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The 2025 Valparaiso Beacons football team represented Valparaiso University as a member of the Pioneer Football League (PFL) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Beacons were led by first-year head coach Andy Waddle,[1] who was assisted by first-year offensive coordinator Reed Florence and first-year defensive coordinator Zach Feltrop.[2] Home games were played at Brown Field in Valparaiso, Indiana.

ConferencePioneer Football League
Record2–10 (1–7 PFL)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorReed Florence (1st season)
Quick facts Valparaiso Beacons football, Conference ...
2025 Valparaiso Beacons football
ConferencePioneer Football League
Record2–10 (1–7 PFL)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorReed Florence (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorZach Feltrop (1st season)
Home stadiumBrown Field
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2025 Pioneer Football League standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Drake $^ 7–1  8–4 
Presbyterian 6–2  10–2 
San Diego 6–2  8–4 
St. Thomas 5–3  7–5 
Dayton 5–3  7–4 
Morehead State 4–4  6–6 
Butler 4–4  6–6 
Marist 3–5  5–7 
Stetson 2–6  3–9 
Davidson 1–7  2–10 
Valparaiso 1–7  2–10 
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS Poll
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Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 301:00 p.m.VUL*
ESPN+W 67–101,640
September 66:00 p.m.Adrian*
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+L 7–101,941
September 136:00 p.m.at Western Illinois*
ESPN+L 30–51572
September 203:00 p.m.at No. 16 North Dakota*
ESPN+L 7–5811,424
October 412:00 p.m.at Drake
ESPN+L 0–414,007
October 111:00 p.m.Dayton
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+L 10–411,405
October 181:00 p.m.at St. Thomas
Midco Sports+L 17–553,623
October 2512:00 p.m.Morehead Statedagger
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+L 13–171,897
November 112:00 p.m.at No. 25 Presbyterian
ESPN+L 14–432,239
November 812:00 p.m.San Diego
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+L 27–431,114
November 1512:00 p.m.Stetson
  • Brown Field
  • Valparaiso, IN
ESPN+W 32–31 OT1,356
November 2212:00 p.m.at Butler
FloFootballL 20–271,938
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time
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Game summaries

VUL (NCCAA)

See also: VUL Dragons football
VUL Dragons (NCCAA) (0-0) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Dragons (NCCAA) 0 10 0010
Beacons 13 13 35667
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at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 1:00 PM CDT
  • Game attendance: 1,640
  • Referee: Timothy Duffy
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Todd Ickow (play-by-play) and Tom Byrne (analyst)
  • Box Score
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Game information
First Quarter
  • VAL – Michael Mansaray 49 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed). Valparaiso 0–6 Drive: 1 play, 49 yards, 0:12
  • VAL – Ryan Ricketti 10 Yd pass from Caron Tyler (Luke Scoma Kick). Valparaiso 0–13 Drive: 7 plays, 78 yards, 2:43
Second Quarter
  • VUL – Jacob Briggeman 36 Yd Field Goal. Valparaiso 3–13 Drive: 18 plays, 56 yards, 7:34
  • VAL – Luke Scoma 43 Yd Field Goal. Valparaiso 3–16 Drive: 4 plays, -1 yard, 0:54
  • VAL – Michael Mansaray 5 Yd Run (Luke Scoma Kick). Valparaiso 3–23 Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:05
  • VUL – Kevon Gregory 40 Yd Interception Return (Jacob Briggeman Kick). Valparaiso 10–23 Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:51
  • VAL – Luke Scoma 31 Yd Field Goal. Valparaiso 10–26 Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:41
Third Quarter
  • VAL – Colin Hayes 17 Yd pass from Rowan Keefe (Luke Scoma Kick). Valparaiso 10–33 Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:48
  • VAL – Frank Bartell 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Luke Scoma Kick). Valparaiso 10–40 Drive: 3 plays, 0 yards, 1:37
  • VAL – Anthony Feltrinelli 10 Yd Fumble Return (Luke Scoma Kick). Valparaiso 10–47 Drive: 1 play, 4 yards, 0:07
  • VAL – Dawaiian McNeely 17 Yd Run (Luke Scoma Kick). Valparaiso 10–54 Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 2:22
  • VAL – Rowan Keefe 13 Yd Run (Liam Shepherd Kick). Valparaiso 10-61 Drive: 2 plays, 22 yards, 0:47
Fourth Quarter
  • VAL – Noah Long 26 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed). Valparaiso 10–67 Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 3:21
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More information Statistics, VUL ...
StatisticsVULVAL
First downs1020
Total yards161411
Rushing yards25298
Passing yards136113
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–29–210–16–1
Time of possession29:5530:05
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
VULPassingMax Zavala12/22, 68 yards, 2 INT
RushingJacob Newman13 carries, 40 yards
ReceivingMontell Wright4 receptions, 75 yards
ValparaisoPassingCaron Tyler5/7, 57 yards, TD
RushingMichael Mansaray15 carries, 134 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJay Melchiori3 receptions, 41 yards
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Adrian (DIII)

