Butler Bulldogs vs. Valparaiso Beacons: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Butler Bulldogs defeated Valparaiso Beacons 26–25 in Week 7, 2022. Final score: Butler Bulldogs 26, Valparaiso Beacons 25.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Butler Bulldogs	0	0	6	18	26
Valparaiso Beacons	12	0	6	6	25

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Bret Bushka (Butler) — 259.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +9.14 EPA
• Michael Appel Jr. (Valparaiso) — 133.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.73 EPA/play +8.73 EPA
• Mason Kaplan (Valparaiso) — 129.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +5.25 EPA

Rushing

• Bret Bushka (Butler) — 71.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• Aaron Dawson (Valparaiso) — 158.0 yds · 1 TD +0.39 EPA
• Joey Suchy (Butler) — 39.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Luke Wooten (Butler) — 7 rec · 95.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Solomon Davis (Valparaiso) — 7 rec · 73.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Cameron Heald (Butler) — 6 rec · 75.0 yds +0.93 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bret Bushka	Butler	35	65.7%	259	2	+0.26	+9.14
Michael Appel Jr.	Valparaiso	12	58.3%	133	1	+0.73	+8.73
Mason Kaplan	Valparaiso	15	66.7%	129	1	+0.35	+5.25
Joey Audia	Butler	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.90	-0.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Butler	Valparaiso
Plays	78	52
EPA / play	+0.134	+0.315
Total EPA	+10.46	+16.37
Success rate	44.9%	44.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.229	+0.518
Rush EPA / play	+0.053	+0.096
Yards	428	466

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Valparaiso	4	81	+6.74	Pass TD
Q1	Butler	5	24	-1.64	Punt
Q1	Valparaiso	6	80	+5.99	Pass TD
Q1	Butler	8	32	-3.79	Ended
Q1	Valparaiso	9	46	-0.36	Missed FG
Q2	Butler	7	28	-1.19	Punt
Q2	Valparaiso	7	35	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Butler	9	30	-2.63	Ended
Q2	Valparaiso	4	10	-0.72	Punt
Q2	Butler	12	74	+2.51	Field goal
Q3	Valparaiso	3	1	-3.39	Punt
Q3	Butler	12	79	+3.31	Field goal
Q3	Valparaiso	5	69	+4.71	Rush TD
Q3	Butler	5	75	+6.58	Pass TD
Q4	Valparaiso	2	96	+7.18	Rush TD
Q4	Butler	12	58	+4.46	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Valparaiso Beacons · Aaron Dawson rushes 99 yards for a touchdown (+8.31 EPA)
2. Q4 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to Luke Wooten for a touchdown (50 yards) (+5.03 EPA)
3. Q3 · Valparaiso Beacons · Mason Kaplan pass to Matt Ross for 46 yards (3rd & 8) (+4.58 EPA)
4. Q1 · Butler Bulldogs · Joey Suchy rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.63 EPA)
5. Q1 · Valparaiso Beacons · Michael Appel Jr. pass to Barret Labus for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.45 EPA)
6. Q2 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to Johnny O'Shea for 14 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.25 EPA)
7. Q3 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to Tyler Adams for 32 yards (2nd & 5) (+2.99 EPA)
8. Q2 · Valparaiso Beacons · Michael Appel Jr. pass to Evan Jernegan for 10 yards (4th & 3) (+2.88 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Butler Bulldogs controlled the final (26–25) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Bret Bushka (Butler) — 259.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Valparaiso at 0.315 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Butler Bulldogs vs Valparaiso Beacons?

Butler Bulldogs 26, Valparaiso Beacons 25 in Week 7 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Butler Bulldogs vs Valparaiso Beacons?

Butler Bulldogs won with a final score of 26–25.

Where can I find the Butler Bulldogs vs Valparaiso Beacons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401421113.

Who led Butler Bulldogs vs Valparaiso Beacons in passing?

Bret Bushka (Butler) led passers with 259.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Butler Bulldogs at Valparaiso Beacons in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.