USD (2-1) at Drake (1-1)
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Drake Stadium, Des Moines, Iowa
Streaming: ESPN +, with radio call on usdtoreros.com
History: USD leads 21-10. Last year’s 25-20 home loss snapped a 10-game winning streak in the series for USD.
Toreros notes: It’s the Pioneer Football League opener for both teams. Ja’seem Reed is averaging seven catches a game (21-233 yards, 2 TDs). Isaiah Smith leads the running game with 4.3 yards per carry. USD has scored on five passing touchdowns and two on the ground. The defense has returned three interceptions for scores.
Bulldogs notes: The defending PFL champs were picked by league coaches to win the league title. Drake upset Eastern Washington 35-32 on the road in OT and loss to No. 5 South Dakota 42-3. The Bulldogs average 255.5 yards passing per game and only 80 rushing.
DON NORCROSS
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