David Joe Christensen (born January 17, 1961) is an American football coach and former player.

[2] In the 2007 season, Christensen's offense used this scheme to good effect by scoring a school record 558 points.

On October 13, 2012; Christensen confronted Air Force coach Troy Calhoun after the Cowboys' narrow 28–27 loss to the Falcons.

Believing Calhoun had told Air Force quarterback Connor Dietz to fake an injury in order to buy more time before the game-winning touchdown, Christensen launched a profanity-laced tirade at Calhoun, calling him a "fly boy."

On October 22, Wyoming athletic director Tom Burman suspended Christensen for the Cowboys' game against Boise State and fined him $50,000.

[9] On November 18, 2022, it was announced Christensen would take over as head coach for Panthers Wrocław in the European League of Football.