Venue & Game Details
Kickoff: 1:30 PM ET
Venue: Alumni Stadium, Hanover, Indiana
Surface: Natural Grass
Broadcast: Hanover College Athletics Live Stream / Radio: 95.3 WIKI
Weather Forecast (Kickoff)
Conditions: Mostly sunny
Temperature: ~77°F (25°C)
Humidity: ~54%
Wind: WSW at 5–7 mph
Impact: Minimal — ideal conditions for both passing and kicking games.
Injury Report
Butler Bulldogs
QB Reagan Andrew (2 pass TD, 2 rush TD in Week 2) left the Truman State game in the 3rd quarter with an injury; status for Hanover game not officially confirmed, but reports suggest he may be available in a limited role.
WR Ethan Loss (16 catches, 187 yds through 2 games) healthy and coming off back-to-back 8-catch games.
Special Teams ace Luke Green (2 blocked PATs vs. Truman State) healthy.
Hanover Panthers
No major injuries reported after Week 1 loss to Centre College.
QB Eian Roudebush (170 pass yds, 1 TD; 51 rush yds, 1 TD in opener) healthy.
WR Jack Pennington (6 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD) available.
Key Player Matchups
QB Situation (Butler) vs. Hanover Pass Rush — If Andrew is limited, Butler may rotate QBs; Hanover’s Garron Jenkins and Billy Blevins combined for a sack in Week 1.
WR Ethan Loss (Butler) vs. Hanover Secondary — Loss is 6th nationally in FCS receptions; Hanover allowed 200+ pass yards to Centre.
QB Eian Roudebush (Hanover) vs. Butler Linebackers — Roudebush’s dual-threat ability could challenge Butler’s second level; Bulldogs had 10 pass breakups vs. Truman State.
Special Teams — Butler’s Luke Green leads FCS in blocked kicks; could be a hidden scoring swing.
Recent Form
Butler Bulldogs
W 37–27 vs. Truman State — Built 28–7 lead, survived rally; blocked PAT returned for 2 points was turning point.
L 14–39 @ Northern Iowa (FCS) — Struggled against top-tier MVFC opponent.
Hanover Panthers
L 15–23 @ Centre College — Competitive throughout; Roudebush accounted for both TDs (1 pass, 1 rush).
Finished 2024 at 6-4, 5-2 HCAC.
Series History
All-time meetings: Butler leads 22–1–1.
First meeting: 1887 — Butler 24, Hanover 10.
Last meeting: Sept. 14, 2024 — Butler 53, Hanover 0 in Indianapolis.
Butler posted 492 total yards; defense allowed just 133 yards and 9 first downs.
Betting Trends & Angles
Butler: 5 straight home opener wins; 16–4 at Sellick Bowl since 2022 (though this is on the road).
Hanover: 2–8 SU in last 10 vs. non-conference opponents.
Totals: Over has hit in 3 of Butler’s last 4 games; Hanover has gone Under in 3 of last 5.
Situational: Butler coming off first win under new HC Kevin Lynch; Hanover in home opener with Hall of Fame festivities.
Game Odds
Butler Bulldogs – 24.5
Hanover Panthers 54.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
