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Drake Stadium marks centennial with season opener, new head coach

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DES MOINES, Iowa -- The oldest Division I Iowa football stadium is turning 100 years old this year. Drake Stadium opened on Oct. 10, 1925, when the Bulldogs beat the Kansas Jayhawks on its opening day. Over the years, Drake Stadium has been widely known for its blue oval and the Drake Relays. It has hosted Olympic athletes like Lolo Jones, Noah Lyles and Michael Johnson, to name a few. However, in recent years, it's been known for its championsh…

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Drake Stadium marks centennial with season opener, new head coach

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The oldest Division I Iowa football stadium is turning 100 years old this year. Drake Stadium opened on Oct. 10, 1925, when the Bulldogs beat the Kansas Jayhawks on its opening day. Over the years, Drake Stadium has been widely known for its blue oval and the Drake Relays. It has hosted Olympic athletes like Lolo Jones, Noah Lyles and Michael Johnson, to name a few. However, in recent years, it's been known for its championsh…

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WHO-DT broke the news in on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
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