Weather denies Hawks chance to rally in second half as season opener is ruled no contest

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 30, 2024
The Quincy University defensive line anchored a unit that allowed just 10 points in the first half against Drake during Thursday night's season opener in Des Moines, Iowa. | Photo courtesy Jeb Jarman, QU football

DES MOINES, Iowa — The process was always going to outweigh the outcome. Still, the Quincy University football players and coaches would have liked another 30 minutes to see what the outcome could have been. Trailing Drake 10-0 at halftime in Thursday night’s season opener at Drake Stadium, the Hawks were forced to endure a…

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College gameday: Quincy University travels to Drake

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | August 28, 2024
Jason Killday will coach his first game as the Quincy University football coach when the Hawks kick off against Drake at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Quincy University football team will open its season — and the Jason Killday coaching era — with a road trip to face an FCS opponent. The Hawks will square off with Drake University, a member of the Pioneer Football League that is coming off an 8-4 season and an FCS playoff appearance.…

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