Butler Bulldogs vs. Northern Iowa Panthers: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Northern Iowa Panthers defeated Butler Bulldogs 38–14 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Butler Bulldogs 14, Northern Iowa Panthers 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Butler Bulldogs	6	6	0	0	14
Northern Iowa Panthers	9	6	12	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matthew Schecklman (Northern Iowa) — 214.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.62 EPA/play +15.61 EPA
• Reagan Andrew (Butler) — 210.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.53 EPA
• Aidan Dunne (Northern Iowa) — 21.0 yds · -0.66 EPA/play -1.97 EPA

Rushing

• Reagan Andrew (Butler) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD +0.12 EPA
• Harrison Bey-Buie (Northern Iowa) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• Bill Jackson (Northern Iowa) — 76.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Receiving

• Ethan Loss (Butler) — 8 rec · 81.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Nick Munson (Butler) — 5 rec · 33.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Derek Anderson (Northern Iowa) — 4 rec · 43.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matthew Schecklman	Northern Iowa	25	60.0%	214	4	+0.62	+15.61
Reagan Andrew	Butler	36	61.1%	210	1	+0.01	+0.53
Aidan Dunne	Northern Iowa	3	66.7%	21	0	-0.66	-1.97

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Butler	Northern Iowa
Plays	73	59
EPA / play	+0.010	+0.352
Total EPA	+0.70	+20.76
Success rate	45.2%	50.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.015	+0.487
Rush EPA / play	+0.004	+0.229
Yards	357	448

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Butler	3	6	-2.45	Punt
Q1	Northern Iowa	6	11	-2.78	Punt
Q1	Butler	5	18	-3.65	Fumble
Q1	Northern Iowa	3	24	+2.53	Pass TD
Q1	Butler	10	75	+6.39	Pass TD
Q1	Northern Iowa	4	54	+0.59	Field goal
Q1	Butler	11	83	+6.74	Rush TD
Q2	Northern Iowa	10	80	+6.39	Rush TD
Q2	Butler	12	50	-0.96	Interception
Q2	Northern Iowa	3	0	-0.45	Punt
Q2	Butler	5	24	-1.92	Missed FG
Q3	Northern Iowa	9	62	+5.60	Pass TD
Q3	Butler	10	45	-1.19	Interception
Q3	Northern Iowa	9	94	+6.97	Pass TD
Q3	Butler	3	1	-2.54	Punt
Q4	Northern Iowa	5	61	+3.79	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Butler Bulldogs · Fumble (-4.57 EPA)
2. Q3 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Matthew Schecklman pass to JC Roque Jr. for a touchdown (26 yards) (+3.83 EPA)
3. Q2 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Matthew Schecklman rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.63 EPA)
4. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Matthew Schecklman pass to Ayden Price for a touchdown (25 yards) (+3.52 EPA)
5. Q3 · Butler Bulldogs · Reagan Andrew pass intercepted (-3.32 EPA)
6. Q2 · Butler Bulldogs · Reagan Andrew rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+3.21 EPA)
7. Q4 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Aidan Dunne to Jaden Hodge — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.21 EPA)
8. Q1 · Northern Iowa Panthers · Matthew Schecklman pass to Tysen Kershaw for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.14 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Northern Iowa Panthers controlled the final (38–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Matthew Schecklman (Northern Iowa) — 214.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Northern Iowa at 0.352 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 Northern Iowa Panthers?

Butler Bulldogs 14, Northern Iowa Panthers 38 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Butler Bulldogs vs Northern Iowa Panthers?

Northern Iowa Panthers won with a final score of 14–38.

Where can I find the Butler Bulldogs vs Northern Iowa Panthers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767536.

Who led Butler Bulldogs vs Northern Iowa Panthers in passing?

Matthew Schecklman (Northern Iowa) led passers with 214.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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