Senior Zach Long has an interception in each of his last two games (photo by Brian Westerholt).
'Cats Take on 'Dogs Saturday at 1 p.m.
10/25/2007 10:16:24 AM | Football
Marc Gignac
Davidson Wildcats (4-3, 2-2 PFL) vs. Butler Bulldogs (4-4, 0-4 PFL)
Oct. 27, 2007 - Game Eight - Indianapolis, Ind.
Butler Bowl (2,500) - 1 p.m. - Natural Grass
Oct. 27, 2007 - Game Eight - Indianapolis, Ind.
Butler Bowl (2,500) - 1 p.m. - Natural Grass
Today's Game
• It's 'Cats vs. 'Dogs for the second-straight week as the Davidson Wildcats travel to Indianapolis to take on the Butler Bulldogs.
• Davidson is coming off a 24-21 home victory over the Drake Bulldogs last Saturday.
• Drake was ranked sixth in the Sports Network Mid-Major Poll. It was the Wildcats' first win over a ranked team since a 38-3 home win over Jacksonville Oct. 7, 2006.
• It's the third time Davidson has met a team nicknamed the Bulldogs this season. The Wildcats lost 33-30 at Wingate Sept. 8.
• The 'Cats are 9-4 in their last 13 contests, dating back to last season, including 5-4 on the road and 3-2 in road league games.
• The 'Cats are 7-4 in their last 11 PFL games, dating back to last season.
• Today's game opens a two-game road swing for Davidson. The 'Cats will log 3,006 miles during the stretch.
• Butler has lost four straight games after winning their first four. The last four contests have been in the PFL.
• The Bulldogs are coming off a 24-3 setback at Morehead State last Saturday.
• Butler is 2-9 in their last 11 PFL games, dating back to last season.
• The Bulldogs are 3-1 at home this season.
Series Record
• Davidson leads the all-time series, which began in 2003, 3-0.
• This will be the Wildcats' first trip to Butler since their 45-27 win there in 2003.
• The 'Cats picked up a 21-14 home win in 2004 and posted a 50-10 victory in the season finale last season at Richardson Stadium.
• The Wildcats opened a 43-0 lead following a Chad Barnes 5-yard touchdown run with 9:57 left in that game.
• Butler outscored Davidson 10-7 from there, with the 'Cats TD coming on a 4-yard run by Barnes.
• Ryan Alexander completed 22-of-33 passes for 347 yards and three TDs. Ryan Hubbard had eight catches for 189 yards and two scores.
• Jonathan Hubbard had 23 carries for 87 yards, and Barnes finished with 40 yards on nine carries.
Scouting the Bulldogs
• Running back Scott Gray leads the NCAA FCS in scoring with 90 points on 15 touchdowns.
• Gray ranks sixth in the league in rushing with 507 yards on 131 carries.
• Quarterback T.J. Brown has thrown for 1,278 yards and five TDs.
• Receiver Nate Miller has 35 catches for 403 yards.
• The Bulldog defense is allowing 116.2 rushing yards per game. Butler has 10 interceptions and 20 sacks.
• The Bulldogs have fumbled 19 times but only lost seven.
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