Drake Bulldogs @ Valparaiso Crusaders
5-2, 2-1 Away
35
5-2, 2-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRKE | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
VALP | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
0-6, 0-4 Home
21
0-6, 0-4 Home
Game Leaders
327
M. PiatkowskiQB
22/36, 1 TD
327
100
B. LehmanQB
11/26, 1 TD, 1 INT
100
67
T. MorseRB
12 CAR, 1 TD
67
98
J. HutsonRB
25 CAR
98
143
J. SchmudlachTE
7 REC
143
81
E. SlenkWR
5 REC, 2 TD
81
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Team Stats
435
Total Yards
340
2
Turnovers
1
24
1st Downs
20
7-67
Penalties
9-105
4/14
3rd Down
4/17
1/3
4th Down
2/2
29:40
Possession
30:20
Game Information
Valparaiso, IN
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 24 | 20 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 | 4-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 435 | 340 |
| Passing | 327 | 178 |
| Comp/Att | 22/36 | 17/34 |
| Yards per pass | 9.1 | 5.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 108 | 162 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 41 |
| Yards per rush | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Penalties | 7-67 | 9-105 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 29:40 | 30:20 |
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 |
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