In several ways, starting off their season against North Dakota State was an unlucky draw for the Drake University Football team.
While the harsh 56-14 loss that Drake took away from the Fargodome may seem like a waste of time at first glance, the learning opportunities it gave Drake’s players day one will pay huge dividends down the line.
In the days leading up to the game, head coach Todd Stepsis alluded to the sheer strength of a team like North Dakota.
“You can kind of take that experience, of the speed and power and take that with you,” Stepsis said, “I know what the best of the best feels like, how can I replicate that in my game.