SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Drake football escaped the Golden State with a dramatic 19-16 victory over San Diego on Saturday. The Bulldogs battled back after falling behind early to earn a walk-off win thanks to a 55-yard field goal off the right foot of .
Drake avoided an early disaster after winning the coin toss and electing to receive. The Bulldogs' starter dropped back to pass on the first play from scrimmage when USD's Cayden Gibson tore around the edge and forced a fumble. The Bulldogs jumped back on it to keep control, but eventually stalled near midfield, punting the pigskin over to the Toreros.