Drake Bulldogs at San Diego Toreros
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Balke connects on game-winning 55-yard field goal to push Drake over San Diego, 19-16
A senior transfer from NAIA Benedictine College (Kansas), Balke also connected from 43 yards to bring the Bulldogs (3-2, 2-0 Pioneer Football League) within three early in the third. Balke had missed the extra point on the previous scoring drive.
Drake's Nick Herman rushed for 96 yards and added 35 receiving yards, and Luke Woodson added 55 yards and a score on the ground.
After Logan Inagawa's 5-yard scoring run with 4:38 remaining, San Diego ran the clock to 1:09 as Emiliano Salazar tied the game with a 41-yard field goal.
Drake answered with a seven-play, 27-yard drive to the San Diego 38 to set up Balke's game-winner.
The Toreros (3-4, 1-2) lost their third straight game against Drake, and lost on a walk-off field goal for the second straight year. Shane Dunning's 48-yard kick gave Drake a 30-28 victory on Sept. 28, 2024.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Toreros 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 7:18 | Emiliano Salazar 25 Yd Field Goal |
|
FG | 1st Period 2:11 | Emiliano Salazar 47 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:53 | Luke Woodson 33 Yd Run (Harry Balke Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:35 | Cole Monach 73 Yd pass from Yosei Takahashi (Emiliano Salazar Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 14:56 | Harry Balke 43 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 4:38 | Logan Inagawa 5 Yd Run (Harry Balke PAT failed) |
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FG | 4th Period 1:09 | Emiliano Salazar 41 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 0:00 | Harry Balke 55 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 DRKE |
 USD |
|
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1st Downs | 16 |
| 5-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-18 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 341 | Total Yards | 314 |
| 161 | Passing | 182 |
| 16/25 | Comp/Att | 15/29 |
| 6.4 | Yards per pass | 6.3 |
| 180 | Rushing | 132 |
| 38 | Rushing Attempts | 39 |
| 4.7 | Yards per rush | 3.4 |
| 5-30 | Penalties | 8-60 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:03 | Possession | 29:57 |
Game Information
Location: San Diego, CA
Attendance: 2,794 · Capacity:
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