2025 Drake Bulldogs football team

The 2025 Drake Bulldogs football team represented Drake University as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Bulldogs were led by first-year head coach Joe Woodley,^[1] who took over for former coach Todd Stepsis who left the program to become the head coach at Northern Iowa. Woodley was assisted by first-year offensive coordinator Kyle Kempt and first-year defensive coordinator Adam Cox. The Bulldogs played home games at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.

ConferencePioneer Football League

Record8–4 (7–1 PFL)

Headcoach

Joe Woodley (1st season)

OffensivecoordinatorKyle Kempt (1st season)

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2025 Drake Bulldogs football

PFL champion
NCAA Division I First Round, L 17–38 vs. South Dakota
Conference	Pioneer Football League
Record	8–4 (7–1 PFL)
Head coach	Joe Woodley (1st season)
Offensive coordinator	Kyle Kempt (1st season)
Defensive coordinator	Adam Cox (1st season)
Home stadium	Drake Stadium
Seasons ← 2024 2026 →

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2025 Pioneer Football League standings
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Team	W		L	W		L
Drake $^	7	–	1	8	–	4
Presbyterian	6	–	2	10	–	2
San Diego	6	–	2	8	–	4
St. Thomas	5	–	3	7	–	5
Dayton	5	–	3	7	–	4
Morehead State	4	–	4	6	–	6
Butler	4	–	4	6	–	6
Marist	3	–	5	5	–	7
Stetson	2	–	6	3	–	9
Davidson	1	–	7	2	–	10
Valparaiso	1	–	7	2	–	10

$ – Conference champion ^ – FCS playoff participant Rankings from STATS Poll

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Schedule

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Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 28	6:30 p.m.	Upper Iowa*	Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA	ESPN+	W 41–7	3,891
September 13	6:00 p.m.	at No. 2 South Dakota State*	Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium Brookings, SD	ESPN+	L 21–37	19,213
September 20	1:00 p.m.	at No. 15 South Dakota*	DakotaDome Vermillion, SD	ESPN+	L 21–42	7,441
October 4	12:00 p.m.	Valparaiso	Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA	ESPN+	W 41–0	4,007
October 11	4:00 p.m.	at San Diego	Torero Stadium San Diego, CA	ESPN+	W 19–16	2,794
October 18	12:00 p.m.	Davidson	Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA	ESPN+	W 45–0	2,721
October 25	11:00 a.m.	at Marist	Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field Poughkeepsie, NY	ESPN+	W 31–17	1,942
November 1	12:00 p.m.	at Butler	Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl Indianapolis, IN	FloFootball	W 24–19	2,062
November 8	12:00 p.m.	St. Thomas	Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA	ESPN+	L 13–20	2,006
November 15	11:00 a.m.	at Dayton	Welcome Stadium Dayton, OH	YouTube	W 14–6	3,178
November 22	12:00 p.m.	Morehead State	Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA	ESPN+	W 17–10	2,267
November 29	12:00 p.m.	at No. 12 South Dakota*	DakotaDome Vermillion, SD (NCAA Division I First Round)	ESPN+	L 17–38	3,964
*Non-conference game Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game All times are in Central time

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Game summaries

Upper Iowa (DII)

Upper Iowa Peacocks (0-0) vs. Drake Bulldogs (0-0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Peacocks (DII)	0	0	7	0	7
Bulldogs	14	10	7	10	41

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at Drake Stadium • Des Moines, IA

Date: August 28
Game time: 6:30 p.m.
Game attendance: 3,891
TV: ESPN+

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First Quarter 7:41 Drake – Hank Foley 27-yard pass from Chase Spellman (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 1:35; Drake 7–0) 3:23 Drake – Chase Spellman 28-yard run (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 63 yards, 0:58; Drake 14–0) Second Quarter 12:19 Drake – Hank Foley 46-yard pass from Chase Spellman (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 1 play, 46 yards, 0:08; Drake 21–0) 0:08 Drake – Harry Balke 42-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 51 yards, 6:27; Drake 24–0) Third Quarter 12:23 UPP – Mante Morrow 34-yard pass from Darryl Overstreet Jr. (Nathan Behne kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:37; Drake 24–7) 6:43 Drake – Chase Spellman 6-yard run (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 5:33; Drake 31–7) Fourth Quarter 14:19 Drake – Harry Balke 21-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, 3:38; Drake 34–7) 6:37 Drake – Jaden Meizinger 22-yard pass from Xaiver Washington (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 2:49; Drake 41–7)

