Butler Bulldogs at Murray State Racers
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Backup QB Howard leads Butler's rally in 19-17 win over Murray State
The Racers entered the fourth quarter with a 14-10 lead before Bulldogs reserve quarterback Nick Howard led a nine-play, 82-yard drive that ended with Howard crashing in from the 2. The extra-point attempt was blocked and Butler led 16-14 lead with 9:08 remaining.
James London put Murray State ahead with a 51-yard field with 2:41 left. Under Howard, Butler again marched down the field with a 10-play, 70-yard drive to set up Short's game winner for the Bulldogs (2-0).
The big play of the drive occurred when Howard completed a 34-yard pass to William Enneking that put the ball on the Racers 10.
Butler starter Reagan Andrew completed 18 of 25 passes for 193 yards and Howard went 5 for 8 for 90 yards. Howard also rushed for 85 yards on 20 carries and reached the end zone twice. His 1-yard run to end the half finished an 11-play, 91-yard drive.
Running backs Kywon Morgan and Jawaun Northington each scored touchdowns for the Racers (0-2) who have lost nine straight games dating to last season.
How To Watch
How can I watch Butler Bulldogs vs. Murray State Racers?
- TV Channel: Bulldogs at Racers 2021 College Football, week 2, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 7:38 | Ryan Short 22 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:21 | Jawaun Northington 5 Yd Run (James London Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:00 | Nick Howard 1 Yd Run (Ryan Short Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:45 | Kywon Morgan 4 Yd Run (James London Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:08 | Nick Howard 2 Yd Run (Ryan Short PAT blocked) |
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FG | 4th Period 2:41 | James London 51 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 0:09 | Ryan Short 22 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 BUT |
 MUR |
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|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1st Downs | 9 |
| 10-18 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-9 |
| 1-4 | 4th down efficiency | 1-1 |
| 436 | Total Yards | 239 |
| 283 | Passing | 41 |
| 23/34 | Comp/Att | 10/15 |
| 8.3 | Yards per pass | 2.7 |
| 153 | Rushing | 198 |
| 51 | Rushing Attempts | 26 |
| 3.0 | Yards per rush | 7.6 |
| 4-35 | Penalties | 6-55 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 41:09 | Possession | 18:51 |
Game Information
Location: Murray, KY
Attendance: 7,213 · Capacity:
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