Football

Staff picks: Rules that need to change

“With so many regulations, there are bound to be unpopular ones among fans. Here are some rules the Collegian thinks should be changed, altered or removed entirely.”
Dawgs keep rolling, advance to 7-2 in win at Presbyterian

“In the fourth all-time meeting between the Bulldogs and the Blue Hose, Butler led every second of the game and picked up a 27-10 win on the road.”
Butler bests Drake in ‘Battle of the Bulldogs’; first win in rivalry since 2015

“For the first time since 2015, Butler came out on top against the Drake Bulldogs 33-21.”
Bulldogs crush Toreros on Family Weekend

“‘I thought we started fast, and obviously we were able to control both sides of the line of scrimmage, and that was huge because that’s a really good team, and we were able to get after them pretty early and finish the game. I was really proud of our guys.’”
OT: Sideline reporters deserve their flowers

Overtime, or “OT,” is an opinion column series where the Collegian takes national sports headlines or polarizing topics and gives them a Butler-centric angle. On Sept. 12, the nation watched as the then-No. 4 Texas Longhorns scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to complete an improbable comeback and stun the then-top-ranked Ohio State…
Butler retains Hoosier Helmet in rivalry win over Valparaiso

“This win marks the fifth consecutive year that Butler has kept the Hoosier Helmet in Indianapolis.”
Butler football wrecks Chicago State on Homecoming

“Graduate running back Desmin Jackson rushed for a career-high 164 yards, including a 72-yard touchdown run in the late stages of the fourth quarter, as the Bulldogs beat Chicago State 47-20 on Homecoming weekend.”
Meet Will Beesley: New Bulldog linebacker with Ivy League roots

“Beesley hopes that his lone year on the field for the Bulldogs is not just a successful one individually but that his work in pushing the mentality of head coach Kevin Lynch helps younger players find success in the future.”
Butler football overwhelms Franklin en route to a shutout victory

“In the 60th all-time meeting between Franklin College and Butler University, the Dawgs erupted for a 52-0 statement in the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl.”