GAME 6: Butler (4-1, 1-0 PFL) vs. San Diego (2-3, 1-1 PFL)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
Time: 1PM 
Location: Indianapolis, Ind. 
Live Stats: Butlersports.com
Live Stream: ESPN+ 
 
The Butler football team is coming off its bye week with a 4-1 record. In the Dawgs' last outing, BU secured the Hoosier Helmet over Valparaiso for the fifth-consecutive season. Butler downed the Beacons 33-28 behind three touchdowns from Nick Munson. 

Butler has defeated Georgetown College (Ky.), Franklin, Chicago State and Valparaiso this season while the Bulldogs lone loss was at No. 1 Montana State. This is the Bulldogs best start to the season since 2024 when BU opened the year 5-0. 

THE SERIES: San Diego leads the all-time series, 22-6 dating back to 1993. The Bulldogs last win in the series was during the 2022 season when Butler defeated San Diego 26-23 in California. Last season, San Diego took the 29-7 victory on the west coast. 
 
BULLDOG BLITZ:  

• Butler leads the nation in turnover margin, with a + 2.40 margin. BU has forced 12 turnovers in five games (five interceptions, seven fumble recoveries). Butler's seven fumble recoveries are ranked third nationally in FCS and first in the PFL. 
• The Bulldogs rank fourth nationally in FCS in time of possession and first in the PFL (34:30). Butler's offense also ranks 16th nationally in scoring offense, averaging 36.6 points per game.
• BU ranks 13th nationally and first in the PFL in third-down conversion percentage, converting 46.6-percent of their third-down attempts.
• On defense, Butler ranks fifth nationally in fourth-down defense, holding opponents to a 23-percent conversion rate.
• Butler has been strong in the run game and stout against it; their rushing defense ranks 14th in the FCS, allowing only 109.2 yards per game, and their rushing offense ranks eighth nationally, averaging 228.8 yards per game.
• Steven Stephany blocked a punt and a point-after attempt against Chicago State (9/19). Stephany is tied for third nationally in the FCS in forced fumbles with three to his credit.
• Madden Beriault is tied for first nationally in fumble recoveries. The sophomore defensive back has two recoveries to his credit this season.
• Desmin Jackson is eighth in the FCS in rush yards per carry, averaging 7.17 yards per carry. He also ranks 28th nationally in rushing touchdowns with five.
• Gabe Passini is ranked 42nd nationally and fourth in the PFL in completion percentage, completing 61.8% of his passes.
• Michael Dellumo ranks 23rd nationally in average kickoff return yardage, averaging 24.5 yards per return.
• The Bulldogs are 21-6 when playing at the Sellick Bowl since the beginning of the 2022 season.

 
SCOUTING SAN DIEGO

• San Diego enters Saturday's matchup with a 2-3 record after downing Davidson 63-14 last week. The Toreros are 1-1 in PFL action after suffering a 50-17 loss to St. Thomas in their first league game of the season. 
• Dom Nankil threw for 321 yards and four touchdowns against Davidson completing 24-of-33 passes in the contest. On the season, Nankil has thrown for 1,210 yards and eight touchdowns while throwing five interceptions. 
• Adam Criter leads the Toreros on the ground with 426 yards and three touchdowns to his credit. 
• Cole Monach paces the offense in receiving yards with 374 on 29 catches. Monarch has scored six touchdowns which leads the team. 
• Tim Hays leads the defense with 30 tackles on the season. He is followed closely by Ruben Lopez who has accumulated 27 tackles and a team-high two interceptions.
• Brandon Moore is in his fourth season at the helm of the Toreros. 

UP NEXT
The Bulldogs will return to action next Saturday as the Bulldogs host Dayton on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Bud & Jackie Sellick Bowl. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. and the game will be streamed live on ESPN+.
​Fans can purchase single-game tickets at https://am.ticketmaster.com/butler/buy. Football single-game tickets begin at $15 for adults and $10 for youth. Season tickets for the 2026 Butler football season include general admission adult tickets for just $85 and reserved seats for only $105. Season parking passes are also available for purchase.
Cabanas are also available again this season for Butler Football games. The package includes a private 9x10 cabana with enclosure on three sides. Two parking passes and 12 general admission tickets are included in the single-game package ($395) or three-game package ($999).