Taylor Trojans vs. Butler Bulldogs: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Butler Bulldogs defeated Taylor Trojans 41–13 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Taylor Trojans 13, Butler Bulldogs 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Taylor Trojans	0	6	6	6	13
Butler Bulldogs	12	3	12	3	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Stephen Ellis (Taylor) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD · +7.64 EPA/play +7.64 EPA
• Damon Hockett (Taylor) — 92.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +4.08 EPA
• Jyran Mitchell (Butler) — 0.0 yds · -0.42 EPA/play -0.42 EPA

Rushing

• Dylan Scally (Taylor) — 19.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Brendan Lamb (Taylor) — 16.0 yds -0.86 EPA
• Jyran Mitchell (Butler) — 167.0 yds · 3 TD +1.19 EPA

Receiving

• Luke Wooten (Butler) — 6 rec · 75.0 yds +1.18 EPA
• Drew Bagley (Taylor) — 6 rec · 58.0 yds +1.38 EPA
• Ethan Loss (Butler) — 4 rec · 79.0 yds +1.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Stephen Ellis	Taylor	1	100.0%	75	1	+7.64	+7.64
Damon Hockett	Taylor	20	50.0%	92	1	+0.20	+4.08
Jyran Mitchell	Butler	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.42	-0.42
Bret Bushka	Butler	25	52.0%	172	1	-0.16	-3.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Taylor	Butler
Plays	63	58
EPA / play	-0.051	+0.154
Total EPA	-3.20	+8.94
Success rate	31.7%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.558	-0.166
Rush EPA / play	-0.355	+0.414
Yards	313	440

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Butler	5	66	+5.35	Rush TD
Q1	Taylor	3	9	-1.40	Punt
Q1	Butler	3	-1	-3.59	Punt
Q1	Taylor	7	35	-3.32	Ended
Q1	Butler	1	60	+4.22	Rush TD
Q1	Taylor	7	39	+0.03	Punt
Q1	Butler	14	79	+2.75	Field goal
Q2	Taylor	10	79	+7.00	Pass TD
Q2	Butler	3	9	-0.95	Ended
Q2	Taylor	3	6	-0.31	Punt
Q2	Butler	3	3	-0.92	Punt
Q2	Taylor	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Taylor	6	4	-7.27	Ended
Q3	Butler	3	49	+3.77	Pass TD
Q3	Taylor	3	6	-2.35	Punt
Q3	Butler	1	63	+4.01	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Taylor Trojans · Stephen Ellis pass to Dakohta Sonnichsen for a touchdown (75 yards) (+7.64 EPA)
2. Q2 · Taylor Trojans · Damon Hockett pass to Ja Thomas for a touchdown (24 yards) (+5.05 EPA)
3. Q3 · Taylor Trojans · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-4.58 EPA)
4. Q3 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.46 EPA)
5. Q1 · Butler Bulldogs · Jyran Mitchell rushes 60 yards for a touchdown (+4.22 EPA)
6. Q1 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to Ethan Loss for 43 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.1 EPA)
7. Q3 · Butler Bulldogs · Jyran Mitchell rushes 63 yards for a touchdown (+4.01 EPA)
8. Q1 · Taylor Trojans · Damon Hockett pass to Drew Bagley for 25 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Butler Bulldogs controlled the final (41–13) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Stephen Ellis (Taylor) — 75.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Butler at 0.154 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 Taylor Trojans vs Butler Bulldogs?

Taylor Trojans 13, Butler Bulldogs 41 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Taylor Trojans vs Butler Bulldogs?

Butler Bulldogs won with a final score of 13–41.

Where can I find the Taylor Trojans vs Butler Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401541636.

Who led Taylor Trojans vs Butler Bulldogs in passing?

Stephen Ellis (Taylor) led passers with 75.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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