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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 59 MIN

Rutgers tabs South Dakota's Travis Johansen as Defensive Coordinator

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In this episode of the The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Football hiring Travis Johansen as the program's new defensive coordinator. They delve into Johansen's coaching background, his successful tenure at South Dakota, and the implications of his hiring for the team's future. The conversation also covers potential transfers, defensive strategies, and the overall evaluation of the Scarlet Knights' offseason moves. 00:00 Introduction and Anticipation of the New Hire 02:27 Breaking Down the New Defensive Coordinator 05:33 Travis Johansen's Coaching Background and Success 09:14 Potential Player Transfers and Roster Implications 11:56 Defensive Strategies and Coaching Philosophy 15:45 Recruiting and Future Prospects 19:32 Evaluating the Offseason and Future Expectations 23:14 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode of the The Knight Report podcast, hosts Mike Broadbent, Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel discuss Rutgers Football hiring Travis Johansen as the program's new defensive coordinator. They delve into Johansen's coaching background, his successful tenure at South Dakota, and the implications of his hiring for the team's future. The conversation also covers potential transfers, defensive strategies, and the overall evaluation of the Scarlet Knights' offseason moves.

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