Drake Beats Morehead State 45-35 in Comeback
Braylon Wilson starts at quarterback in place of injured Riley Warzynski and Drake scores four fourth-quarter touchdowns.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
Drake football defeated Morehead State 45-35 on October 31, 2026, at Morehead State. Braylon Wilson made his first start at quarterback in place of the injured Riley Warzynski.
Why it matters
The win moves Drake to 3-6 overall and 3-3 in the Pioneer Football League, keeping its conference hopes alive heading into the stretch run. For Des Moines readers, the result sets up the team's next home game against San Diego.
Wilson rushed 29 times for 107 yards and completed 18 of 33 passes for 250 yards with two touchdowns in the 45-35 win. Lincoln DeLaere and Kavaughn Clark combined for 130 receiving yards, while the expected return timeline for Riley Warzynski was not reported.
The players
Braylon Wilson
Drake quarterback who made his first start in place of the injured Riley Warzynski.
Riley Warzynski
Drake quarterback who was injured and missed the Morehead State game.
The details
Drake scored four touchdowns in the fourth quarter to pull out the win over Morehead State. Wilson's performance came as he filled in for the injured Warzynski, who was unable to play.
Timeline
October 31, 2026: Drake defeats Morehead State 45-35 at Morehead State.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Drake hosts San Diego at noon in Des Moines.
Season Trajectory
The win lifts Drake to 3-3 in the Pioneer Football League, keeping the Bulldogs in the middle of a conference race that Morehead State, now 1-4 in league play, has fallen out of. Drake's 3-6 overall record leaves little margin for error as the season moves toward its final weeks.
Fantasy managers tracking Braylon Wilson should note his 107 rushing yards on 29 carries as a dual-threat contribution to the offense. Drake's next home game against San Diego on November 7 offers local fans a chance to see the starting lineup in person.
The takeaway
Drake's comeback shows the team can win without its starting quarterback, a useful signal as the Bulldogs push for a stronger finish in the Pioneer Football League.
What happens next
Drake hosts San Diego at noon on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Des Moines.
Further reading
For more Drake coverage, see Football in Des Moines.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Des Moines Register.
