Bryce Schondelmyer threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter to lead the Dayton Flyers to a 19-9 victory against Butler on Saturday, Oct. 17, in Indianapolis.
A 25-yard touchdown reception by Bryce Cowgill and a 33-yard touchdown catch by Luke Hansen gave Dayton a 14-3 halftime lead.
Dayton didn’t score again until 5 minutes, 14 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. David Maurer kicked a 21-yard field goal to give Dayton a 17-9 lead.
Dayton then added a safety with 1:11 to play on a sack in the end zone by Collin Ansel.
Dayton (5-2, 2-1) won its second straight Pioneer Football League game after opening conference play with a loss at Drake.
Marist (4-3, 3-0) is the only PFL team without a league loss.
Butler (5-2, 2-1) suffered its first PFL loss after victories against Valparaiso and San Diego.
Schondelmyer completed 28 of 36 passes for 297 yards. Hansen gained 70 yards on 18 carries.
Ethan Thulin caught four passes for 83 yards. Michael Mussari caught four passes for 82 yards.
Dayton outgained Butler 377-182 and held Butler to 30 rushing yards.
Javawn Brooks, Ross Coppock and Emmanuel Hardrick had interceptions for Dayton.
The Flyers return to action at noon Saturday, Oct. 24, at Welcome Stadium against San Diego (2-4, 1-2).