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First Quarter

7:41 Drake – Hank Foley 27-yard pass from Chase Spellman (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 88 yards, 1:35; Drake 7–0)
3:23 Drake – Chase Spellman 28-yard run (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 63 yards, 0:58; Drake 14–0)

Second Quarter

12:19 Drake – Hank Foley 46-yard pass from Chase Spellman (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 1 play, 46 yards, 0:08; Drake 21–0)
0:08 Drake – Harry Balke 42-yard field goal (Drive: 15 plays, 51 yards, 6:27; Drake 24–0)

Third Quarter

12:23 UPP – Mante Morrow 34-yard pass from Darryl Overstreet Jr. (Nathan Behne kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:37; Drake 24–7)
6:43 Drake – Chase Spellman 6-yard run (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 83 yards, 5:33; Drake 31–7)

Fourth Quarter

14:19 Drake – Harry Balke 21-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 16 yards, 3:38; Drake 34–7)
6:37 Drake – Jaden Meizinger 22-yard pass from Xaiver Washington (Harry Balke kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 79 yards, 2:49; Drake 41–7)

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More information Statistics, UPP ...

Statistics	UPP	DRKE
First downs	12	25
Total yards	217	479
Rushing yards	16	201
Passing yards	201	278
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–30–2	16–21–1
Time of possession	24:27	35:33

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Upper Iowa	Passing	Darryl Overstreet Jr.	15/26, 174 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Calvin Swinney Damon Head Jr.	5 carries, 11 yards 5 carries, 11 yards
	Receiving	Mante Morrow	5 receptions, 85 yards, 1 touchdown
Drake	Passing	Chase Spelllman	14/16, 233 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
	Rushing	Jaden Meizinger	14 carries, 51 yards
	Receiving	Hank Foley	5 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TD

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at No. 2 South Dakota State

Drake Bulldogs (1-0) vs. No. 2 South Dakota State Jackrabbits (2-0) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	7	3	8	3	21
No. 2 Jackrabbits	14	7	10	6	37

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at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium • Brookings, SD

Date: September 13
Game time: 6:00 p.m.
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: S at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
Game attendance: 19,213
Referee: Jason Perkins
TV announcers (ESPN+): Tom Nieman (play-by-play), Kurtiss Riggs (analyst) and Darron Wallace (sideline)

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First Quarter (12:53) DRKE – Hank Foley 31-yard pass from Xavier Washington, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:07; Drake 7-0) (6:34) SDST – Alex Bullock 9-yard pass from Chase Mason, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 3 plays, 40 yards, 1:03; 7-7) (5:59) SDST – Julius Loughridge 15-yard run, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, 0:35; South Dakota State 14-7) Second Quarter (14:56) DRKE – Harry Balke 41-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 2:13; South Dakota State 14-10) (5:59) SDST – James Basinger 2-yard run, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 6:41; South Dakota State 21-10) Third Quarter (11:09) SDST – Julius Loughridge 4-yard run, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:51; South Dakota State 28-10) (7:28) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 3-yard run, Nick Herman pass to Logan Inagawa for two-point conversion (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:41; South Dakota State 28-18) (1:57) SDST – Ryan Harrington 39-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 2:13; South Dakota State 31-18) Fourth Quarter (8:10) SDST – Corey Blair Jr. 5-yard run, two-point pass conversion failed (Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 5:05; South Dakota State 37-18) (0:04) DRKE – Harry Balke 24-yard field goal (Drive: 18 plays, 68 yards, 8:06; South Dakota State 37-21) )

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First Quarter

(12:53) DRKE – Hank Foley 31-yard pass from Xavier Washington, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:07; Drake 7-0)
(6:34) SDST – Alex Bullock 9-yard pass from Chase Mason, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 3 plays, 40 yards, 1:03; 7-7)
(5:59) SDST – Julius Loughridge 15-yard run, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, 0:35; South Dakota State 14-7)

Second Quarter

(14:56) DRKE – Harry Balke 41-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 2:13; South Dakota State 14-10)
(5:59) SDST – James Basinger 2-yard run, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 6:41; South Dakota State 21-10)

Third Quarter

(11:09) SDST – Julius Loughridge 4-yard run, Eli Stader kick (Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 3:51; South Dakota State 28-10)
(7:28) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 3-yard run, Nick Herman pass to Logan Inagawa for two-point conversion (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:41; South Dakota State 28-18)
(1:57) SDST – Ryan Harrington 39-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 2:13; South Dakota State 31-18)

Fourth Quarter

(8:10) SDST – Corey Blair Jr. 5-yard run, two-point pass conversion failed (Drive: 10 plays, 59 yards, 5:05; South Dakota State 37-18)
(0:04) DRKE – Harry Balke 24-yard field goal (Drive: 18 plays, 68 yards, 8:06; South Dakota State 37-21)

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More information Statistics, DRKE ...

