Buffalo outlasts Temple for first 2-0 start since 1983
Tyree Jackson passed for 275 yards and three touchdowns, and Kevin Marks ran for 138 yards and two scores to propel Buffalo to a 36-29 victory over Temple on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Buffalo Bulls
36
Temple Owls
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF | 6 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 36 |
| TEM | 0 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 29 |
Lincoln Financial Field · 25,511 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:59 36-29
Anthony Johnson 29 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:53 29-29
Branden Mack 3 Yd pass from Frank Nutile (Will Mobley Kick)
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Touchdown 7:43 29-22
Antonio Nunn 5 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:24 22-22
Ty Mason 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Ventell Bryant Pass to Kenny Yeboah for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 1:48 22-14
Adam Mitcheson 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:08 19-14
Kevin Marks 1 Yd Run (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:20 12-14
Randle Jones 44 Yd pass from Frank Nutile (Will Mobley Kick)
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Touchdown 0:00 12-7
Branden Mack 39 Yd pass from Frank Nutile (Will Mobley Kick)
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Touchdown 11:01 12-0
Kevin Marks 22 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:51 6-0
Charlie Jones 33 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson PAT failed)
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BUFF
1 play, -2 yards, 0:15 · End of Game
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TEM 0:15
5 plays, -1 yard, 0:40 · Fumble
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BUFF 0:59
10 plays, 81 yards, 3:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:59 36-29
Anthony Johnson 29 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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TEM 4:53
8 plays, 75 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:53 29-29
Branden Mack 3 Yd pass from Frank Nutile (Will Mobley Kick)
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BUFF 7:43
8 plays, 58 yards, 3:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:43 29-22
Antonio Nunn 5 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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BUFF 11:24
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:32 · Punt Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:24 22-22
Ty Mason 0 Yd Return of Blocked Punt (Ventell Bryant Pass to Kenny Yeboah for Two-Point Conversion)
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TEM 13:56
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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BUFF 14:45
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:35 · Punt
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TEM 0:20
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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BUFF 1:48
11 plays, 53 yards, 5:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:48 22-14
Adam Mitcheson 46 Yd Field Goal
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TEM 6:49
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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BUFF 8:08
5 plays, 26 yards, 1:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:08 19-14
Kevin Marks 1 Yd Run (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
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TEM 9:35
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:47 · Interception
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BUFF 11:22
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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TEM 12:20
6 plays, 74 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:20 12-14
Randle Jones 44 Yd pass from Frank Nutile (Will Mobley Kick)
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TEM 15:00
8 plays, 80 yards, 1:45 · Touchdown
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BUFF 1:45
13 plays, 58 yards, 5:46 · Interception
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TEM 7:31
10 plays, 52 yards, 3:30 · Missed FG
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BUFF 11:01
7 plays, 63 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:00 12-7
Branden Mack 39 Yd pass from Frank Nutile (Will Mobley Kick)
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Touchdown 11:01 12-0
Kevin Marks 22 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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TEM 13:32
9 plays, 38 yards, 3:13 · Interception
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BUFF 1:51
4 plays, 49 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:51 6-0
Charlie Jones 33 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson PAT failed)
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TEM 3:24
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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BUFF 4:44
9 plays, 27 yards, 4:03 · Punt
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TEM 8:47
7 plays, 12 yards, 2:47 · Punt
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BUFF 11:34
9 plays, 30 yards, 3:26 · Downs
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
BUFF
TEM
27
1st Downs
16
9-17
3rd down efficiency
3-14
1-3
4th down efficiency
3-3
427
Total Yards
355
275
Passing
240
26/45
Comp/Att
17/38
6.1
Yards per pass
6.3
152
Rushing
115
41
Rushing Attempts
29
3.7
Yards per rush
4.0
4-29
Penalties
6-65
1
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
35:42
Possession
24:18
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