By: Bryan Boettcher, USD Sports Information
Head football coach
Bob Nielson and his program invite fans to join us inside the DakotaDome Saturday when his team presents its annual Spring Game which serves as the 15
th and final practice of the spring season.
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The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at noon. Beer is available for purchase on both the east and west concourses. You can listen to the game on the
Coyote Sports Radio Network with John Thayer on 106.3 FM in Yankton/Vermillion or the Varsity Network App.
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New this year is a meet and greet with Coach Nielson and his staff inside the Dome Club following the game. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided while supplies last. Coach will host a short program and introduce new coaches. The event is free to season ticket holders and $5 for everyone else.
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The Spring Game is expected to run from 1-2:30 p.m. The team will hold position drills for the first half hour and then compete for 70-80 plays.
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Saturday's event is the final official practice ahead of the summer break. The team returns for eight weeks of training in June ahead of fall camp.
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