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Davidson at Butler

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Davidson beat Butler 35–⁠33. It was their 14th meeting; after it, Davidson led the series 8–⁠6.

AwayDavidson7–⁠4 in 2023
35
HomeButler7–⁠4 in 2023
33

Final at Butler Bowl, IndianapolisAttendance 1,873

At kickoff
56°F, overcast, wind 11 mph from the northwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Eagle Creek Airpark Airport (KEYE), 11 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Official
Rodney SmithGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Davidson7217035
Butler7710933

Standouts

Player stats

Davidson

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Coulter Cleland19/2022421
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Mari Adams30171336
Mason Sheron1762012
Aaron Maione335031
Coulter Cleland512013
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Mark McCurdy681032
Aaron Maione880133
Brody Reina358146
Clarence Freeman IV2506
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Daniel Carter0001

Butler

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Bret Bushka13/2912911
Joey Audia1/1100
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jyran Mitchell16123140
Bret Bushka892160
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Ethan Loss343027
Ryan Lezon42518
Jyran Mitchell120020
Luke Wooten220014
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Will Mason0001

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

DavidsonButler
506Total yards345
224Passing yards130
282Rushing yards215
11.2Yards per pass4.2
4.9Yards per rush8.6
23First downs14
6–⁠16Third downs7–⁠14
4–⁠7Fourth downs0–⁠1
1Turnovers1
7–⁠44Penalties3–⁠20
37:20Possession22:40

Efficiency

DavidsonButler
45%Success rate36%
0.12EPA per play0.18
1.46Explosiveness1.56
0.23Rushing EPA0.49
0.41Passing EPA0.08
50%Passing-down success29%
2%Havoc by its defense3%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Butler 52% to win. Davidson won as Elo’s underdog.

The line

Davidson −4, over/under 51.5.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Every drive

