Ohio snaps Buffalo's 5-game win streak behind Rourke's 5 TDs
— Kurtis Rourke threw for 317 yards and five touchdowns, Sam Wiglusz had 131 yards receiving and two scores, and Ohio beat Buffalo 45-24 on Tuesday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Buffalo Bulls
24
Ohio Bobcats
45
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| OHIO | 17 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 45 |
Peden Stadium · 16,401 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10/3/26 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:10 24-45
Miles Cross 9 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 13:16 24-38
Cam Dorsey 1 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 1:46 24-31
Mike Washington 2 Yd pass from Cole Snyder (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 10:05 17-31
Miles Cross 2 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Touchdown 14:00 17-24
Keyshawn Cobb 26 Yd Interception Return (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 0:20 10-24
Justin Marshall 12 Yd pass from Cole Snyder (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 4:03 3-24
Sam Wiglusz 5 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Field Goal 12:05 3-17
Alex McNulty 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:38 0-17
Jacoby Jones 5 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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Field Goal 6:01 0-10
Nathanial Vakos 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:22 0-7
Sam Wiglusz 16 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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OHIO
7 plays, 22 yards, 4:19 · End of Game
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BUFF 4:19
18 plays, 78 yards, 4:27 · Fumble
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OHIO 8:46
4 plays, -4 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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BUFF 10:46
6 plays, 28 yards, 1:24 · Downs
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OHIO 12:10
2 plays, 12 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:10 24-45
Miles Cross 9 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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BUFF 13:01
2 plays, -10 yards, 0:15 · Fumble
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OHIO 13:16
7 plays, 80 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:16 24-38
Cam Dorsey 1 Yd Run (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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BUFF 1:46
14 plays, 56 yards, 6:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:46 24-31
Mike Washington 2 Yd pass from Cole Snyder (Alex McNulty Kick)
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OHIO 8:39
1 play, 28 yards, 0:12 · Fumble
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BUFF 8:51
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:14 · Punt
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OHIO 10:05
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:05 17-31
Miles Cross 2 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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OHIO 14:00
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:55 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:00 17-24
Keyshawn Cobb 26 Yd Interception Return (Alex McNulty Kick)
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OHIO
1 play, -3 yards, 0:20 · End of Half
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BUFF 0:20
8 plays, 35 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:20 10-24
Justin Marshall 12 Yd pass from Cole Snyder (Alex McNulty Kick)
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OHIO 1:32
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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BUFF 2:15
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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OHIO 4:03
5 plays, 62 yards, 2:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:03 3-24
Sam Wiglusz 5 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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BUFF 6:57
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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OHIO 9:39
6 plays, 36 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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BUFF 12:05
10 plays, 65 yards, 4:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:05 3-17
Alex McNulty 28 Yd Field Goal
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OHIO 1:38
5 plays, 42 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:38 0-17
Jacoby Jones 5 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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BUFF 4:27
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:34 · Interception
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OHIO 6:01
8 plays, 45 yards, 3:18 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:01 0-10
Nathanial Vakos 37 Yd Field Goal
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BUFF 11:22
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:05 · Punt
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OHIO 11:22
5 plays, 70 yards, 1:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:22 0-7
Sam Wiglusz 16 Yd pass from Kurtis Rourke (Nathanial Vakos Kick)
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BUFF 13:19
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:35 · Punt
Showing the last 37 of 37 events.
Team Stats
BUFF
OHIO
17
1st Downs
20
8-19
3rd down efficiency
4-9
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
260
Total Yards
474
238
Passing
317
25/49
Comp/Att
20/29
4.9
Yards per pass
10.9
22
Rushing
157
28
Rushing Attempts
35
0.8
Yards per rush
4.5
4-38
Penalties
7-51
3
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
29:46
Possession
30:14
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