Butler announces fall 2021 football schedule

By Kevin Kelley -

The Butler Bulldogs have announced their fall 2021 football schedule, which includes five games at the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl in Indianapolis, Ind.

Butler opens the 2021 season with three consecutive non-conference contests, beginning on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Illinois State. The Bulldogs then host Depauw at the Sellick Bowl on Sept. 11 before traveling to play Taylor on Sept. 18.

Pioneer Football League (PFL) action for Butler kicks off on Sept. 25 on the road against new PFL member St. Thomas. The Bulldogs will also travel to play Morehead State (Oct. 16), Dayton (Oct. 30), and Marist (Nov. 20).

PFL opponents scheduled to visit the Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl this fall include Drake (Oct. 2), San Diego (Oct. 9), Davidson (Oct. 23), and Valparaiso (Nov. 13).

Below is Butler’s complete schedule for the fall 2021 season, plus a link to their schedule page which will be updated with kickoff times and TV as they are announced:

2021 Butler Football Schedule

  • 09/04 – at Illinois State
  • 09/11 – Depauw
  • 09/18 – at Taylor
  • 09/25 – at St. Thomas*
  • 10/02 – Drake*
  • 10/09 – San Diego*
  • 10/16 – at Morehead State*
  • 10/23 – Davidson*
  • 10/30 – at Dayton*
  • 11/06 – OFF
  • 11/13 – Valparaiso*
  • 11/20 – at Marist*

* PFL contest.

Butler finished the spring 2021 Pioneer Football League season with an 0-6 record in PFL play.