Butler's secondary is loaded with talent and experienced players. Will Mason, Onye Onuoha and Adam Cipriano are the upperclassmen in this position group that provide leadership both on and off the field. Steven Stephany, Devaon Holman and Peyton Daniels are three other Bulldogs that will definitely see the field on Saturday's this fall.
 
"I'm really excited about our cornerback room this year," Assistant Coach Jake DelCampo said. "This is a group that takes pride in their craft. We've got a great mix of experience and young talent that compete and make each other better every single day."
 
Mason was the second leading tackler on the team last year reaching 66 total. He appeared in all 12 games along with Onye Onuoha who tallied 33 stops. Mason played safety in 2024 but was seen all over the field. He made 3.5 tackles for loss, broke-up three passes, recovered two fumbles, and also intercepted a pass. Onuoha played on the outside but still managed to record four tackles for loss while adding two sacks.
 
Steven Stephany played alongside Mason at safety for nine games. The redshirt-junior played through injuries and still impacted the action with 33 tackles, four pass break-ups, and two picks. Butler's team leader in interceptions was Devaon Holman with three. Holman also appeared in nine games as he moved back into his cornerback role after suffering an injury that lingered into the start of 2024.
 
The next wave of Bulldogs to push for playing time includes Adam Cipriano, Peyton Daniels, Kameron Armstrong, Eric Csala, Andrew Lieske, and Blair Schonhorst. Cipriano is in his final year at BU. He played in 10 games during the 2024 campaign coming up with 11 tackles. Daniels matched that effort by taking the field in 10 games and making six tackles.
 
"We've emphasized playing with more confidence and I've seen a huge improvement in that area," DelCampo added. "I trust them to make plays and be a unit that is  fast, physical and relentless."
 
Armstrong was very impressive during his freshman season making 12 tackles in 11 games. He's set for an even larger role for the Bulldogs heading into 2025. Others looking to expand their roles within this group includes Csala, Lieske and Ball State transfer Schonhorst.
 
The depth at this position group continues with players such as Nick Cloyd, Dylan Hawthorne, Jack Davis, Griffin Simpson, Elijah Romeus, and Justin Dungy. The freshmen class includes Madden Beriault, Corban McDaniel, Mason Strader, and Michael Flynn.
 
Butler will host five games at the Sellick Bowl this season. The home opener is set for Sept. 6 when Truman State visits Indianapolis. The Bulldogs kick-off the 2025 season the week prior at Northern Iowa.