Drake Bulldogs vs. Butler Bulldogs: 2023 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Drake Bulldogs defeated Butler Bulldogs 13–9 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: Drake Bulldogs 13, Butler Bulldogs 9.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Drake Bulldogs	0	6	0	6	13
Butler Bulldogs	3	0	6	0	9

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Luke Bailey (Drake) — 120.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.37 EPA
• Bret Bushka (Butler) — 101.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -7.38 EPA

Rushing

• Jyran Mitchell (Butler) — 55.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Joey Audia (Butler) — 50.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Dorian Boyland (Drake) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Luke Wooten (Butler) — 5 rec · 60.0 yds +1.93 EPA
• Jyran Mitchell (Butler) — 5 rec · 10.0 yds -0.49 EPA
• Trey Radocha (Drake) — 3 rec · 29.0 yds +0.75 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Bailey	Drake	28	57.1%	120	1	-0.01	-0.37
Bret Bushka	Butler	36	52.8%	101	0	-0.20	-7.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Drake	Butler
Plays	49	68
EPA / play	-0.107	-0.033
Total EPA	-5.23	-2.25
Success rate	36.7%	47.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.013	-0.205
Rush EPA / play	-0.231	+0.160
Yards	187	251

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Drake	5	24	-0.39	Punt
Q1	Butler	8	33	-1.00	Field goal
Q1	Drake	4	2	-3.93	Punt
Q1	Butler	11	48	+0.79	Punt
Q2	Drake	8	20	-1.75	Punt
Q2	Butler	3	0	-1.85	Punt
Q2	Drake	10	60	+4.92	Pass TD
Q2	Butler	3	7	-0.42	Punt
Q2	Drake	4	17	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Butler	4	4	-0.30	Ended
Q3	Butler	12	68	+2.18	Field goal
Q3	Drake	3	0	-3.44	Punt
Q3	Butler	11	56	+2.74	Field goal
Q3	Drake	3	7	-1.95	Punt
Q4	Butler	8	18	-2.25	Punt
Q4	Drake	10	57	+3.80	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to Ryan Lezon for 21 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.7 EPA)
2. Q2 · Butler Bulldogs · Penalty (3rd & 3) (-3.52 EPA)
3. Q3 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to William Enneking for 19 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.3 EPA)
4. Q4 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka sacked for a loss of 15 yards (3rd & 5) (-3.02 EPA)
5. Q3 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to Luke Wooten for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.77 EPA)
6. Q2 · Drake Bulldogs · Luke Bailey pass to Christian Galvan for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+2.71 EPA)
7. Q2 · Drake Bulldogs · Fumble (-2.6 EPA)
8. Q3 · Butler Bulldogs · Field goal good from 48 yards (+2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Drake Bulldogs controlled the final (13–9) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Luke Bailey (Drake) — 120.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Butler at -0.033 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 Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs?

Drake Bulldogs 13, Butler Bulldogs 9 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs?

Drake Bulldogs won with a final score of 13–9.

Where can I find the Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540520.

Who led Drake Bulldogs vs Butler Bulldogs in passing?

Luke Bailey (Drake) led passers with 120.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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