American college football season
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.
Date Time Opponent Site Result Attendance Source September 18 at Colorado L 0–6114,500 [ 1] [ 2]
September 24 8:00 p.m. Denver L 13–333,500 [ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
October 1 8:00 p.m. Wichita Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA L 6–541,000 [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
October 9 8:00 p.m. at Iowa State Teachers W 14–126,000 [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
October 16 at South Dakota W 26–333,500 [ 14]
October 23 2:00 p.m. Bradley Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA L 7–145,000 [ 15] [ 16] [ 17]
October 30 2:00 p.m. at Iowa State L 0–357,642–8,000 [ 18] [ 19] [ 20] [ 21]
November 5 8:00 p.m. Kansas State Drake Stadium Des Moines, IA L 18–532,500 [ 22] [ 23] [ 24]
November 12 1:00 p.m. at Wayne W 33–24580 [ 25] [ 26] [ 27]
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^ White, Maury (September 19, 1954). "Green Bulldogs Crushed, 61-0" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 1S. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ 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 .
^ Housh, Leighton (September 24, 1954). "Drake's Young Team In Home Debut Tonight" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 17. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Housh, Leighton (September 24, 1954). "Drake--- (continued)" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 18. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Denver Rocks Drake 33-13" . The Inter Lake . September 26, 1954. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Drake Seeks First Victory" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . October 1, 1954. p. 16. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Brad (October 2, 1954). "Drake Errors Helps Wichita Triumph, 54-6" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 9. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Brad (October 2, 1954). "Hendrix Stars Despite Loss (continued)" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 10. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Brad (October 9, 1954). "Tutors Out To End Drake String" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 10. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Brad (October 10, 1954). "Drake Trips Tutors, 14-12" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 1S. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Brad (October 10, 1954). "Drake Survives A Wild Finish (continued)" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 2S. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Teachers Blows 12-0 Lead; Drake Wins 14-12" . Waterloo Sunday Courier . Waterloo, Iowa . October 10, 1954. p. 39. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Teachers (continued)" . Waterloo Sunday Courier . Waterloo, Iowa . October 10, 1954. p. 40. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Dean Belbas (October 17, 1954). "Coyotes Win 33-26" . The Argus-Leader . p. 1D. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Bradley Foe For Drake's Homecoming" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . October 23, 1954. p. 9. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Drake--- (continued)" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . October 23, 1954. p. 10. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Lamberto, Nick (October 24, 1954). "Bradley Beats Drake With Passes, 14-7" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 7S. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Brad (October 30, 1954). "Repeat Upset Over Cyclones Drake's Hope" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 9. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Brad (October 30, 1954). "Drake--- (continued)" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 11. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Brad (October 31, 1954). "Cyclones Romp, 35-0" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 1S. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ Wilson, Brad (October 31, 1954). "Iowa State Rolls Up 28-0 Lead At Half (continued)" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 8S. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ 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 .
^ White, Maury (November 6, 1954). "Kansas State Drubs Drake, 53-18" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 9. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ White, Maury (November 6, 1954). "Drake--- (continued)" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . p. 10. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Drake Ends Season" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . November 12, 1954. p. 13. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Bulldogs Beat Wayne, 33-24" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . November 13, 1954. p. 9. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Drake--- (continued)" . The Des Moines Register . Des Moines, Iowa . November 13, 1954. p. 10. Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "1954 Drake Bulldogs Schedule and Results" . SR/College Football . Sports Reference . Archived from the original on May 25, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023 .
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