Butler Bulldogs @ Dayton Flyers
Yinger's TD keeps Dayton undefeated, beats Butler, 27-24
DAYTON, Ohio -- Tucker Yinger ran 50 yards for the go-ahead touchdown midway through the fourth quarter and Dayton held on to knock off Butler 27-24 and remain unbeaten Saturday night.
Matt Shiltz hit Marquese Martin-Hayes with a 55-yard touchdown pass early in the third quarter to give Butler a 24-14 lead, but the Bulldogs (4-3, 2-2 Pioneer) could not find the end zone again.
William Will kicked a 44-yard field goal to cut the Butler lead to 24-17, then converted a 28-yarder that made it 24-20 two minutes into the fourth quarter.
Alex Jeske was 22 of 38 for 219 yards and a touchdown for Dayton (7-0, 4-0).
Shiltz was 13 of 29 for 319 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another 59 yards and a touchdown to lead Butler.
Yinger finished with 44 yards and a touchdown rushing and caught three passes for 49 yards and a score.
Game Information
Dayton, OH
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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