Coaching News
Hampton Removes Interim Tag for Head Coach Trent Boykin
Trent Boykin is officially the head coach of the Hampton Pirates. Boykin was named the interim in April following the removal of the previous head coach Robert Prunty. Prunty was 26-29 overall with Hampton between 2018 through 2023 as the Pirates moved from the MEAC to an FCS independent in 2018, to the Big South…
Richmond Extends Russ Huesman
Russ Huesman and Richmond have agreed to a contract extension although terms were not disclosed. Huesman has led Richmond since 2017 compiling a 42-33 overall record. Huesman was the head coach at Chattanooga before taking over at Richmond. He took over his alma mater in 2009 and went 59-37 overall in 8 seasons. The Mocs…
Idaho Gives Jason Eck a Two-Year Extension
The Idaho Vandals have given head coach Jason Eck a two-year extension that will keep him with the program through the 2028 season. Eck has been with Idaho for two seasons and led them to playoff appearances both years. Eck had a long history as an assistant coach before getting the chance to lead a…
South Dakota Extends Bob Nielson Through 2027
South Dakota is keeping Bob Nielson in Vermillion through the 2027 season. The Coyotes announced a four-year contract extension on Thursday morning. Nielson ranks fifth all-time in wins at South Dakota. Nielson has spent 8 seasons with South Dakota and has compiled a record of 42-45 overall and 29-31 in the MVFC. Nielson has led…
Robert Prunty Removed as Hampton Head Coach
Hampton University removed head coach Robert Prunty from his position as head football coach on Tuesday. No details were provided on why the change in football leadership occurred. Prunty was hired before the 2018 season and led them to a 7-3 record as an FCS independent in his first season. The Pirates moved to the…
North Dakota Extends Schweigert Through 2027
North Dakota and head coach Bubba Schweigert agreed to an extension that will keep him in Grand Forks through the 2027 season. Schweigert has been in charge of the Fighting Hawks since 2014. Schweigert was an assistant coach at North Dakota from 1989 through 1996 and was promoted to defensive coordinator in 1997. He remained…
Tarleton State Extends Todd Whitten Through 2027
Tarleton State has extended the contract for head coach Todd Whitten through the 2027 season, pending approval from the Texas A&M Board of Regents. Whitten has a long history as Tarleton State’s head coach going back to 1996, albeit a history with several breaks between his separate tenures. He was named head coach of the…
Harvard Hires Andrew Aurich
Harvard has hired Rutgers tight ends coach Andrew Aurich as head coach following Tim Murphy’s retirement in January. Murphy coached the Crimson for 30 seasons with 21 winning seasons and 10 Ivy League titles during his tenure. Aurich has spent the previous four seasons at Rutgers joining in 2020 as the offensive line coach. He…
Albany Gives Greg Gattuso a Two-Year Extension
The Albany Great Danes and Greg Gattuso have agreed to a two-year extension that keeps him with the school through the 2026 season. Gattuso recently led Albany to the school’s best season as they reached the FCS Semifinals before losing to eventual National Champions South Dakota State. Before Gattuso took over in 2014, he was…
Eastern Illinois Extends Chris Wilkerson Through 2028
Eastern Illinois is intent on keeping head coach Chris Wilkerson at his alma mater. EIU announced four new contracts including Wilkerson’s two-year extension that will see him stay at EIU through 2028. Wilkerson is 10-12 in two years with the Panthers. Wilkerson has been in charge of the Panthers since 2022 and his first season…