News

Bob Nielson and the South Dakota Coyotes are set to kick off the 2017 season Saturday night (Sept. 2), in Des Moines, against Drake. The Bulldogs finished 7-4 last season, which included a 6-2 mark in the Pioneer Football League. Kickoff at Drake Stadium is set for 6 PM CT.

Series Notes

• Drake leads the all-time series 11-7.
• Coyotes have won the last three, all in Vermillion, including a 52-0 romp in 2015. 
• This will be USD's first trip to Drake since 1971.
• The Coyotes last win in Des Moines came all the way back in 1967.

Podcast

Everything else you need to know about the 2017 South Dakota Coyotes can be found here. I teamed up with USD Radio Sideline Reporter John Thayer – also of ESPN 1570 in Yankton – to give you the most in-depth preseason analysis imaginable. Enjoy!