Jay Johnson (American football coach)
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 18, 1969 Austin, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northern Iowa (1992) |
| Playing career | |
| 1989–1992 | Northern Iowa |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1993 | Hickman HS (MO) (QB/WR/DB) |
| 1994 | Missouri (GA) |
| 1994 | Augsburg (OC/RC) |
| 1995–1996 | Truman State (OC) |
| 1997–1998 | Kansas (GA) |
| 1999–2000 | Kansas (QB) |
| 2001 | Kansas (RB) |
| 2003 | Southern Miss (RB) |
| 2004 | Southern Miss (TE) |
| 2005–2007 | Southern Miss (OC/QB) |
| 2008 | Louisville (OQC) |
| 2009 | Louisville (TE) |
| 2010 | Central Michigan (QB) |
| 2011–2015 | Louisiana (OC/QB) |
| 2016 | Minnesota (OC/QB) |
| 2017–2018 | Georgia (OQC) |
| 2019 | Colorado (OC/QB) |
| 2020–2023 | Michigan State (OC/QB) |
| 2024–2025 | Wyoming (OC/QB) |
Jay Johnson (born September 18, 1969) is an American college football coach and former player. He was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the University of Wyoming, a position he held until 2025, when he was fired mid season.[1]
Coaching career
Colorado
On December 15, 2018, Johnson was hired as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Colorado.[2]
Michigan State
On February 20, 2020, Johnson was hired as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Michigan State.[3]
Wyoming
On January 10, 2024, Johnson was announced as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the University of Wyoming. On October 20, 2025, Johnson was fired mid season by head coach Jay Sawvel after a season of offensive struggles.[4]
References
- ^ "JAY JOHNSON". MSUSpartans.com. Michigan State Spartan Athletics. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ "Tucker Makes First Staff Hires". CUBuffs.com. University of Colorado Athletics. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ "Tucker Names Jay Johnson Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach". MSUSpartans.com. Michigan State Spartan Athletics. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ "Cowboy Football Head Coach Jay Sawvel Announces Hiring of Jay Johnson as Offensive Coordinator". gowyo.com. University of Wyoming Athletics. Retrieved January 15, 2024.