DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake University football team released its 2023 schedule, head coach Todd Stepsis announced on Thursday (Feb. 16). The slate features 11 games including five home contests.
The Bulldogs begin the 2023 season with a test at Missouri Valley Football Conference foe North Dakota on Saturday (Sept. 2). The Fighting Hawks are coming off a 7-5 season and FCS playoff appearance.
Drake welcomes reigning NAIA national champion Northwestern (Iowa) in the home opener at Drake Stadium on Sept. 9 before going to Target Field to Minneapolis to play the defending FCS national champion South Dakota State on Sept.