A Promising Season Ahead

South Dakota Football Ranked at No. 3 in the FCS Coaches Poll

A Promising Season Ahead

A Look at the Coaches Poll

The FCS Coaches Poll, released on August 15, 2023, ranked the South Dakota Coyotes at No. 3. This is the highest preseason ranking for the Coyotes since 2019.

The poll is voted on by a panel of FCS coaches, and it is considered one of the most prestigious polls in the FCS. The Coyotes received 13 first-place votes, trailing only North Dakota State (22) and Montana (15).

Building on Success

The Coyotes are coming off a successful 2022 season, in which they finished 8-4 overall and 7-1 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC). They also earned a berth in the FCS Playoffs.

Head coach Bob Nielson is entering his seventh season at the helm of the Coyotes, and he has a record of 47-25.

Key Players to Watch

The Coyotes return several key players from last season, including quarterback Carson Camp and running back Travis Theis.

Camp threw for 2,687 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2022, and he was named to the All-MVFC Second Team.

Theis rushed for 1,162 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2022, and he was named to the All-MVFC First Team.

A Challenging Schedule

The Coyotes face a challenging schedule in 2023, with games against several ranked opponents.

They open the season on September 1 at home against Drake, and they also have games against North Dakota State, Montana, and Weber State.

The Coyotes are confident that they can compete with anyone on their schedule, and they are looking to make a deep run in the FCS Playoffs.

Conclusion

The South Dakota Coyotes are ranked at No. 3 in the FCS Coaches Poll, and they are poised for a successful season in 2023.

With a talented roster and a challenging schedule, the Coyotes are looking to make a deep run in the FCS Playoffs.