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Drake Bulldogs

1st in Pioneer

2–42026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record2–46 completed games reported
Points per game25.5Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game35.7Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 6 completed games reported in 2026, Drake has scored 153 points and allowed 214. Its scoring margin is -10.2 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

ESPN · Updated Oct 12, 10:02 PM UTCData methodology
PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About Drake

American college football program

Drake Bulldogs competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The Drake Bulldogs are an NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision non-scholarship college football program representing Drake University. They currently compete in the non-scholarship Pioneer Football League and have been charter members of the conference since 1993. Drake began playing intercollegiate football in 1893.

Adapted from Drake Bulldogs football on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Revision 1377571429 · Source revised
Conference
Not reported
Latest ranking
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Home venue
Drake Stadium (IA)
Next opponent
Marist Red Foxes
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

Drake news & coverage

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Aug 27
vsSD Mines
L 35–38Drake Stadium (IA)
Sep 5
@Montana
L 10–45Washington-Grizzly Stadium
Sep 12
@Northern Iowa
L 14–56UNI-Dome
Sep 26
@Davidson
W 51–32Richardson Stadium (Davidson, NC)
Oct 3
vsDayton
W 30–22Drake Stadium (IA)
Oct 10
@Valparaiso
L 13–21Brown Field
Oct 17
vsMarist
1:00 PM ETDrake Stadium (IA)
Oct 24
vsButler
1:00 PM ETDrake Stadium (IA)
Oct 31
@Morehead St
1:00 PM ETPhil Simms Stadium
Nov 7
vsSan Diego
1:00 PM ETDrake Stadium (IA)
Nov 14
@St Thomas
2:00 PM ETO'Shaughnessy Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

78Ian BickertOL6' 1"285 lbsSophomoreTipp City, OH
9Cody BlicharzRB5' 10"190 lbsSophomoreMazomanie, WI
88Adam BogenskiTE6' 4"220 lbsJuniorMundelein, IL
27Kavaughn ClarkRB5' 9"185 lbsSophomoreGlendale, AZ
3Kyle CotteeQB6' 4"210 lbsSophomoreTerre Haute, IN
49Alex DafnisTE6' 4"230 lbsFreshmanCave Creek, AZ
80Lincoln DeLaereWR5' 11"195 lbsSophomoreAtlanta, GA
62Dustin DisneyOL6' 2"280 lbsJuniorSanta Clarita, CA
11Lucci FidoneWR5' 7"175 lbsSeniorCouncil Bluffs, IA
18Hank FoleyWR6' 0"195 lbsJuniorSanta Monica, CA
16Aidan GarciaWR6' 3"190 lbsSeniorQueen Creek, AZ
67Declan GillOL6' 3"280 lbsFreshmanChicago, IL
81Mason GoeringWR6' 4"185 lbsFreshmanIowa City, IA
23Carson GreenRB5' 9"195 lbsJuniorSan Antonio, TX
8Kellen HaverbackQB6' 2"180 lbsFreshmanMount Vernon, IL
55Daniel HawkinsOL6' 3"250 lbsSeniorForrest, IL
77Drew HeissOL6' 4"305 lbsSeniorArlington Heights, IL
68Ryker HendersonOL6' 4"250 lbsFreshmanDelmar, IA
75Will HendricksOL6' 3"320 lbsJuniorLawrence, KS
53Wyatt HendricksOL6' 2"265 lbsFreshmanLawrence, KS
87Vance HoffmannTE6' 6"250 lbsSophomoreLas Vegas, NV
30Kyle HoganRB5' 10"190 lbsFreshmanSt. Louis, MO
10Mitchell JanuaryWR6' 0"200 lbsSeniorExcelsior, MN
12Sam JohnsonWR5' 11"190 lbsJuniorWaukee, IA
72Will KowalewskiOL6' 8"325 lbsSophomoreGrand Rapids, MI
ESPN · Last available snapshot Oct 11, 8:29 PM UTC · Source refresh pendingData methodology
PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage59.5
Completions181
Interception Percentage3.00
Interceptions9
Longest Pass80
Net Passing Yards2,086
Net Passing Yards Per Game347.7
Passing Attempts304
Passing Touchdown %3.90
Passing Touchdowns12
Passer Rating124.5
Total Sacks19

Rushing

Rushing Attempts165
Rushing Yards507
Yards Per Rush Attempt3.1
Long Rushing62
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns6
Rushing Yards Per Game84.5
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs44
Team Games Played6
Total Yards2,593

Receiving

Receptions181
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards2,086
Receiving Yards2,086
Receiving Touchdowns12
Long Reception80
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game347.7
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch0
Receiving First Downs89

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs151
Rushing 1st downs44
Passing 1st downs89
1st downs by penalty18
Third Down Conversions35
Third Down Attempts90
3rd down %38.89
Fourth Down Conversions13
First Downs Attempts24
4th down %54.17
Total Penalties51
Total Penalty Yards415

Defense

Solo Tackles218
Assist Tackles206
Total Tackles424
Sacks5
Sack Yards26
Stuffs32
Passes Defended16
Average Interception Yards10.7
Long Interception30
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked2
Tackles For Loss12

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions3
Interception Yards32
Interception Touchdowns0

General

Fumbles12
Forced Fumbles2
Fumbles Recovered4
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played6

Returning

Kick Returns14
Kick Return Yards277
Yards Per Kick Return19.8
Long Kick Return40
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns4
Punt Return Yards53
Yards Per Punt Return13.3
Long Punt Return23
Punt Return Touchdowns1
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made7
Field Goal Attempts8
Field Goal Percentage87.5
Long Field Goal Made48
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-293
Field Goal Attempts 30-392
Field Goal Attempts 40-493
Field Goal Attempts 50+0
Extra Points Made16
Extra Point Attempts17
Extra Point Percentage94.1

Punting

Punts18
Punt Yards755
Long Punt55
Gross Average Punt Yards41.9
Net Average Punt Yards41.9
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 203
Touchbacks1
Fair Catches6
Punt Returns7
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns6
Receiving Touchdowns12
Return Touchdowns1
Total Touchdowns19
Field Goals7
Kick Extra Points16
Total Two Point Conversions1
Total Points153
Total Points Per Game25.5
ESPN · Updated Oct 12, 10:02 PM UTCData methodology