INDIANAPOLIS - The Butler football team will play four non-conference games at the start of the 2025 season with three of the four being played at the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl. The season Opener is set for Saturday, Aug. 29 with the Bulldogs hosting Georgetown (Ky.). 
 
"I'm excited for the 2026 season. Our schedule is challenging and exciting, and our non-conference games will test us early and prepare us for the battles of PFL play," said Head Coach Kevin Lynch. 
 
After facing Georgetown (Ky.) on August 29, BU will travel to Bozeman Montana to take on the Bobcats. The Dawgs will then return to the Sellick Bowl for the final two non-conference games against Franklin (Sept. 11) and Chicago State (Sept. 19). Butler will then open PFL action at Valparaiso on Sept. 25. 
 
Butler went 6–6 last season, including a 4–4 mark in PFL action. 
 
8/29/26 - vs. Georgetown (KY)
9/5/26 - at Montana State 
9/12/26 - vs. Franklin 
9/19/26 - vs. Chicago State
9/26/26 - at Valparaiso 
10/10/26 - vs. San Diego
10/17/26 - vs. Dayton
10/24/26 - at Drake
10/31/26 - at Presbyterian
11/7/26 - vs. St. Thomas
11/14/26 - at Marist
11/21/26 - vs. Morehead St.