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2024-2025 Mountain West Coaches on the Move: A Tracking Guide

This piece aims at bringing you up-to-date with the most recent developments concerning the coaching changes within the Mountain West conference.

Make sure to visit frequently for the most recent updates.

Vacant Positions:

Air Force: DT

Colorado State: TE

Fresno State: WR, S

San Jose State: Wide Receivers coach

Updates:

https://csurams.com/news/2025/1/29/football-norvell-announces-staff-updates

  • 4-8-25: Wyoming announced Gary Harrell serves as the running backs coach.
  • 3-7-25: UNLV announced Paul Guenther serves as the safeties coach.
  • 2-27-25: Nevada announced Jim Mastro serves as the running backs coach.
  • 2-25-25: Colorado State announced Matt Ah You from Nickelback’s team, Clint Sintim who plays as a linebacker (LB), Nigel Madison for cornerback positions (CBs), along with Trent Matthews specializing in the run game.
  • 2-5-25: Colorado State announced Grant Chesnut serves as the tight ends coach.
  • 2-4-25: Air Force announced Fred Wyatt serves as the assistant defensive line coach.
  • 2-3-25: Fresno State announced Delvon Hardaway serves as the wide receivers coach.
  • 1-30-25: New Mexico announced Clay Bignell serves as the coach for safeties.
  • 1-29-25: UNLV announced Jeremy Bruce serves as the Outside Linebackers coach.
  • 1-24-25: Fresno State announced Tucker Meyer serves as Nickels' coach.
  • 1-21-24: New Mexico announced Colin Lockett at WR coach, Jared Elliott as TE coach, and Spence Nowinsky as DC/LB coach.
  • 1-21-24: Colorado State announced Brayden Herdic will serve as the Safety coach, with John Janceck taking on the role of OLB coach.
  • 1/17: Utah State announced Its whole new team of coaches.
  • 1-16: Wyoming announced Jovon Bouknight as WR coach.
  • 1/15: Fresno State announced Marcus Hall-Oliver as Edge coach, Jordan Gigli as DL coach, and Brian Ferentz as TE coach.
  • 1/15: Fresno State is expected to appoint DelVon Hardaway as its new wide receivers coach.
  • 1/15: San Diego State announced Roy Manning serves as their EDGE coach.
  • 1/14: Nevada announced the advancement of David Gilbertson to OC.
  • 1/11: Colorado State will reportedly Add John Jancek as the outside linebacker coach.
  • 1/11: Brian Ferentz is expected to become the tight ends coach at Fresno State.
  • 1/11: Colorado State will reportedly Promote TE coach James Finley to become the WR coach.
  • 1/10: Colorado State announced the appointment of Allen Brown as cornerbacks coach.
  • 1/10: Matt Johnson was promoted to OC.
  • 1/10: Miami is expected to employ Hawaii GM Keiki Misipeka.
  • 1/9: Boise State announced Zak Hill will serve as the quarterback coach.
  • 1/8: The defensive tackles coach for the Cowboys, Jeff Phelps, departed to join Ohio State. announced The appointment of Deonte Gibson as the defensive tackle coach. Previously, he was associated with Air Force.
  • 1/8: UNLV announced Quinton Ganther serves as the running backs coach.
  • 1/7: It is reported That Chad Savage, who currently coaches wide receivers at Colorado State, is set to join the staff at USC.
  • 1/7: New Mexico is expected to employ Colin Lockett for the position of wide receivers coach.
  • 1/7: New Mexico has announced new appointments. John Johnson as RB coach, Daniel Da Prato As an assistant head coach focusing on special teams,
  • 1/5: It is reported Daniel Da Prato will be joining the New Mexico team as the special teams coordinator.
  • 1-3: It is reported SJSU plans to elevate Billy Ray Stutzmann to the position of wide receivers coach.
  • 1-3: UNLV announced Adam Scheier as special teams coach, Mike Sollenne as OL coach, Kyle Hoke Adrian Mayes serves as the tight ends coach, and Andrell safety coach. (Note: There seems to be an inconsistency with "Andrell" not clearly indicating a role like 'safeties'. If this was intended differently please clarify.)
  • 1-3: Fresno State announced Adam Breske serves as the linebacker coach.
  • 1-3: Boise State tight ends coach Nate Potter was promoted to the OC position.
  • 1-2: The running backs coach at Wyoming, Gordie Haug, departed for North Dakota. hired Donnell Kirkwood Jr has been appointed as the new running backs coach.
  • 12-30: UNLV announced Zach Arnett is serving as their DC.
