Tuesday, November 21
Buffalo, NY
7:30pm
3-9 , 3-5
11
vs
24
Eastern Michigan
6-6 , 4-4
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
F
Eastern Mich.
7
17
0
0
24
Buffalo
0
0
8
3
11
Photo by: Paul Hokanson/UBBulls.com
Turnovers Costly in Loss to Eastern Michigan
11/22/2023 12:24:00 AM | Football
BUFFALO, NY – Turnovers cost the University at Buffalo football team in a 24-11 loss to Eastern Michigan on a rainy Tuesday night at UB Stadium. Eastern Michigan was able to capitalize on three UB fumbles to spoil Buffalo's Senior Night.
All three of Buffalo's fumbles came in the first half, helping the Eagles jump out to 24-0 lead at the half. The Bulls defense shut down the Eagles in the second half, keeping EMU off the scoreboard.
Ron Cook, Jr. got the Bulls on the board with a six-yard touchdown run with 4:45 left in the third quarter. Cole Snyder connected with Cameron Ball for the two-point conversion to cut the Eastern Michigan lead to 24-8.
Alex McNulty's 40-yard field goal, midway through the fourth quarter, made the score 24-11. It was the final game of McNulty's career. He finished as the programs all-time leader in field goals (60), extra points (189) and scoring (369).
Snyder threw for 135 yards in the game to lead the offense. Marlyn Johnson had four catches for 80 yards, including a 39-yard catch. Darrell Harding, Jr. had two catches for 62 yards, including a 37-yard grab.
Cook finished with 43 yards on the ground. CJ Ogbonna also rushed for 43 yards on only six carries for a 7.2-yard average.
On defense, Devin Grant tied a career high with 11 tackles, including a career-best 10 solo stops. Joe Andreessen, playing in his final game as a Bull, had a career-high 11 tackles and added a tackle for loss and a pass breakup. Red Murdock also had a career-high with 10 tackles and added a tackle for loss and a forced fumble.
Buffalo finished the season with a record of 3-9.
All three of Buffalo's fumbles came in the first half, helping the Eagles jump out to 24-0 lead at the half. The Bulls defense shut down the Eagles in the second half, keeping EMU off the scoreboard.
Ron Cook, Jr. got the Bulls on the board with a six-yard touchdown run with 4:45 left in the third quarter. Cole Snyder connected with Cameron Ball for the two-point conversion to cut the Eastern Michigan lead to 24-8.
Alex McNulty's 40-yard field goal, midway through the fourth quarter, made the score 24-11. It was the final game of McNulty's career. He finished as the programs all-time leader in field goals (60), extra points (189) and scoring (369).
Snyder threw for 135 yards in the game to lead the offense. Marlyn Johnson had four catches for 80 yards, including a 39-yard catch. Darrell Harding, Jr. had two catches for 62 yards, including a 37-yard grab.
Cook finished with 43 yards on the ground. CJ Ogbonna also rushed for 43 yards on only six carries for a 7.2-yard average.
On defense, Devin Grant tied a career high with 11 tackles, including a career-best 10 solo stops. Joe Andreessen, playing in his final game as a Bull, had a career-high 11 tackles and added a tackle for loss and a pass breakup. Red Murdock also had a career-high with 10 tackles and added a tackle for loss and a forced fumble.
Buffalo finished the season with a record of 3-9.
Team Stats
EMU
BUF
Total Yards
367
337
Pass Yards
141
174
Rushing Yards
226
163
Penalty Yards
85
25
1st Downs
21
18
3rd Downs
5
3
4th Downs
2
1
TOP
34:52
24:37
1st Quarter
EMU 7, BUF 0
EMU - Smith,Austin 5 yd run (Gomez,Jesus kick), 8 plays, 62 yards, TOP 04:09
2nd Quarter
EMU 14, BUF 0
EMU - Jackson,Jaylon 19 yd pass from Smith,Austin (Gomez,Jesus kick) 11 plays, 80 yards, TOP 04:49
EMU 17, BUF 0
EMU - Gomez,Jesus 29 yd field goal 8 plays, 22 yards, TOP 04:13
EMU 24, BUF 0
EMU - Evans,Samson 1 yd run (Gomez,Jesus kick), 8 plays, 95 yards, TOP 02:02
3rd Quarter
EMU 24, BUF 8
BUF - Cook,Ron 6 yd run (Ball,Cameron pass), 10 plays, 56 yards, TOP 04:30
4th Quarter
EMU 24, BUF 11
BUF - McNulty,Alex 40 yd field goal 7 plays, 50 yards, TOP 02:20
Game Leaders
Passing Leaders
CMP
11
TD
0
YDS
135
INT
0
CMP
1
TD
0
YDS
39
INT
0
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