Statistics	DRKE	SDST
First downs	18	23
Total yards	295	436
Rushing yards	121	211
Passing yards	174	225
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–29–1	18–25–0
Time of possession	27:30	32:30

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Drake	Passing	Logan Inagawa	15/25, 140 yards, 1 INT
	Rushing	Logan Inagawa	14 carries, 58 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Hank Foley	3 receptions, 57 yards, 1 TD
South Dakota State	Passing	Chase Mason	18/25, 225 yards, 1 TD
	Rushing	Julius Loughbridge	20 carries, 83 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Lofton O'Groske	6 receptions, 78 yards

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at No. 15 South Dakota

Drake Bulldogs (1–1) vs. No. 15 South Dakota Coyotes (1–2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	0	7	0	14	21
No. 15 Coyotes	7	21	14	0	42

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at DakotaDome • Vermillion, SD

Date: September 20
Game time: 1:00 p.m.
Game weather: Indoor
Game attendance: 7,441
Referee: David Hergert
TV announcers (ESPN+): Jay Elsen (play-by-play) and Andre Fields (analyst)

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First Quarter (9:27) SDAK – L. J. Phillips Jr. 2-yard Run, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:33; South Dakota 0–7) Second Quarter (14:51) SDAK – L.J. Phillips Jr. 2-yard Run, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 5:23; South Dakota 0–14) (7:07) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 1-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 4:40; South Dakota 7–14) (5:28) SDAK – Larenzo Fennder 70-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:33; South Dakota 7–21) (0:55) SDAK – Larenzo 31-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 2:55; South Dakota 7–28) Third Quarter (10:46) SDAK – L.J. Phillips Jr. 2-yard run, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 4:08; South Dakota 7–35) (8:29) SDAK – L.J. Phillips Jr. 50-yard Run, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 1 play, 50 yards, 0:10; South Dakota 7–42) Fourth Quarter (12:20) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 1-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:44; South Dakota 14–42) (2:48) DRKE – Chase Schutty 6-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 11 plays, 93 yards, 6:10; South Dakota 21–42)

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First Quarter

(9:27) SDAK – L. J. Phillips Jr. 2-yard Run, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:33; South Dakota 0–7)

Second Quarter

(14:51) SDAK – L.J. Phillips Jr. 2-yard Run, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 10 plays, 90 yards, 5:23; South Dakota 0–14)
(7:07) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 1-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 4:40; South Dakota 7–14)
(5:28) SDAK – Larenzo Fennder 70-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:33; South Dakota 7–21)
(0:55) SDAK – Larenzo 31-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 2:55; South Dakota 7–28)

Third Quarter

(10:46) SDAK – L.J. Phillips Jr. 2-yard run, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 4:08; South Dakota 7–35)
(8:29) SDAK – L.J. Phillips Jr. 50-yard Run, Will Leyland Kick (Drive: 1 play, 50 yards, 0:10; South Dakota 7–42)

Fourth Quarter

(12:20) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 1-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 12 plays, 72 yards, 5:44; South Dakota 14–42)
(2:48) DRKE – Chase Schutty 6-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 11 plays, 93 yards, 6:10; South Dakota 21–42)

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Statistics	DRKE	SDAK
First downs	20	21
Total yards	302	508
Rushing yards	138	282
Passing yards	164	226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	15–20–2	13–20–0
Time of possession	30:39	29:21

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Drake	Passing	L. Inagawa	15/19, 164 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Logan Inagawa	19 carries, 73 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Jackson Voth	6 catches, 85 yards
South Dakota	Passing	Aidan Bouman	13/20, 226 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	L. J. Phillips Jr.	19 carries, 143 yards, 4 TD
	Receiving	Larenzo Fenner	2 catches, 101 yards

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Valparaiso

Valparaiso Beacons (1-3) vs. Drake Bulldogs (1-2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Beacons	0	0	0	0	0
Bulldogs	3	10	21	7	41

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at Drake Stadium • Des Moines, IA

Date: October 4
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 4,007
Referee: Carl Chapman
TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Admire (play-by-play) and Sage Rosenfels (analyst)

