2021 Drake Bulldogs football team

2021 Drake Bulldogs football
ConferencePioneer Football League
Record2–9 (1–7 PFL)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKirk Wherritt (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorAllen Smith (3rd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorWillie Cashmore (3rd season)
Home stadiumDrake Stadium
Uniform
2021 Pioneer Football League standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Davidson +^   7 1     8 3  
San Diego +   7 1     7 4  
St. Thomas (MN) *   6 2     7 3  
Morehead State   6 2     7 4  
Marist   5 3     5 5  
Dayton   5 3     6 4  
Valparaiso   4 4     4 7  
Stetson   2 6     4 7  
Drake   1 7     2 9  
Butler   1 7     3 8  
Presbyterian   0 8     2 9  
  • + – Conference co-champions
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
  • * – St. Thomas (MN) ineligible for FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division III

The 2021 Drake Bulldogs football team represented Drake University as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by third-year head coach Todd Stepsis, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 2–9 with a mark of 1–7 in conference play, tying for ninth place in the PFL. The team played its home games at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.