Rutgers prepares to hire South Dakota HC Travis Johansen as defensive coordinator
Rutgers football is finally closing the book on its long defensive coordinator search, with South Dakota head coach Travis Johansen set to become the Scarlet Knights’ next defensive coordinator, multiple sources reported Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The move, first confirmed by On3’s Pete Nakos, indicates Rutgers is finalizing a deal to bring Johansen to Piscataway….