Missouri Valley Football Conference

The Coyotes look for increased stability up front and a healthier group of running backs in 2019

The Coyotes have talent but need to avoid another injury-plagued year

The Jackrabbits have depth and talent up front

Jackrabbits loaded at running back, wide receiver, looking to find a successor for Taryn Christion at quarterback

South Dakota also receives votes but falls outside Top 25

Matches highest preseason ranking in school history

USD's Darin Greenfield, along with SDSU's Christian Rozeboom and Ryan Earith, on the first team

SDSU's Cade Johnson, Pierre Stong Jr, and Bradey Sorenson, along with USD's Dakarai Allen on the first team

SDSU second, USD sixth in pre-season poll

Nielson has 202 wins in a 26-year career as college head coach