And the list keeps growing.

Another HBCU football coaching vacancy opened today when Howard head coach Larry Scott resigned to take the tight ends coaching job at Auburn under new coach Alex Golesh. Before Howard, Scott was tight ends coach at Florida. Scott led the Bison to the 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl championship, but Howard has struggled the last two seasons.

Morehouse head football coach Terance Mathis and offensive line coach Bob Whitfield were released on Wednesday. Mathis, a star NFL player, led the Maroon Tigers to 4-16 (4-12 SIAC) in two seasons.

“The gentlemen have served with enthusiasm throughout their time at Morehouse, and we wish them the vest best in their next endeavors,” director of athletics Harold Ellis said. “We are committed to strengthening our programs and creating an environment where our student-athletes and staff alike can thrive, personally and professionally.”

Hampton named Van Malone to head its program. Malone was Kansas State’s assistant head coach, pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach for the past seven seasons.

“Hampton University is a place of purpose, pride and possibility,” Malone said. “…With the Hampton nation, we will build a program rooted in leadership, accountability and service – a family committed to excellence on and off the field. Our mission is simple: develop men, elevate our community and compete for championships one relationship at a time.”

The Pirates finished 2-8 and winless in the CAA this season after a respectable 5-7 overall 2024 season under former coach Trent Boykin..

Albany State head coach Quinn Gray officially resigned today, setting up his move to his alma mater,  Florida A&M. The Rattlers had to move quickly to get their man.

According to FootballScoop.com, Gray was offered the Hampton job before the Rattlers stepped in. Gray was a star quarterback in the early 2000s. He led the Golden Rams to three straight winning seasons, a 12-2 mark this year, a No. 1 seed in Super Region Two and two playoff wins before losing in the quarterfinals to Newberry.

Of course, that now opens up the Albany State job. Never a dull moment in HBCU sports.