Football
The winner of the “quarterback battle” is finding his stride
Eight hours away from his hometown in Bloomington, IL, freshman Carson Camp is making a name for himself in Vermillion as a Coyote on the football field. Camp was five-years-old when he first picked up a football, and he hasn’t stopped since. After graduating from Normal Community High School, Camp had many offers but said […]
USD football prepares for second half of season
The USD football team is preparing for the second half of their season which will begin with a home game against North Dakota State Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Dome. So far, the Coyotes have gone 1-3 in conference play, with a win over then No. 7 Illinois State. Freshman quarterback, Carson Camp said […]
The life of an NFL Quarterback: Q&A with Chris Streveler
Former USD quarterback Chris Streveler found himself in Vermillion Friday afternoon to be a part of Unite for USD, and talk with the Coyote football team ahead of its 2021 spring season. Since graduating from USD in 2018, Streveler spent two seasons in the Canadian Football League, where he helped the Winnipeg Blue Bombers win […]
Quarterback race still on as Coyote football season approaches
USD head football coach Bob Nielson said the coaching staff hopes to announce a starting quarterback by the end of the week during Monday’s virtual media day. “The quarterback race is still that, a race,” Nielson said. “We would expect to name a starter here probably around the end of the week. I like the […]
Coyote defense looking to make strides
The Coyote defense allowed 32.4 points per game and 460.4 yards per game, which ranked eighth and ninth (out of 10) in the Missouri Valley Football Conference last season. The Coyotes defensive coordinator, Travis Johansen, was in his first season leading the USD defense, and the Coyotes anticipate year two will look much better. “I […]
2020 Coyote Hall of Fame class announced
Earlier this fall, USD announced their 2020 Coyote Hall of Fame class. Five former Coyotes are being celebrated as a part of the class, as well as the 2005 USD football team. The five athletes being recognized are, Bridget Yoerger, Tyler Cain, Stephanie (Gebhart) Murphy, Zach Weiss and Chris Morton. One member of the 2019 […]
Coyotes hold fall scrimmage in prep for spring season
Despite there being no fall football season this year, the Coyotes held an inter-squad scrimmage this past Friday night in the DakotaDome for season ticket holders. Spectators were socially distanced during the game and required to wear masks at all times. The scrimmage concluded Bob Nielson’s, USD’s head football coach, fall practice schedule with 88 […]
Coyote football planning for unique spring season
In late September, the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) announced an eight game spring conference season. USD opens the season at home against Western Illinois Feb. 19. The schedule comprises of four home and four away games. The Coyotes play back-to-back Friday night games at home before hitting the road for a Thursday night game […]
USD linebacker selected as semi-finalist for Campbell Trophy
Jack Cochrane, a senior middle linebacker for USD, has succeeded in being a team captain for the Coyotes, selected as second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) and leading the MVFC in tackles in 2019. Now, Cochrane adds being selected as a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. The trophy, awarded by the National Football […]
Tanagers fall short against West Central for 5th straight loss
After four straight losses, the Tanager football team was looking to get back on track with a win over the top five ranked West Central Trojans (3-3). Vermillion (1-5) got off to a quick start by forcing a fumble on West Central’s first drive of the game. Immediately after the turnover, on the Tanagers’ first […]