  • 12-29: Sacramento State hired Marcus Patton, who serves as the Colorado State cornerback coach, has been appointed as their defensive coordinator.
  • 12-28: Fresno State announced Nick Benedetto portraying the role of DC.
  • 12-27: UNLV is expected to bring aboard Adrian Mayes as their TE coach.
  • 12-26: New Mexico announced Stanley Franks Jr. serving as the defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator.
  • 12-26: Fresno State announced Josh Davis will serve as their offensive coordinator.
  • 12-23: New Mexico announced Cody Booth as OL coach, Dan Jackson as DC/LB coach, Hebron Fangupo as DL coach, and John Waters as Director of Scouting.
  • 12-23: Tyson Summers was announced as the Director of Corrections for Colorado State
  • 12-20: Fresno State announced the appointment of Zach Crabtree as its offensive line coach.
  • 12-20: Colorado State is targeting Western Kentucky has appointed Tyson Summers as their DC.
  • 12-19: The defensive coordinator of UNLV is Mike Scherer. joining Barry Odom at Purdue.
  • 12-19: Dan Mullen is targeting Ohio State quarterback coach Corey Dennis could take on an additional position within his team's coaching staff, likely as offensive coordinator or quarterbacks coach.
  • 12-17: Brennan Marion is set To accept the head coaching position at Sacramento State and will not be involved in the bowl game.
  • 12-17: Dan Mullen is pursuing Zach Arnett will serve as the DC at UNLV.
  • 12-17: Jason Eck is reportedly He brought numerous Idaho coaches along with him. This includes Luke Schleusner (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks), Dan Jackson (defensive coordinator/linebackers), Cody Booth (offense line), and Loni Fangupo (defense line).
  • 12-16: Dan Mullen will reportedly employ Jon Clark for the position of GM/chief of staff
  • 12-14: New Mexico announced Idaho has appointed Jason Eck as their new head coach.
  • 12-13: San Diego State announced and promoted Rob Aurich to serve as their defensive coordinator.
  • 12-12: UNLV hired Dan served as their head coach
  • 12-11: Several accounts indicate that Dan Mullen has emerged as a title in the UNLV job listing.
  • 12-11: Kirby Moore has emerged As a title in the New Mexico employment hunt.
  • 12-11: Matt Wells took the lead target For the New Mexico project, he stepped back from contention.
  • 12-10: Nevada Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Matt Lubick left to accept the CO/TE position in Kansas.
  • 12-8: OC Brennan Marion remains as candidate For the UNLV head coaching position.
  • 12-8: The head coach position at Purdue was awarded to UNLV's coach Barry Odom.
  • 12-7-24: Utah State will hire SJSU has appointed WR coach Kevin McGiven as their Offensive Coordinator.
  • 12-6-24: New Mexico Head Coach Bronco Mendenhall was announced as the new head coach at Utah State.
  • 12-5-24: The Officer in Charge (OC) of New Mexico, Jason Beck, has been hired as the Utah OC.
  • 12-5-24: There are multiple reports That Bronco Mendenhall is set to interview for the Utah State position today.
  • 12-4: Fresno State announced the appointment of Matt Entz as their head coach.
  • 12-4-24: Kevin Lytle reports Freddie Banks will not be returning as the defensive coordinator at Colorado State.
  • 12-4-24: The Athletic is reporting Fresno State plans to appoint USC linebackers coach Matt Entz as their upcoming head coach.
  • 12-3-24: It is being reported Brent Vigen is the top contender for the Fresno State position.
  • 12-2-24: Football Scoop reports Bronco Mundenhall has become a key figure of interest for Utah State University. Additionally, Nate Dreiling and Jay Hill have been noted as potential contenders. It’s worth mentioning that Brent Vigen is being considered for both the Utah State and Fresno State positions.
  • 12-1-24: MWCConnection reports Jay Hill sought facility and budget enhancements from Utah State, but the two parties remained significantly distant in their negotiations.
  • 11-25-24: JD Walker reports That Carlos Locklyn and Justin Frye are two individuals to watch out for regarding the Utah State head coaching position.
  • 11-24-24: MWCConnection reported Jay Hill and one current Mountain West head coach are among the four shortlisted candidates for the Utah State head coaching role. Additionally, a second coach from the same conference has had an interview for the position.


