South Dakota State University
RecognizedBrookings, South Dakota · NCAA D1 · Missouri Valley
NCAA D1 · Missouri Valley
Colleges
Best Football colleges in South Dakota
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136 coaches recruiting in South Dakota
University of South Dakota
RecognizedVermillion, South Dakota · NCAA D1 · Missouri Valley
NCAA D1 · Missouri Valley
Augustana University
RecognizedSioux Falls, South Dakota · NCAA D2 · Northern Sun Intercollegiate
NCAA D2 · Northern Sun Intercollegiate
Black Hills State University
Somewhat RecognizedSpearfish, South Dakota · NCAA D2 · Rocky Mountain Athletic
NCAA D2 · Rocky Mountain Athletic
University of Sioux Falls
Somewhat RecognizedSioux Falls, South Dakota · NCAA D2 · Northern Sun Intercollegiate
NCAA D2 · Northern Sun Intercollegiate
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Somewhat RecognizedRapid City, South Dakota · NCAA D2 · Rocky Mountain Athletic
NCAA D2 · Rocky Mountain Athletic
Overview
Football colleges in South Dakota
How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified October 2026.
- Programs
- 10
- Coaches recruiting
- 85
- 2Division I
- 5Division II
- 3NAIA
South Dakota has 10 colleges with Football programs: South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota, Augustana University, Black Hills State University, University of Sioux Falls, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Northern State University, Dakota State University, Dakota Wesleyan University and Mount Marty University. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 5 in NCAA Division II and 3 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota and Augustana University. Its head coach is Jerry Olszewski at Augustana University. 3 schools compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, the most common conference.
All programs
Every Football program in South Dakota
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Division I · 2
Division II · 5
Augustana UniversitySioux Falls · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Jerry Olszewski$25.3k net price · 68% acceptedBlack Hills State UniversitySpearfish · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Josh Breske$15.6k net price · 96% acceptedUniversity of Sioux FallsSioux Falls · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Jim Glogowski$21k net price · 83% acceptedSouth Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyRapid City · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Charlie Flohr$20.3k net price · 80% accepted
NAIA · 3
Dakota State UniversityMadison · North Star Athletic Association · Coach Josh Anderson$20.4k net price · 88% accepted
Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMitchell · Great Plains Athletic · Coach Alex Kretzschmar$21.9k net price · 73% accepted
Mount Marty UniversityYankton · Great Plains Athletic · Coach John Michaletti$23.2k net price · 43% acceptedQuestions
Questions about Football colleges in South Dakota
Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.
How many colleges in South Dakota have Football?
10 colleges in South Dakota have Football programs: 2 Division I, 5 Division II and 3 NAIA.
Which colleges in South Dakota have D1 Football?
2 colleges in South Dakota compete in NCAA Division I Football: South Dakota State University and University of South Dakota.
Which colleges in South Dakota have D2 Football?
5 colleges in South Dakota compete in NCAA Division II Football: Augustana University, Black Hills State University, Northern State University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and University of Sioux Falls.
Which colleges in South Dakota have NAIA Football?
3 colleges in South Dakota compete in NAIA Football: Dakota State University, Dakota Wesleyan University and Mount Marty University.
What is the most affordable college in South Dakota with Football?
Black Hills State University has the lowest average net price at $15,576 a year after grants and scholarships.
What conference do most Football programs in South Dakota compete in?
The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference has the most Football programs in South Dakota.
Who are the Football head coaches in South Dakota?
Jerry Olszewski (Augustana University), Josh Breske (Black Hills State University), Jim Glogowski (University of Sioux Falls), Charlie Flohr (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology), Mike Schmidt (Northern State University), Josh Anderson (Dakota State University), Alex Kretzschmar (Dakota Wesleyan University) and John Michaletti (Mount Marty University).
How do I contact Football coaches in South Dakota?
There are 85 coaches recruiting Football in South Dakota. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
By division
Football colleges by division in South Dakota
The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.
D1 Football colleges in South Dakota
2 schools in South Dakota compete in NCAA Division I.
D2 Football colleges in South Dakota
5 schools in South Dakota compete in NCAA Division II.
NAIA Football colleges in South Dakota
3 schools in South Dakota compete in NAIA.
