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.