Butler Bulldogs vs. Dayton Flyers: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Butler Bulldogs defeated Dayton Flyers 37–10 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Butler Bulldogs 37, Dayton Flyers 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Butler Bulldogs	12	6	3	12	37
Dayton Flyers	0	3	0	6	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Bret Bushka (Butler) — 203.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +7.14 EPA
• Gavin Lochow (Dayton) — 0.0 yds · -0.59 EPA/play -0.59 EPA
• Drew VanVleet (Dayton) — 169.0 yds · -0.22 EPA/play -10.73 EPA

Rushing

• Jyran Mitchell (Butler) — 126.0 yds · 2 TD +0.51 EPA
• Michael Neel (Dayton) — 48.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Luke Hansen (Dayton) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD +0.59 EPA

Receiving

• Jake Coleman (Dayton) — 7 rec · 52.0 yds +0.97 EPA
• Gavin Lochow (Dayton) — 6 rec · 32.0 yds -0.55 EPA
• Ethan Loss (Butler) — 5 rec · 86.0 yds +0.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Bret Bushka	Butler	23	73.9%	203	2	+0.31	+7.14
Gavin Lochow	Dayton	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.59	-0.59
Drew VanVleet	Dayton	48	58.3%	169	0	-0.22	-10.73

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Butler	Dayton
Plays	54	77
EPA / play	+0.032	-0.151
Total EPA	+1.70	-11.60
Success rate	40.7%	36.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.310	-0.231
Rush EPA / play	-0.175	-0.010
Yards	355	282

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Dayton	3	6	-2.43	Punt
Q1	Butler	10	41	-0.62	Field goal
Q1	Dayton	3	14	-2.78	Fumble
Q1	Butler	1	24	+2.42	Rush TD
Q1	Dayton	3	2	-2.18	Punt
Q1	Butler	3	6	-2.42	Field goal
Q1	Dayton	13	60	+1.10	Field goal
Q2	Butler	11	72	+5.27	Pass TD
Q2	Dayton	9	28	+0.12	Punt
Q2	Butler	2	9	-0.83	Ended
Q3	Butler	3	3	-2.91	Punt
Q3	Dayton	5	18	-1.42	Punt
Q3	Butler	4	57	+0.45	Field goal
Q3	Dayton	4	17	-1.82	Punt
Q3	Butler	8	50	-4.16	Interception
Q3	Dayton	12	39	-3.35	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass intercepted (-6.25 EPA)
2. Q4 · Butler Bulldogs · Jyran Mitchell rushes 59 yards for a touchdown (+5.24 EPA)
3. Q4 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to Ryan Lezon for a touchdown (9 yards) (+5.0 EPA)
4. Q4 · Dayton Flyers · Drew VanVleet pass to Dominic Vrbancic for 8 yards (4th & 6) (+3.99 EPA)
5. Q2 · Dayton Flyers · Drew VanVleet pass to Jake Coleman for 13 yards (4th & 4) (+3.66 EPA)
6. Q1 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to Jeremy Johnson for 7 yards (4th & 3) (+3.45 EPA)
7. Q2 · Butler Bulldogs · Jyran Mitchell rushes for 3 yards (4th & 1) (+3.42 EPA)
8. Q2 · Butler Bulldogs · Bret Bushka pass to Joey Suchy for 25 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.16 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Butler Bulldogs controlled the final (37–10) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Bret Bushka (Butler) — 203.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Butler at 0.032 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 Dayton Flyers?

Butler Bulldogs 37, Dayton Flyers 10 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Butler Bulldogs vs Dayton Flyers?

Butler Bulldogs won with a final score of 37–10.

Where can I find the Butler Bulldogs vs Dayton Flyers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540511.

Who led Butler Bulldogs vs Dayton Flyers in passing?

Bret Bushka (Butler) led passers with 203.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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