![]() ![]() The Bulldogs' two third-quarter scores were set up by that incredible defensive effort with Drake recovering a fumble on the Iowa State 29-yard line to set up a field goal and an interception in Drake territory that led to a touchdown. That defense, which ranks in the top-15 nationally in the FCS in nearly every statistic, was led by 12 tackles from Zac Rujawitz and nine, including eight solo stops, by Sean Lynch.įacing a 20-14 deficit to open the second half, the Bulldogs scored 10 third-quarter points to briefly hold a 24-20 lead over the Cyclones before ISU scored to end the third quarter. I'm not surprised, we have tough kids that know how to play football." "I hope everyone sees the kind of football team we have the kind of football we play in the PFL," Fox said. A sack/fumble and interception helped Drake take the lead in the third quarter as well as forcing a total of three punts and two turnovers on downs. However, as has been the case all season, it was Drake's defense that stole the show in holding Iowa State to its second-lowest offensive output in the last two months. "I told them this morning that no matter the outcome, I'd be proud if they did that from the first play to the last play and they did that today."ĭespite that effort, Drake (7-4) out gained the Cyclones, 279-273, with quarterback Grant Kraemer completing 20-of-29 passes for 221 yards and three touchdowns. "We said all week we're here to fight to win the next play," said Drake head coach Rick Fox. Iowa State needed every bit of that to hold off the upset bid from a resolved Bulldog squad that was given little chance of being competitive by the pundits and prognosticators. The Bulldogs' hard-fought, gritty effort gave the team a lead late into the third quarter before Iowa State (8-4) rode first-team all-Big 12 running back David Montgomery to the victory with 33 carries for 145 yards and two scores for the back. 24 Iowa State Cyclones escaped with a 27-24 win over an inspired effort by the Drake University football team in the regular-season finale for both teams at Jack Trice Stadium. The Chargers even had time to tack on another touchdown, entering the half with a 28-10 lead after trailing 10-0.Story Links AMES, Iowa - The No. Then Josh Rosen threw an interception that led to another L.A. They did gift the Cardinals an extra possession by fumbling on the next drive, but the Cardinals missed a field goal to cap that drive, which led to a Chargers touchdown. The Chargers answered back to make it 10-7. Needless to say: Anyone with a Cardinals’ first-half ticket got up to get more leftovers.
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