1928 Drake Bulldogs football team explained

Year:1928
Team:Drake Bulldogs
Sport:football
Conference:Missouri Valley Conference
Short Conf:MVC
Record:7–1
Conf Record:3–0
Head Coach:Ossie Solem
Hc Year:8th
Stadium:Drake Stadium
Champion:MVC champion

The 1928 Drake Bulldogs football team was an American football represented Drake University in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the 1928 college football season. In its eighth season under head coach Ossie Solem, the team compiled a 7–1 record (3–0 against MVC opponents), won the MVC championship, and outscored all opponents by a total of 141 to 52.[1] The team's only loss was against Knute Rockne's Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Key players included halfback Dick Nesbitt and guard Lester Jones.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1928 Drake Bulldogs Schedule and Results. Sports Reference LLC. SR/College Football. June 3, 2019.