Drake senior receiver Taj Hughes says a new season brings a new challenge for the Bulldogs. New coach Joe Woodley takes over a program that is coming off two straight Pioneer Football League chamionships and back-to-back trips to the FCS playoffs. Hughes made the switch to receiver after hauling in 73 passes out of the backfield last season.

The program has momentum gut Hughes says a loss to Morehead State in their final home game last season is fresh in their mind.

The Bulldogs open at home a week from Thursday when they host Upper Iowa.