1961 Drake Bulldogs football team

American college football season February 2026 January 2025 1961 Drake Bulldogs football Independent 5–4 Bus Mertes 2nd Drake Stadium The 1961 Drake Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Drake University as an independent during the 1961 college football season. In its second season under head coach Bus Mertes, the team compiled a 5–4 record and was outscored by a total of 106 to 102.2015 Drake Football Media Guide Drake University 101 https://en.calameo.com/read/00037710622eb60d4d214 The team played its home games at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa. Schedule y y September 16 Iowa State Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA L 0-21 12,465 Iowa State Escapes Drake, 21-0 The Des Moines Register September 17, 1961 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-iowa-state-escap/151654938/ Newspapers.com September 23 at Southern Illinois McAndrew Stadium Carbondale, IL W 7-0 10,000 Drake Defense Checks Salukis 7 To 0 Southern Illinoisan September 24, 1961 II-1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/southern-illinoisan-drake-defense-checks/151655161/ Newspapers.com September 30 at Colorado State–Greeley Jackson Field Greeley, CO W 7-0 4,000–4,500 Drake U. Squeaks BY CSC Bears, 7-0 Greeley Tribune Bob Scales October 2, 1961 16 https://www.newspapers.com/article/greeley-daily-tribune-drake-u-squeaks-b/151327480/ Newspapers.com October 7 State College of Iowa Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA W 21-6 5,000 Drake Wins, 21-6 -- Punt Returns Bag 80, 51-Yard Scores The Des Moines Register October 8, 1961 Sports 1, 8 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-drake-wins-21-6/151656407/ Newspapers.com October 14 Idaho State Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA L 11-12 5,000 Drake 12-11 Loser The Des Moines Register Jim Moackler October 15, 1961 Sports 1 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-drake-12-11-lose/151655906/ Newspapers.com October 28 Bradley<hc> Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA W 24-13 5,500–7,000 Drake Dips Bradley, 24-13 The Des Moines Register Leighton Housh October 29, 1961 Sports 1, 7 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-drake/151653676/ Newspapers.com November 4 at North Texas Fouts Field Denton, TX L 21-28 5,00 Drake fails, 28–21, after two rallies The Des Moines Register November 5, 1961 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/88233533/drake-fails-2821-after-two-rallies/ November 2, 2021 Newspapers.com November 11 at Wichita Veterans Field Wichita, KS L 13-26 9,130 Late-rallying WU Drops Drake, 26-13 The Wichita Eagle Bill Hodge November 12, 1961 1A, 1B https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-wichita-eagle-late-rallying-wu-drops/151654690/ November 18 at Omaha Omaha, NE W 36-13 1,800–2,400 Drake Romps Past Omahans by 36-13 Omaha World-Herald Maurice Shadle November 19, 1961 Sports 1, 6 https://www.newspapers.com/article/omaha-world-herald-drake-romps-past-omah/151654347/ Newspapers.com Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Omaha) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/464/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association August 6, 2024 Brief Summary Of Cumulative Football Statistics (1961 Drake) https://stats.ncaa.org/team/189/stats/12865 National Collegiate Athletic Association July 19, 2024 References Drake Category:Drake Bulldogs football seasons Drake Bulldogs football