The 2021 Dayton Flyers football team represented the University of Dayton as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by 13th-year head coach Rick Chamberlin, the Flyers compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the PFL. Dayton played home games at Welcome Stadium in Dayton, Ohio.
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.
1 Davidson 97 (8) 2 San Diego 93 (3) 3 Drake 67 4 Dayton 62 5 Presbyterian 59 6 Valparaiso 55 7 Morehead State 51 8 St. Thomas 369 Marist 35 Stetson 11 Butler 15
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.
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