Stetson Hatters @ Drake Bulldogs
Thibault, defense lead Drake to 41-3 win over Stetson
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Cody Thibault threw for 235 yards and three touchdowns to lead Drake to a 41-3 win over Stetson in the Pioneer League opener for both teams on Saturday.
Conley Wilkins rushed for a career-high 152 yards on 13 carries and had a 100-yard kickoff return after Stetson's field goal to give the Bulldogs (2-2) a 17-3 lead at the half.
Thibault completed 16 of 33 passes but was picked off by Eric Martin of the Hatters (1-2) three times in the first half.
Thibault connected with Lee Snell for an 11-yard touchdown in the second quarter, Zach Zlabish for 12 yards in the third and A.J. Spitz for 55 yards in the fourth. Andrew Clifford threw a 7-yard touchdown to Connor Ostrander to close the scoring.
Stetson finished with 178 yards passing but with Drake getting seven sacks, the Hatters finished with zero rushing yards.
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Game Information
Des Moines, IA
2025 Standings
| Pioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Morehead State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Butler | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Marist | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Stetson | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Davidson | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Valparaiso | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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