Butler went on the road and handed Dayton their first Pioneer Football League loss, taking a 23-17 win Saturday afternoon in Ohio.
 
Quarterback Reagan Andrew connected with receivers for both of Butler's touchdowns, racking up 256 yards passing and another 78 on the ground.
 
With the win, Butler improves to 5-3 on the season and 3-1 in PFL play. Dayton falls to 5-2 (3-1).
 
LINES OF SCRIMMAGE:

• Butler and Dayton are now tied for third in the PFL standings (3-1) as both Presbyterian and Drake are 3-0.
• Andrew's two touchdown tosses went to Ethan Loss (a 67-yard connection in the first quarter) and Archie Cox (a 16-yard completion in the second quarter).
• Andrew completed 18 of his 23 attempts.
• Loss had 93 receiving yards on the afternoon while Cox added 89.
• Ryan Short hit all three of his field goal attempts for the Bulldogs (41 yards, 29 yards and 26 yards).
• Butler led 17-7 at the half before Dayton trimmed the advantage to 17-14 after a third-quarter touchdown. The Butler defense held Dayton to only a field goal in the fourth quarter and Butler's offense controlled the ball for 9:56 of the final period.
• Butler held a 360-298 advantage in total yads and had possession for 33:29 of the contest.
• Tyson Garrett led Butler with seven tackles against Dayton. Jackson Stratton had his team-high fifth sack of the season.
• Neither team committed a turnover in the game.
• Luke Hansen had 105 yards rushing for Dayton. Drew VanVleet and Bryce Schondelmyer split quarterback duties for the Flyers; each threw for one touchdown as they combined for 156 passing yards.

 
UP NEXT: The Bulldogs will enjoy this win over their bye week. Butler's next game will come at home when Drake visits the Sellick Bowl Saturday, Nov. 1 for a 1 p.m. kick.