Jarod Dodson enters his first season with the Hatters and his 27th season coaching college football. He will serve as the Offensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach, while working directly with the quarterbacks.
Twice named a national finalist for AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year, he's held positions in all levels of NCAA football while also serving at the NAIA level. Most recently, Dodson coached the wide receivers at Pioneer League foe St. Thomas. Before joining the Tommies, Dodson coached at the University at Buffalo in 2017 and 2018.
Dodson was the head coach at Alfred State from 2015-2017, leading the program through its transition into NCAA Division III. Dodson has also coached at South Dakota Mines, Old Dominion, South Dakota, and Michigan Tech.
While coaching at South Dakota. his alma mater, Dodson was a finalist in both 2007 and 2008 for the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year.
During his USD playing career, Dodson was a standout defensive back. He and his wife Shannon have four daughters (Mariah, LaRae, JaeLynn, Kendyl) along with one grandson (Kaiden).
