Sat, Oct 3 · Week 5 · Conference game
Dayton at Drake weather recap
- Kickoff
- Venue
- Drake Stadium (IA), Des Moines, IA
- TV
- ESPN+
It was 65°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 23 mph. Final: Dayton 22, Drake 30.
Kickoff forecast (final issued)
Forecast not available yet
Hourly forecasts reach 16 days out. No kickoff weather on record.
Stadium
Stadium page Drake Stadium (IA)
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Surface
- Turf
- Roof
- Open air
- Elevation
- 873 ft266 m
Series history
Drake leads 1-0
1 meeting tracked here since 2025 · Drake won the last meeting (recent seasons only, not the all-time record).
| Season | Date | Game | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nov 15 | Drake at Dayton | Drake 14-6 | Welcome Stadium |
Game-day weather history
Recent games at Drake Stadium (IA)
| Date | Game | Final | Kickoff weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Marist at Drake | 27–22 |  53°12° · dry · 21 mph35 km/h gusts |
Q&A
Dayton at Drake: questions fans ask
What was the weather at Dayton at Drake?
It was 65°F and dry at kickoff, gusts to 23 mph. Final: Dayton 22, Drake 30.
Does Drake Stadium (IA) have a roof?
No. Drake Stadium (IA) is an open-air stadium with an artificial turf field, so the weather plays a part.