DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – Drake University head football coach Joe Woodley resigned after one season leading the Bulldogs program.
The university announced Woodley’s resignation Monday. ESPN reports Woodley will join Rutgers as an assistant coach in the Big Ten Conference.
“Our football program, and Drake Athletics as a whole, is thankful to Coach Woodley for his contributions as a Bulldog,” Drake Director of Athletics Brian Hardin said in the release. “Joe used his natural leadership and excellent skills as a football coach to put together another sensational season in Drake Stadium. We wish him continued success on his coaching journey.”
Woodley, a Clive native, spent 17 seasons at Grand View University. Six of those were as head coach. He then accepted the Drake job in December 2024.
Woodley was a standout athlete at Valley High School before captaining the Iowa State Cyclones.
Drake will begin a national search for a new head coach immediately.
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