NORTH MANCHESTER, Ind. - Manchester University head football coach Nate Jensen has announced his resignation following seven seasons at the helm of the program. MU athletics director Rick Espeset announced that a search has commenced to select a new head coach for the Spartan football program. 

Jensen completes his Spartan career with an overall record of 20-47, including 17-33 in regular season conference games. 

"Nate has been a pillar in our department and across campus for seven years. His investment in football student-athletes at Manchester has been admirable." said athletic director Rick Espeset. 

During Jensen's first season in 2016, eight different Spartans would earn All-HCAC accolades. The Black & Gold would also capture a critical win in the Bronze Ball trophy series against rival Anderson 33-14 to conclude the season.

The Manchester football program has seen continued growth, both on and off the field, under Jensen's leadership. 56 Spartans have earned All-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors over the last seven seasons. Six Spartans have been D3football.com All-North Region honorees and Manchester University had back-to-back seasons with one D3football.com All-American (Dakota Nelson in 2017; Dillon Nelson in 2018). Manchester also produced the 2017 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Special Teams MVP in Dakota Nelson. Most recently, kicker Andrew Kibler earned D3football.com Third Team All-American honors.