2021 Drake Bulldogs football team

The 2021 Drake Bulldogs football team represented Drake University as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by third-year head coach Todd Stepsis, the Bulldogs compiled an overall record of 2–9 with a mark of 1–7 in conference play, tying for ninth place in the PFL. The team played its home games at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.

The 2021 Drake Bulldogs football team represented Drake University in the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Bulldogs competed as members of the Pioneer Football League and were led by third-year head coach Todd Stepsis. They played their home games at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.

Preseason
The Pioneer League released their preseason coaches' poll on July 27. The Bulldogs were picked to finish in third place.