See also: Adrian Bulldogs football
Adrian Bulldogs (DIII) (0-0) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (1-0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs (DIII) 0 3 0710
Beacons 0 0 077
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at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Game attendance: 1,941
  • Referee: Michael Hoffman
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Todd Ickow (play-by-play) and Brett Jennings (analyst)
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Game information
First Quarter

No scoring plays.

Second Quarter

ADR – Jack Boike 33 Yd Field Goal. Adrian 3–0. Drive: 17 plays, 60 yards, 6:22

Third Quarter

No scoring plays.

Fourth Quarter

VAL – Dawaiian McNeely 3 Yd Run (Luke Scoma Kick). Valparaiso 3–7. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:35

ADR – Ethan Abberger 26 Yd pass from Noah Beaudrie (Jack Boike Kick). Adrian 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 83 yards, 0:54

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More information Statistics, ADR ...
StatisticsADRVAL
First downs1615
Total yards283254
Rushing yards109101
Passing yards174153
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–24–015–19–3
Time of possession30:2529:35
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AdrianPassingNoah Beaudrie16/23, 183 yards, TD
RushingTrey Brueggemann22 carries, 79 yards
ReceivingEthan Abberger6 receptions, 79 yards
ValparaisoPassingRowan Keefe 15/19, 153 yards, 3 INT
RushingNoah Long11 carries, 57 yards
ReceivingJay Melchiori 4 receptions, 66 yards
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at Western Illinois

See also: 2025 Western Illinois Leathernecks football team
Valparaiso Beacons (1-1) vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks (0-2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Beacons 0 3 72030
Leathernecks 7 21 16751
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at Hanson Field • Macomb, IL

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Game attendance: 572
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Russ Eisenstein (play-by-play), Aiden Dersien (analyst) and Caiden Strenz (sideline)
More information Statistics, VAL ...
StatisticsVALWIU
First downs1529
Total yards316570
Rushing yards124306
Passing yards192264
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15-26-014-22-2
Time of possession30:2629:34
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassingCaron Tyler10/16, 137 yards, 1 TD
RushingCaron Tyler12 carries, 79 yards
ReceivingChris Gundy5 receptions, 86 yards, 1 TD
Western IllinoisPassingChris Irvin13/19, 250 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingMarkell Holman19 carries, 139 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDemari Davis4 receptions, 99 yards, 1 TD
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at No. 16 North Dakota

See also: 2025 North Dakota Fighting Hawks football team
Valparaiso Beacons (1-2) vs. No. 16 North Dakota Fighting Hawks (1-2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Beacons 0 0 707
No. 16 Fighting Hawks 7 17 141048
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at Alerus Center, Grand Forks, ND

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 3:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Indoors • Temperature: 70 °F (21 °C)
  • Game attendance: 11,424
  • Referee: John Shay
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Brian Shawn (play-by-play) and Ryan Kasowski (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (7:45) UND – Sawyer Seidl 7-yard run, C.J. Elrichs kick (Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:07; North Dakota 7–0)

