Butler Bulldogs @ Northern Iowa Panthers
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BUT | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 10 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 38 |
Schecklman throws 4 TD passes and Stepsis wins in debut as Northern Iowa head coach 38-14
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- — Matthew Schecklman threw four touchdown passes and Northern Iowa defeated Butler 38-14 in a season opener to give Todd Stepsis a win in his debut as the Panthers' head coach.
Stepsis came from Drake where he was head coach the past six seasons.
Harrison Bey-Buie's 1-yard run capped an 80-yard drive and gave the Panthers a 17-14 halftime lead. Schecklman threw second-half TD passes to Tysen Kershaw, JC Roque Jr., and Ayden Price as Northern Iowa pulled away.
Schecklman also threw a TD pass to Derek Anderson for Northern Iowa's first points. Schecklman was 15-of-25 passing. Bey-Buie had 81 yards on 12 carries. Northern Iowa outgained Butler 448-336.
Reagan Andrew was 22 of 36 for 189 yards passing with a touchdown and two interceptions. He also led Butler in rushing with 75 yards and a score. Nick Munson had the TD reception. Butler had three turnovers, two leading to touchdowns.
Butler also has a new head coach in Kevin Lynch. who came over from Ball State where he was assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.
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Game Information
Cedar Falls, IA
2025 Standings
| Pioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 7-1 | 8-4 |
| Presbyterian | 6-2 | 10-2 |
| San Diego | 6-2 | 8-4 |
| Dayton | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| 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 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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