Butler end zoneDavidson end zoneQ1 DavidsonTouchdown, 6 playsQ1 ButlerTouchdown, 5 playsQ1 DavidsonTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ1 ButlerPunt, 3 playsQ1 DavidsonInterception, 13 playsQ2 ButlerInterception, 3 playsQ2 DavidsonTouchdown, 6 playsQ2 ButlerTouchdown, 3 playsQ2 DavidsonTouchdown, 6 playsQ2 ButlerPunt, 3 playsQ2 DavidsonTouchdown, 4 playsQ2 ButlerTurnover on downs, 10 playsQ3 ButlerPunt, 6 playsQ3 DavidsonPunt return TD, 3 plays (Butler scores)Q3 DavidsonTurnover on downs, 8 playsQ3 ButlerField goal, 6 playsQ3 DavidsonTouchdown, 6 playsQ4 ButlerField goal, 12 playsQ4 DavidsonPunt, 3 playsQ4 ButlerTouchdown, 4 playsQ4 DavidsonTurnover on downs, 13 playsQ4 ButlerMissed FG, 4 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Butler drives left to right, Davidson right to left.
  1. Q1 DavidsonTouchdown, 6 plays, 87 yards
  2. Q1 ButlerTouchdown, 5 plays, 59 yards
  3. Q1 DavidsonTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 48 yards
  4. Q1 ButlerPunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
  5. Q1 DavidsonInterception, 13 plays, 44 yards
  6. Q2 ButlerInterception, 3 plays, 2 yards
  7. Q2 DavidsonTouchdown, 6 plays, 18 yards
  8. Q2 ButlerTouchdown, 3 plays, 68 yards
  9. Q2 DavidsonTouchdown, 6 plays, 71 yards
  10. Q2 ButlerPunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  11. Q2 DavidsonTouchdown, 4 plays, 67 yards
  12. Q2 ButlerTurnover on downs, 10 plays, 30 yards
  13. Q3 ButlerPunt, 6 plays, 17 yards
  14. Q3 DavidsonPunt return TD, 3 plays (Butler scores), 8 yards
  15. Q3 DavidsonTurnover on downs, 8 plays, 23 yards
  16. Q3 ButlerField goal, 6 plays, 25 yards
  17. Q3 DavidsonTouchdown, 6 plays, 65 yards
  18. Q4 ButlerField goal, 12 plays, 63 yards
  19. Q4 DavidsonPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  20. Q4 ButlerTouchdown, 4 plays, 50 yards
  21. Q4 DavidsonTurnover on downs, 13 plays, 49 yards
  22. Q4 ButlerMissed FG, 4 plays, 33 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Tied at 7
Davidson Touchdown, 6 plays
14:55Luka Zurak kickoff for 61 yds
14:551st & 10 at own 13Coulter Cleland pass complete to Mark McCurdy for 19 yds to the DAV 32 for a 1ST down
14:551st & 10 at own 32Mari Adams run for 2 yds to the DAV 34
14:552nd & 8 at own 34Coulter Cleland pass complete to Clarence Freeman IV for 6 yds to the DAV 40
14:553rd & 2 at own 40Mari Adams run for 5 yds to the DAV 45 for a 1ST down
14:551st & 10 at own 45Aaron Maione run for 9 yds to the BUT 46
12:112nd & 1 at opp 46Coulter Cleland pass complete to Brody Reina for 46 yds for a TD (Adam Zouagui KICK)Davidson 7, Butler 0
Butler Touchdown, 5 plays
12:06Adam Zouagui kickoff for 50 yds
12:061st & 10 at own 41Jyran Mitchell run for 3 yds to the BUT 44
12:062nd & 7 at own 44Bret Bushka pass complete to Ryan Lezon for 6 yds to the 50 yard line
12:063rd & 1 at the 50run for 2 yds to the DAV 48 for a 1ST down
12:061st & 10 at opp 48Jyran Mitchell run for 40 yds to the DAV 8 for a 1ST down
9:161st & goal at opp 8Bret Bushka pass complete to Ryan Lezon for 8 yds for a TD (Luka Zurak KICK)Tied at 7
Davidson Turnover on downs, 9 plays
9:09Luka Zurak kickoff for 54 yds
9:091st & 10 at own 20Mason Sheron run for 3 yds to the DAV 23
9:092nd & 7 at own 23Mason Sheron run for 3 yds to the DAV 26
9:093rd & 4 at own 26Coulter Cleland pass complete to Mark McCurdy for 7 yds to the DAV 33 for a 1ST down
9:091st & 10 at own 33Mason Sheron run for 1 yd to the DAV 34
9:092nd & 9 at own 34Coulter Cleland pass complete to Mark McCurdy for 32 yds to the BUT 34 for a 1ST down
9:091st & 10 at opp 34Mason Sheron run for 4 yds to the BUT 30
5:033rd & 4 at opp 28Timeout Davidson, clock 05:03
5:032nd & 6 at opp 30Mason Sheron run for 2 yds to the BUT 28
5:033rd & 4 at opp 28Mason Sheron run for 1 yd to the BUT 27
Butler Punt, 3 plays
4:391st & 10 at own 32Butler Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the BUT 27
4:391st & 15 at own 27Bret Bushka run for 4 yds to the BUT 31
4:392nd & 11 at own 31Bret Bushka pass incomplete
4:393rd & 11 at own 31Bret Bushka pass incomplete
