Buffalo Bulls at Central Michigan Chippewas
· NCAA - Football
Central Michigan knocks off Buffalo 38-19 to become bowl eligible
Jordan Kwiatkowski, a senior linebacker, returned an interception 48 yards for the Chippewas' first touchdown. He had seven solo tackles, nine total.
Dakota Cochran, also a senior linebacker, returned a fumble 85 yards for a score that made it 31-13 in the fourth quarter.
Labas completed 18 of 24 passes for 247 yards. His touchdowns were 75 yards to Langston Lewis and 10 yards to Tommy McIntosh. Lewis had 118 yards on six receptions.
Nik McMillan had seven receptions for 122 yards for Buffalo (5-5, 4-2 Mid-American Conference), including both of the Bulls' touchdowns.
The Chippewas (6-4, 4-2) continued to dominate at Kelly/Shorts Stadium where they have won five straight home games, are 4-0 at home this season and have won eight of their last 10 in Mount Pleasant.
Central Michigan led 14-10 at halftime and 24-13 through three quarters before pulling away in the final period.
The Chippewas and Bulls are part of a five-way tie for second place, one game behind Western Michigan.
How To Watch
How can I watch Buffalo Bulls vs. Central Michigan Chippewas?
- TV Channel: Bulls at Chippewas 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 11:41 | Jack Howes 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 3:47 | Jordan Kwiatkowski 48 Yd Interception Return (Cade Graham Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 2:22 | Nik McMillan 55 Yd pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:48 | Marcus Beamon 1 Yd Run (Cade Graham Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 9:17 | Cade Graham 32 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 4:30 | Jack Howes 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:18 | Langston Lewis 75 Yd pass from Joe Labas (Cade Graham Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:38 | Dakota Cochran 85 Yd Fumble Return (Cade Graham Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 6:36 | Tommy McIntosh 10 Yd pass from Joe Labas (Cade Graham Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:58 | Nik McMillan 26 Yd pass from Gunnar Gray (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 BUFF |
 CMU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 17 |
| 7-18 | 3rd down efficiency | 2-10 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 398 | Total Yards | 358 |
| 262 | Passing | 247 |
| 22/42 | Comp/Att | 18/25 |
| 6.2 | Yards per pass | 9.9 |
| 136 | Rushing | 111 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 4.0 | Yards per rush | 3.3 |
| 6-50 | Penalties | 3-30 |
| 5 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 3 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 28:54 | Possession | 31:06 |
Game Information
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Attendance: 6,833 · Capacity:
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