INDIANAPOLIS — Chicago State couldn't build on its historic first victory, falling 47–20 at Butler on September 19. The Cougars entered the matchup following a 78-point performance against Kentucky Christian.
Chicago State University 20 · Butler University 47
Game date: Sep 19, 2026 · America/Chicago
Published: Oct 12, 2026
College · Football
INDIANAPOLIS — Chicago State couldn't build on its historic first victory, falling 47–20 at Butler on September 19. The Cougars entered the matchup following a 78-point performance against Kentucky Christian.
Butler presented a tougher challenge and finished with a 27-point advantage. Chicago State produced 20 points, but the Bulldogs scored 47 to secure the win.
The result dropped the Cougars to 1–3 during their inaugural season. For Chicago State, the game illustrated the difference between securing an early breakthrough and developing the consistency needed to compete week after week.
The Cougars continued their first-year schedule with another opportunity to gain experience against established competition.
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