| 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]
On December 15, 2018, Johnson was hired as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Colorado. [2]
On February 20, 2020, Johnson was hired as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Michigan State. [3]
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]