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Butler pummeled by Valparaiso 47-3 in Battle for the Hoosier Helmet

Butler’s offensive line lines up against Davidson’s defense in a matchup on Oct. 23. Butler went on to lose 49-35. Photo by Grace Denckhoff.

Butler football fell to Valparaiso University 47-3 on Saturday, Nov. 13 and drop to 2-8 on the season. The Hoosier Helmet will remain with Valparaiso for the second year in a row.

The Bulldogs struggled offensively all game and only had a total of 191 yards. Valparaiso put up 421 yards of offense and averaged 6.9 yards per play.

Butler scored on their opening drive with a 48-yard connection from quarterback Bret Bushka to receiver Johnny O’Shea that put the Bulldogs in field goal range.