Butler Bulldogs @ Illinois State Redbirds
Game Leaders

41
W. MartyQB
8/23, 1 INT
41

194
J. KolbeQB
18/29, 2 TD
194

9
S. SchraderRB
2 CAR
9

88
M. SmithRB
10 CAR, 1 TD
88

15
P. TempleWR
2 REC
15

79
C. GibbsWR
5 REC, 2 TD
79

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Team Stats
41
Total Yards
519
1
Turnovers
1
3
1st Downs
31
5-39
Penalties
4-25
3/14
3rd Down
9/15
0/0
4th Down
1/1
22:32
Possession
37:28
Game Information
Normal, IL
ESPN3
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
14:53 - 2nd
0
BUT
7
ILST
James Robinson 9 Yd Run (Sean Slattery Kick)
4 plays, 48 yards, 1:18
Touchdown
4:02 - 2nd
0
BUT
14
ILST
Christian Gibbs 20 Yd pass from Jake Kolbe (Sean Slattery Kick)
9 plays, 80 yards, 5:03
Field Goal
0:28 - 2nd
0
BUT
17
ILST
Sean Slattery 46 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 47 yards, 2:22
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
5:22 - 3rd
0
BUT
24
ILST
Christian Gibbs 16 Yd pass from Jake Kolbe (Sean Slattery Kick)
8 plays, 68 yards, 4:06
Touchdown
5:06 - 3rd
0
BUT
31
ILST
Mitchell Brees 35 Yd Interception Return (Sean Slattery Kick)
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12
Touchdown
0:48 - 3rd
0
BUT
38
ILST
Markel Smith 16 Yd Run (Sean Slattery Kick)
7 plays, 57 yards, 3:07
4th Quarter
Touchdown
11:54 - 4th
0
BUT
45
ILST
Jordan Birch 26 Yd Run (Sean Slattery Kick)
5 plays, 51 yards, 2:25
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2025 Standings
FCS
| Pioneer Football LeaguePioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Morehead State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Butler | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Marist | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Stetson | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Davidson | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Valparaiso | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Missouri Valley Football ConferenceMissouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
NCAAF News

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