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2019 DRAKE FOOTBALL GAME NOTES • GAME 11 • AT DAVIDSON 2019 DRAKE FOOTBALL GAME NOTES SIX-TIME PIONEER FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: 2012, 2011, 2004, 2000, 1998, 1995 GAME 11 • DAVIDSON • NOV. 23 • 12 P.M. CDT • DAVIDSON, N.C. • RICHARDSON STADIUM (6,000) DRAKE Bulldogs (5-5, 5-2 PFL) Head Coach: Todd Stepsis (Ashland, 1999) Career Record: 5-5 (1st season) at Drake: 5-5 (1st season) vs. Davidson: 0-0 VS. #DUVSDC DAVIDSON Wildcats (8-3, 5-2 PFL) Head Coach: Scott Abell (Longwood 1992) THE MATCHUP Career Record: 53-32 (8th season) at Davidson: 14-8 (2nd season) vs. Drake: 0-1 Drake vs. Davidson Des Moines, Iowa Location Dayton, Ohio GAME INFORMATION THE GAME 1881 Founded 1850 The Drake University football team is preparing for the final home game 5,015 Enrollment 11,900 Date Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 of the 2019 season on Saturday, Nov. 16 against longtime rival Dayton. Kickoff 12 p.m. CDT Bulldogs Nickname Flyers Site Davidson, N.C. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. with Chuck Reed on the radio broadcast on Blue and White Colors Red and Blue Stadium Richardson Stadium (6,000) 1350 ESPN Des Moines. Fans can watch on Mediacom/MC22 and at www. Pioneer Conference Pioneer Radio ESPN Radio 1350 AM GoDrakeBulldogs.com. 5-5 Record 6-3 Live Stats/Audio GoDrakeBulldogs.com 5-2 Conference Record 4-2 Live Video GoDrakeBulldogs.com Prior to the game, Drake will honor its accomplished senior class as 14 student- Twitter @DUBulldogs/@DrakeBulldogsFB 23.7 Points Per Game 41.2 athletes will take part in the pregame ceremony. Following the home finale, Today’s Game Hashtag #DUvsDC 146.8 Rushing Yards Per Game 206.2 Series Drake leads, 8-1 Drake will gear up for its regular-season finale on the road against Davidson on 188.9 Passing Yards Per Game 247.9 In Des Moines Drake leads, 12-4 Saturday, Nov. 23. 335.7 Total Yards Per Game 454.1 In Davidson, N.C. Drake leads, 14-5 22.8 Points Allowed Per Game 35.0 First Meeting 2005 PREVIEW 167.2 Rushing Yards Allowed Per Game 244.1 Last Meeting 2018 Drake has a chance to ensure it finishes ahead of Dayton in the PFL standings, Streak Drake - 1 187.6 Passing Yards Allowed Per Game 230.7 Last Drake Win Oct. 28, 2017 - 17-12 which would lock up its fourth consecutive top-three finish in the PFL for the 354.8 Total Yards Allowed Per Game 474.8 Last Davidson Win Oct. 7, 2017 - 20-10 Bulldogs. Drake’s defense will look to continue its momentum after bouncing 8 Interceptions 9 back with a strong performance against Jacksonville, holding the Dolphins to 13/84 Sacks/Yards 11/68 COACHING STAFF just 14 points. The Flyers have one of the PFL’s best offenses, leading the 4-1 Fumbles/Lost 6-5 league in points per game at 41.2. 38.6 Penalty Yard Average 61.9 Head Coach Todd Stepsis 19.4 Kickoff Return Average 22.3 Alma Mater Ashland, 1999 REWIND Career Record (1st season) 5-4 6.4 Punt Return Average 13.7 Record at Drake (1st season) Same After a tough loss at league-leader San Diego, Drake bounced back with a 38.1 Punt Average 34.4 Offensive Coordinator Brad Pole 28-14 win over the Jacksonville Dolphins at Drake Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9 34.7 Net Punt Average 29.8 Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Allen Smith afternoon. 29:57 Time of Possession 30:03 Co-Defensive Coordinator/DL/Co-Special Teams Coor. Willie Cashmore 39%(49-125) Third Down Pct. 47%(43-91) Quarterbacks Jeff Martin 33%(5-15) Fourth Down Pct. 67%(12-18) Running Backs/Co-Special Teams Coor. Kirk Wherritt Drake was led on the ground by fifth-year senior halfback Drew Lauer , Offensive Line/Run Game Coor. Michael McClanathan who rushed for 147 yards, his second-highest total of the season, and two 30 Touchdowns 52 Secondary/Recruiting Coordinator John Bloss touchdowns. 2-5 Field Goals/Attempts 4-4 Defensive Line PJ Hedrington CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 74%(23-31) Red Zone Percentage 93%(39-42) Specialists Sam Walkingstick Tight Ends Steve Flynn 2019 SCHEDULE DAVIDSON LEADERS Aug. 31 at North Dakota L, 47-7 Rushing DRAKE LEADERS Grand Forks, N.D. | Alerus Center (12,283) | ND leads the series, 3-0 Jake Chisholm 107 att./821 yds./5 TD/ 3 TD Rec. Rushing Leaders Sept. 7 TRUMAN STATE L, 10-7 Drew Lauer 182 att./747 yds./ 9 TD rush/2 TD rec. Passing Des Moines, Iowa | Drake Stadium (14,557)| Series tied, 3-3 Jack Cook 158-of-258/2,231 yards/29 TD/5 INT Caden Meis 35 att./179 yds./2 TD rush/TD rec. Sept. 14 at South Dakota State L, 38-10 Receiving Passing Leaders