An experienced Drake football team looks to contend for the Pioneer Football League championship this fall. The Bulldogs return the entire roster from a team that finished 2-3 during an abbreviated spring season. Drake coach Todd Stepsis.

The defense gave up less than 13 points and 77 yards of rushing per game in the spring but the Bulldogs need improvement from an offense that averaged only 18 points per contest.

Stepsis says the spring season was a benefit for his team.

Stepsis says after having last fall canceled everyone is excited for the new season.

Running back Cross Robinson returns for a fifth season and says after last year everyone has been excited during fall camp.

Robinson believes the offense will show major improvement this season.

The Bulldogs open at home on Thursday night, September second against West Virginia Wesleyan.