2024 Schedule
2024 Schedule
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NCAAF
Drake survives Butler in 13-9 scrum to secure first FCS playoff appearance
Luke Bailey threw for a touchdown and Dorian Boyland ran it in from the 2-yard line for the game-winning score and Drake clinched the Pioneer Football crown beating Butler 13-9 on Saturday for its eighth-straight win.
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NCAAF
Drake moves to 7-0 in Pioneer League, beats Presbyterian 16-14 for chance at outright title
— Dorian Boyland had a touchdown run, Shane Dunning kicked three field goals and Drake remained undefeated in the Pioneer League with a 16-14 victory over Presbyterian on Saturday.
NCAAF
Drake's defense forces 2 turnovers in 10-3 win over Marist
— Luke Bailey threw for 205 yards and a touchdown, and the Drake defense forced two turnovers in a 10-3 win over Marist on Saturday.
NCAAF
Boyland, Galvan carry Drake to 5-0 in Pioneer with 33-7 victory over Stetson
— Dorian Boyland ran for 170 yards and three touchdowns and Christian Galvan added 115 yards and a score as Drake rolled past Stetson 33-7 on Saturday to go 5-0 in Pioneer League play.
NCAAF
Luke Bailey throws TD pass to Trey Radocha with no time remaining to lift Drake past San Diego 25-20
— Luke Bailey threw two touchdown passes, including a 38-yarder to Trey Radocha with no time remaining, and Drake beat San Diego 25-20 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Bailey throws for 411 yards, 5 touchdowns in Drake's 52-21 win over Tommies
— Luke Bailey threw five touchdown passes and Drake pulled way in the second half to hand St. Thomas (Minnesota) its first Pioneer Football League loss this season while the Bulldogs won their third in a row, 52-21 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Luke Bailey throws 2 TD passes and Drake holds off Valparaiso 20-14
— Luke Bailey threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns and Drake held off Valparaiso for a 20-14 victory on Saturday.
NCAAF
Boyland's early 64-yard touchdown run gets Drake started toward first win of season
— Dorian Boyland rushed for 123 yards and a long touchdown and Drake picked up its first win of the season, a 16-9 victory over Morehead State on Saturday.
NCAAF
Tommy Schuster passes for 3 TDs, runs for another to lead North Dakota to 55-7 win in season opener
— Tommy Schuster passed for three touchdowns and ran for another in leading North Dakota to a 55-7 win in both teams' season opener on Saturday.
NCAAF
Jackson sparks Idaho to 42-14 victory over Drake
— Jermaine Jackson caught a touchdown pass and returned a punt for a score and Idaho dominated the second half in a 42-14 victory over Drake on Saturday.
NCAAF
Corwin helps Drake hold off Davidson 31-28
Freshman quarterback Ian Corwin threw two touchdown passes and wide receiver Alex Bray tossed one of his own as Drake held off Davidson 31-28 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Dayton posts rally to beat Drake 46-29 behind Chisholm, Cook
Jake Chisholm ran for three touchdowns, Jack Cook ran for a pair of touchdowns and Dayton beat Drake 46-29 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Drake hands Jacksonville 6th straight loss 28-14
Ian Corwin passed for two touchdowns, Drew Lauer rushed for 134 yards and two scores, and Drake beat Jacksonville 28-14 on Saturday for the Dolphins' sixth straight loss.
NCAAF
San Diego trounces Drake 49-7 in battle of unbeatens
Joseph Binda Jr. ran for three touchdowns, Terrence Smith ran for two more and San Diego cashed in on turnovers to beat Drake 49-7 on Saturday to become the Pioneer Football League's remaining undefeated team.
NCAAF
Lauer runs for 242 yards, Drake beats Morehead State 36-17
Drew Lauer rushed 28 times for a career-high 242 yards and Drake stayed undefeated in the Pioneer League with a 36-17 win over Morehead State on Saturday.
NCAAF
Corwin, Lauer lead Drake past Butler 42-7
Ian Corwin threw three touchdown passes, Drew Lauer scored three touchdowns and Drake defeated Butler 42-7 on Saturday to remain undefeated in the Pioneer League.
NCAAF
Corwin, Lauer, Meis help Drake top Valparaiso 35-6
Ian Corwin threw two touchdowns passes and Drake held Valparaiso to just 131 yards of offense in a 35-6 victory on Saturday.
NCAAF
Drake takes 41-17 road win against Marist
Ian Corwin threw a career-high four touchdown passes and Drake won for the first time this season beating Marist 41-17 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Nelson, Johnson lead South Dakota St past Drake 38-10
Kanin Nelson threw two touchdown passes to Cade Johnson on Saturday and South Dakota State rolled to a 38-10 win over Drake.
NCAAF
DII-member Truman St. takes down Drake 10-7
Lawrence Woods' 87-yard kickoff return to start the second half helped propel Division II-level Truman State past Drake 10-7 on Saturday.
NCAAF
North Dakota dominates Drake 47-7
Backup quarterback Andrew Zimmerman threw for two scores, Nate Ketteringham threw for another and North Dakota spoiled coach Todd Stepsis' debut by beating Drake 47-7 in Saturday's season opener for both teams.
NCAAF
Purdy and Jones link up for Iowa State TD
Brock Purdy throws to Deshaunte Jones for a 7-yard Iowa State touchdown.
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2023 Pioneer Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 8-0 | 8-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 7-1 | 8-3 |
| Davidson | 6-2 | 7-4 |
| Butler | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Marist | 4-4 | 4-7 |
| San Diego | 4-4 | 4-7 |
| Morehead State | 3-5 | 4-7 |
| Presbyterian | 2-6 | 4-7 |
| Valparaiso | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Dayton | 2-6 | 4-7 |
| Stetson | 1-7 | 3-8 |
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