The 2021 Dayton Flyers football team represented the

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in the

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as a member of the

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. They were led by 13th-year head coach

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and played their home games at

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Preseason

Preseason coaches' poll

The Pioneer League released their preseason coaches' poll on July 27, 2021. The Flyers were picked to finish in fourth place.

Preseason All-PFL teams

The Flyers had five players selected to the preseason all–PFL teams. Offense ''First team'' *Jack cook – QB *Jake chisholm – RB Defense ''First team'' *Brandon easterling – DB ''Honorable mention'' *Zach rumpke – LB Special teams ''Second team'' *Sam webster – PK

Schedule

* Dayton's game with Robert Morris was cancelled due to a COVID-19 outbreak at Robert Morris. The game was not rescheduled.

References

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Dayton Flyers football seasons

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