was a busy off-season of coaching hires in New England as several high profile jobs opened up. We take a look at some of the top openings in the region and who filled them.
STORRS, CT- The University of Connecticut football program finds itself in the middle of a pivotal positional battle under center. Following the arrival of head coach Jason Candle, the Huskies are evaluating a revamped quarterback room featuring Tennessee transfer Jake Merklinger, dynamic redshirt freshman Kaleb Osborne, and returning signal-caller Tucker McDonald. With the regular season opener fast approaching, Candle and offensive coordinator Nunzio Campanile are testing every facet of their signal-callers’ decision-making, physical traits, and leadership ability.
We continue our series on which teams will fly under the radar this season in Massachusetts. Today’s focus is on Division 3 which should be wide open due to graduation and coaching changes.
FOXBOROUGH- When the New England Patriots signed offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million deal in free agency, they added a versatile, former first-round anchor to a rebuild centered on physical line play and protection stability. After five seasons with the division-rival New York Jets, Vera-Tucker has spent this summer embedding himself in head coach Mike Vrabel’s culture and digesting a new offensive scheme in Foxborough. The transition…
When Merrimack College made the leap to Division I FCS, the program accepted an unspoken challenge: prove you belong, every single week.
Now navigating life as an FCS Independent, the Warriors are taking on a slate packed with FBS programs and FCS heavyweights. Far from shrinking from the moment, Merrimack is doubling down on its identity—defined by relentless toughness, physical play, and an unwavering desire to test themselves against the best.
The Washington Commanders have bolstered their receiving corps by signing former Patriot Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract worth up to $12 million. The move provides quarterback Jayden Daniels with a proven, high-caliber weapon on the perimeter while bringing the 32-year-old receiver back to his home state of Maryland. Diggs spent the 2025 season with the Patriots, demonstrating that he remains a highly effective target despite entering the later stages…
FOXBOROUGH – When the Patriots traded up to select Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas with the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, they envisioned a high-motor defender who could instantly infuse physical toughness into their front seven. Yet, the road to his first NFL training camp required patience. Delayed by a knee procedure that sidelined him during spring workouts and contract negotiations, Jacas officially put pen to paper…
CHESTNUT HILL- Coming off a grueling 2–10 campaign in 2025—the program’s toughest statistical year in over three decades—Boston College football entered the 2026 offseason facing an unmistakable crossroads. O’Brien and Boston College’s administration responded with one of the most aggressive, deliberate overhauls Chestnut Hill has seen in modern history. That flurry of movement in the transfer portal and coaching staff sets up the Eagles to be one of the ACC’s most improved squads this fall.
The New Haven Chargers are only going into their second season as a Division One program, yet they are positioning themselves not just as contenders, but as the team to beat in the Northeast Conference.
Doyle Delano is one of the best players in Massachusetts. Yet if you live South of Boston, you may not have heard of him. It is because Delano won’t flood your X timeline with hype videos and his highlight film. He is all business.