Burch runs for 87-yard TD in the 4th to help Buffalo pull away for a 23-8 win over Toledo
— Messiah Burch broke loose on an 87-yard touchdown run with 4:30 remaining to help Buffalo pull away and beat Toledo 23-8 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Buffalo Bulls
23
Toledo Rockets
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 23 |
| TOL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Glass Bowl · 24,767 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
22
1st Downs
16
8-21
3rd down efficiency
3-14
3-3
4th down efficiency
2-2
351
Total Yards
304
171
Passing
203
14/31
Comp/Att
22/35
5.5
Yards per pass
5.8
180
Rushing
101
47
Rushing Attempts
26
3.8
Yards per rush
3.9
5-27
Penalties
15-137
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
0
35:25
Possession
24:35
Top Performers
BUFF
- Ethan Stumpf NO 6 · YDS 276 · AVG 46.0
- Messiah Burch CAR 17 · YDS 137 · AVG 8.1
- Jason Wright C/ATT 14/31 · YDS 171 · AVG 5.5
- Dwayne Early Jr. REC 4 · YDS 77 · AVG 19.3
TOL
- Markus Meincke NO 6 · YDS 261 · AVG 43.5
- John Alan Richter C/ATT 22/35 · YDS 203 · AVG 5.8
- Terrell Crosby Jr. REC 8 · YDS 69 · AVG 8.6
- Connor Walendzak CAR 10 · YDS 50 · AVG 5.0
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