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1954 Drake Bulldogs football team

The 1954 Drake Bulldogs football team was an American football team that represented Drake University as an independent during the 1954 college football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Warren Gaer, the Bulldogs compiled a record of 2–7.

1954 Drake Bulldogs football
ConferenceIndependent
Record2–7
Head coach
Home stadiumDrake Stadium
Seasons
← 1953
1955 →
1954 Midwestern college football independents records
Conf Overall
Team W   L   T W   L   T
Omaha   –   10 – 0 – 0
No. 4 Notre Dame   –   9 – 1 – 0
Wabash   –   7 – 1 – 1
Cincinnati   –   8 – 2 – 0
Youngstown   –   7 – 2 – 0
Washington University   –   6 – 3 – 0
Carthage   –   5 – 3 – 0
Dayton   –   5 – 5 – 0
Marquette   –   3 – 5 – 1
Wayne   –   3 – 5 – 1
John Carroll   –   3 – 5 – 0
Rose Poly   –   2 – 5 – 0
Drake   –   2 – 7 – 0
Xavier   –   2 – 8 – 0
Baldwin–Wallace   –   1 – 8 – 0
Rankings from AP Poll

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 18at Colorado
L 0–6114,500[1][2]
September 248:00 p.m.Denver
L 13–333,500[3][4][5]
October 18:00 p.m.Wichita
  • Drake Stadium
  • Des Moines, IA
L 6–54[6][7][8]
October 98:00 p.m.at Iowa State Teachers
W 14–126,000[9][10][11][12][13]
October 16at South Dakota
W 26–333,500[14]
October 232:00 p.m.Bradley 
  • Drake Stadium
  • Des Moines, IA
L 7–145,000[15][16][17]
October 302:00 p.m.at Iowa State
L 0–357,642–8,000[18][19][20][21]
November 58:00 p.m.Kansas State
  • Drake Stadium
  • Des Moines, IA
L 18–532,500[22][23][24]
November 121:00 p.m.at Wayne
W 33–24580[25][26][27]

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References

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  1. ^ White, Maury (September 19, 1954). "Green Bulldogs Crushed, 61-0". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 1S. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  2. ^ White, Maury (September 19, 1954). "Hardy Zips 75 On Pass Theft (continued)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 5S. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  3. ^ Housh, Leighton (September 24, 1954). "Drake's Young Team In Home Debut Tonight". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 17. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  4. ^ Housh, Leighton (September 24, 1954). "Drake--- (continued)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 18. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  5. ^ "Denver Rocks Drake 33-13". The Inter Lake. September 26, 1954. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Drake Seeks First Victory". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. October 1, 1954. p. 16. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  7. ^ Wilson, Brad (October 2, 1954). "Drake Errors Helps Wichita Triumph, 54-6". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 9. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  8. ^ Wilson, Brad (October 2, 1954). "Hendrix Stars Despite Loss (continued)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 10. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  9. ^ Wilson, Brad (October 9, 1954). "Tutors Out To End Drake String". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 10. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  10. ^ Wilson, Brad (October 10, 1954). "Drake Trips Tutors, 14-12". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 1S. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  11. ^ Wilson, Brad (October 10, 1954). "Drake Survives A Wild Finish (continued)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 2S. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  12. ^ "Teachers Blows 12-0 Lead; Drake Wins 14-12". Waterloo Sunday Courier. Waterloo, Iowa. October 10, 1954. p. 39. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  13. ^ "Teachers (continued)". Waterloo Sunday Courier. Waterloo, Iowa. October 10, 1954. p. 40. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  14. ^ Dean Belbas (October 17, 1954). "Coyotes Win 33-26". The Argus-Leader. p. 1D – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ "Bradley Foe For Drake's Homecoming". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. October 23, 1954. p. 9. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  16. ^ "Drake--- (continued)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. October 23, 1954. p. 10. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  17. ^ Lamberto, Nick (October 24, 1954). "Bradley Beats Drake With Passes, 14-7". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 7S. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  18. ^ Wilson, Brad (October 30, 1954). "Repeat Upset Over Cyclones Drake's Hope". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 9. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  19. ^ Wilson, Brad (October 30, 1954). "Drake--- (continued)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 11. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  20. ^ Wilson, Brad (October 31, 1954). "Cyclones Romp, 35-0". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 1S. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  21. ^ Wilson, Brad (October 31, 1954). "Iowa State Rolls Up 28-0 Lead At Half (continued)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 8S. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  22. ^ White, Maury (November 5, 1954). "Drake Plays Strong Kansas State". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 17. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  23. ^ White, Maury (November 6, 1954). "Kansas State Drubs Drake, 53-18". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 9. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  24. ^ White, Maury (November 6, 1954). "Drake--- (continued)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. p. 10. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  25. ^ "Drake Ends Season". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. November 12, 1954. p. 13. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  26. ^ "Bulldogs Beat Wayne, 33-24". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. November 13, 1954. p. 9. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  27. ^ "Drake--- (continued)". The Des Moines Register. Des Moines, Iowa. November 13, 1954. p. 10. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com  .
  28. ^ "1954 Drake Bulldogs Schedule and Results". SR/College Football. Sports Reference. Retrieved May 24, 2023.


 

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