Buffalo beats Akron 24-6 for first 6-1 start since 1959
Tyree Jackson threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score and Buffalo breezed to a 24-6 victory over Akron in Mid-American Conference action on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Akron Zips
6
Buffalo Bulls
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKRON | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| BUFF | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
Broadview Stadium · 19,506 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | L 14-42 | NCAAF |
| 11/3/26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | L 20-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Kent State Golden Flashes | L 20-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 14-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | L 23-25 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Touchdown 12:00 6-24
Tyree Jackson 1 Yd Run (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
-
Touchdown 1:56 6-17
Jaret Patterson 4 Yd Run (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
-
Field Goal 0:00 6-10
Nick Gasser 44 Yd Field Goal
-
Field Goal 6:49 3-10
Adam Mitcheson 30 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 0:47 3-7
George Rushing 17 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
-
Field Goal 8:44 3-0
Nick Gasser 48 Yd Field Goal
-
BUFF
6 plays, 10 yards, 3:49 · End of Game
-
AKRON 3:49
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:46 · Punt
-
BUFF 4:35
6 plays, 25 yards, 4:32 · Punt
-
AKRON 9:07
7 plays, 29 yards, 2:53 · Punt
-
BUFF 12:00
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 12:00 6-24
Tyree Jackson 1 Yd Run (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
-
AKRON 0:53
3 plays, 23 yards, 0:56 · Interception
-
BUFF 1:56
12 plays, 80 yards, 5:22 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 1:56 6-17
Jaret Patterson 4 Yd Run (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
-
AKRON 7:18
7 plays, 28 yards, 4:45 · Punt
-
BUFF 12:03
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:34 · Punt
-
AKRON 13:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:17 · Punt
-
AKRON 15:00
7 plays, 32 yards, 1:05 · Field Goal
-
BUFF 1:05
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:24 · Punt
-
AKRON 1:29
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:19 · Punt
-
BUFF 3:48
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:36 · Punt
-
AKRON 5:24
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:25 · Punt
-
BUFF 6:49
10 plays, 57 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 0:00 6-10
Nick Gasser 44 Yd Field Goal
-
Field Goal 6:49 3-10
Adam Mitcheson 30 Yd Field Goal
-
AKRON 11:18
4 plays, 16 yards, 2:06 · Punt
-
BUFF 13:24
5 plays, 51 yards, 1:28 · Interception
-
AKRON 14:52
4 plays, 13 yards, 0:48 · Punt
-
BUFF 0:47
8 plays, 50 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 0:47 3-7
George Rushing 17 Yd pass from Tyree Jackson (Adam Mitcheson Kick)
-
AKRON 3:16
4 plays, -4 yards, 1:37 · Punt
-
BUFF 4:53
9 plays, 52 yards, 3:51 · Missed FG
-
AKRON 8:44
13 plays, 44 yards, 5:15 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 8:44 3-0
Nick Gasser 48 Yd Field Goal
-
BUFF 13:59
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:01 · Punt
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
AKRON
BUFF
13
1st Downs
20
3-14
3rd down efficiency
8-17
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
235
Total Yards
435
115
Passing
212
12/29
Comp/Att
16/30
4.0
Yards per pass
7.1
120
Rushing
223
32
Rushing Attempts
46
3.8
Yards per rush
4.8
5-46
Penalties
5-45
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
25:32
Possession
34:28
NCAAF News
All news
Video
Why Philip Rivers coaching NC State makes sense to Ian Rapoport
Why Philip Rivers coaching NC State makes sense to Ian Rapoport
ESPN
College football games this weekend: Top 25 schedule
Here's what to know about the college football slate for the Top 25 this weekend.
News
NC State officially hires Philip Rivers as football coach
The NC State board of trustees has finalized a five-year contract for former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to become head football coach at his alma mater.
News
Sources: Robert Griffin III expected to interview for Baylor job
Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III is expected to interview for the head coaching job at his alma mater, Baylor, sources told ESPN.