A Butler wide receiver skies for a contested catch in the Bulldogs’ season opener. Valparaiso defeated Butler, 24-14 at the Sellick Bowl. Photo by Chandler Hart.
The Butler football team fell to Valparaiso University 24-14 in their season opener at the Sellick Bowl on March 13. The Bulldogs fall to 0-1 on the season as Valparaiso improves to 1-0.
The Bulldogs got off to a fast start on offense as they marched down the field on their opening drive.
Back-up quarterback Nick Orlando ran it from three yards out for a touchdown — capping off a 10 play, 75 yard drive for the Bulldogs — giving Butler a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter.