South Dakota, Bob Nielson and Travis Johansen

South Dakota football coach Bob Nielson steps down, announces Travis Johansen as new head coach
The University of South Dakota announced that head football coach Bob Nielson is stepping down with plans to retire after coaching 32 seasons.
Nielson retires as South Dakota football coach
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.
Who is Travis Johansen? What to know about South Dakota football's new head coach
The University of South Dakota football program announced it has promoted defensive coordinator Travis Johansen to head coach after Bob Nielson stepped down to retire on Thursday. The 2024 season saw Johansen lead a defensive unit that ranked in the top 10 in scoring defense and top 20 in rushing defense.
South Dakota State football introduces Dan Jackson as new head coach
Friday morning was a homecoming in Club 71 in Dana J Dykhouse Stadium for Dan Jackson, who was introduced as South Dakota State football’s 22nd head coach in program history. A graphic with Jackson’s face and the message “Welcome Home” was projected on every TV inside Club 71.
South Dakota Bob Nielson steps down as head coach after nine seasons
After helping lead one of the most successful seasons for the South Dakota Coyotes football program, USD head coach Bob Nielson is stepping down with plans to retire after nine seasons with the ‘Yotes.
South Dakota's public universities have zero budget requests as system faces fund decrease
No budget requests were made this year at a meeting normally reserved for a presentation of South Dakota Board of Regents ...
Sayler's 25 lead South Dakota State past North Dakota 109-73
Joe Sayler had 25 points in South Dakota State's 109-73 win over North Dakota on Thursday night. Sayler shot 10 for 13, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc for the Jackrabbits (11-8, 2-2 Summit ...
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UND gives up 109 points to South Dakota State in Summit League men's basketball blowout
South Dakota State scored 59 points by halftime, shot better than 65 percent from the field and 51 percent from 3-point range ...
DEI 'noise' not happening in South Dakota's public universities as they opt for civics
Nathan Lukkes touted the system’s implementation of opportunity centers over diversity centers and its forthcoming civics ...
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Former South Dakota State QB Mark Gronowski reportedly gets 7-figure NIL deal from Iowa
FARGO — Former South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski didn't have to head to the NFL to earn a big payday. Gronowski ...
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South Dakota's Kristi Noem delivers final State of the State before heading to Washington
A day before Noem goes before the U.S. Senate for confirmation hearings regarding her appointment as Director of Homeland ...
Librarians testify against proposed state library cuts affecting readers, rural libraries
Librarians warned that cuts to the South Dakota State Library could be detrimental to their services, particularly in rural ...
'Let's reset': South Dakota tribes call for unity in a post-Noem government
Renville also pointed to South Dakota's unique place in the U.S. political sphere, with Noem set to lead the Department of ...
Garry and South Dakota State host North Dakota
BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota State plays North Dakota after Kalen Garry scored 27 points in South Dakota State’s 87-80 loss to the Omaha Mavericks.