| Year: | 2016 |
| Team: | Drake Bulldogs |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Pioneer Football League |
| Short Conf: | PFL |
| Record: | 7–4 |
| Conf Record: | 6–2 |
| Head Coach: | Rick Fox |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Def Coach: | Todd Stepsis |
| Dc Year: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | Drake Stadium |
The 2016 Drake Bulldogs football team represented Drake University as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during 2016 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by third-year head coach Rick Fox, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing third in the PFL. The team played its home games at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
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