Drake ready for another meeting with Dayton

The Drake Bulldogs close out their home season on Saturday by hosting Daytonin their annual Pioneer League showdown. Drake opened the PFL race two weeksago at Valparaiso and coach Rob Ash says to have any hope of winning theleague title the Bulldogs must win this game.Drake is 4-2 and after a 38-7 victory over St. Mary’s of California. Ashfeels his team has momentum.Drake’s defense has been solid against the run but Ash says they will betested by Dayton.The teams have split their last four meetings with Drake scoring a touchdownin the final minute to win on the road last year and Ash expects anotherclose game.