The 1929 Drake Bulldogs football team was an

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team that represented

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in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) during the

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. In its ninth season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 5–3–1 record (3–0–1 against MVC opponents), won the MVC championship, and outscored all opponents by a total of 145 to 79. Key players included quarterback Lynn King and halfbacks

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and Jack Barnes. Barnes was the team captain.

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