DES MOINES, Iowa —

Drake's beloved live mascot will soon retire.

Griff II, an English Bulldog who has served as Drake's live mascot for the past six years, is retiring at the end of the spring semester in May, according to an announcement from the university.

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"Expect plenty of opportunities to congratulate him with belly rubs and selfies at athletics events, the Beautiful Bulldog Contest, the 2026 Drake Relays, and so much more before his official retirement in May 2026," a social media post from the university reads. "Be sure to tell him what a good boy he is." This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find

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