Morehead State Eagles @ Drake Bulldogs
Lauer runs for 242 yards, Drake beats Morehead State 36-17
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Drew Lauer rushed 28 times for a career-high 242 yards and Drake stayed undefeated in the Pioneer League with a 36-17 win over Morehead State on Saturday.
The Bulldogs (4-3, 4-0) face the San Diego Toreros, who are also 4-0 in the Pioneer League, next Saturday.
Lauer gave Drake the lead for good on a 13-yard TD run that made it 9-7 early in the second quarter. Lauer's second touchdown run extended the lead to 29-17 with 4:22 left in the game.
Cross Robinson added nine carries for 44 yards and scored on a 13-yard run that capped the scoring with 2:54 left in the game.
The Eagles (4-4, 2-2) took a 7-0 lead on DeAndre Clayton's 5-yard run in the first quarter. Mark Pappas' 16-yard TD pass to Landon Hurst cut the deficit to 22-17 for Morehead State early in the fourth quarter.
Hurst had 11 catches for 123 yards and a score.
Game Information
Des Moines, IA
2025 Standings
| Pioneer Football LeaguePioneer 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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