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
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 28 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 | 4-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 356 | 490 |
| Passing | 286 | 337 |
| Comp/Att | 31/49 | 26/37 |
| Yards per pass | 5.8 | 9.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 70 | 153 |
| Rushing Attempts | 18 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Penalties | 5-37 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 28:43 | 31:17 |
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 |
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