He served as the head football coach at Ripon College (1989–1990), Wartburg College (1991–1995), the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (1996–1998), University of Minnesota–Duluth (1999–2003, 2008–2012), Western Illinois University (2013–2015), and the University of South Dakota (2016–2024).

Jan 16, 2025 · VERMILLION, S.D. — Following the program's most successful season in the Division I FCS era, University of South Dakota head football coach Bob Nielson is stepping down with plans to retire after coaching 32 seasons as a collegiate head coach, including the last nine seasons at South Dakota.

Bob Nielson was introduced as the 30th head coach in the history of University of South Dakota football in December of 2015, completing his 32nd year as a head coach heading with the 2024 campaign.

Jan 17, 2025 · It was announced Thursday afternoon that Bob Nielson was retiring from his role, which paved the way for an internal promotion for defensive coordinator Johansen to become the next head coach. Nielson coached football for a total of 42 years. He spent 32 of them as a head coach at the college level. The past nine seasons were spent with USD.

Jan 16, 2025 · South Dakota (FCS) has announced that Bob Nielson is stepping down, "with plans to retire from collegiate coaching." The announcement comes after nine seasons leading the South Dakota program. Nielson's replacement …

Jan 16, 2025 · After nine seasons at the helm of Coyote football, Head Coach 𝐁𝐨𝐛 𝐍𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 is stepping down. It’s the culmination of 42 years as a football coach with 32 years in the collegiate ranks. Nielson has been with USD since 2016 and just capped off the Coyotes' most successful season in …

3 days ago · After guiding the University of South Dakota football team to back-to-back playoff appearances, head coach Bob Nielson announced his retirement, closing out a 32-year coaching career. Nielson, who took over the Coyotes in 2016, announced his decision following USD’s deepest postseason run in program history.

Jan 16, 2025 · Nielson ends his time at South Dakota with a 53-48 record, putting him fourth all-time in program history for career wins. The longtime Coyotes head coach led South Dakota to its first-ever MVFC title as well as a spot in the 2024 FCS Semifinals, ending the year with an …

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 ...

Jan 16, 2025 · VERMILLION, S.D. — Following the program’s most successful season in the Division I FCS era, University of South Dakota head football coach Bob Nielson is stepping down with plans to retire after coaching 32 seasons as a collegiate head coach, including the last nine seasons at South Dakota.