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First Quarter (9:17) DRKE – Harry Balke 34-yard Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:46; Drake 0–3) Second Quarter (10:39) DRKE – Luke Woodson 2-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:47; Drake 0–10) (1:39) DRKE – Harry Balke 38-yard Field Goal (Drive: 14 plays, 39 yards, 4:27; Drake 0–13) Third Quarter (3:36) DRKE – Nick Herman 1-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:51; Drake 0–27) (0:52) DRKE – Nick Herman 27-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 37 yards, 0:43; Drake 0–34) Fourth Quarter (3:32) DRKE – Hank Foley 25-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 4 plays, 34 yards, 2:50; Drake 0–41)

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First Quarter

(9:17) DRKE – Harry Balke 34-yard Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:46; Drake 0–3)

Second Quarter

(10:39) DRKE – Luke Woodson 2-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:47; Drake 0–10)
(1:39) DRKE – Harry Balke 38-yard Field Goal (Drive: 14 plays, 39 yards, 4:27; Drake 0–13)

Third Quarter

(3:36) DRKE – Nick Herman 1-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:51; Drake 0–27)
(0:52) DRKE – Nick Herman 27-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 37 yards, 0:43; Drake 0–34)

Fourth Quarter

(3:32) DRKE – Hank Foley 25-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 4 plays, 34 yards, 2:50; Drake 0–41)

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More information Statistics, VAL ...

Statistics	VAL	DRKE
First downs	11	19
Total yards	105	334
Rushing yards	32	150
Passing yards	73	184
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	10–23–3	16–26–1
Time of possession	28:52	31:08

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Valparaiso	Passing	Tyler Caron	5/9, 42 yards
	Rushing	Dawaiian McNeeley	12 carries, 23 yards
	Receiving	Devin Yeats	4 catches, 34 yards
Drake	Passing	Chase Spellman	10/19, 128 yards, 1 INT
	Rushing	Nick Herman	7 carries, 53 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Taj Hughes	3 catches, 74 yards

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at San Diego

Drake Bulldogs (2-2) vs. San Diego Toreros (3-3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	0	7	0	12	19
Toreros	6	7	0	3	16

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at Torero Stadium • San Diego, CA

Date: October 11
Game time: 4:00 p.m. CDT
Game attendance: 2,794
TV announcers (ESPN+): Jack Cronin (play-by-play) and George Whitfield Jr. (analyst)

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First Quarter (7:18) USD – Emiliano Salazar 25-yard Field Goal (Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 4:57; San Diego 0–3) (2:11) USD – Emiliano Salazar 47-yard Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 35 yards, 3:49; San Diego 0–6) Second Quarter (3:53) DRKE – Luke Woodson 33-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 54 yards, 0:29; Drake 7–6) (2:35) USD – Cole Monach 73-yard pass from Yosei Takahashi, Emiliano Salazar Kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:18; San Diego 7–13) Fourth Quarter (14:56) DRKE – Harry Balke 43-yard Field Goal (Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 5:37; San Diego 10–13) (4:38) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 5-yard Run, Harry Balke PAT failed (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:44; Drake 16–13) (1:09) USD – Emiliano Salazar 41-yard Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 41 yards, 3:29; Tied 16–16) (0:00) DRKE – Harry Balke 55-yard Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 1:09; Drake 19–16)

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First Quarter

(7:18) USD – Emiliano Salazar 25-yard Field Goal (Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 4:57; San Diego 0–3)
(2:11) USD – Emiliano Salazar 47-yard Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 35 yards, 3:49; San Diego 0–6)

Second Quarter

(3:53) DRKE – Luke Woodson 33-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 54 yards, 0:29; Drake 7–6)
(2:35) USD – Cole Monach 73-yard pass from Yosei Takahashi, Emiliano Salazar Kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:18; San Diego 7–13)

Fourth Quarter

(14:56) DRKE – Harry Balke 43-yard Field Goal (Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 5:37; San Diego 10–13)
(4:38) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 5-yard Run, Harry Balke PAT failed (Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:44; Drake 16–13)
(1:09) USD – Emiliano Salazar 41-yard Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 41 yards, 3:29; Tied 16–16)
(0:00) DRKE – Harry Balke 55-yard Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 1:09; Drake 19–16)

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More information Statistics, DRKE ...

