Butler football coach Jeff Voris has resigned following his 16^th season leading the program. His 80 victories rank third all-time at Butler, trailing only Tony Hinkle (165) and Bill Sylvester (84).

Voris made the announcement Monday, Nov. 29.

Voris led the Bulldogs to Pioneer Football League championships in 2009, 2012 and 2013. In two of those seasons, Butler represented the PFL in postseason play.

"We are extremely grateful to Jeff for his strong leadership of our football program over the past 16 seasons. Since his first day on the Butler campus, he has been a positive mentor for every student-athlete and coach who has been part of our program," said Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier. "In addition to preparing young men to be successful on the football field, he also prepared them to be graduates of Butler University and contributing members of our community. We wish Jeff, Julie, and their family all the best in their future endeavors."

"It has truly been an honor to have been the head football coach at Butler University," said Voris. "There is nothing quite like walking into Hinkle Fieldhouse every day, and after 32 years in coaching including 16 at Butler, our family is ready to open a new chapter. Wherever this new path takes us, our family will always cherish having been a part of the Butler Community.

"Thank you to our administration for their help and guidance over the last 16 years. Thank you to our alumni. Your enthusiasm for Butler is contagious. Your support was truly felt and appreciated. For 16 years I was blessed to be surrounded by a football staff of outstanding coaches, teachers and mentors. I am grateful for them professionally and personally. Their work ethic and commitment to our players was exceptional and I learned something every day being around them. Finally, and most importantly, the players. It has truly been an honor to have been your coach. I am grateful for every one of you that have walked out that tunnel. The trust you placed in me was a privilege. Your investment and attitude on a daily basis were inspiring and what made coming to Hinkle every day so memorable and enjoyable."  

In 2013, Voris guided the Bulldogs to a 9-4 record, a share of the Pioneer Football League crown and Butler's first ever appearance in the NCAA Division I Football Championship in 2013. It was Butler's fourth title as a Division I football program. 

Voris earned his second PFL Coach of the Year Award in 2012 as quarterback Matt Lancaster was voted PFL Offensive Player of the Year. The Bulldogs went 7-1 in PFL play, sharing the conference championship.

The 2009 campaign is widely-regarded as the most successful football season in school history. Voris guided the Bulldogs to an 11-1 campaign, a tie for the PFL championship and Butler's first postseason victory. The 11 wins set a Butler single-season record and tied the PFL single-season mark, and the league title was Butler's first since 1994. Butler also tied the existing PFL record for league wins (7), while setting a record for home wins (7). The Bulldogs picked up a 28-23 victory over Central Connecticut State in the 2009 Gridiron Classic, a postseason game matching the champions of the PFL and the Northeast Conference. Voris was named PFL Coach of the Year following the campaign.

In recent seasons, Voris led the Bulldogs to an upset win over No. 24 Youngstown State to open the 2018 campaign. Voris also mentored quarterback Matt Shiltz to 2015 PFL Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year honors. Shiltz has been a strong contributor for Montreal in the Canadian Football League over the past few seasons.

Defensive coordinator Joe Cheshire has been named interim head coach for the Bulldogs program. Butler will begin a national search for the next leader of its football program.