Miami (OH) RedHawks at Buffalo Bulls
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Gotkowski debuts, accounts for 2 TDs in crucial 37-20 Miami (Ohio) win over Buffalo
Thomas Gotkowski and D’Shawntae Jones each accounted for two touchdowns, and Jordan Brunson rushed for 123 yards in a 37-20 win for Miami (Ohio) over Buffalo on Wednesday night.
Gotkowski found Kam Perry for a 32-yard touchdown, then rushed for a 3-yard score in the second quarter. A 42-yard field goal from Dom Dzioban made it 17 straight points for the Redhawks (6-5, 5-2 Mid-American).
The Bulls (5-6, 4-3) responded with 17 straight points of their own. Ta’Quan Roberson threw a pair of touchdowns to Victor Snow and Jasaiah Gathings, and Jack Howes kicked a 42-yard field goal to make it 20-17 at the 6:50 mark of the third. Roberson was 24 of 48 for 303 yards and two interceptions.
Gotkowski, a redshirt freshman, entered the season as the third-string quarterback and had not attempted a pass prior to Wednesday. He was 13-of-23 passing for 185 yards, with 26 on the ground, taking the starting job from Henry Hesson.
Hesson started against Toledo last Wednesday after Dequan Finn left the program. Hesson was 11-of-38 passing with three interceptions in that 24-3 loss.
The win keeps the RedHawks alive in the race for the conference championships, along with three other two-loss teams that all trail Western Michigan (7-4, 6-1).
Miami is bowl eligible for the fifth consecutive year under head coach Chuck Martin.
How To Watch
How can I watch Miami (OH) RedHawks vs. Buffalo Bulls?
- TV Channel: RedHawks at Bulls 2021 College Football, week 13, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 0:56 | Jack Howes 33 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:42 | Kam Perry 32 Yd pass from Thomas Gotkowski (Dom Dzioban Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:16 | Thomas Gotkowski 3 Yd Run (Dom Dzioban Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:51 | Dom Dzioban 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:13 | Victor Snow 9 Yd pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:31 | Jasaiah Gathings 10 Yd pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 6:50 | Jack Howes 47 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:32 | D'Shawntae Jones 7 Yd Run (Dom Dzioban Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 0:34 | D'Shawntae Jones 1 Yd Run (Dom Dzioban Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 8:04 | Dom Dzioban 37 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 3:44 | Dom Dzioban 49 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 M-OH |
 BUFF |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 21 |
| 2-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-18 |
| 0-2 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 347 | Total Yards | 349 |
| 185 | Passing | 303 |
| 13/25 | Comp/Att | 24/48 |
| 7.4 | Yards per pass | 6.3 |
| 162 | Rushing | 46 |
| 41 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 4.0 | Yards per rush | 1.4 |
| 4-25 | Penalties | 8-44 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 3 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 2 |
| 29:25 | Possession | 30:35 |
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