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Overview:
Jimmy Rogers is a triumphant football coach currently at Washington State University. He previously led South Dakota State University to an FCS Championship in 2023 and a semifinal appearance in 2024. He has a career head coaching record of 33-9 (.786) through three seasons.
Playing Career:
* Lettered as a player at South Dakota State (SDSU) from 2006-2009.
* Two-time all-conference selection.
* Led the team and conference in tackles in 2007.
* Team captain on the first SDSU FCS playoff team (2009).
* Finished his career with 312 tackles in 46 games.
coaching Career:
* Washington State (2025-Present): Head Coach
* South dakota State (2023-2024): Head Coach (15-0 in 2023, 12-3 in 2024) – FCS Champions in 2023.
* South Dakota State (2022): Defensive Coordinator
* South Dakota State (2019-2021): Co-Defensive Coordinator/Asst. Head Coach/linebackers
* South Dakota State (2013-2018): Assistant Coach/Linebackers – Notably, he mentored special teams units that were consistently ranked among the FCS’ best early in this period.
* Florida Atlantic University (2012-2013): Graduate Assistant Coach (Offensive Line, then Linebackers)
* South Dakota State (2010-2011): Graduate Assistant Coach (Defensive Backs, then Linebackers, assisting with special teams)
Personal:
* Married to Haley Rogers (from mitchell, S.D.).
* Has two children: Reese (daughter) and Trace (son).
