Kent State rallies to beat Buffalo 30-27 in OT
— Tommy Ulatowski threw a 7-yard touchdown to Devontez Walker and the play served as the game-winner as Kent State beat Buffalo 30-27 in overtime on Saturday, denying the Bulls bowl eligibility.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Kent State Golden Flashes
30
Buffalo Bulls
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 30 |
| BUFF | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
Broadview Stadium · 12,302 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/26 | @ Sacramento State Hornets | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Akron Zips | W 35-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ South Florida Bulls | L 2-29 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Western Michigan Broncos | L 7-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | L 10-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:00 30-27
Devontez Walker 7 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski
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Field Goal 0:00 24-27
Alex McNulty 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:07 24-24
Marquez Cooper 2 Yd Run (Tommy Ulatowski Pass to Ja'Shaun Poke for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 2:07 16-24
Ja'Shaun Poke 10 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 4:36 10-24
Matt Myers 1 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 11:12 10-17
Matt Myers 16 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Touchdown 3:53 10-10
Marquez Cooper 21 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 8:36 3-10
Matt Myers 2 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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Field Goal 3:32 3-3
Alex McNulty 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:43 3-0
Andrew Glass 24 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 2:07
4 plays, 25 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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BUFF 2:07
7 plays, 12 yards, 0:00 · Field Goal
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KENT
2 plays, 9 yards, 2:07
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BUFF 2:07
8 plays, 24 yards, 0:00 · FUMBLE
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KENT
12 plays, 76 yards, 0:38 · Touchdown
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BUFF 2:07
5 plays, 10 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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KENT
12 plays, 80 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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BUFF 2:07
4 plays, 9 yards, 8:46 · Missed FG
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Touchdown 0:00 30-27
Devontez Walker 7 Yd pass from Tommy Ulatowski
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Field Goal 0:00 24-27
Alex McNulty 30 Yd Field Goal
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KENT 2:07
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:00 · Interception
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BUFF 2:07
10 plays, 40 yards, 5:41 · PUNT
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Touchdown 2:07 24-24
Marquez Cooper 2 Yd Run (Tommy Ulatowski Pass to Ja'Shaun Poke for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 2:07 16-24
Ja'Shaun Poke 10 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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KENT 2:48
6 plays, 23 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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BUFF
10 plays, 67 yards, 5:33 · Touchdown
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KENT 10:09
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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BUFF
8 plays, 60 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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KENT 0:27
12 plays, 22 yards, 1:54 · Downs
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BUFF 2:21
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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Touchdown 4:36 10-24
Matt Myers 1 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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KENT
4 plays, 38 yards, 0:55 · Touchdown
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BUFF 4:48
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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KENT 6:06
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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Touchdown 11:12 10-17
Matt Myers 16 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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BUFF
9 plays, 45 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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KENT 13:05
5 plays, 14 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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BUFF 14:54
7 plays, 29 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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KENT 1:38
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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BUFF 3:32
14 plays, 46 yards, 7:08 · Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:53 10-10
Marquez Cooper 21 Yd Run (Andrew Glass Kick)
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Touchdown 8:36 3-10
Matt Myers 2 Yd Run (Alex McNulty Kick)
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KENT 10:43
11 plays, 68 yards, 4:17 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:32 3-3
Alex McNulty 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:43 3-0
Andrew Glass 24 Yd Field Goal
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1 play, 0 yards
Showing the last 36 of 36 events.
Team Stats
KENT
BUFF
19
1st Downs
23
5-18
3rd down efficiency
6-18
4-5
4th down efficiency
3-3
364
Total Yards
346
150
Passing
165
14/34
Comp/Att
20/28
4.4
Yards per pass
5.9
214
Rushing
181
45
Rushing Attempts
55
4.8
Yards per rush
3.3
5-35
Penalties
4-21
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
21:57
Possession
38:03
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