1962 Drake Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1962 Drake Bulldogs football Independent 8–2 Bus Mertes 3rd Drake Stadium The 1962 Drake Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Drake University as an independent during the 1962 NCAA College Division football season. In its third season under head coach Bus Mertes, the team compiled a 8–2 record and outscored all opponents by a total of 204 to 108.2015 Drake Football Media Guide Drake University 99 https://en.calameo.com/read/00037710622eb60d4d214 The team played its home games at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Schedule y y September 15 at Iowa State Clyde Williams Field Ames, IA L 7-14 21,781 September 22 Southern Illinois Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA W 14-13 7,500 September 29 1962 Colorado State–Greeley Bears Colorado State–Greeley Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA W 21-0 5,000 Drake Wins, 21-0 The Des Moines Register Brad Wilson September 30, 1962 1S, 4S https://www.newspapers.com/clip/32409068/drake_wins_210/ Newspapers.com October 6 at South Dakota Inman Field Vermillion, SD W 15-14 1,500 October 13 at State College of Iowa O. R. Latham Stadium Cedar Falls, IA W 21-15 6,800 October 20 Wichita Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA W 10-0 7,500 October 26 at 1962 Bradley Braves Bradley Peoria, IL W 30-13 6,000 November 3 at Idaho State Spud Bowl Pocatello, ID L 14-33 4,600 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-spokesman-review-idaho-state-snaps-d/174895449/ The Spokesman-Review Idaho State snaps Drake streak, 33–14 November 4, 1962 June 20, 2025 Newspapers.com November 10 North Dakota State Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA W 40-6 4,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/86576018/no-7-as-drake-sails-406/ The Des Moines Register No. 7 as Drake sails, 40–6 November 11, 1962 October 5, 2021 Newspapers.com November 17 at 1962 Evansville Purple Aces Evansville Evansville, IN W 32-0 500 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1962 Drake) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/189/stats/13326 National Collegiate Athletic Association December 10, 2022 References Drake Category:Drake Bulldogs football seasons Drake Bulldogs football