Drake Bulldogs @ Tarleton State Texans
FCS Championship - First Round
8-3, 5-2 Away
29
8-3, 5-2 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRKE | 14 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 29 |
TAR | 3 | 19 | 7 | 14 | 43 |
10-3, 5-2 Home
43
10-3, 5-2 Home
Game Leaders
286
L. BaileyQB
31/49, 3 TD, 2 INT
286
337
V. GabalisQB
26/36, 2 TD
337
23
T. HughesRB
2 CAR
23
146
K. BrittenRB
29 CAR, 2 TD
146
63
T. HughesRB
11 REC, 2 TD
63
190
D. CooperWR
11 REC, 1 TD
190
1
F. ClaypoolDL
1
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12
S. AllisonLB
12
6
B. SmithDB
6
Team Stats
356
Total Yards
490
2
Turnovers
1
20
1st Downs
28
5-37
Penalties
0-0
5/12
3rd Down
4/11
0/1
4th Down
1/2
28:43
Possession
31:17
Game Information
Stephenville, TX
1st Quarter
Touchdown
9:44 - 1st
7
DRKE
0
TAR
Blake Ellingson 2 Yd Run (Shane Dunning Kick)
2 plays, 23 yards, 0:44
Field Goal
5:49 - 1st
7
DRKE
3
TAR
Corbin Poston 31 Yd Field Goal
10 plays, 56 yards, 3:50
Touchdown
3:18 - 1st
14
DRKE
3
TAR
Taj Hughes 9 Yd pass from Luke Bailey (Shane Dunning Kick)
3 plays, 26 yards, 1:37
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
13:00 - 2nd
14
DRKE
9
TAR
Kayvon Britten 6 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
10 plays, 78 yards, 5:14
Touchdown
2:50 - 2nd
14
DRKE
15
TAR
Cody Jackson 18 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Corbin Poston PAT failed)
5 plays, 64 yards, 2:14
Touchdown
0:13 - 2nd
14
DRKE
22
TAR
Kyle Weber 1 Yd Run (Corbin Poston Kick)
8 plays, 66 yards, 1:03
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
4:29 - 3rd
14
DRKE
29
TAR
Kayvon Britten 1 Yd Run (Corbin Poston Kick)
8 plays, 68 yards, 3:48
Touchdown
0:08 - 3rd
21
DRKE
29
TAR
Taj Hughes 10 Yd pass from Luke Bailey (Shane Dunning Kick)
8 plays, 75 yards, 4:21
4th Quarter
Touchdown
10:49 - 4th
21
DRKE
36
TAR
Darius Cooper 49 Yd pass from Victor Gabalis (Corbin Poston Kick)
5 plays, 83 yards, 2:32
Touchdown
2:26 - 4th
21
DRKE
43
TAR
Kyle Weber 3 Yd Run (Corbin Poston Kick)
9 plays, 60 yards, 5:28
Touchdown
0:45 - 4th
29
DRKE
43
TAR
Brandon Langdok 8 Yd pass from Luke Bailey (Blake Ellingson Pass to Sam Rodriguez for Two-Point Conversion)
10 plays, 75 yards, 1:41
Data is currently unavailable.
Win Probability
0%
--DRKE
100%
--TAR
According to ESPN Analytics
2025 Standings
FCS
| Pioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Morehead State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Butler | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Marist | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Stetson | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Davidson | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Valparaiso | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| United Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| West Georgia | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| Austin Peay | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News
Sources: MAC to add Sacramento State as football-only member
The MAC presidents have voted to formally add FCS Sacramento State into the league as a football-only member starting in 2026, sources told ESPN.
7h
WR Parker Kingston no longer at BYU after rape charge
Brigham Young says standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student there after he was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge.
19h
No ruling on Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar after Friday hearing
A Tennessee judge said he would decide on the eligibility of Vols quarterback Joey Aguilar soon after a court appearance on Friday.
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