Bob Nielson steps down

Usd football coach Bob Nielson retires
Bob Nielson, the head coach of the University of South Dakota’s football program for the past nine years, announced his retirement on Thursday. Nielson informed USD last year that he was considering stepping down,
South Dakota football coach Bob Nielson steps down, announces Travis Johansen as new head coach
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 also announced that defensive coordinator Travis Johansen will take over as head coach.
Bob Nielson says ‘the time is right’ for him to step down as USD head coach
The emotional moment for Nielson came the day after he announced that he was stepping down as South Dakota football’s head coach and retiring from coaching. He departs USD after nine seasons, four playoff appearances, a Missouri Valley Football conference title and the program’s first-ever playoff semifinal appearance.
Bob Nielson steps down as USD head coach
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Former UMD Head Football Coach Bob Nielson Retires After 32 Years of Coaching
DULUTH, Minn.- Former UMD head football coach Bob Nielson is calling it a career. On Thursday, he announced after 32 years of coaching, including the last nine seasons at the University of South Dakota,
Bob Nielson steps down, defensive coordinator Travis Johansen named new USD head football coach
VERMILLION — Bob Nielson is stepping down as head football coach at the University of South Dakota, while defensive coordinator Travis Johansen will take over as head coach of the Coyotes, USD football announced Thursday afternoon via a press release.
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.
Even after coaching change, new USD head coach Travis Johansen says expectations haven’t
Following a coaching change, programs may re-evaluate current expectations. However, one of Johansen’s first comments after being introduced as the program's 31st head coach is that the goal for the program is still the same as it would have been if Nielson hadn’t retired.
Bob Nielson steps down following historic season at South Dakota
South Dakota won a share of its first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and played in its first FCS semifinal in 2024.
Matt Zimmer: A winner at every stop, Bob Nielson's coaching legacy secure
Bob Nielson was stepping into a fairly challenging situation when he was named the coach of Coyote football in 2016. He was replacing the beloved Joe Glenn, a USD alum who'd worked tirelessly to rally enthusiasm around the program in a final stint on an illustrious coaching career.
College football: Nielson steps down as USD head coach, Johansen takes the reigns
Travis Johansen is the 31st head football coach of the University of South Dakota football team. He replaces Bob Nielson, who announced he was stepping down on Thursday.
LEADER OF THE PACK: Nielson bids farewell as Johansen sets Coyotes' sights ahead
Former USD head coach content in building program into FCS title contender that his successor will look to take over the top ...
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Nielson Looks Back On His Career
With the recent retirement announcement of well-respected South Dakota Coyotes football head coach Bob Nielson, there were ...