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DES MOINES, IA - OCTOBER 6:  The Drake Bulldogs play against the Butler Bulldogs during a Pioneer Football League game at Drake Stadium on Saturday, October 6, 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Dylan Heuer)
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Football Reveals 2019 Schedule

Bulldogs to play five home games as part of an 11-game slate

The Drake University football team's 2019 schedule features 11 contests, including five at Drake Stadium, as part of its first season under head coach Todd Stepsis.

The Bulldogs open the season on the road August 31 at North Dakota followed by the home opener September 7 against Truman State.

The team's final non-conference game of the season is set for September 12 at South Dakota State.

Pioneer Football League action starts on the road at Marist September 28 before returning home to host Valparaiso, October 5.

66448The home PFL schedule also includes games against Morehead State (Oct. 26), Jacksonville (Nov. 9) and Dayton (Nov. 16).

The Bulldogs will travel to Butler (Oct. 12), San Diego (Nov. 2) and Davidson (Nov. 23) as part of the annual PFL schedule.

2019 Drake Football Schedule
Aug. 31 - at North Dakota - Grand Forks, N.D.
Sept. 7 - Truman State - Drake Stadium
Sept. 14 - at South Dakota State - Brookings, S.D.
Sept. 28 - at Marist* - Poughkeepsie, N.Y
Oct. 5 - Valparaiso* - Drake Stadium
Oct. 12 - at Butler* - Indianapolis, Ind.
Oct. 26 - Morehead State* - Drake Stadium
Nov. 2 - at San Diego* - San Diego, Calif.
Nov. 9 - Jacksonville* - Drake Stadium
Nov. 16 - Dayton* - Drake Stadium
Nov. 23 - at Davidson* - Davidson, N.C.
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