Drake Bulldogs
| Drake Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| University | Drake University |
| Conference | Missouri Valley Conference (primary) Pioneer Football League Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (women's rowing) Summit League (men's tennis) |
| NCAA | Division I (FCS) |
| Athletic director | Brian Hardin |
| Location | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Varsity teams | 18 |
| Football stadium | Drake Stadium (football, track) |
| Basketball arena | Knapp Center |
| Mascot | Spike (costumed) Griff II(live) |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Website | godrakebulldogs |
The Drake Bulldogs are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent Drake University, located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The Bulldogs' athletic program is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) and competes at the NCAA Division I level. Drake also sponsors teams in the Pioneer Football League, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and Summit League. Drake's live bulldog mascot is Griff II; the costumed mascot is Spike; and the school colors are blue and white.