Second quarter

  • (9:40) UND – Deng Deng 2-yard pass from Jerry Kaminski, C.J. Elrichs kick (Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 4:21; North Dakota 14–0)
  • (0:55) UND – Sawyer Seidl 20-yard pass from Jerry Kaminski, C.J. Elrichs kick (Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 1:22; North Dakota 21–0)
  • (0:00) C.J. Elrichs 38-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 30 yards, 0:21; North Dakota 24–0)

Third quarter

  • (11:59) VAL – Micah Mackay 67-yard pass from Rowan Keefe, Luke Scoma kick (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:56; North Dakota 24–7)
  • (11:47) UND – Sawyer Seidl 92-yard kickoff return, C.J. Elrichs kick (North Dakota 31–7)
  • (7:40) UND – Simon Romfo 5-yard run, C.J. Elrichs kick (Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 2:26; North Dakota 38–7)
  • (6:56) UND – Xavier Leigh 23-yard run, C.J. Elrichs kick (Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:35; North Dakota 45–7)
  • (4:10) UND – C.J. Elrichs 38-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 0:49; North Dakota 48–7)

Fourth quarter

  • (13:27) UND – C.J. Elrichs 32-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 3:20; North Dakota 51–7)
  • (12:07) Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson 5-yard run, C.J. Elrichs kick (Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:05; North Dakota 58–7)
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More information Statistics, VAL ...
StatisticsVALUND
First downs624
Total yards159448
Rushing yards48228
Passing yards111220
Passing: Comp–Att–Int8–19–118–30–0
Time of possession30:1629:44
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Valparaiso PassingRowan Keefe8/15, 111 yards, TD, INT
RushingDawaiian McNeely7 carries, 17 yards
ReceivingMicah Mackay1 reception, 67 yards, TD
North Dakota PassingJerry Kaminski13/19, 172 yards, 2 TD
RushingXavier Leigh8 carries, 64 yards, TD
ReceivingNate DeMontagnac4 receptions, 50 yards
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at Drake

See also: 2025 Drake Bulldogs football team
Valparaiso Beacons (1-3) vs. Drake Bulldogs (1-2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Beacons 0 0 000
Bulldogs 3 10 21741
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at Drake Stadium • Des Moines, IA

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Admire (play-by-play) and Sage Rosenfels (analyst)
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Game information
First Quarter
  • (9:17) DRKE – Harry Balke 34-yard Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 2:46; Drake 0–3)
Second Quarter
  • (10:39) DRKE – Luke Woodson 2-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:47; Drake 0–10)
  • (1:39) DRKE – Harry Balke 38-yard Field Goal (Drive: 14 plays, 39 yards, 4:27; Drake 0–13)
Third Quarter
  • (3:36) DRKE – Nick Herman 1-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:51; Drake 0–27)
  • (0:52) DRKE – Nick Herman 27-yard Run, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 2 plays, 37 yards, 0:43; Drake 0–34)
Fourth Quarter
  • (3:32) DRKE – Hank Foley 25-yard pass from Logan Inagawa, Harry Balke Kick (Drive: 4 plays, 34 yards, 2:50; Drake 0–41)
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More information Statistics, VAL ...
StatisticsVALDRKE
First downs1119
Total yards105334
Rushing yards32150
Passing yards73184
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10–23–316–26–1
Time of possession28:5231:08
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassingTyler Caron5/9, 42 yards
RushingDawaiian McNeeley12 carries, 23 yards
ReceivingDevin Yeats4 catches, 34 yards
DrakePassingChase Spellman10/19, 128 yards, 1 INT
RushingNick Herman7 carries, 53 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingTaj Hughes3 catches, 74 yards
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Dayton

See also: 2025 Dayton Flyers football team
Dayton Flyers (4-2) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (1-4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Flyers 14 27 0041
Beacons 0 0 01010
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at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 1:00 PM CDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Todd Ickow (play-by-play) and Tom Byrne (analyst)
More information Statistics, DAY ...
StatisticsDAYVAL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DaytonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
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at St. Thomas (MN)

