Butler Bulldogs @ Illinois State Redbirds
Game Leaders

161
B. BushkaQB
15/26, 1 TD, 3 INT
161

193
B. JeffersonQB
8/17, 2 TD
193

38
K. SamuelsRB
14 CAR
38

111
C. MuellerRB
8 CAR, 2 TD
111

46
J. O'SheaWR
4 REC
46

69
A. NagelWR
2 REC, 1 TD
69

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Team Stats
305
Total Yards
491
3
Turnovers
1
18
1st Downs
22
7-60
Penalties
9-69
9/18
3rd Down
5/8
1/2
4th Down
0/0
37:52
Possession
22:08
Game Information
Normal, IL
ESPN3
1st Quarter
Touchdown
6:08 - 1st
0
BUT
7
ILST
Nigel White 10 Yd Run (Aidan Bresnahan Kick)
9 plays, 64 yards, 3:41
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
13:40 - 2nd
0
BUT
14
ILST
Cole Mueller 1 Yd Run (Aidan Bresnahan Kick)
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:37
Touchdown
3:40 - 2nd
7
BUT
14
ILST
Jared Suchevits 1 Yd pass from Bret Bushka (JJ Wadas Kick)
17 plays, 75 yards, 10:00
Touchdown
1:16 - 2nd
7
BUT
21
ILST
Austin Nagel 44 Yd pass from Bryce Jefferson (Aidan Bresnahan Kick)
6 plays, 85 yards, 2:15
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
12:19 - 3rd
7
BUT
28
ILST
Bryce Jefferson 5 Yd Run (Aidan Bresnahan Kick)
5 plays, 66 yards, 2:39
Touchdown
9:23 - 3rd
7
BUT
35
ILST
Bryson Deming 20 Yd pass from Bryce Jefferson (Aidan Bresnahan Kick)
2 plays, 22 yards, 1:24
Touchdown
3:50 - 3rd
7
BUT
42
ILST
Cole Mueller 80 Yd Run (Aidan Bresnahan Kick)
1 play, 80 yards, 0:13
4th Quarter
Touchdown
14:53 - 4th
7
BUT
49
ILST
Bryce Jefferson 14 Yd Run (Aidan Bresnahan Kick)
6 plays, 65 yards, 2:31
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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 |
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