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University of South Dakota football recruiting info

University of South Dakota is a NCAA FCS program in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) based in Vermillion, South Dakota. Use this page to review coaches, recruiting actions, and nearby programs in the same state.

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South Dakota NCAA FCS Missouri Valley Conference (MVC)

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Matt Vitzthum

Head coach

Head Coach

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Billy Kirch

Defensive Coordinator

Emailwi******@us**.edu

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Tim Morrison

Offensive Coordinator

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James Bain

Offensive Line Coach

Emailja******@us**.edu

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Matt Buckner

Quarterbacks Coach

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Moe Evans

Defensive Line Coach

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Cody Fayette

Offensive Line Coach

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Will Finley

Linebackers Coach

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Josh Manchigiah

Safeties Coach

Emailjo******@us**.edu

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Nathan Nelson

Defensive Line Coach

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Heath Parling

Quarterbacks Coach

Emailhe******@us**.edu

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Byron Robinson Jr.

Cornerbacks

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Isaiah Walker

Wide Receivers Coach

Emailis******@us**.edu

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Dante Warren

Running Backs Coach

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Keegan Kempf

Director of Operations

Emailke******@us**.edu

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Josh Rosenthal

General Manager / Pro Liaison

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Nearby South Dakota programs

Internal links to other football programs in South Dakota help families compare fit, coaching depth, and recruiting geography.

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota

NCAA FCS Missouri Valley Conference (MVC)South Dakota

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Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, South Dakota

NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC)South Dakota

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University of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

NCAA D2 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)South Dakota

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Black Hills State University

Spearfish, South Dakota

NCAA D2 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC)South Dakota

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Mount Marty University

South Dakota

NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC)South Dakota

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Augustana University - South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

NCAA D2 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC)South Dakota

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FAQs

Quick answers for families researching football programs, coaching staffs, and recruiting fit.

How many football coaches does University of South Dakota have?

University of South Dakota has 16 football coaches on staff.

What division is University of South Dakota football?

University of South Dakota competes in NCAA FCS football.

How do I contact University of South Dakota football coaches?

SCOUT provides direct email addresses for 12 of 16 coaches at University of South Dakota. You can also visit their recruiting questionnaire at https://college.jumpforward.com/questionnaire.aspx?iid=453&sportid=54.

What conference is University of South Dakota in?

University of South Dakota plays in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC).

Does University of South Dakota offer football scholarships?

University of South Dakota competes at the FCS level where programs can offer athletic scholarships, traditionally up to 63 equivalency scholarships.

School snapshot

Academic and campus context helps families narrow down realistic football fit before sending outreach.

School type

Public

HBCU

Enrollment

7,272

Undergrad enrollment

5,218

Acceptance rate

99%

In-state cost

$12,942

ACT range

19-25

SAT math range

520-660

SAT reading range

500-640

Recruiting actions

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