was relieved of his duties as Tulane's head coach. After beginning the 2013 season 6–2, Johnson would go on to lose 22 of his final 27 games against Football Bowl Subdivision opponents. He finished at Tulane with a 15–34 record through four full seasons. He compiled a 7–9 conference record in the C-USA (2012 and 2013), and a 3–13 conference record in the American Athletic Conference (2014 and 2015). Upon Johnson's dismissal, Tulane Athletic Director Rick Dickson said "I want to thank CJ for his hard work and his dedication to rebuilding the Green Wave football program. His efforts were rewarded in 2013 when Tulane reached its first bowl in 11 years. Since then, however, the program has not progressed to the level that we aspire to." Houston Gamblers On February 15, 2023, Johnson was hired by the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL) as their next head coach for the 2023 season. Personal life Johnson was born in New Orleans and grew up in St. Rose, Louisiana, where his father was a St. Charles Parish councilman. He attended St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace, Louisiana. He was honored by his high school's community with an exhibit hosted by the St. Charles Museum and Historical Association and the River Road Historical Society in 2010. After high school, at the University of Idaho, Johnson played college football, ran track and field, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He and his wife Angel live in Harvey and have six children. Johnson is a deacon at his church, and has travelled to schools and camps promoting academic success, hard work and faith. One of his sons, Curtis "Trey" Johnson III played wide receiver for the University of Memphis. Head coaching record College USFL References External links Tulane profile New Orleans Saints profile 1961 births Living people People from St. Rose, Louisiana American football wide receivers California Golden Bears football coaches Idaho Vandals football coaches Idaho Vandals football players Miami Hurricanes football coaches New Orleans Saints coaches San Diego State Aztecs football coaches SMU Mustangs football coaches Tulane Green Wave football coaches Players of American football from New Orleans African-American coaches of American football African-American players of American football People from Harvey, Louisiana 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American sportspeople