1897 Drake Bulldogs football team

1897 Drake Bulldogs football

Conference

Independent

1897 record

2–3

Head coach

A. B. Potter

Home stadium

Haskins Field

Seasons

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The 1897 Drake Bulldogs football team represented Drake University during the 1897 college football season. It was the fifth year for the football program. The season ended with an 2–3 record.

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	Result
October 2	1:00 p.m.	William Penn	Haskins Field • Des Moines, IA	W 16–4
October 16	1:00 p.m.	Panora A.C.*	Haskins Field • Des Moines, IA	L 0–16
October 30	1:00 p.m.	Knoxville	Haskins Field • Des Moines, IA	W 18–0
November 13	1:00 p.m.	Iowa	Haskins Field • Des Moines, IA (Big Four Series)	L 0–16
November 20	1:00 p.m.	Grinell	Haskins Field • Des Moines, IA	L 0–30
All times are in Central Time Zone.

References

Drake Bulldogs football

Venues	Haskins Field (1893–1924) Drake Stadium (1925–present)

Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games

Culture & lore	Drake University Marching Band Johnny Bright Incident

People	Head coaches Professional players

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