Assistant Coach Under Deion Sanders Heads to Rival's Program

Former Colorado Buffaloes Gary "Flea" Harrell, the running backs coach, has secured yet another college football position, this time just a couple of hours north of Boulder.

On Tuesday, the Wyoming Cowboys introduced Harrell as their newest addition to the team, appointing him as the running backs coach. He will be replacing Donnell Kirkwood Jr., who is heading to Washington State. Prior to this role with Wyoming, Harrell was associated with the coaching staff at Colorado. Deion Sanders For the last five years, which includes his time over three seasons at Jackson State, he parted ways during the recent off-season. Known as "Coach Prime," the individual announced that Pro Football Hall of Famer will now be joining him. Marshall Faulk As the Buffs' newly appointed running backs coach in February.

Harrell will now serve under Wyoming coach Jay Sawvel, who had a record of 3-9 during his inaugural season with the Cowboys last year.

During the interview process, Coach Harrell was notably distinguished by his extensive experience in coaching this specific role and his comprehensive background as a mentor, including his tenure as the head coach at his alma mater," stated Sawvel in a press statement. "His reputation is impeccable, particularly regarding his strategic acumen on offense, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the University of Wyoming. We look forward to integrating him into our team both within the classroom and alongside players on the practice fields.

As Sawvel mentioned, Harrell was the head coach at Howard, which competes at the Football Championship Subdivision level, from 2011-16. The Bison went 20-36 in Harrell's five seasons at the helm.

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In 2017-18, Harrell served as the wide receivers coach at Florida Atlantic University. He subsequently took up the role of running backs coach at Alabama State in 2019 prior to his move to join "Coach Prime" at Jackson State in 2020.

“I’m really enthusiastic about this upcoming phase and thrilled to join this team,” Harrell stated. “The positive vibes at the University of Wyoming have been widely praised, and I am eager to seize this chance to infuse my enthusiasm and collaborate with this impressive bunch of young gentlemen.”

Harrell is set to come back to Boulder when Wyoming is slated to face off with the Buffs at Folsom Field on September 20th. The last time Colorado went up against Wyoming was in 2009, and historically, they have maintained an impressive record of 24 wins, two draws, and one loss against the Cowboys.

As part of the Mountain West Conference, Wyoming now finds itself confronting several uncertainties ahead. In the previous autumn, the Pac-12 Conference lured away Utah State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and Boise State from the Mountain West, putting Wyoming at a disadvantage. Since then, the Mountain West has added some smaller institutions, yet Wyoming did not gain anything positive from this recent reshuffle in conference affiliations.

While Colorado predominantly depended on the strong arm of their quarterback Shedeur Sanders During Harrell's two-year term, the Buffs' running game faced challenges. In each of the last two seasons, Colorado managed an average of less than 70 rushing yards per game.

Faulk assumes leadership of a running back unit that comprises Micah Welch, Dallan Hayden, Brandon Hood, and veteran Buff Charlie Offerdahl. As noted by Scott Proctor from DNVR on Wednesday, Isaiah Augustave is no longer part of the Colorado football squad.

The article was initially posted on www.si.com/college/colorado as Ex-Aide of Deion Sanders Accepts Position with Rival Team of Colorado Buffaloes .