First thing I did was hit up the usual spots. You know, the big sports networks. They had some info, but it wasn't complete. I found out that Dayton plays in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and they're part of the Pioneer Football League. Cool, cool. And apparently, their first team was way back in 1905. History!
- Checked out th.egap scie university's official athletics page.
- Scrolled through their social media, like their Twitter and Facebook.
They've got this stadium, Welcome Stadium, that holds 11,000 people. That's a decent size.
Then, I dug a little deeper. Found out about this thing called the "Dayton Rule" from 1992. Apparently, it made some Division I schools that were playing Division III football move their programs to Division I. Named after the University of Dayton because their success in Division III was, like, shaking things up. Interesting stuff.
Digging Deeper into the Schedule
Alright, so back to the schedule hunt. I stumbled upon some info about their 2024 season. They're kicking it off on August 31st, right at home in Welcome Stadium. It's a non-conference game, which is always exciting.
- Noted down some key games:
- September 28th, they're playing at Marist.
- October 12th, home game against Davidson.
- October 19th, away game at Butler.
- Another home game against Morehead State.
I even found a tidbit about a game where Dayton beat Kansas, a pretty big deal! It was a close one, 74-73, with a buzzer-beater by Mustapha Amzil.
Anyway, after piecing together all these bits of information, I finally got a pretty good picture of the Dayton football schedule. It took some time and a bit of digging, but it was worth it. Now, I'm all set to follow their season. Go Flyers!
It's always fun to dive into these little research projects. You learn a lot, not just about the schedule, but about the team's history and some interesting facts along the way. And hey, now I can share all this with you guys!