Statistics	DRKE	USD
First downs	18	16
Total yards	341	314
Rushing yards	180	132
Passing yards	161	182
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	16–25–0	15–29–0
Time of possession	30:03	29:57

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Drake	Passing	Chase Spellman	14/21, 128 yards
	Rushing	Nick Herman	15 carries, 96 yards
	Receiving	Hank Foley	1 reception, 36 yards
San Diego	Passing	Tyler Voss	14/28, 109 yards
	Rushing	Adam Criter	28 carries, 108 yards
	Receiving	Cole Monach	2 receptions, 82 yards, TD

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Davidson

Davidson Wildcats (1-5) vs. Drake Bulldogs (3-2) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Wildcats	0	0	0	0	0
Bulldogs	21	10	7	7	45

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at Drake Stadium • Des Moines, IA

Date: October 18
Game time: 12:00 PM CDT
Game attendance: 2,721
TV: ESPN+
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First Quarter (8:20) DRKE – Nick Herman 24-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 34 yards, 0:38; Drake 0–7) (5:00) DRKE – Hank Foley 12-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:42; Drake 0–14) (1:58) DRKE – Taj Hughes 2-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 1:12; Drake 0–21) Second Quarter (8:24) DRKE – Harry Balke 29-yard Field Goal (Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 5:55; Drake 0–24) (1:25) DRKE – Jackson Voth 5-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:19; Drake 0–31) Third Quarter (7:43) DRKE – Jackson Voth 29-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:06; Drake 0–38) Fourth Quarter (8:38) DRKE – Jaden Meizinger 6-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive, 10 plays, 90 yards, 5:52; Drake 0–45)

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First Quarter

(8:20) DRKE – Nick Herman 24-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 34 yards, 0:38; Drake 0–7)
(5:00) DRKE – Hank Foley 12-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 55 yards, 1:42; Drake 0–14)
(1:58) DRKE – Taj Hughes 2-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 4 plays, 73 yards, 1:12; Drake 0–21)

Second Quarter

(8:24) DRKE – Harry Balke 29-yard Field Goal (Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 5:55; Drake 0–24)
(1:25) DRKE – Jackson Voth 5-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:19; Drake 0–31)

Third Quarter

(7:43) DRKE – Jackson Voth 29-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:06; Drake 0–38)

Fourth Quarter

(8:38) DRKE – Jaden Meizinger 6-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive, 10 plays, 90 yards, 5:52; Drake 0–45)

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More information Statistics, DAV ...

Statistics	DAV	DRKE
First downs	20	31
Total yards	283	570
Rushing yards	31	377
Passing yards	252	193
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	22–41–0	17–23–0
Time of possession	28:11	31:49

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Davidson	Passing	Coulter Cleland	22/41, 252 yards
	Rushing	Mari Adams	8 carries, 29 yards
	Receiving	Ivan Hoyt	12 receptions, 148 yards
Drake	Passing	Logan Inagawa	16/22 186 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Nick Herman	14 carries, 134 yards, TD
	Receiving	Jackson Voth	8 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD

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at Marist

Drake Bulldogs (4-2) vs. Marist Red Foxes (3-4) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	7	10	7	7	31
Red Foxes	0	14	3	0	17

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at Leonidoff Field • Poughkeepsie, NY

Date: October 25
Game time: 11:00 AM CDT
Game attendance: 1,942
TV: ESPN+

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First Quarter (7:51) DRKE – Jackson Voth 8-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 7:04; Drake 7–0) Second Quarter (14:48) DRKE – Harry Balke 21-yard Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 5:48; Drake 10–0) (8:50) MRST – Tristan Shannon 1-yard Run, Samer Layous Kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:53; Drake 10–7) (7:33) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 8-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 3 plays, 35 yards, 1:12; Drake 17–7) (0:30) MRST – Tristan Shannon 5-yard Run, Samer Layous Kick (Drive: 16 plays, 81 yards, 6:57; Drake 17–14) Third Quarter (10:10) MRST – Samer Layous 41-yard Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:44; Tied 17–17) (4:59) DRKE – Luke Woodson 3-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:46; Drake 24–17) Fourth Quarter (12:56) DRKE – Taj Hughes 11-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 4:33; Drake 31–17)

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First Quarter

(7:51) DRKE – Jackson Voth 8-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 7:04; Drake 7–0)

Second Quarter

(14:48) DRKE – Harry Balke 21-yard Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays, 87 yards, 5:48; Drake 10–0)
(8:50) MRST – Tristan Shannon 1-yard Run, Samer Layous Kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:53; Drake 10–7)
(7:33) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 8-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 3 plays, 35 yards, 1:12; Drake 17–7)
(0:30) MRST – Tristan Shannon 5-yard Run, Samer Layous Kick (Drive: 16 plays, 81 yards, 6:57; Drake 17–14)

Third Quarter

(10:10) MRST – Samer Layous 41-yard Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:44; Tied 17–17)
(4:59) DRKE – Luke Woodson 3-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 4 yards, 0:46; Drake 24–17)

Fourth Quarter

(12:56) DRKE – Taj Hughes 11-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 9 plays, 84 yards, 4:33; Drake 31–17)

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More information Statistics, DRKE ...

