University of South Dakota head football coach Bob Nielson has inked a contract extension thru the 2020-21 academic year athletic director David Herbster announced Thursday.

Nielson completed his second season with the team this past fall, leading the Coyotes to eight wins, a top-five national ranking, and their first trip to the FCS playoffs.

Nielson, a two-time national champion, will be entering his 26th season as a collegiate head football coach in 2018. He stands with a record of 198-92-1. His 198 wins rank 20th amongst active head coaches regardless of division. Amongst active FCS coaches, he has the fifth-most victories and the fourth-best win percentage (.682).

The Coyotes will play their Spring Game Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Dakota Dome.