See also: 2025 St. Thomas Tommies football team
Valparaiso Beacons (1-5) vs. St. Thomas Tommies (3-3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Beacons - - --0
Tommies - - --0
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at O'Shaughnessy Stadium • Saint Paul, MN

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 1:00 PM CDT
More information Statistics, VAL ...
StatisticsVALSTMN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
St. Thomas (MN)Passing
Rushing
Receiving
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Morehead State

See also: 2025 Morehead State Eagles football team
Morehead State Eagles (3-5) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (1-6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Eagles - - --0
Beacons - - --0
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at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 12:00 PM CDT
More information Statistics, MORE ...
StatisticsMOREVAL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
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at No. 25 Presbyterian

See also: 2025 Presbyterian Blue Hose football team
Valparaiso Beacons (1-7) vs. No. 25 Presbyterian Blue Hose (7-1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Beacons - - --0
No. 25 Blue Hose - - --0
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at Bailey Memorial Stadium • Clinton, SC

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EDT
More information Statistics, VAL ...
StatisticsVALPRES
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
PresbyterianPassing
Rushing
Receiving
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San Diego

See also: 2025 San Diego Toreros football team
San Diego Toreros (5-4) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (1-8) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Toreros - - --0
Beacons - - --0
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at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time: 3:00 PM CST
More information Statistics, USD ...
StatisticsUSDVAL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San DiegoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
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Stetson

See also: 2025 Stetson Hatters football team
Stetson Hatters (0-0) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (0-0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Hatters - - --0
Beacons - - --0
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at Brown Field • Valparaiso, IN

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 12:00 PM CST
More information Statistics, STET ...
StatisticsSTETVAL
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
StetsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ValparaisoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
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Butler (Hoosier Helmet Trophy)

See also: 2025 Butler Bulldogs football team and Hoosier Helmet Trophy
Valparaiso Beacons (2-9) vs. Butler Bulldogs (5-6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Beacons 7 0 01320
Bulldogs 7 20 0027
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at Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl • Indianapolis, IN

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 1:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 50 °F (10 °C)
  • Game attendance: 1,938
  • Referee: Gregory Gompf
  • TV announcers (FloCollege): Jack Barry (play-by-play) and Drew Pieschalski (analyst)
  • Box Score
More information Game information ...
Game information
First Quarter
  • (10:56) BUT – Griffin Caldwell 8-yard pass from Reagan Andrew, Ryan Short kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 4:04; Butler 7–0)
  • (7:29) VAL – Ryan Ricketti 4-yard pass from Rowan Keefe, Luke Scoma kick (Drive: 5 plays, 97 yards, 3:07; Tied 7–7)
Second Quarter
  • (9:16) BUT – Gabe Passini 4-yard run, Ryan Short kick (Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 1:58; Butler 14–7)
  • (7:35) BUT – Ryan Short 25-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:28; Butler 17–7)
  • (3:43) BUT – Ershod Jasey II 49-yard pass from Gabe Passini, Ryan Short kick (Drive: 3 plays, 97 yards, 1:38; Butler 24–7)
  • (0:18) BUT – Ryan Short 32-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 2:08; Butler 27–7)
Third Quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth Quarter
  • (12:01) VAL – Devin Yeats 13-yard pass from Rowan Keefe, Liam Shepherd kick blocked (Drive: 12 plays, 99 yards, 5:09; Butler 27–13)
  • (3:07) VAL – Colin Hayes 7-yard pass from Rowan Keefe, Liam Shepherd kick (Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:44; Butler 27–20)
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More information Statistics, VAL ...
StatisticsVALBUT
First downs1824
Total yards326431
Rushing yards142275
Passing yards184156
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–28–012–19–2
Time of possession26:1933:41
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ValparaisoPassingRowan Keefe18/28, 184 yards, 3 TD
RushingRowan Keefe10 carries, 78 yards
ReceivingDevin Yeats6 receptions, 73 yards, TD
ButlerPassingGabe Passini10/17, 140 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingGabe Passini19 carries, 106 yards, TD
ReceivingErshod Jasey II1 reception, 49 yards, TD
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