Tony Travis has worked in some capacity at Pea Ridge for 13 years, including seven as head football coach, and brings 20 years of coaching experience. He succeeds Brey Cook, who s

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.

USD is set to formally introduce Travis Johansen as their 31st head coach in their football program’s history on Friday. The introductory press conference is set to begin at 12:30 p.m. You can watch the event in the video player at the top of this story.

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

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.

Travis Johansen discussed taking over as USD head football coach in a press conference held Friday, . Watch the replay on our website.

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.

For the first time in almost a decade, the South Dakota Coyotes football program will not be led by Bob Nielson, who announced his retirement on Thursday afternoon. Nielson spent nine of his 32 years of head coaching experience with the Coyotes,