Western Michigan wins fourth straight, 24-17 over Buffalo
— Kaleb Eleby threw a pair of touchdown passes to Skyy Moore and Western Michigan won its fourth straight game, defeating Buffalo 24-17 on Saturday in a Mid-American Conference opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Michigan Broncos
24
Buffalo Bulls
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 24 |
| BUFF | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
Broadview Stadium · 17,344 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | W 23-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Toledo Rockets | L 38-45 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Central Michigan Chippewas | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W 38-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Buffalo Bulls | W 20-17 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:17 24-17
Kyle Vantrease 1 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 2:30 24-10
La'Darius Jefferson 1 Yd Run (Nick Mihalic Kick)
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Touchdown 9:34 17-10
Skyy Moore 64 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Nick Mihalic Kick)
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Field Goal 10:57 10-10
Nick Mihalic 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:57 7-10
Alex McNulty 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:12 7-7
Ron Cook Jr. 55 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 1:40 7-0
Skyy Moore 12 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Parker Sampson Kick)
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WMU
2 plays, -4 yards, 1:17 · End of Game
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BUFF 1:17
7 plays, 65 yards, 1:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:17 24-17
Kyle Vantrease 1 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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WMU 2:30
11 plays, 66 yards, 5:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:30 24-10
La'Darius Jefferson 1 Yd Run (Nick Mihalic Kick)
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BUFF 8:19
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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WMU 9:34
1 play, 79 yards, 0:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:34 17-10
Skyy Moore 64 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Nick Mihalic Kick)
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BUFF 9:52
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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WMU 10:57
13 plays, 67 yards, 5:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:57 10-10
Nick Mihalic 26 Yd Field Goal
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BUFF 1:03
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:12 · Punt
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WMU 2:15
4 plays, -3 yards, 1:16 · Downs
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BUFF 3:31
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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WMU 5:30
10 plays, 49 yards, 3:27 · Missed FG
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BUFF 8:57
13 plays, 62 yards, 6:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:57 7-10
Alex McNulty 37 Yd Field Goal
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BUFF
1 play, -1 yard, 14:30
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WMU 0:30
16 plays, 52 yards, 8:49 · Downs
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BUFF 9:19
7 plays, 50 yards, 2:31 · Fumble
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WMU 11:50
9 plays, 55 yards, 4:22 · Missed FG
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BUFF 1:12
2 plays, 65 yards, 0:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:12 7-7
Ron Cook Jr. 55 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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WMU 1:40
16 plays, 95 yards, 8:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:40 7-0
Skyy Moore 12 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Parker Sampson Kick)
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BUFF 10:00
10 plays, 33 yards, 3:38 · Punt
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WMU 13:38
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:16 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
WMU
BUFF
29
1st Downs
15
6-15
3rd down efficiency
4-11
3-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
457
Total Yards
282
279
Passing
151
21/34
Comp/Att
12/22
8.2
Yards per pass
6.9
178
Rushing
131
49
Rushing Attempts
29
3.6
Yards per rush
4.5
5-35
Penalties
5-48
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
40:06
Possession
19:54
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