Saturday, October 21
Kent, OH
3:30 pm
3-5 , 3-1
24
at
6
Kent State
1-7 , 0-4
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
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Buffalo
7
7
3
7
24
Kent St.
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6
Dominant Defensive Effort Lifts Bulls Past Kent State
10/21/2023 7:37:00 PM | Football
KENT, OH – The University at Buffalo football team improved to 3-1 in Mid-American Conference play with a 24-6 win at Kent State on Saturday afternoon.
It was another standout performance by the UB defense who held the Golden Flashes to only 164 yards of total offense and only allowed two first-quarter field goals.
The defense was led by tackle Jaylon Bass who finished with four tackles, 1.5 sacks and his first career interception. He spearheaded a defense that only allowed 86 rushing yards and 78 yards through the air.
On offense, the Bulls established the run game early. Getting big runs from Jacqez Barksdale (39 yards) and Ron Cook, Jr. (32 yards), on back-to-back carries, to set up Buffalo's first touchdown.
Barskdale turned in his best rushing performance of the season. The junior running back ran for 84 yards on only 10 carries. He led a running back group that combined for 144 yards on the ground.
Trailing 6-0, the Bulls took the lead when Cole Snyder found a wide-open Andrew Schnackenberg for a two-yard touchdown. It was Schnackenberg's first career touchdown reception.
The Bulls extended their lead to 14-6 on their next possession when they drove 68 yards on 11 plays and Cook leapt over the pile for a one-yard score.
On their first possession of the second half, the Bulls were able to extend their lead courtesy of a 53-yard field goal by Alex McNulty. It was the graduate kicker's sixth career field goal of at least 50 yards.
Buffalo iced the game with a two-yard touchdown run by Al-Jay Henderson, midway through the fourth quarter. It was Henderson's first touchdown of the season.
Snyder threw for 195 yards and a touchdown in the game. His favorite target was Marlyn Johnson who had five receptions for 64 yards. Cole Harrity had three grabs for 57 yards and Darrell Harding, Jr. had three catches for 27 yards.
But this win was about the defense. Safety Devin Grant was flying all over the field, finishing with nine tackles and a tackle for loss. Linebacker Joe Andreessen added nine tackles and a sack.
The Bulls will next play at Toledo on Oct. 31 in the first of four straight midweek #MACtion games.
It was another standout performance by the UB defense who held the Golden Flashes to only 164 yards of total offense and only allowed two first-quarter field goals.
The defense was led by tackle Jaylon Bass who finished with four tackles, 1.5 sacks and his first career interception. He spearheaded a defense that only allowed 86 rushing yards and 78 yards through the air.
On offense, the Bulls established the run game early. Getting big runs from Jacqez Barksdale (39 yards) and Ron Cook, Jr. (32 yards), on back-to-back carries, to set up Buffalo's first touchdown.
Barskdale turned in his best rushing performance of the season. The junior running back ran for 84 yards on only 10 carries. He led a running back group that combined for 144 yards on the ground.
Trailing 6-0, the Bulls took the lead when Cole Snyder found a wide-open Andrew Schnackenberg for a two-yard touchdown. It was Schnackenberg's first career touchdown reception.
The Bulls extended their lead to 14-6 on their next possession when they drove 68 yards on 11 plays and Cook leapt over the pile for a one-yard score.
On their first possession of the second half, the Bulls were able to extend their lead courtesy of a 53-yard field goal by Alex McNulty. It was the graduate kicker's sixth career field goal of at least 50 yards.
Buffalo iced the game with a two-yard touchdown run by Al-Jay Henderson, midway through the fourth quarter. It was Henderson's first touchdown of the season.
Snyder threw for 195 yards and a touchdown in the game. His favorite target was Marlyn Johnson who had five receptions for 64 yards. Cole Harrity had three grabs for 57 yards and Darrell Harding, Jr. had three catches for 27 yards.
But this win was about the defense. Safety Devin Grant was flying all over the field, finishing with nine tackles and a tackle for loss. Linebacker Joe Andreessen added nine tackles and a sack.
The Bulls will next play at Toledo on Oct. 31 in the first of four straight midweek #MACtion games.
Team Stats
UBB
KSU
Total Yards
331
164
Pass Yards
195
78
Rushing Yards
136
86
Penalty Yards
40
0
1st Downs
15
10
3rd Downs
7
4
4th Downs
0
0
TOP
31:58
27:53
1st Quarter
UBB 0, KSU 3
KSU - Glass,Andrew 38 yd field goal 9 plays, 60 yards, TOP 04:48
UBB 0, KSU 6
KSU - Glass,Andrew 37 yd field goal 4 plays, 3 yards, TOP 01:26
UBB 7, KSU 6
UBB - Schnackenberg,Andrew 2 yd pass from Snyder,Cole (McNulty,Alex kick) 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:27
2nd Quarter
UBB 14, KSU 6
UBB - Cook,Ron 1 yd run (McNulty,Alex kick), 11 plays, 68 yards, TOP 05:34
3rd Quarter
UBB 17, KSU 6
UBB - McNulty,Alex 53 yd field goal 7 plays, 33 yards, TOP 02:57
4th Quarter
UBB 24, KSU 6
UBB - Henderson,Al-Jay 2 yd run (McNulty,Alex kick), 7 plays, 51 yards, TOP 04:29
Game Leaders
Passing Leaders
CMP
18
TD
1
YDS
195
INT
1
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