Overview
- Five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell III declined to sign on the first day of the early period, and his agent said he plans to make his choice Friday.
- Recruiting swings included quarterback/defensive back Tyrell Grant Jr. signing with Virginia Tech and JUCO receiver Zamondre Merriweather committing to Syracuse.
- Head coach Fran Brown reassigned Elijah Robinson from defensive coordinator to defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator and will hire a new defensive play-caller.
- Special teams coordinator Ricky Brumfield, offensive line coach Dale Williams, defensive backs coach Joe Schaefer, and linebackers coach/co-DC Robert Wright were fired earlier this week.
- Brown said the 3-9 season exposed a defense without a clear identity and persistent tackling issues, setting the tone for a broader reset.