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Running game boosts Butler football over Jacksonville, 37-22

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Running back Sam Schrader (11) carries the ball past the Jacksonville defense on Oct. 14. Butler would go on to beat their PFL opponent 37-22. Photo by Jimmy Lafakis.

The Butler football team beat Jacksonville University 37-22 at home to move 4-3 overall and 2-2 in PFL play on Oct. 14. For the second week in a row, Butler football used the ground game to cruise past their opponent.

Butler’s running game was dominant. Bulldog running backs racked up a total of 232 yards and four touchdowns. The Dawgs were led by redshirt senior Sam Schrader, who rushed for 74 yards and found the end zone three times.