Drake coach Todd Stepsis liked what he saw from his team despite a 56-14 loss at defending FCS champion and top ranked North Dakota State. The Bulldogs open their home schedule on Saturday by hosting Division II Missouri S@T.

Stepsis saw significant progress that ranked at the bottom of the Pioneer Football League last season.

Three quarterbacks saw action last week but Stepsis says senior Ian Corwin is the clear starter after throwing two touchdown passes against the Bison.

Stepsis wants the Bulldogs to approach this week’s game in the same manner.