Statistics	DRKE	MRST
First downs	18	21
Total yards	352	329
Rushing yards	189	144
Passing yards	163	185
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	6–11–0	4–12–1
Time of possession	28:57	31:03

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Drake	Passing	Logan Inagawa	10/13, 163 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Logan Inagawa	17 carries, 81 yards, TD
	Receiving	Taj Hughes	7 receptions, 106 yards, TD
Marist	Passing	Sonny Mannino	17/28, 161 yards
	Rushing	Tristan Shannon	8 carries, 58 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Lance Martinez	5 receptions, 61 yards

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at Butler

Drake Bulldogs (5-2) vs. Butler Bulldogs (5-3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Drake	7	7	3	7	24
Butler	7	0	6	6	19

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at Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl • Indianapolis, IN

Date: November 1
Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 51 °F (11 °C)
Game attendance: 2,062
Referee: Jason Berg
TV: FloSports

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Game information
First Quarter (14:44) DRKE – Nick Herman 66-yard run, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 1 play, 66 yards, 0:10; Drake 7–0) (7:08) BUT – Archie Cox 54-yard pass from Reagan Andrew, Ryan Short kick (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:24; Tied 7–7) Second Quarter (2:35) DRKE – Jackson Voth 11-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 11 plays, 96 yards, 6:11; Drake 14–7) Third Quarter (9:38) BUT – Chet Yardley 3-yard pass from Reagan Andrew, Ryan Short kick blocked (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:22; Drake 14–13) (6:01) DRKE – Harry Balke 51-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:34; Drake 17–13) Fourth Quarter (10:52) DRKE – Luke Woodson 1-yard run, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 4:01; Drake 24–13) (7:10) BUT – Reagan Andrew 3-yard run, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:38; Drake 24–19)

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First Quarter

(14:44) DRKE – Nick Herman 66-yard run, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 1 play, 66 yards, 0:10; Drake 7–0)
(7:08) BUT – Archie Cox 54-yard pass from Reagan Andrew, Ryan Short kick (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:24; Tied 7–7)

Second Quarter

(2:35) DRKE – Jackson Voth 11-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 11 plays, 96 yards, 6:11; Drake 14–7)

Third Quarter

(9:38) BUT – Chet Yardley 3-yard pass from Reagan Andrew, Ryan Short kick blocked (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 5:22; Drake 14–13)
(6:01) DRKE – Harry Balke 51-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:34; Drake 17–13)

Fourth Quarter

(10:52) DRKE – Luke Woodson 1-yard run, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 4:01; Drake 24–13)
(7:10) BUT – Reagan Andrew 3-yard run, two-point conversion failed (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:38; Drake 24–19)

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More information Statistics, DRKE ...

Statistics	DRKE	BUT
First downs	16	16
Total yards	363	353
Rushing yards	119	162
Passing yards	244	191
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–24–0	14–21–1
Time of possession	35:04	24:56

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More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Drake	Passing	Logan Inagawa	18/23, 244 yards, TD
	Rushing	Nick Herman	19 carries, 113 yards, TD
	Receiving	Taj Hughes	7 receptions, 104 yards
Butler	Passing	Reagan Andrew	14/21, 191 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Ethan Loss	4 carries, 57 yards
	Receiving	Archie Cox	4 receptions, 107 yards, TD

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St. Thomas (MN)

St. Thomas Tommies (6-3) vs. Drake Bulldogs (6-2) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Tommies	7	3	7	3	20
Bulldogs	0	10	0	3	13

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at Drake Stadium • Des Moines, IA

Date: November 8
Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
TV: ESPN+

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Game information
First Quarter (2:51) STMN – Stefano Giovannelli 6-yard Run, Ben Hoiland Kick (Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 7:04; St. Thomas 7–0) Second Quarter (14:56) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 2-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:48; Tied 7–7) (3:54) STMN – Ben Hoiland 25-yard Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 5:05; St. Thomas 10–7) (0:02) DRKE – Harry Balke 35-yard Field Goal (Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:48; Tied 10–10) Third Quarter (0:45) STMN – Gabriel Abel 2-yard Run, Ben Hoiland Kick (Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 3:30; St. Thomas 17–10) Fourth Quarter (10:17) DRKE – Harry Balke 41-yard Field Goal (Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 5:20; St. Thomas 17–13) (3:26) STMN – Ben Hoiland 20-yard Field Goal (Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 6:43; St. Thomas 20–13)

Game information

First Quarter

(2:51) STMN – Stefano Giovannelli 6-yard Run, Ben Hoiland Kick (Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 7:04; St. Thomas 7–0)

