Butler Bulldogs vs. Drake Bulldogs: 2024 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Drake Bulldogs defeated Butler Bulldogs 27–17 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: Butler Bulldogs 17, Drake Bulldogs 27.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Butler Bulldogs	0	6	3	6	17
Drake Bulldogs	0	3	9	12	27

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Luke Bailey (Drake) — 191.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.35 EPA/play +9.09 EPA
• Blake Ellingson (Drake) — 2.0 yds · +0.15 EPA/play +0.44 EPA
• Nick Howard (Butler) — 40.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.06 EPA

Rushing

• Reagan Andrew (Butler) — 71.0 yds · 1 TD +0.20 EPA
• Luke Woodson (Drake) — 24.0 yds -0.38 EPA
• Davion Cherwin (Drake) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Ethan Loss (Butler) — 8 rec · 86.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Taj Hughes (Drake) — 7 rec · 127.0 yds +2.24 EPA
• Trey Radocha (Drake) — 6 rec · 66.0 yds +1.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Luke Bailey	Drake	26	61.5%	191	1	+0.35	+9.09
Blake Ellingson	Drake	3	66.7%	2	0	+0.15	+0.44
Nick Howard	Butler	5	60.0%	40	0	+0.01	+0.06
Reagan Andrew	Butler	31	67.7%	165	0	-0.09	-2.90
Joey Audia	Butler	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.96	-2.96

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Butler	Drake
Plays	67	58
EPA / play	-0.133	+0.188
Total EPA	-8.89	+10.89
Success rate	41.8%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.157	+0.329
Rush EPA / play	-0.103	+0.047
Yards	314	314

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Butler	4	31	-0.35	Punt
Q1	Drake	9	28	-1.32	Punt
Q1	Butler	11	48	-2.30	Ended
Q1	Drake	13	37	-0.53	Field goal
Q2	Butler	7	47	-2.58	Ended
Q2	Drake	4	24	-1.47	Interception
Q2	Butler	13	61	+4.26	Rush TD
Q2	Drake	1	-5	0.00	Ended
Q3	Drake	9	48	+1.25	Field goal
Q3	Butler	3	5	-2.90	Punt
Q3	Drake	6	73	+5.76	Pass TD
Q3	Butler	8	49	-0.82	Field goal
Q3	Drake	10	69	+4.72	Rush TD
Q4	Butler	3	2	-4.85	Interception
Q4	Drake	2	32	+2.78	Rush TD
Q4	Butler	8	30	+1.19	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Butler Bulldogs · Reagan Andrew rushes 4 yards for a touchdown (+3.69 EPA)
2. Q4 · Butler Bulldogs · Reagan Andrew pass intercepted (-3.48 EPA)
3. Q4 · Drake Bulldogs · Davion Cherwin rushes 32 yards for a touchdown (+3.35 EPA)
4. Q1 · Drake Bulldogs · Luke Bailey sacked for a loss of 13 yards (3rd & 6) (-3.34 EPA)
5. Q3 · Drake Bulldogs · Luke Bailey pass to Taj Hughes for 21 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.29 EPA)
6. Q1 · Butler Bulldogs · Reagan Andrew rushes for 1 yard (4th & 3) (-3.17 EPA)
7. Q3 · Drake Bulldogs · Luke Bailey pass to Taj Hughes for a touchdown (38 yards) (+3.12 EPA)
8. Q2 · Butler Bulldogs · Joey Audia — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Drake Bulldogs controlled the final (27–17) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Luke Bailey (Drake) — 191.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Drake at 0.188 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 Drake Bulldogs?

Butler Bulldogs 17, Drake Bulldogs 27 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Butler Bulldogs vs Drake Bulldogs?

Drake Bulldogs won with a final score of 17–27.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401638668.

Who led Butler Bulldogs vs Drake Bulldogs in passing?

Luke Bailey (Drake) led passers with 191.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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