Jackson-Johnson combo propels Buffalo past Ball State 40-24
Tyree Jackson connected with Anthony Johnson for four touchdowns, including three in the first half, and Buffalo breezed to a 40-24 victory over Ball State on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Buffalo Bulls
40
Ball State Cardinals
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF | 10 | 13 | 14 | 3 | 40 |
| BALL | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | @ Ball State Cardinals | W 28-7 | NCAAF |
| 11/3/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | W 34-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Massachusetts Minutemen | W 25-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | W 23-8 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 3:01 40-24
Adam Mitcheson 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:52 37-24
Justin Hall 47 Yd pass from Jack Milas (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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Touchdown 2:42 37-17
Anthony Johnson 56 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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Touchdown 7:47 30-17
Malik Dunner 50 Yd Run (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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Touchdown 10:06 30-10
K.J. Osborn 16 Yd Run (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:49 23-10
Nolan Givan 11 Yd pass from Jack Milas (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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Touchdown 2:27 23-3
Anthony Johnson 11 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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Field Goal 4:37 16-3
Morgan Hagee 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:27 16-0
Anthony Johnson 14 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson PAT failed)
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Touchdown 5:21 10-0
Anthony Johnson 21 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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Field Goal 9:58 3-0
Adam Mitcheson 33 Yd Field Goal
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BUFF
4 plays, 7 yards, 2:39 · End of Game
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BALL 2:39
4 plays, -5 yards, 0:19 · Downs
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BUFF 3:01
11 plays, 64 yards, 6:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:01 40-24
Adam Mitcheson 21 Yd Field Goal
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BALL 9:31
7 plays, 35 yards, 3:07 · Downs
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BUFF 12:38
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:09 · Punt
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BALL 14:52
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:52 37-24
Justin Hall 47 Yd pass from Jack Milas (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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BUFF 2:42
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:42 37-17
Anthony Johnson 56 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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BALL 3:50
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:33 · Punt
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BUFF 6:23
6 plays, 58 yards, 1:16 · Missed FG
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BALL 7:47
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:47 30-17
Malik Dunner 50 Yd Run (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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BUFF 10:06
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:06 30-10
K.J. Osborn 16 Yd Run (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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BALL 11:42
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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BUFF
1 play, -2 yards, 0:43 · End of Half
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BALL 0:49
5 plays, 29 yards, 0:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:49 23-10
Nolan Givan 11 Yd pass from Jack Milas (Morgan Hagee Kick)
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BUFF 1:29
1 play, 0 yards, 0:05 · Interception
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BALL 1:34
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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BUFF 2:27
4 plays, 60 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:27 23-3
Anthony Johnson 11 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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BALL 4:37
14 plays, 71 yards, 6:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:37 16-3
Morgan Hagee 21 Yd Field Goal
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BUFF 11:27
6 plays, 61 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:27 16-0
Anthony Johnson 14 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson PAT failed)
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BALL 13:32
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:13 · Punt
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BUFF 0:45
7 plays, 19 yards, 3:09 · Punt
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BALL 3:54
3 plays, 12 yards, 1:22 · Interception
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BUFF 5:21
6 plays, 74 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:21 10-0
Anthony Johnson 21 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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BALL 7:07
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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BUFF 9:58
13 plays, 58 yards, 5:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:58 3-0
Adam Mitcheson 33 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
BUFF
BALL
26
1st Downs
18
6-12
3rd down efficiency
6-14
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
565
Total Yards
337
350
Passing
143
16/28
Comp/Att
15/29
12.5
Yards per pass
4.9
215
Rushing
194
39
Rushing Attempts
37
5.5
Yards per rush
5.2
5-47
Penalties
2-10
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
30:37
Possession
29:23
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