Second Quarter

(14:56) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 2-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:48; Tied 7–7)
(3:54) STMN – Ben Hoiland 25-yard Field Goal (Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 5:05; St. Thomas 10–7)
(0:02) DRKE – Harry Balke 35-yard Field Goal (Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:48; Tied 10–10)

Third Quarter

(0:45) STMN – Gabriel Abel 2-yard Run, Ben Hoiland Kick (Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 3:30; St. Thomas 17–10)

Fourth Quarter

(10:17) DRKE – Harry Balke 41-yard Field Goal (Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 5:20; St. Thomas 17–13)
(3:26) STMN – Ben Hoiland 20-yard Field Goal (Drive: 13 plays, 64 yards, 6:43; St. Thomas 20–13)

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More information Statistics, STMN ...

Statistics	STMN	DRKE
First downs	16	16
Total yards	252	315
Rushing yards	131	161
Passing yards	121	154
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	13–21–0	14–22–1
Time of possession	32:19	27:41

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
St. Thomas (MN)	Passing	Andy Peters	13/21, 121 yards
	Rushing	Andy Peters	15 carries, 66 yards
	Receiving	Quentin Cobb-Butler	5 receptions, 35 yards
Drake	Passing	Logan Inagawa	14/22, 154 yards, INT
	Rushing	Nick Herman	12 carries, 60 yards
	Receiving	Taj Hughes	8 receptions, 55 yards

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at Dayton

Drake Bulldogs (6-3) vs. Dayton Flyers (6-3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	0	14	0	0	14
Flyers	0	0	0	6	6

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at Welcome Stadium • Dayton, OH

Date: November 15
Game time: 12:00 PM EST
Game attendance: 3,178
TV: YouTube

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Game information
Second Quarter (12:16) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 3-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 11 plays, 99 yards, 4:43; Drake 7–0) (8:49) DRKE – Nick Herman 66-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, 0:48; Drake 14–0) Fourth Quarter (8:40) DAY – Michael Mussari 23-yard pass from Liam Poronsky, Trevor Henkle PAT failed (Drive: 14 plays, 93 yards, 5:48; Drake 14–6)

Game information

Second Quarter

(12:16) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 3-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 11 plays, 99 yards, 4:43; Drake 7–0)
(8:49) DRKE – Nick Herman 66-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 69 yards, 0:48; Drake 14–0)

Fourth Quarter

(8:40) DAY – Michael Mussari 23-yard pass from Liam Poronsky, Trevor Henkle PAT failed (Drive: 14 plays, 93 yards, 5:48; Drake 14–6)

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More information Statistics, DRKE ...

Statistics	DRKE	DAY
First downs	15	20
Total yards	307	340
Rushing yards	248	143
Passing yards	59	197
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	7–12–0	17–37–2
Time of possession	25:54	34:06

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More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Drake	Passing	Logan Inagawa	7/12, 59 yards
	Rushing	Nick Herman	15 carries, 153 yards, TD
	Receiving	Taj Hughes	3 receptions, 44 yards
Dayton	Passing	Liam Poronsky	12/22, 107 yards, TD
	Rushing	Gavin Lochow	17 carries, 101 yards
	Receiving	Gavin Lochow	4 receptions, 63 yards

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Morehead State

Morehead State Eagles (6-5) vs. Drake Bulldogs (0-0) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Eagles	7	0	0	3	10
Bulldogs	0	3	0	14	17

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at Drake Stadium • Des Moines, IA

Date: November 22
Game time: 12:00 PM CST
Game attendance: 2,267
TV: ESPN+

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Game information
First Quarter (5:05) MORE – Isaac Stopke 42-yard Run, Jordan Price Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:55; Morehead State 7–0) Second Quarter (1:55) DRKE – Harry Balke 25-yard Field Goal (Drive: 16 plays, 79 yards, 8:41; Morehead State 7–3) Fourth Quarter (6:53) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 8-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 14 plays, 90 yards, 7:07; Drake 7–10) (3:05) DRKE – Nick Herman 77-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 1 play, 77 yards, 0:14; Drake 7–17) (0:22) MORE – Thomas Schwartz V 20-yard Field Goal (Drive: 14 plays, 30 yards, 2:36; Drake 10–17)

Game information

First Quarter

(5:05) MORE – Isaac Stopke 42-yard Run, Jordan Price Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:55; Morehead State 7–0)

Second Quarter

(1:55) DRKE – Harry Balke 25-yard Field Goal (Drive: 16 plays, 79 yards, 8:41; Morehead State 7–3)

Fourth Quarter

(6:53) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 8-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 14 plays, 90 yards, 7:07; Drake 7–10)
(3:05) DRKE – Nick Herman 77-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 1 play, 77 yards, 0:14; Drake 7–17)
(0:22) MORE – Thomas Schwartz V 20-yard Field Goal (Drive: 14 plays, 30 yards, 2:36; Drake 10–17)

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More information Statistics, MORE ...

