Venue, Date & Time
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Surface: FieldTurf
Broadcast: ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Indianapolis, IN – Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~66°F (19°C) at kickoff, warming to low 70s by the 4th quarter
Wind: Light, 4–6 mph from the northwest
Precipitation: 0% chance — no weather‑driven impact expected
Impact: Ideal early‑season football weather; no significant effect on passing or kicking
Injury Report
(As of mid‑week; subject to change)
Truman State
No major injuries reported after preseason camp.
Butler
No significant injuries reported after Week 1 loss at Northern Iowa.
2024 Recap:
Truman State: 9‑2 overall, 3rd in GLVC; averaged 35.6 PPG, allowed 16.3 PPG.
Butler: 7‑4 overall, 4th in Pioneer League; averaged 31.2 PPG, allowed 27.4 PPG.
Recent Team Form (Last 5 Games, incl. 2024)
Truman State
W 55‑3 vs. Southwest Baptist
W 34‑0 @ William Jewell
W 52‑7 vs. Lincoln (MO)
L 28‑21 vs. McKendree
W 28‑21 @ Quincy
Butler
L 38‑14 @ Northern Iowa (2025)
L 30‑27 @ Presbyterian (2024)
W 36‑20 vs. St. Thomas (MN)
W 24‑17 @ Valparaiso
W 46‑13 vs. Stetson
Key Player Matchups
Quarterbacks
Truman State: Starter TBD — 2024 offense leaned on balanced attack with ~193 pass YPG and 214 rush YPG.
Butler – QB R. Andrew: 1,717 pass yards, 11 TD, 6 INT in 2024; threw for 171 yards and 1 TD in Week 1.
Running Backs
Truman State: Deep backfield that averaged 5.0 YPC in 2024; physical, clock‑controlling style.
Butler: Committee approach; needs more production after just 3.2 YPC vs. UNI.
Receivers
Truman State: Multiple returning targets from a unit that spread the ball well in 2024.
Butler: Top WRs return from 2024 squad that averaged 12.8 yards per catch.
Defensive Leaders
Truman State: 2024 GLVC‑best scoring defense (16.3 PPG allowed); strong against both run and pass.
Butler: Allowed 38 points in opener; must tighten coverage against Truman’s balanced offense.
Series History
First‑ever meeting between the programs.
Butler is 6‑2 in its last 8 non‑conference home games.
Truman State is 3‑2 in its last 5 games vs. FCS opponents.
Betting Trends (Modelled)
Truman State
8‑2 SU in last 10 games (2024).
4‑1 ATS (modelled) in last 5 vs. FCS opponents.
Under has hit in 6 of last 8 games.
Butler
6‑4 SU in last 10 games (2024–25).
4‑1 SU in last 5 home games.
Over is 3‑2 in last 5 games.
Game Odds
Truman State Bulldogs 48.5
Butler Bulldogs – 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 5, 2025
