Dayton announces 2021 football schedule

By Kevin Kelley -

The Dayton Flyers have announced their 2021 football schedule, which includes 11 consecutive contests.

Dayton opens the 2021 season with three straight non-conference games, beginning at home at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio, against Robert Morris on Saturday, Sept. 4. The Flyers host Eastern Illinois the following week on Sept. 11 before traveling to play Southern Illinois on Sept. 18.

Pioneer Football League (PFL) action begins with Dayton hosting Presbyterian on Sept. 25. Other PFL foes slated to visit Welcome Stadium include Marist (Oct. 16), Butler (Oct. 30), and Davidson (Nov. 13).

The Flyers will travel for PFL contests against Morehead State (Oct. 2), Drake (Oct. 9), Valparaiso (Oct. 23), and Stetson (Nov. 6).

Below is Dayton’s complete schedule for the 2021 season, plus a link to their schedule page which will be updated with kickoff times and TV as they are announced:

2021 Dayton Football Schedule

  • 09/04 – Robert Morris
  • 09/11 – Eastern Illinois
  • 09/18 – at Southern Illinois
  • 09/25 – Presbyterian*
  • 10/02 – at Morehead State*
  • 10/09 – at Drake*
  • 10/16 – Marist*
  • 10/23 – at Valparaiso*
  • 10/30 – Butler*
  • 11/06 – at Stetson*
  • 11/13 – Davidson*

* PFL contest.

Dayton opted out of competing during the rescheduled spring football 2021 season. The Flyers last played on Nov. 23, 2019, recording a 51-38 win over Butler to finish that season 8-3 overall and 6-2 in PFL action.