UPDATE: In a stunning upset, Butler University defeated the Dayton Flyers 23-17 on Saturday, effectively snapping Dayton’s five-game winning streak. Quarterback Reagan Andrew shone brightly, throwing two touchdown passes that propelled the Bulldogs to victory.
The action unfolded in Dayton, Ohio, where Andrew connected with Ethan Loss for a remarkable 67-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, putting Butler on the scoreboard early. The Bulldogs maintained momentum, as Andrew then found Archie Cox for a 16-yard touchdown in the second quarter, leading to a halftime advantage of 17-7.
Despite a valiant effort from the Flyers, who are now 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the Pioneer Football League, they struggled to regain control after a third-quarter touchdown from Donovan Weatherly, narrowing the deficit to 17-14. After that score, Dayton was unable to cross midfield again until the final minutes of the game.
Dayton managed to score again with a 34-yard field goal from Trevor Henkle, but Butler’s defense held strong and successfully recovered the ensuing onside kick, sealing the decisive win for the Bulldogs.
Andrew completed an impressive 18 of 23 passes for a total of 256 yards and added 78 yards rushing himself. Loss finished the game with three receptions for 93 yards, while Cox also contributed significantly with three catches totaling 89 yards.
The Flyers, who had not lost since their season opener against Eastern Illinois, will need to regroup as they aim to bounce back in their upcoming games. Butler, now boasting a record of 5-3 and 3-1 in the league, looks to build on this momentum.
As the college football season progresses, fans are eager to see how both teams adapt in the following weeks. Stay tuned for further updates and analysis on this developing story.
