field Manager

NJCAA…

St. Clair County CC: Kyle Peets has been named Head Coach, bringing in experience as Pitching Coach at Grace Christian (NCCAA)

NCAA DII…

MSU Moorhead: Trevor Barry appears to have been elevated from Assistant Coach to Associate Head Coach of the men's and women's track & field programs

San Francisco State: Maria Anderson is no longer an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Distance Coach after serving in the role since November 2024

West Liberty: Michael Trax has been promoted to Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach after serving as a Hilltopper Assistant Coach overseeing the jumps group

NCAA DII…

MSU Moorhead: Trevor Barry appears to have been elevated from Assistant Coach to Associate Head Coach of the men's and women's track & field programs

San Francisco State: Maria Anderson is no longer an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Distance Coach after serving in the role since November 2024

West Liberty: Michael Trax has been promoted to Head Men’s & Women’s Track & Field Coach after serving as a Hilltopper Assistant Coach overseeing the jumps group

NCAA DII…

Erskine: Deputy Director of Athletics Drew Wallace appears to have added an additional role as the Director of Flag Football

Erskine: Assistant Women's Soccer Coach Cheyenne Fuller appears to have added an additional role as the Head Women's Flag Football Coach

NCAA DIII…

Eastern Connecticut State: Andy Crane has been named Head Coach, bringing in experience from last year with the Mount Saint Mary (DIII) club team (link)

NAIA…

Kansas Wesleyan: Head Coach Melinda Nguyen steps down after three seasons for a DI opportunity (link)

NCAA DIII…

Roanoke: Kristin Hearp has been added as an Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach

NCAA DIII…

Roanoke: Kristin Hearp has been added as an Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach

NCAA DII…

D'Youville: Steve Lucas is no longer an Assistant Coach

NCAA DIII…

Misericordia: Paige Frye has joined the staff as the program's Head Coach after recently serving as an Assistant Coach at Scranton (DIII)

Montclair State: Cristina Maurizi has been added as an Associate Head Coach after serving as an Assistant Coach at Rider (DI)

Montclair State: Emily Crane has been added as an Assistant Coach, after logging four seasons as a Student-Athlete at Gettysburg (DIII)

NCAA DI…

Butler: Paul Snape has resigned as Head Coach, effective immediately, after 15 seasons at the helm (link)

NCAA DI…

IU Indy: Rana Hoffbauer is no longer an Assistant Coach after serving in the role since January 2025

North Texas: John Hedlund will retire after the 2026 season, concluding a 32-year tenure as the program’s only Head Coach in its history (link)

NAIA…

McPherson: After one season with the program, Brad Pinkus has concluded his time as an Assistant Coach

NAIA…

Huston-Tillotson: Patrick Hallahan has been added as Recruiting Coordinator

Simpson (CA): Tom Ackernecht is no longer an Assistant Coach after serving in the role since 2007

Simpson (CA): Raegan Breedlove is no longer serving as Pitching Coach

NCAA DI…

The Citadel: Head Cheerleading Coach Ezra Mack has announced his departure after leading the team since August 2023

NCAA DI…

Texas A&M: Head Coach Steve Denton has signed a new contract extending through the 2030 season

NCAA DIII…

UW-Stevens Point: Brooke Thurber has been hired as an Assistant Coach after competing for the Pointers from 2019-22