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Butler drops opening game to Illinois State, 45-0

The team gathers together for a meeting. Butler is 0-1 this season. Collegian file photo

PHIL TOR | STAFF REPORTER | ptor@butler.edu

The Butler University football season got off to a rocky start as they dropped their opening game 45-0 to the Illinois State Cardinals on Sept. 2 in Normal, Illinois.

— Butler Football (@ButlerUFootball) September 2, 2017

Ranked No. 18 in FCS polls to begin the season, the Cardinals’ defense stunned Butler’s offensive attack, as they were only able to collect 41 total yards in the contest.