American college football season
The 2018 Drake Bulldogs football team represented Drake University as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Rick Fox, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, tying for second place in the PFL. The team played its home games at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
On December 10, Fox resigned.[1] He finished his five-year tenure at Drake with a record of 33–22.
Preseason
Preseason All-PFL team
The PFL released their preseason all-PFL team on July 30, 2018, with the Bulldogs having four players selected.[2]
Preseason coaches poll
The PFL released their preseason coaches poll on July 31, 2018, with the Bulldogs predicted to finish in third place.[3]
Schedule
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- ^ Exhibition game
- ^ The season opening game vs. William Jewell was cancelled due to severe weather.[4]
- ^ This game was added on November 20, 2018 to make up for the cancellation of the season opener.[5]
Game summaries
At Montana
At Jacksonville
Butler
Stetson
At Dayton
At Valparaiso
San Diego
Marist
At Morehead State
At Iowa State
References
- ^ "Drake football coach Rick Fox stepping down to follow his faith ... wherever it takes him". Des Moines Register.
- ^ "Twelve First-Team All-PFL returnees highlight Preseason All-PFL Team". Pioneer-Football.org.
- ^ "Defending Champion San Diego edges Dayton in PFL Preseason Coaches' Poll". Pioneer-Football.org.
- ^ "Drake-William Jewell Game Canceled". Drake University Athletics. September 1, 2018. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
- ^ "Football Adds Iowa State To Schedule For A Dec. 1 Game". Drake University Athletics. November 20, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ "2018 Football Schedule". Drake University Athletics. Retrieved July 20, 2022.