2025 Johansen arrival
South Dakota goes 10-5 (6-2 MVFC, second place) under new head coach Travis Johansen in his first year
Miracle
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
Moment of the year · 2026
Won 59-20 vs Central Connecticut
Week 1 of 2026. A statement win, by 39 points.
2024–2024
South Dakota has sent 1 player to the NFL Draft since 2024.
Developing. The pipeline is real but still building volume.
1
pick · last 5 drafts
#227
Myles Harden
Cornerback · 2024 · 
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
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Conference
MVFC standing · 2026
3rd in the MVFC
South Dakota is 3rd in the MVFC at 4-2. Two teams above — that's the direct path to the title game.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youngstown State | 5-1 |
| 2 | South Dakota State | 4-1 |
| 3 | South Dakota | 4-2 |
| 4 | Illinois State | 3-2 |
| 5 | Northern Iowa | 3-2 |
| 6 | North Dakota | 3-3 |
| 7 | Southern Illinois | 2-3 |
| 8 | Indiana State | 0-5 |
| 9 | Murray State | 0-5 |
Cultural identity
Postseason games
Recent postseason (2023-2024): 1-2
Most recent: 2024 — loss 31-17 (away). Last 5 postseason: 1-2.
2024 L2023 L2023 W
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