4:394th & 11 at own 31Butler Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the BUT 26
Davidson Turnover on downs, 9 plays
4:294th & 3 at opp 27Aaron Maione run for a loss of 5 yards to the BUT 32
3:374th & 16 at own 26Luka Zurak punt for 34 yds
Davidson Interception, 13 plays
3:371st & 10 at own 49Mari Adams run for 6 yds to the BUT 45
3:372nd & 4 at opp 45Coulter Cleland run for 2 yds to the BUT 43
3:373rd & 2 at opp 43Mari Adams run for 3 yds to the BUT 40 for a 1ST down
3:371st & 10 at opp 40Coulter Cleland pass complete to Mark McCurdy for 3 yds to the BUT 37
3:372nd & 7 at opp 37Davidson Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the BUT 42
3:372nd & 12 at opp 42Mari Adams run for 10 yds to the BUT 32
3:373rd & 2 at opp 32Mari Adams run for 1 yd to the BUT 31
0:004th & 1 at opp 31Mari Adams run for 9 yds to the BUT 22 for a 1ST down
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 22Coulter Cleland pass complete to Aaron Maione for 7 yds to the BUT 15
Q2 15:002nd & 3 at opp 15QB Keeper CLELAND, Coulter rush to the right for a gain of 8 yards to the BU7 (BLESS, Charlie). PENALTY Before the snap, DAV Illegal Formation enforced 5 yards from the BU15 to the BU20. NO PLAY (replay the down).
Q2 15:002nd & 8 at opp 20Mari Adams run for 3 yds to the BUT 17
Q2 15:003rd & 5 at opp 17Coulter Cleland pass complete to Mark McCurdy for 5 yds to the BUT 12 for a 1ST down
Q2 15:001st & 10 at opp 12Mari Adams run for 5 yds to the BUT 7
Q2 15:002nd & 5 at opp 7Mari Adams run for no gain to the BUT 7
Q2 11:403rd & 5 at opp 7Coulter Cleland pass intercepted, touchback.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Davidson 28, Butler 14
Butler Interception, 3 plays
11:401st & 10 at own 20Bret Bushka run for 2 yds to the BUT 22
11:402nd & 8 at own 22Bret Bushka pass incomplete
10:473rd & 8 at own 22Bret Bushka pass intercepted
Davidson Touchdown, 6 plays
10:471st & 10 at opp 18Mason Sheron run for 7 yds to the BUT 11
10:472nd & 3 at opp 11Mason Sheron run for 8 yds to the BUT 3 for a 1ST down
10:471st & goal at opp 3Mason Sheron run for 2 yds to the BUT 1
10:472nd & goal at opp 1Mason Sheron run for no gain to the BUT 1
10:473rd & goal at opp 1Davidson Penalty, False Start (-4 Yards) to the BUT 5
10:473rd & goal at opp 5Coulter Cleland pass complete to Aaron Maione for 4 yds to the BUT 1
8:414th & goal at opp 1Mari Adams run for 1 yd for a TD (Adam Zouagui KICK)Davidson 14, Butler 7
Butler Touchdown, 3 plays
8:34Adam Zouagui kickoff for 63 yds
8:341st & 10 at own 32Jyran Mitchell run for no gain to the BUT 32
8:342nd & 10 at own 32Jyran Mitchell run for 8 yds to the BUT 40
7:133rd & 2 at own 40Bret Bushka run for 60 yds for a TD (Luka Zurak KICK)Tied at 14
Davidson Touchdown, 6 plays
7:07Luka Zurak kickoff for 61 yds
7:071st & 10 at own 29Mari Adams run for 20 yds to the DAV 49 for a 1ST down
7:071st & 10 at own 49Davidson Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the DAV 44
7:071st & 15 at own 44Mari Adams run for 4 yds to the DAV 48
7:072nd & 11 at own 48Coulter Cleland pass complete to Aaron Maione for 4 yds to the BUT 48
7:073rd & 7 at opp 48Mari Adams run for 9 yds to the BUT 39 for a 1ST down
7:071st & 10 at opp 39Mark McCurdy run for 3 yds to the BUT 36
4:112nd & 7 at opp 36Mari Adams run for 36 yds for a TD (Adam Zouagui KICK)Davidson 21, Butler 14
Butler Punt, 3 plays
4:04Adam Zouagui kickoff for 62 yds
4:041st & 10 at own 35Bret Bushka pass incomplete
4:042nd & 10 at own 35Jyran Mitchell run for 2 yds to the BUT 37
4:043rd & 8 at own 37Bret Bushka sacked by Cam’ron Willis for a loss of 3 yards to the BUT 34
2:314th & 11 at own 34Luka Zurak punt for 33 yds, fair catch by Aaron Maione at the DAV 33
Davidson Touchdown, 4 plays
2:311st & 10 at own 33Mason Sheron run for a loss of 1 yard to the DAV 32
2:312nd & 11 at own 32Coulter Cleland pass complete to Aaron Maione for 33 yds to the BUT 35 for a 1ST down
2:311st & 10 at opp 35Coulter Cleland pass complete to Brody Reina for 10 yds to the BUT 25 for a 1ST down
1:171st & 10 at opp 25Coulter Cleland pass complete to Aaron Maione for 25 yds for a TD (Adam Zouagui KICK)Davidson 28, Butler 14
