Butler is 8-0 against Providence since November of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Butler Bulldogs will be staying on the road to face off against the Providence Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Providence took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Butler, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Butler finally turned things around against Garinger on Friday. They blew past the Wildcats 63-7 on the road. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 29th, while the Wildcats are ranked 374th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Damorian Thomas-Wright and he. Thomas-Wright rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns while he rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns. Antavius Carpenter also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
One reason for the win was Butler's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for nine sacks. Ian Coleman and Legend Lockwood were the leaders of the group effort as each produced three apiece. Jayden Farmer is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least six every time he's taken the field this season. Butler got some further help from Jordan Pate: he made 11 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, after soaring to 55 points the game before, Providence was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They took a 21-6 bruising from Charlotte Catholic. The Panthers have struggled against the Cougars recently, as their game on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Butler's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Providence, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Butler against Providence when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Butler since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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