Statistics	MORE	DRKE
First downs	19	19
Total yards	325	368
Rushing yards	135	323
Passing yards	190	45
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–26–0	7–12–0
Time of possession	31:37	28:23

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Morehead State	Passing	Carter Cravens	18/26, 190 yards
	Rushing	Isaac Stopke	23 carries, 130 yards, TD
	Receiving	Ryan Upp	9 receptions, 90 yards
Drake	Passing	Logan Inagawa	7/12, 45 yards
	Rushing	Nick Herman	27 carries, 253 yards, TD
	Receiving	Hank Foley	1 reception, 16 yards

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NCAA Division I playoffs

at No. 12 South Dakota (First Round)

2025 NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs First Round
Drake (8–3) vs. No. 12 South Dakota Coyotes (8–4) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	3	7	0	7	17
No. 12 Coyotes	3	14	14	7	38

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at DakotaDome, Vermillion, SD

Date: November 29
Game time: 12:00 p.m.
Game weather: Indoors, 72 °F (22 °C)
Game attendance: 3,964
Referee: Cory Hanson
TV announcers (ESPN+): Jason Ross Jr. (play-by-play) and Tyoka Jackson (analyst)

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Game information
First quarter (9:12) DRKE – Harry Balke 48-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 5:48; DRKE 3–0) (5:04) SDAK – Will Leyland 36-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 4:02; Tied 3–3) Second quarter (10:12) SDAK – Larenzo Fenner 23-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 7:19; SDAK 10–3) (4:49) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 2-yard run, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:23; Tied 10–10) (2:26) SDAK – L. J. Phillips Jr. 1-yard run, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:23; SDAK 17–10) Third quarter (14:03) SDAK — Larenzo Fenner 27-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards, 0:46; SDAK 24–10) (4:29) SDAK — Larenzo Fenner 18-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 5 plays, 97 yards, 2:10; SDAK 31–10) Fourth quarter (9:23) SDAK – Jack Martens 3-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 4:03; SDAK 38–10) (0:09) DRKE – Jackson Voth 6-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 3:47; SDAK 38–17)

Game information

First quarter

(9:12) DRKE – Harry Balke 48-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 44 yards, 5:48; DRKE 3–0)
(5:04) SDAK – Will Leyland 36-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 4:02; Tied 3–3)

Second quarter

(10:12) SDAK – Larenzo Fenner 23-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 12 plays, 70 yards, 7:19; SDAK 10–3)
(4:49) DRKE – Logan Inagawa 2-yard run, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:23; Tied 10–10)
(2:26) SDAK – L. J. Phillips Jr. 1-yard run, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:23; SDAK 17–10)

Third quarter

(14:03) SDAK — Larenzo Fenner 27-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards, 0:46; SDAK 24–10)
(4:29) SDAK — Larenzo Fenner 18-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 5 plays, 97 yards, 2:10; SDAK 31–10)

Fourth quarter

(9:23) SDAK – Jack Martens 3-yard pass from Aidan Bouman, Will Leyland kick (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 4:03; SDAK 38–10)
(0:09) DRKE – Jackson Voth 6-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke kick (Drive: 11 plays, 65 yards, 3:47; SDAK 38–17)

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More information Statistics, DRKE ...

Statistics	DRKE	SDAK
First downs	26	19
Total yards	330	418
Rushing yards	168	157
Passing yards	162	261
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	20–32–0	15–20–0
Time of possession	35:24	24:36

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More information Team, Category ...

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Drake	Passing	Logan Inagawa	19/31, 149 yards, TD
	Rushing	Nick Herman	13 carries, 74 yards
	Receiving	Jackson Voth	10 receptions, 86 yards, TD
South Dakota	Passing	Aidan Bouman	15/20, 261 yards, 4 TD
	Rushing	L. J. Phillips Jr.	14 carries, 132 yards, TD
	Receiving	Larenzo Fenner	5 receptions, 115 yards, 3 TD

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2025 Drake Bulldogs football team

Schedule

Game summaries

Upper Iowa (DII)

at No. 2 South Dakota State

at No. 15 South Dakota

Valparaiso

at San Diego

Davidson

at Marist

at Butler

St. Thomas (MN)

at Dayton

Morehead State

NCAA Division I playoffs

at No. 12 South Dakota (First Round)

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