Butler Turnover on downs, 10 plays
1:17Adam Zouagui kickoff for 58 yds
1:171st & 10 at own 25Joey Suchy run for no gain to the BUT 25
1:172nd & 10 at own 25Bret Bushka pass incomplete
1:173rd & 10 at own 25Bret Bushka pass complete to Jeremy Johnson for 11 yds to the BUT 36 for a 1ST down
1:171st & 10 at own 36QB Keeper BUSHKA, Bret rush to the right for a gain of 5 yards to the BU41 (OZANE, Kristian). PENALTY BU Holding on BYSTOL, Bryan enforced 10 yards from the BU36 to the BU26 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1:171st & 20 at own 26Bret Bushka run for 11 yds to the BUT 37
1:172nd & 9 at own 37Bret Bushka pass incomplete
1:173rd & 9 at own 37Bret Bushka pass complete to Ethan Loss for 9 yds to the BUT 46 for a 1ST down
0:122nd & 10 at own 46Timeout Butler, clock 00:12
0:121st & 10 at own 46Bret Bushka pass incomplete
0:063rd & 10 at own 46Timeout Butler, clock 00:06
0:062nd & 10 at own 46Bret Bushka pass incomplete
0:014th & 10 at own 46Timeout Butler, clock 00:01
0:013rd & 10 at own 46Bret Bushka pass incomplete
0:004th & 10 at own 46Bret Bushka pass complete to Jack Bill for 9 yds to the DAV 45
3rd quarter6 drives, then Davidson 35, Butler 24
Butler Punt, 6 plays
14:55Adam Zouagui kickoff for 56 yds
14:551st & 10 at own 32Jyran Mitchell run for 3 yds to the BUT 35
14:552nd & 7 at own 35Jyran Mitchell run for 2 yds to the BUT 37
14:553rd & 5 at own 37Bret Bushka pass complete to Luke Wooten for 6 yds to the BUT 43 for a 1ST down
14:551st & 10 at own 43Bret Bushka pass incomplete
14:552nd & 10 at own 43Jyran Mitchell run for 6 yds to the BUT 49
14:553rd & 4 at own 49Bret Bushka pass incomplete
12:054th & 4 at own 49Luka Zurak punt for 37 yds, fair catch by Aaron Maione at the DAV 14
Davidson Punt return TD, 3 plays (Butler scores)
12:051st & 10 at own 14Mari Adams run for 9 yds to the DAV 23
12:052nd & 1 at own 23Coulter Cleland pass complete to Clarence Freeman IV for a loss of 1 yard to the DAV 22
12:053rd & 2 at own 22Coulter Cleland run for a loss of 2 yards to the DAV 22 Coulter Cleland fumbled, recovered by DAV Coulter Cleland
10:244th & 2 at own 22Jeremy Johnson 22 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Luka Zurak Kick)Davidson 28, Butler 21
Davidson Turnover on downs, 8 plays
10:17Luka Zurak kickoff for 55 yds
10:171st & 10 at own 24Mason Sheron run for 8 yds to the DAV 32
10:172nd & 2 at own 32Davidson Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the DAV 27
10:172nd & 7 at own 27Mason Sheron run for 4 yds to the DAV 31
10:173rd & 3 at own 31Coulter Cleland pass complete to Brody Reina for 2 yds to the DAV 33
10:174th & 1 at own 33Mason Sheron run for 12 yds to the DAV 45 for a 1ST down
10:171st & 10 at own 45Mason Sheron run for 5 yds to the 50 yard line
10:172nd & 5 at the 50Mason Sheron run for no gain to the 50 yard line
10:173rd & 5 at the 50Coulter Cleland pass complete to Aaron Maione for 3 yds to the BUT 47
Butler Field goal, 6 plays
6:161st & 10 at opp 47Jyran Mitchell run for 6 yds to the DAV 41
6:162nd & 4 at opp 41Bret Bushka run for 12 yds to the DAV 29 for a 1ST down
6:161st & 10 at opp 29Joey Audia pass complete to Bret Bushka for 1 yd to the DAV 28
6:162nd & 9 at opp 28Bret Bushka pass complete to Ryan Lezon for 5 yds to the DAV 23
6:163rd & 4 at opp 23Bret Bushka run for 1 yd to the DAV 22
6:161st & 10 at opp 47Timeout Davidson, clock 06:16
Davidson Turnover on downs, 8 plays
6:114th & 2 at opp 47Coulter Cleland sacked by Adam Sturtz for a loss of 6 yards to the DAV 47
2:414th & 3 at opp 22Luka Zurak 40 yd FG GOODDavidson 28, Butler 24
Davidson Touchdown, 6 plays
2:41Luka Zurak kickoff for 64 yds
2:411st & 10 at own 35Mari Adams run for 12 yds to the DAV 47 for a 1ST down
2:411st & 10 at own 47Aaron Maione run for 31 yds to the BUT 22 for a 1ST down
2:411st & 10 at opp 22Mari Adams run for 4 yds to the BUT 18
2:412nd & 6 at opp 18Mari Adams run for 8 yds to the BUT 10 for a 1ST down
2:411st & goal at opp 10Mari Adams run for 2 yds to the BUT 8
0:002nd & goal at opp 8Mari Adams run for 8 yds for a TD (Adam Zouagui KICK)Davidson 35, Butler 24
