Dayton Flyers @ Butler Bulldogs
Bardo leads Dayton to 21-14 win over Butler
INDIANAPOLIS -- Will Bardo threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Dayton to a 21-14 win over Butler on Saturday.
Bardo's 28-yard connection with Ross Smith early in the second quarter was the game-winner for the Flyers (7-3, 5-2 Pioneer League).
Dayton took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter on Bardo's 27-yard hookup with Cory Stuart and his 1-yard plunge after Zach Elias returned an interception 22 yards to the Butler 28.
However the Bulldogs (4-7, 2-6) rallied quickly behind Malcom Weaver. Weaver and Derek O'Connor combined on a 62-yard touchdown with 8 seconds left in the first quarter and then Weaver scored on a 37-yard run at 8:50 of the second.
Connor Kacsor had 27 carries for 125 yards for Dayton.
O'Connor finished with eight catches for 144 yards as Butler's season came to an end.
Game Information
Indianapolis, IN
2025 Standings
| Pioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Morehead State | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Butler | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Marist | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Stetson | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Davidson | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Valparaiso | 1-7 | 2-10 |
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