San Diego Toreros (2-4, 2-1 PFL) •  Drake Bulldogs (2-4, 1-2 PFL)

Saturday, October 16 •  2 p.m. PT

Torero Stadium (6,000)  •  San Diego, California

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SAN DIEGO — After a convincing win at Butler last week that marked the Toreros' second consecutive conference win, San Diego Football (2-4, 2-1 PFL) will return home for Homecoming and Family Weekend on Saturday, continuing Pioneer Football League (PFL) play with a matchup versus Drake (2-4, 1-2 PFL).

Saturday's contest is set to begin at 2 p.m. and will be streamed live on the WCC Network with The Voice of the Toreros Jack Cronin on the call. Live statistics will be available on USDToreros.com.

ALL-TIME SERIES VERSUS DRAKE
• The Toreros are 18-10 against Drake all-time and have won each of their last eight matchups with the Bulldogs, a streak that dates back to November of 2013.

• The two programs most recently met in March of this year as part of the Spring 2021 campaign, a 13-10 USD win in Iowa.

• San Diego is 10-4 versus Drake all-time at home, and has won five games in a row against the Bulldogs at Torero Stadium dating back to 2011.

• The Toreros last lost to Drake in San Diego on October 17, 2009 — nearly 11 years ago today.

LAST TIME OUT - A 31-POINT WIN ON THE ROAD
• USD traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana last time out on Saturday, October 9, taking down the Butler Bulldogs by a 52-21 margin at the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl to earn its second consecutive PFL victory.

• The Toreros earned the win by finishing strong, outscoring the Bulldogs 38-7 in the second  half.

KAPAPA SETS TONE WITH FUMBLE RECOVERY
• On Butler's first drive of the game, defensive lineman Muhindo Kapapa jumped on a fumble to set up USD at the opponent's 28-yard line, an opportunity the Toreros would take advantage of when they scored several plays later.

• So far this season, Kapapa has totaled 27 tackles (13 solo) in addition to two tackles for losses and half a sack.

RANDALL TURNS IN BIG PERFORMANCE
• Quarterback Mason Randall completed 24-of-29 passes for 257 yards, four total touchdowns, and no interceptions for a rating of 191.3.

• The graduate student rushed for a 16-yard touchdown on a draw for the first score of the game in the first quarter, found freshman wide receiver Vance Jefferson for a game-tying 22-yard touchdown pass, launched a 32-yard touchdown pass to Christian Brown that gave the Toreros a 31-14 advantage, and teamed up with Brown once more to put the game out of reach with a 19-yard touchdown completion

BALANCED EFFORT ON OFFENSE
• The San Diego offense racked up 409 total yards last Saturday, with 257 passing and 152 rushing.

• The Toreros totaled 25 first downs and were 5-5 in the red zone.

JEFFERSON SHINING IN FRESHMAN SEASON
• Though he's had his fair share of big plays so far this season, freshman Vance Jefferson snagged the first touchdown of his young career on Saturday at Butler, a 22-yard strike that tied the game.

• Through six games, he has 16 receptions for 175 yards.

HANSON STEPS UP AT RUNNING BACK
• Redshirt sophomore Rhyle Hanson compiled 85 total yards on nine rushes and five receptions last Saturday, including his first career touchdown in the third quarter.

• Through four games so far in 2021 he has 67 yards on 18 carries, with a season-long rush of 13 yards.

• He's added another 52 yards on six receptions in the air, with a season long reception of 17 yards.

BROWN LEADING USD RECEIVERS
• Through six games, redshirt junior wide receiver Christian Brown has led the way for USD receivers, totaling 23 catches, 259 yards, and three touchdowns so far in 2021.

• On Saturday at Drake the Gig Harbor, WA native had a pair of touchdown receptions and a total of 72 receiving yards, notching the Toreros' longest play of the day with a 32-yard strike in the second quarter.

INTERCEPTION MACHINE
• Senior safety Hunter Nichols notched his third interception in his last two games on Saturday, picking off Butler QB Nick Orlando with less than 10 minutes to play in the fourth, taking it back 44 yards to the Butler 20. 

• His three total interceptions so far this season lead the Toreros.

HAWKINS, Z. WALLACE GET IN ON THE ACTION
• Not to be outdone, senior cornerback Michael Hawkins and junior cornerback Zamir Wallace grabbed interceptions of their own at Butler, with Hawkins notching his fourth career interception and scoring his first touchdown and Wallace taking his second career interception in 17 games and scoring his first touchdown.