4th quarter5 drives, then Davidson 35, Butler 33
Butler Field goal, 12 plays
15:00Adam Zouagui kickoff for 44 yds
15:001st & 10 at own 25Bret Bushka pass incomplete
15:002nd & 10 at own 25Jyran Mitchell run for 21 yds to the BUT 46 for a 1ST down
15:001st & 10 at own 46Jyran Mitchell run for 4 yds to the 50 yard line
15:002nd & 6 at the 50Bret Bushka pass complete to Joey Audia for 1 yd to the DAV 49
15:003rd & 5 at opp 49Bret Bushka pass complete to Luke Wooten for 14 yds to the DAV 35 for a 1ST down
15:001st & 10 at opp 35BUSHKA, Bret pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for LOSS, Ethan thrown to the DAV1; QB hurried by WARREN, Aaron. PENALTY DAV Pass Interference on HILL, Amare enforced 15 yards to the DAV20 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
15:001st & 10 at opp 20Bret Bushka pass incomplete
15:002nd & 10 at opp 20Jyran Mitchell run for 5 yds to the DAV 15
15:003rd & 5 at opp 15Bret Bushka run for 5 yds to the DAV 10 for a 1ST down
15:001st & goal at opp 10Jyran Mitchell run for a loss of 2 yards to the DAV 12
15:002nd & goal at opp 12Bret Bushka pass incomplete
15:003rd & goal at opp 12Bret Bushka pass incomplete
10:104th & goal at opp 12Luka Zurak 29 yd FG GOODDavidson 35, Butler 27
Davidson Punt, 3 plays
10:10Luka Zurak kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
10:101st & 10 at own 25Mason Sheron run for 3 yds to the DAV 28
10:102nd & 7 at own 28Mari Adams run for no gain to the DAV 28
10:103rd & 7 at own 28run for a loss of 1 yard to the DAV 27
8:214th & 8 at own 27Tristan Allen punt for 28 yds, fair catch by Joey Audia at the 50 yard line
Butler Touchdown, 4 plays
8:211st & 10 at the 50Bret Bushka pass complete to Ethan Loss for 7 yds to the DAV 43
8:212nd & 3 at opp 43Bret Bushka pass complete to Jyran Mitchell for 20 yds to the DAV 23 for a 1ST down
8:211st & 10 at opp 23Jyran Mitchell run for 19 yds to the DAV 4 for a 1ST down
6:241st & goal at opp 4Jyran Mitchell run for 4 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed)Davidson 35, Butler 33
Davidson Turnover on downs, 13 plays
6:24Luka Zurak kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
6:241st & 10 at own 25Mari Adams run for no gain to the DAV 25
6:242nd & 10 at own 25Coulter Cleland run for 13 yds to the DAV 38 for a 1ST down
6:241st & 10 at own 38Mari Adams run for 2 yds to the DAV 40
6:242nd & 8 at own 40Coulter Cleland run for 3 yds to the DAV 43
6:243rd & 5 at own 43Coulter Cleland pass complete to Aaron Maione for 4 yds to the DAV 47
6:244th & 1 at own 47Mari Adams run for 3 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
6:241st & 10 at the 50Mari Adams run for 1 yd to the BUT 49
1:493rd & 8 at opp 48Timeout Butler, clock 01:49
1:492nd & 9 at opp 49Mari Adams run for 1 yd to the BUT 48
1:493rd & 8 at opp 48Coulter Cleland pass complete to Mark McCurdy for 15 yds to the BUT 33 for a 1ST down
1:132nd & 7 at opp 30Timeout Butler, clock 01:13
1:131st & 10 at opp 33Mari Adams run for 3 yds to the BUT 30
1:093rd & 4 at opp 27Timeout Butler, clock 01:09
1:092nd & 7 at opp 30Mari Adams run for 3 yds to the BUT 27
0:234th & 3 at opp 26Timeout Davidson, clock 00:23
0:233rd & 4 at opp 27Mari Adams run for 1 yd to the BUT 26
0:184th & 3 at opp 26Coulter Cleland pass complete to Aaron Maione for no gain to the BUT 26
Butler Missed FG, 4 plays
0:181st & 10 at own 26Bret Bushka pass complete to Ethan Loss for 27 yds to the DAV 47 for a 1ST down
0:072nd & 10 at opp 47Timeout Davidson, clock 00:07
0:071st & 10 at opp 47Bret Bushka pass incomplete
0:072nd & 10 at opp 47Bret Bushka pass complete to Ryan Lezon for 6 yds to the DAV 41
0:003rd & 4 at opp 41Luka Zurak 58 yd FG MISSED

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

The series

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Davidson leads 8–⁠7 in 15 meetings, counting the one since this game.

Recent meetings
2024Butler 48, Davidson 38
2023Davidson 35, Butler 33
2022Davidson 31, Butler 0
2021Davidson 49, Butler 35
2019Davidson 52, Butler 10
2018Davidson 41, Butler 38

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