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Connor Sullivan's kickoff return highlights Carroll's victory over Simpson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 1:03 PM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Connor Sullivan's kickoff return highlights Carroll's victory over Simpson

Summary

Carroll College defeated Simpson University 45-31 on Saturday in Redding, California. Connor Sullivan made a significant impact with a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, extending the Saints' lead to 35-17 early in the second half. Beau Butner contributed three rushing touchdowns as Carroll improved to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the West Division of the Frontier Conference. Simpson put up a strong offensive effort with quarterback Ya’j Vance passing for 380 yards and two touchdowns, but was unable to close the gap in the final minutes.

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•Carroll holds a 6-1 overall record, 3-0 in league play
•Sullivan totals 131 kickoff return yards and two receptions
•Vance leads Simpson with 380 passing yards
•Butner rushes for three touchdowns
•Next, Carroll looks to maintain momentum against upcoming opponents.

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REDDING, Calif. — Glacier graduate Connor Sullivan returned a kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown and Beau Butner rushed for three scores as No. 11 Carroll held off Simpson 45-31 on Saturday in Frontier Conference football. Sullivan's return gave the Saints a 35-17 advantage just 16 seconds into the second half. He also caught two passes for 10 yards and finished with 131 kickoff return yards. ...
— Yahoo Sports

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