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University of South Dakota football recruiting info

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

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South Dakota NCAA FCS Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC)

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Head coaches

Coordinators

Position coaches

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Matt Vitzthum

Head coach

Head Coach

Emailma******@us**.edu

X / Twitter@Co********

Billy Kirch

Defensive Coordinator

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

X / Twitter@co********

Tim Morrison

Scott & Lisa Jones Family Offensive Coordinator

Emailti******@us**.edu

X / Twitter@Co********

James Bain

Offensive Line

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

X / Twitter@scout-locked

Moe Evans

Assistant Defensive Line Coach

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X / Twitter@scout-locked

Will Finley

Linebackers

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

X / Twitter@scout-locked

Nathan Nelson

Defensive Line

Emailna******@us**.edu

X / Twitter@scout-locked

Heath Parling

Quarterbacks

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

X / Twitter@Yo******

Kyle Taylor

Assistant Linebacker Coach

Emailky******@us**.edu

X / Twitter@scout-locked

Isaiah Walker

Wide Receivers

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

X / Twitter@is********

Dante Warren

Running Backs

Emailda******@us**.edu

X / Twitter@co********

Josh Manchigiah

Safeties

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

X / Twitter@scout-locked

Josh Rosenthal

General Manager/NFL Liaison

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

X / Twitter@1C********

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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 14 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 14 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 Football Conference (MVFC).

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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Athletics site

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