Saturday, September 7
Columbia, MO
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#9 Missouri
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Bulls Blanked by Ninth-Ranked Missouri
9/7/2024 11:26:00 PM | Football
COLUMBIA, MO – The ninth-ranked Missouri Tigers were too much for the University at Buffalo football team on Saturday night as the Tigers defeated the Bulls, 38-0, before a sold-out crowd at Memorial Stadium. It was Missouri's second-straight shutout to start the season.
Despite the lopsided score, the Bulls put up a tremendous fight, especially on the defensive side of the ball. UB limited the Tigers' high-powered offense to only two plays of over 30 yards. UB held All-SEC wide-receiver Luther Burden to just three receptions for 15 yards.
Linebacker Shaun Dolac led the defensive effort with a career-high 16 tackles and a tackle for loss. Cornerback Marquis Cooper had the best game of his UB career with a career-high 12 tackles. Linebacker Red Murdock also had a career high in tackles with 10 and added 2.5 tackles for loss. Cornerback Charles McCartherens had an interception and a pass breakup in the game.
The stout and speedy Missouri defense stymied the Buffalo offense. However, like last week against Lafayette, running back Jacqez Barksdale proved to be a spark in the running game. The Kansas native rushed for 67 yards on 15 carries, averaging 4.5 yard per carry. Victor Snow was UB's top receiver with a career-best four catches for 41 yards.
The Bulls only trailed 3-0 after the first quarter, before the Tigers were able to break open the game with three second-quarter touchdowns to lead 24-0 at the half. UB held Missouri to just seven points for much of the second half, until the Tigers scored once more in the game's closing seconds for the final 38-0 advantage.
The Bulls are back home next Saturday when they host UMass at 1 pm at UB Stadium.
Despite the lopsided score, the Bulls put up a tremendous fight, especially on the defensive side of the ball. UB limited the Tigers' high-powered offense to only two plays of over 30 yards. UB held All-SEC wide-receiver Luther Burden to just three receptions for 15 yards.
Linebacker Shaun Dolac led the defensive effort with a career-high 16 tackles and a tackle for loss. Cornerback Marquis Cooper had the best game of his UB career with a career-high 12 tackles. Linebacker Red Murdock also had a career high in tackles with 10 and added 2.5 tackles for loss. Cornerback Charles McCartherens had an interception and a pass breakup in the game.
The stout and speedy Missouri defense stymied the Buffalo offense. However, like last week against Lafayette, running back Jacqez Barksdale proved to be a spark in the running game. The Kansas native rushed for 67 yards on 15 carries, averaging 4.5 yard per carry. Victor Snow was UB's top receiver with a career-best four catches for 41 yards.
The Bulls only trailed 3-0 after the first quarter, before the Tigers were able to break open the game with three second-quarter touchdowns to lead 24-0 at the half. UB held Missouri to just seven points for much of the second half, until the Tigers scored once more in the game's closing seconds for the final 38-0 advantage.
The Bulls are back home next Saturday when they host UMass at 1 pm at UB Stadium.
Team Stats
BUF
MIZ
Total Yards
169
518
Pass Yards
55
263
Rushing Yards
114
255
Penalty Yards
30
80
1st Downs
9
28
3rd Downs
1
9
4th Downs
1
1
TOP
21:39
38:21
1st Quarter
BUF 0, MIZ 3
MIZ - Craig,Blake 51 yd field goal 7 plays, 26 yards, TOP 03:21
2nd Quarter
BUF 0, MIZ 10
MIZ - Burden,Luther 3 yd run (Craig,Blake kick), 10 plays, 64 yards, TOP 05:09
BUF 0, MIZ 17
MIZ - Cook,Brady 3 yd run (Craig,Blake kick), 9 plays, 69 yards, TOP 03:55
BUF 0, MIZ 24
MIZ - Cook,Brady 31 yd run (Craig,Blake kick), 4 plays, 55 yards, TOP 01:12
3rd Quarter
BUF 0, MIZ 31
MIZ - Noel,Nate 4 yd run (Craig,Blake kick), 8 plays, 47 yards, TOP 04:17
4th Quarter
BUF 0, MIZ 38
MIZ - Roberts,Jamal 3 yd run (Craig,Blake kick), 10 plays, 53 yards, TOP 03:08
Game Leaders
CMP
6
TD
0
YDS
55
INT
1
Players Mentioned
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