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Dayton Flyers secure 17-14 victory over Eastern Kentucky

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:01 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

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The Dayton Flyers improved to 3-0 following a 17-14 win against Eastern Kentucky on September 19 in Richmond, Kentucky. The Flyers built a 14-0 lead before Eastern Kentucky attempted a comeback in the final quarter. Quarterback Bryce Schondelmyer tossed a touchdown pass, and running back Luke Hansen led with 110 rushing yards. An ultimately missed field goal by Eastern Kentucky allowed Dayton to hang on for the win. This marks Dayton's best start since 2015 when they began the season with ten straight victories.

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  • •Dayton improves to 3-0 for the first time since 2015.
  • •Bryce Schondelmyer completed 18 of 30 passes for 146 yards.
  • •Luke Hansen scored a touchdown and rushed for 110 yards.
  • •Eastern Kentucky fell to 1-3 after the loss.
  • •Dayton's last win before this season was against Division II opponents.
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Eastern Kentucky missed a 22-yard field goal as time expired, allowing the Dayton Flyers to hang on for a 17-14 victory on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Richmond, Ky. Dayton won its first road game after opening the season with victories at Welcome Stadium against Division II opponents, Fairmont State and Thomas More. Dayton improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2015 when it started 10-0 before ...

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