Brookings, S.D. | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium (19,340) | DU leads the series, 8-5 Adam Trautman 57 rec./755 yds./13 TD Ian Corwin 142-of-247/1,649 yds./16 TD/10 INT Sept. 28 at Marist* W, 41-17 Tackles Poughkeepsie, N.Y. | Tenney Stadium (5,000) | DU leads the series, 8-0 Brandon Easterling 113 tackles/65 solo Receiving Leaders Devin Cates 42 rec./521 yds./7 TD Oct. 5 VALPARAISO* W, 35-6 Des Moines, Iowa | Drake Stadium (14,557) | DU leads the series, 24-3 Interceptions Shane Feller 23 rec./342 yds./3 TD Four players tied 2 Oct. 12 at Butler* W, 42-7 Tackles Indianpolis, Ind. | Bud & Jackie Sellick Bowl (5,647) | DU leads the series, 20-8 Alex Rogers 54 tackles/41 solo Danny Morales 52 tackles/40 solo Oct. 26 MOREHEAD STATE* W, 36-17 DRAKE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Zac Rujawitz 46 tackles/32 solo Des Moines, Iowa | Drake Stadium (14,557) | DU Leads the series, 10-3 Assistant Director John Meyer Email [email protected] Interceptions Nov. 2 at San Diego* L, 49-7 San Diego, Calif. | Torero Stadium (6,000) | SD leads the series, 16-11 Office 515-271-3740 Will Warner 4 Cell 515-770-4190 Collin Seymour 3 Nov. 9 JACKSONVILLE* W, 28-14 Des Moines, Iowa | Drake Stadium (14,557) | DU leads the series, 16-3 Sacks Assistant Athletic Director Ty Patton Victor Jergens 3 Nov. 16 DAYTON* L, 46-29 Email [email protected] Gavin Dineen 2.5 Des Moines, Iowa | Drake Stadium (14,557) | UD leads the series, 27-9 Office 515-271-3014 Nov. 23 at Davidson* 12 p.m. Davidson, N.C. | Richardson Stadium (6,000) | DU Leads the series, 8-1 WWW.GODRAKEBULLDOGS.COM 1 TWITTER @DUBULLDOGS | @DRAKEBULLDOGSFB 2019 DRAKE FOOTBALL GAME NOTES • GAME 11 • AT DAVIDSON WEEKLY MEDIA PLANNER 18 MONDAY 19 TUESDAY 20 WEDNESDAY 21 THURSDAY 22 FRIDAY 23 SATURDAY 24 SUNDAY Practice: Practice: Practice: Coach Stepsis Travel Day Gameday OFF 4:20-5:35 p.m. 3:45-5:30 p.m. 3:45-5:30 p.m. Available by phone. Coach Stepsis Drake at Davidson Coach Stepsis Coach Stepsis Coach Stepsis Coach Stepsis Student-Athletes Available by phone. Richardson Stadium Available by phone. Pre-practice Pre-practice Pre-practice Available by phone. 12 p.m. CST 4 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Student-Athletes Student-Athletes Post-practice: Post-practice: Post-practice: No availability. No availability. 5:35 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Student-Athletes Student-Athletes Student-Athletes Pre-practice Pre-practice Pre-practice 4 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Post-practice: Post-practice: Post-practice: 5:35 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Phone interviews with out of town media conducted after practice. COVERING THE BULLDOGS NOTES/STATS 2019 DRAKE CAPTAINS INTERVIEWS Pregame notes and updated stats are available Drake’s players voted during the spring to select All interviews with Drake football coaches and at www.GoDrakeBulldogs.com the week of each five team captains and chose Gavin Dineen, student-athletes must be coordinated through the game. Stats will be distributed to members of the Steven Doran, Drew Lauer, Erin Morgan and Will athletic communications office. working press following each quarter on gameday. A full stat packet will also be distributed and Warner. To arrange interviews with student-athletes disseminated electronically. To receive notes and Gavin Dineen and coaches please contact John Meyer (john. stats via e-mail, please contact John Meyer (john. Senior [email protected]) at least one day in advance. [email protected]). Defensive Line Availability will typically be prior to, or at the 6-2 • 281 conclusion of practice on the days listed above. RADIO/VIDEO/LIVE STATS Algonquin, Ill. All Drake games will be aired live on radio Marian Central Catholic Notify John Meyer in advance if the listed times via 1350-AM ESPN RADIO with Chuck Reed are incompatible with your schedule and other handling play-by-play duties. Former Bulldogs accommodations will be attempted. Cole Neary and Andy Rice will split analyst duties during the season. Steven Doran CREDENTIALS Fifth-Year Senior Wide Receiver Submit credential requests for home games to Live video and stats of all home games and 6-3 • 218 John Meyer ([email protected]) at least two select road games will be available at www. Germantown, Wis. days in advance of a game. GoDrakeBulldogs.com. Germantown HEAD COACH TODD STEPSIS (@TSTEPSIS) STEPSIS VS. OPPONENTS AT DRAKE First Season Opponent W-L Last Game Ashland, 1999 vs. Butler 1-0 2019 Drew Lauer vs. Davidson 2019 Career Record Fifth-Year Senior vs.