Matt Vitzthum is the Head Coach at South Dakota, coaching since 2016. Staff history at 2 schools, the head coaches he worked under and the players he coached.
Updated Nov 12, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
South Dakota Staff, 2026
16- Matt VitzthumHead Coach
- Tim MorrisonAssociate Head Coach / Scott & Lisa Jones Family Offensive Coordinator
- Billy KirchDefensive Coordinator
- Moe EvansAssistant Defensive Line Coach
- JD WardAssistant Linebacker Coach
- Kyle OhlenAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Matt BucknerAssistant Quarterback Coach
- Byron Robinson Jr.Cornerbacks
- Nathan NelsonDefensive Line
- Will FinleyLinebackers
- James BainOffensive Line
- Heath ParlingQuarterbacks
- Dante WarrenRunning Backs
- Josh ManchigiahSafeties
- Isaiah WalkerWide Receivers
- Mike KremerAssistant Football Strength Coach
Transfer Portal at South Dakota
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 16
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 13 | +3 |
Staff History by Season
6 stints- 2026
South DakotaHead Coach - 2025South DakotaCo-Offensive Coordinator/QBs
- 2024
- 2019-2022
- 2018
- 2016-2017
Coaching Tenure Timeline
3 stopsHead Coaches He Worked Under
3- Travis JohansenSouth Dakota, 2025
- Bob NielsonSouth Dakota, 2024
- Matt MitchellGrand Valley State University, 2016-2022
Players He Coached
8
QuaRon AdamsWR · South Dakota · 2024- Carter BellWR · South Dakota · 2024
Troy BountingWR · South Dakota · 2024
Tysen BozeWR · South Dakota · 2024- A.J. CoonsWR · South Dakota · 2024
Jack MartensWR · South Dakota · 2024- Tristan MichaudWR · South Dakota · 2024
Javion PhelpsWR · South Dakota · 2024
Recruiting Classes by Tenure
South DakotaHead Coach 2026-present
| Class | Commits | 5-Star | 4-Star | Avg Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |