Wolff, Nixon, Bosma star in Western Michigan's 48-41 win over Buffalo
— Hayden Wolff threw three touchdown passes to Blake Bosma, Jaden Nixon scored three more on the ground and Western Michigan held on to beat Buffalo 48-41 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Michigan Broncos
48
Buffalo Bulls
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WMU | 7 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 48 |
| BUFF | 10 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 41 |
Broadview Stadium · 18,487 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:02 48-41
Upton Bellenfant 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:43 48-38
Jaden Nixon 54 Yd Run (Luka Zurak Kick)
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Field Goal 8:59 41-38
Luka Zurak 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:08 38-38
Al-Jay Henderson 68 Yd Run (C.J. Ogbonna Pass to Chance Morrow for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 11:45 38-30
Luka Zurak 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:52 35-30
Victor Snow 12 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 5:47 35-24
Taji Johnson 11 Yd pass from C.J. Ogbonna (Upton Bellenfant Kick)
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Touchdown 8:21 35-17
Jaden Nixon 2 Yd Run (Luka Zurak Kick)
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Touchdown 3:22 28-17
Victor Snow 26 Yd pass from C.J. Ogbonna (Upton Bellenfant Kick)
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Touchdown 7:55 28-10
Blake Bosma 12 Yd pass from Hayden Wolff (Luka Zurak Kick)
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Touchdown 8:49 21-10
Blake Bosma 14 Yd pass from Hayden Wolff (Luka Zurak Kick)
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Touchdown 14:17 14-10
Jaden Nixon 1 Yd Run (Luka Zurak Kick)
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Field Goal 8:32 7-10
Upton Bellenfant 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:12 7-7
Blake Bosma 16 Yd pass from Hayden Wolff (Luka Zurak Kick)
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Touchdown 13:38 0-7
Messiah Burch 7 Yd Run (Upton Bellenfant Kick)
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WMU
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:02
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BUFF 1:02
9 plays, 58 yards, 1:36 · Field Goal
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WMU
8 plays, 85 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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BUFF 7:10
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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WMU 8:59
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:59 · Field Goal
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BUFF
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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WMU 11:45
8 plays, 56 yards, 3:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:02 48-41
Upton Bellenfant 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:43 48-38
Jaden Nixon 54 Yd Run (Luka Zurak Kick)
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BUFF
12 plays, 71 yards, 0:08 · Touchdown
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WMU 4:04
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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Field Goal 8:59 41-38
Luka Zurak 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:08 38-38
Al-Jay Henderson 68 Yd Run (C.J. Ogbonna Pass to Chance Morrow for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 11:45 38-30
Luka Zurak 35 Yd Field Goal
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BUFF
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
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WMU
9 plays, 76 yards, 4:25 · Touchdown
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BUFF 12:46
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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Touchdown 14:52 35-30
Victor Snow 12 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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BUFF 0:05
3 plays, 21 yards, 0:28 · End of Half
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WMU 0:28
7 plays, 36 yards, 2:54 · Downs
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Touchdown 5:47 35-24
Taji Johnson 11 Yd pass from C.J. Ogbonna (Upton Bellenfant Kick)
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Touchdown 8:21 35-17
Jaden Nixon 2 Yd Run (Luka Zurak Kick)
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BUFF
9 plays, 71 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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WMU
3 plays, 13 yards, 0:48 · Touchdown
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WMU
6 plays, 77 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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BUFF 11:45
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:28 · Punt
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Touchdown 3:22 28-17
Victor Snow 26 Yd pass from C.J. Ogbonna (Upton Bellenfant Kick)
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WMU
10 plays, 69 yards, 0:43 · Touchdown
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BUFF 5:11
6 plays, 24 yards, 2:26 · Downs
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WMU 7:37
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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Touchdown 7:55 28-10
Blake Bosma 12 Yd pass from Hayden Wolff (Luka Zurak Kick)
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BUFF 8:32
7 plays, 61 yards, 2:40 · Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:49 21-10
Blake Bosma 14 Yd pass from Hayden Wolff (Luka Zurak Kick)
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Touchdown 14:17 14-10
Jaden Nixon 1 Yd Run (Luka Zurak Kick)
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WMU
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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BUFF
2 plays, 7 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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BUFF
1 play, 0 yards, 0:00 · Fumble
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WMU 14:30
2 plays, 18 yards, 0:30 · Fumble
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Field Goal 8:32 7-10
Upton Bellenfant 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:12 7-7
Blake Bosma 16 Yd pass from Hayden Wolff (Luka Zurak Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 41 events.
Team Stats
WMU
BUFF
26
1st Downs
23
6-13
3rd down efficiency
4-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
489
Total Yards
551
280
Passing
309
20/31
Comp/Att
22/34
9.0
Yards per pass
9.1
209
Rushing
242
40
Rushing Attempts
34
5.2
Yards per rush
7.1
3-25
Penalties
5-66
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
33:22
Possession
26:38
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