THE BASICS
Drake football returns to Des Moines after their second bye week of the season. The Bulldogs are set for a tilt with the Beacons of Valparaiso at 12 p.m. in Drake Stadium to kick off both teams' Pioneer Football League schedules.
LAST TIME OUT
Drake went on the road for another tough road test at the No. 15 ranked South Dakota Coyotes. The Bulldogs showed flashes in Vermillion, scoring 21 points for the second straight week, but eventually fell, 42-21.
PFL DEBUT
This weekend's matchup in Drake Stadium will be the Pioneer Football League opener for both Drake and Valpo.