Buffalo takes advantage of 5 turnovers in 43-20 victory
Kyle Vantrease threw two touchdown passes to Antonio Nunn in the second quarter and Buffalo rode a big first-half lead to a 43-20 victory over Central Michigan on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Central Michigan Chippewas
20
Buffalo Bulls
43
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMU | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
| BUFF | 3 | 27 | 3 | 10 | 43 |
Broadview Stadium · 14,850 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | vs Sacramento State Hornets | W 28-7 | NCAAF |
| 11/4/26 | @ Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 35-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | L 27-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | L 14-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Ohio Bobcats | L 14-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:26 20-43
Kadofi Wright 40 Yd Interception Return (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 3:57 20-36
Kalil Pimpleton 5 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 7:57 14-36
Alex McNulty 39 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:36 14-33
Alex McNulty 29 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:01 14-30
Kevin Marks 3 Yd Run (Alex McNulty PAT failed)
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Touchdown 1:35 14-24
JaCorey Sullivan 14 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Touchdown 3:39 7-24
Antonio Nunn 14 Yd pass from Kyle Vantrease (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 12:58 7-17
Jaret Patterson 15 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 13:22 7-10
Antonio Nunn 8 Yd pass from Kyle Vantrease (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 4:45 7-3
Jonathan Ward 1 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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Field Goal 8:54 0-3
Alex McNulty 29 Yd Field Goal
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BUFF
2 plays, -4 yards, 1:21 · End of Game
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CMU 1:21
4 plays, 7 yards, 0:58 · Downs
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CMU 2:26
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:09 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:26 20-43
Kadofi Wright 40 Yd Interception Return (Alex McNulty Kick)
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BUFF 3:35
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:21 · Punt
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CMU 3:57
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:57 20-36
Kalil Pimpleton 5 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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BUFF 7:57
8 plays, 32 yards, 4:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:57 14-36
Alex McNulty 39 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 12:43
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:25 · Interception
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BUFF 13:08
6 plays, 26 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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CMU 1:26
5 plays, 60 yards, 2:05 · Downs
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BUFF 3:36
13 plays, 58 yards, 5:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:36 14-33
Alex McNulty 29 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 8:48
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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BUFF 10:16
3 plays, 3 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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CMU 12:41
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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BUFF 14:00
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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BUFF 14:07
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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BUFF
1 play, -1 yard, 0:24 · End of Half
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CMU 0:24
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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BUFF 1:01
5 plays, 75 yards, 0:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:01 14-30
Kevin Marks 3 Yd Run (Alex McNulty PAT failed)
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CMU 1:35
5 plays, 59 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:35 14-24
JaCorey Sullivan 14 Yd pass from Quinten Dormady (Ryan Tice Kick)
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BUFF 3:39
15 plays, 80 yards, 5:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:39 7-24
Antonio Nunn 14 Yd pass from Kyle Vantrease (Alex McNulty Kick)
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CMU 9:38
8 plays, 31 yards, 0:09 · Punt
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BUFF 12:58
1 play, 15 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:58 7-17
Jaret Patterson 15 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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CMU 13:05
1 play, 2 yards, 0:14 · Fumble
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BUFF 13:22
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:22 7-10
Antonio Nunn 8 Yd pass from Kyle Vantrease (Alex McNulty Kick)
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CMU 1:34
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:52 · Fumble
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BUFF 3:26
5 plays, 45 yards, 1:19 · Downs
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CMU 4:45
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:45 7-3
Jonathan Ward 1 Yd Run (Ryan Tice Kick)
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BUFF 8:54
11 plays, 46 yards, 4:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:54 0-3
Alex McNulty 29 Yd Field Goal
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CMU 13:07
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:53 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
CMU
BUFF
17
1st Downs
23
3-13
3rd down efficiency
8-17
2-5
4th down efficiency
1-2
345
Total Yards
376
272
Passing
179
25/38
Comp/Att
13/25
7.2
Yards per pass
7.2
73
Rushing
197
28
Rushing Attempts
55
2.6
Yards per rush
3.6
9-53
Penalties
3-15
5
Turnovers
1
3
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
25:48
Possession
34:12
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