VERMILLION, S.D. (KOTA) - University of South Dakota football fans went through all the emotions after head coach Bob Nielson ...

The University of South Dakota football program announced that head coach Bob Nielson is stepping down with plans to retire after coaching 32 seasons, including the last nine at USD. The school ...

Bob Nielson, the head coach of the University of South Dakota’s football program for the past nine years, announced his ...

South Dakota State and South Dakota renew their rivalry on the hardwood in Vermillion and Brookings. USD has seen a change in ...

He won 100 games and two national championships during two five-year stints as head coach at UMD and also served nine years as the school's athletic director.

The 2024 season saw Johansen lead a unit that ranked in the top 10 in scoring defense and top 20 in rushing defense.

VERMILLION, S.D. — Travis Johansen is the 31st head football coach of the University of South Dakota football team. Johansen replaces Bob Nielson, who announced he was stepping down on Thursday.

After an illustrious 32 year college football coaching career, long time UMD head football coach Bob Nielson is retiring.