| Year: | 2018 |
| Team: | Drake Bulldogs |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Pioneer Football League |
| Short Conf: | PFL |
| Record: | 7–4 |
| Conf Record: | 6–2 |
| Head Coach: | Rick Fox |
| Hc Year: | 5th |
| Def Coach: | Todd Stepsis |
| Dc Year: | 5th |
| Stadium: | Drake Stadium |
The 2018 Drake Bulldogs football team represented Drake University as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by fifth-year head coach Rick Fox, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 7–4 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, tying for second place in the PFL. The team played its home games at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
On December 10, Fox resigned.[1] He finished his five-year tenure at Drake with a record of 33–22.
The PFL released their preseason all-PFL team on July 30, 2018, with the Bulldogs having four players selected.[2]
Offense
Steven Doran – WR
Jordan Lewinsky – OLDefense
Nathan Clayberg – DL
Sean Lynch – DB
The PFL released their preseason coaches poll on July 31, 2018, with the Bulldogs predicted to finish in third place.[3]
| 1 | San Diego | 81 (9) | |
| 2 | Dayton | 72 (1) | |
| 3 | Drake | 58 | |
| T–4 | Butler | 48 | |
| T–4 | Valparaiso | 48 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | 47 | |
| 7 | Marist | 44 | |
| 8 | Morehead State | 22 | |
| 9 | Stetson | 19 | |
| 10 | Davidson | 11 |
See also: 2018 Montana Grizzlies football team.
See also: 2018 Jacksonville Dolphins football team.
See also: 2018 Butler Bulldogs football team.
See also: 2018 Stetson Hatters football team.
See also: 2018 Dayton Flyers football team.
See also: 2018 Valparaiso Crusaders football team.
See also: 2018 San Diego Toreros football team.
See also: 2018 Marist Red Foxes football team.
See also: 2018 Morehead State Eagles football team.
See also: 2018 Iowa State Cyclones football team.