Dayton Flyers @ Valparaiso Crusaders
Dayton downs Valparaiso 45-20
VALPARAISO, Ind. -- Will Bardo threw for two touchdowns and Gary Hunter amassed 279 all-purpose yards to lead Dayton in a 45-20 victory over Valparaiso on Saturday.
Bardo completed a 72-yard touchdown pass to Hunter, who finished with 133 yards receiving, and a 63-yard touchdown pass to Gabe Macis. Hunter's totals included 128 yards on kick returns -- one went for 100 yards and a touchdown to start the third quarter. Connor Kacsor ran for 105 yards and picked up the only rushing touchdown for the Flyers (7-4, 5-3 Pioneer).
Tanner Kuramata finished with 200 yards receiving on 10 catches and scored two touchdowns for Valparaiso (1-10, 1-7). Kuramata's longest reception, 78 yards, was for a touchdown in the third quarter. Eric Hoffman threw two interceptions in the third quarter -- both returned for touchdowns -- that broke a 10-10 tie and gave Dayton the lead for good.
Game Information
Valparaiso, IN
2025 Standings
| 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 |
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