News:Steward Butler rushed for 71 yards on seven carries with a touchdown at Southern Miss on Saturday.
Analysis: This was Steward Butler's best game in terms of yards per carry (10.1). So far he has only reached the end zone three times this season, which as seriously limited his fantasy value.
Marshall's Butler Goes Over 50 Yards Against Tulsa
News:Steward Butler rushed for 53 yards on 16 carries against Tulsa on Saturday.
Analysis: Through six games Steward Butler leads the team carries (610) and rushing yards per game (53.5), yet has just two touchdowns to show for it. Don't expect the Marshall run game to get fired up any time soon with QB Rakeem Cato throwing early and often.
News:Steward Butler rushed for 26 yards on eight carries at Purdue on Saturday.
Analysis: The team's leading rusher coming into this game, Steward Butler and fellow back Kevin Grooms were able to get nothing going against Purdue's stout defense. Against Tulsa this coming Saturday, don't expect much more as their defense has only allowed 3.32 yards per carry going into Saturday.