Bob Nielson
Nielson, USD Football Hoping to Bounce Back
It’s been an eventful year for the Coyotes’ football. Most notably in the acquisition of offensive coordinator Josh Davis from South Dakota State and a new starting quarterback in redshirt sophomore Aidan Bouman. But with the spring game complete, all eyes are set on the upcoming fall for USD football. The 2023 season kicks off […]
Fall Sports Ends with NCAA Tournament
The 2022 fall season of sports has ended which means the volleyball and football teams are heading into the offseason. Football Moments Throughout the Season The football team finished their season 3-8 after starting the season with the toughest schedule in the FCS. In their first home game of the season, they hosted the Cal […]
Camp Enters the Transfer Portal
Sophomore quarterback Carson Camp has announced he is entering the transfer portal via Twitter today. Camp said in his Tweet, “I have appreciated my time at USD. However, I have officially entered my name in the transfer portal. I am looking to pursue my football career elsewhere.” I have appreciated my time at USD. However, […]
Weidner: Nielson’s Hot Seat Cools on D-Days
South Dakota football head coach Bob Nielson has been the topic of conversation around Vermillion lately after losing four of his first five games of the season. Begging the question: Is Nielson’s time with the Coyotes coming to a close? Nielson was the head coach of a fellow Missouri Valley team, the Western Illinois Leathernecks […]
Nielson Benches Camp in D-Day’s Victory
The South Dakota Coyotes headed into a matchup against the Southern Illinois Salukis on Dakota Days weekend. The Coyotes came into the match with a record of 1-5 after losing their last three games. The No. 14 ranked Salukis came in with a 5-2 record after winning their last five games. This year’s D-Days was […]
Football Falls to No. 1 to NDSU
The Coyotes lost to the reigning FCS Champions No. 1 North Dakota State (NDSU) on Sept. 24. South Dakota entered the contest with a 1-2 record after defeating the Cal Poly Mustangs last week. North Dakota State entered the Dakota Dome with a 2-1 record coming off a loss to the Arizona Wildcats last week. […]
Godfrey’s Last Season on Field, First as Captain
As a freshman, long snapper Dalton Godfrey never thought being a team captain was in the cards for him, but head football coach Bob Nielsen always saw something in Godfrey from day one. “[Nielsen was] like ‘you’re being a good leader, but I think you could do a little more’ and I just kept doing […]
Coyote Football to Start Toughest Schedule in FCS
As the Coyotes return to the field after their first playoff appearance, they are up against the toughest schedule in the FCS, taking on a FBS school and the top three teams in the FCS’ preseason polls within their first five games. Head coach Bob Nielson will be entering his seventh season with the Coyotes. […]
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 […]
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 […]