| Year: | 1887 |
| Team: | Butler Christians |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 2–1 |
| Head Coach: | Clinton L. Hare |
| Hc Year: | 1st |
| Stadium: | Athletic Park |
| Prev Year: | 1884 |
| Next Year: | 1889 |
The 1887 Butler Christians football team represented Butler University as an independent during the 1887 college football season. Led by first-year head coach Clinton L. Hare, Butler compiled a record of 2–1.