The Drake Bulldogs return to action at home this weekend by hosting Missouri-Rolla. Drake improved to 1-1 on the season after a 38-24 win over William Penn in their home opener. Drake coach Rob Ash says he’s been very impressed with his football team and the way they’ve battled thus far. Injuries have been a problem and several starters on defense are sidelined. He says the guys who are not out there have played for three or four years and the guys who’re playing weren’t supposed to be playing yet. Missouri-Rolla will be hungry for a win. The Miners have lost their last 21-games dating back to the early stages of the 2001 season and Ash says they’ll probably figure this is one of their best chances for a win.