The stakes are high for the Drake football team as the Bulldogs get set to host Presbyterian this weekend. At 6-0, Drake needs a win to maintain at least a share of the Pioneer Football League lead and it will be the final home game for a senior class that endured a COVID shutdown as well as three straight losing seasons.

That’s Drake coach Todd Stepsis. A win on Saturday and next week at Butler would clinch the PFL title and Drake’s first trip to the FCS playoffs.

Drake needed a goal line stand last week to preserve a 10-3 win at Marist. The Bulldogs are giving up a shade over 12 points per game in the PFL and only 74 yards on the ground per game. They also lead the league in turnover margin.