Travis Johansen was named the 31st head coach at the University of South Dakota on January 16, 2025 after six seasons on staff as the Defensive Coordinator (Feb. 2019) and the last three as the Associate Head Coach (2022-24 seasons).

Jan 17, 2025 · The University of South Dakota football program announced it has promoted defensive coordinator Travis Johansen to head coach after Bob Nielson stepped down to retire on Thursday.

Jan 16, 2025 · "Travis Johansen has demonstrated exceptional coaching skills and a deep understanding of our program's values. We are confident he will continue building on the strong foundation laid by Coach Nielson and lead our team to new heights," said University of South Dakota President, Sheila Gestring. "Coach Johansen has served as the Associate Head ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Following Bob Nielson's retirement announcement, the University of South Dakota held a press conference on Friday to officially name Travis Johansen as the next Coyotes head football coach.

Jan 17, 2025 · Johansen has produced remarkable results, coaching 16 athletes who advanced to the National Football League (NFL), including a 2023 draft pick. His achievements include coaching multiple All-Americans and First-Team All-MVFC performers.

Jan 17, 2025 · Travis Johansen's introduction as the 31st University of South Dakota head football coach has been a year in the making. The process unofficially started when USD athletic...

Jan 17, 2025 · Following the announcement of Nielson’s retirement, South Dakota introduced Travis Johansen as the 31st head coach in program history. The move gives Johansen his first head coaching position after serving on the Coyotes’ staff for the past six seasons, most recently as the defensive coordinator and associate head coach.

Jan 17, 2025 · VERMILLION, S.D. (KELO) — USD is set to formally introduce Travis Johansen as their 31st head coach in their football program’s history on Friday. The introductory press conference is set to...

Jan 16, 2025 · VERMILLION, S.D. — University of South Dakota Director of Athletics Jon Schemmel has announced on Thursday, January 16 that Travis Johansen has been named the 31st head coach of the South Dakota football program, following six seasons as the program’s defensive coordinator.

Jan 18, 2025 · New USD head football coach Travis Johansen and Athletic Director Jon Schemmel hold up a No. 31 jersey at Johansen's introductory press conference on Friday, Jan. 17, 2024 in Vermillion.