Coaching Carousel Continues: Perry Eliano heads to syracuse, Campanile to UConn amidst CFP Preparations
Table of Contents
A flurry of coaching changes is unfolding as college football prepares for the postseason, including the College Football Playoff (CFP). On Friday, reports surfaced detailing moves for both veteran coach Perry Eliano and Syracuse quarterbacks coach Nunzio Campanile, adding another layer of intrigue to the offseason landscape.
Buckeyes Prepare for Cotton Bowl Matchup
The No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face the No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday in the second round of the CFP. While the team focuses on the upcoming game, changes within the coaching ranks continue to ripple through the college football world.
Eliano Lands Defensive Backs Role at Syracuse
Former Ohio State safeties coach perry Eliano has accepted a position as the defensive backs coach at Syracuse University. Eliano, who served with the Buckeyes from 2022 to 2023, was relieved of his duties following the 2023 season and replaced by Matt Guerrieri. He subsequently spent time as the defensive backs coach at toledo before securing the role with the Orange.
“Sources: Syracuse is expected to hire veteran coach Perry Eliano as the school’s defensive backs coach. He was last at Toledo and has worked at Ohio State, Cincinnati and is the former defensive coordinator at Bowling Green,” stated a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
The move to Syracuse represents a step up in profile for Eliano, tho he joins a program facing meaningful challenges. Syracuse currently holds a 3-9 record, and has only achieved double-digit win seasons twice since 2001. Eliano’s last stint as a defensive coordinator came in 2017 at Bowling Green.
Campanile Targeted for UConn Offensive Coordinator Position
The coaching moves extend beyond Syracuse, with UConn reportedly set to hire Syracuse quarterbacks coach Nunzio Campanile as its new offensive coordinator. Campanile has experience working with prominent quarterbacks, having coached both Kyle McCord and Steve Angeli during his time at Syracuse.
“UConn is set to hire Syracuse QB coach Nunzio Campanile as the school’s new offensive coordinator. Campanile coached Kyle McCord and Steve Angeli at Syracuse as quarterback coach,” Thamel reported on X.
These coaching changes highlight the constant state of flux within college football, even as teams gear up for crucial playoff contests. The moves signal a strategic reshuffling as programs aim to bolster their coaching staffs and improve their on-field performance in the seasons to come.
Why: Both Syracuse and UConn are seeking to improve their programs through coaching changes. Syracuse aims to bolster its defense, while UConn looks to revamp its offense.
Who: Perry Eliano moved from Ohio State (via Toledo) to Syracuse as defensive backs coach. Nunzio Campanile is moving from Syracuse to UConn as offensive coordinator.
What: These are coaching personnel changes within college football programs. Eliano was hired,and Campanile is expected to be hired.
How: Eliano was hired after being relieved of his duties at Ohio State and a short stint at Toledo. Campanile’s move is a direct hire from within the ACC to the Big East. The moves were reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
How did it end?: As of the report, Eliano’s hire is confirmed, while Campanile’s hire is expected to be finalized. Both moves are intended to improve the respective programs’ performance in future seasons.
