Dayton Routs Davidson 34-3 to Stay in PFL Race
The Flyers extend their winning streak to six games and remain tied with Butler atop the Pioneer Football League standings.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Football
Dayton defeated Davidson 34-3, winning its sixth straight game and improving to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in the Pioneer Football League. The Flyers remain tied with Butler atop the league standings with one game left to play.
Why it matters
A win over Davidson keeps Dayton in contention for the Pioneer Football League title, and a tie with Butler at the top would give Dayton the league's automatic playoff berth because it beat Butler 19-9 on October 17. The result also gives Dayton a chance to claim a program championship in its 13th season of football.
Schondelmyer completed 18 of 30 passes for 183 yards with two touchdowns, while Michael Mussari caught seven passes for 91 yards and Noah Spencer rushed for 50 yards on eight carries. Dayton's 34-3 margin came after Davidson's opening-drive field goal, and the Flyers allowed no further scoring.
The players
Dayton Flyers
The University of Dayton's football program competes in the Pioneer Football League and is seeking its first program championship in its 13th season.
Bryce Schondelmyer
Dayton's starting quarterback threw two touchdown passes and completed 18 of 30 attempts for 183 yards against Davidson.
Adam Trautman
A former Dayton standout who plays tight end for the Denver Broncos, he was inducted into the UD Hall of Fame on November 14.
The details
Bryce Schondelmyer threw touchdown passes to Gavin Lochow and Michael Mussari, while Luke Hansen and Tyler Brown scored on runs and David Maurer kicked a 26-yard field goal. Dayton did not allow a score after Davidson's opening-drive field goal, and the game was played at Welcome Stadium.
Timeline
October 17: Dayton beat Butler 19-9 in Pioneer Football League play.
November 14: Dayton defeated Davidson 34-3, and Adam Trautman was inducted into the UD Hall of Fame.
November 21: Dayton plays Presbyterian in Clinton, S.C., at 1 p.m.
Season Trajectory
Dayton's win over Davidson keeps the Flyers tied with Butler for the top of the Pioneer Football League standings with one game left. Because Dayton beat Butler 19-9 on October 17, a tie for first would give Dayton the conference's automatic playoff berth.
A Dayton win over Presbyterian on November 21 would clinch at least a tie for the Pioneer Football League title and the automatic playoff berth that comes with it. A loss would leave the title in the hands of Butler's result, so the final game directly decides playoff access.
The takeaway
Dayton's season now depends on one more game, so fans following the Pioneer Football League should watch the November 21 matchup at Presbyterian closely. The Flyers' head-to-head win over Butler gives them a clear path to the automatic playoff berth if they match the tie.
What happens next
Dayton plays Presbyterian in Clinton, S.C., at 1 p.m. on November 21, the final regular-season game that will determine whether the Flyers win the Pioneer Football League title outright or share it with Butler.
Further reading
For more on the Flyers' season, see Football coverage of the Dayton program.
