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Valparaiso Beacons vs Drake Bulldogs

College Football
Valparaiso
1-4
0-41
Final
Drake
2-2
Drake Stadium (IA)

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Who won: Drake 41-0

The Drake Bulldogs beat the Valparaiso Beacons 41-0 on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Drake Stadium (IA). The Drake outscored the Valparaiso 21-0 in the 3rd quarter. Chase Spellman led the Drake in passing yards (10/19, 128 YDS, 1 INT). Caron Tyler led the Valparaiso in passing yards (5/9, 42 YDS).

Recap · Oct 4
Drake turns up the heat in third quarter, defeats Valparaiso 41-0 in PFL opener

Nick Herman ran for two touchdowns, Jacob Auen returned an interception for a score, all in an explosive third quarter, and Drake routed Valparaiso 41-0 in a Pioneer Football League opener on Saturday.

What it means

  • Valparaiso 0-3 on the road; Drake 2-0 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Valparaiso2nd in Pioneer
Caron Tyler QB
Season passing leader · 42 YDS
Drake6th in Pioneer
Chase Spellman QB
Season passing leader · 128 YDS, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue
Drake Stadium (IA), Des Moines, IA · Turf · Attendance 4,007

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

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