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Bulls Drop Season Opener at Minnesota
8/29/2025 12:39:00 AM | Football
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The University at Buffalo football team dropped their season opener at Minnesota, 23-10, on Thursday night at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Bulls trailed by only three early in the fourth quarter, before the Gophers were able to pull away.
The defense kept the Bulls in the game until the offense got its footing. Trailing, 7-0, linebacker Mitchell Gonser, playing in his first game with the Bulls, intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 54 yards to the Minnesota 18-yard line. It set up a 36-yard field goal by Jack Howes to cut the lead to 7-3.
Trailing 13-3 midway through the third quarter, Victor Snow caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Ta'Quan Roberson to cut the Minnesota advantage to just three points.
The Gophers tacked on a field goal and a touchdown in the fourth quarter to hold off a game UB squad.
Despite the loss, it was a strong effort by the defense, led by preseason All-American Red Murdock who finished with a game-high 16 tackles and a sack. Fellow linebacker Dion Crawford added a career-high 14 tackles.
Poor field position early in the game hampered the UB offense. Roberson, making his first start for the Bulls at quarterback, settled in as the game progressed and finished 12-of-20 for 107 yards and a touchdown. Snow was the Bulls leading receiver with five catches for 67 yards and a touchdown.
The Bulls are back home to host Saint Francis on Sept. 6.
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The defense kept the Bulls in the game until the offense got its footing. Trailing, 7-0, linebacker Mitchell Gonser, playing in his first game with the Bulls, intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 54 yards to the Minnesota 18-yard line. It set up a 36-yard field goal by Jack Howes to cut the lead to 7-3.
Trailing 13-3 midway through the third quarter, Victor Snow caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Ta'Quan Roberson to cut the Minnesota advantage to just three points.
The Gophers tacked on a field goal and a touchdown in the fourth quarter to hold off a game UB squad.
Despite the loss, it was a strong effort by the defense, led by preseason All-American Red Murdock who finished with a game-high 16 tackles and a sack. Fellow linebacker Dion Crawford added a career-high 14 tackles.
Poor field position early in the game hampered the UB offense. Roberson, making his first start for the Bulls at quarterback, settled in as the game progressed and finished 12-of-20 for 107 yards and a touchdown. Snow was the Bulls leading receiver with five catches for 67 yards and a touchdown.
The Bulls are back home to host Saint Francis on Sept. 6.
Click here for ticket information.
For all the latest on UB football, follow @UBFootball on Twitter/X, @bullsfb on Instagram and like the UB Football Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
Team Stats
BUF
UMN
Total Yards
151
443
Pass Yards
107
290
Rushing Yards
44
153
Penalty Yards
45
10
1st Downs
8
27
3rd Downs
1
9
4th Downs
1
1
TOP
21:32
38:28
2nd Quarter
BUF 0, UMN 7
UMN - Geers,Jameson 9 yd pass from Lindsey,Drake (Denaburg,Brady kick) 7 plays, 50 yards, TOP 04:22
BUF 3, UMN 7
BUF - Howes,Jack 36 yd field goal 4 plays, 5 yards, TOP 01:52
BUF 3, UMN 10
UMN - Denaburg,Brady 38 yd field goal 11 plays, 50 yards, TOP 01:15
3rd Quarter
BUF 3, UMN 13
UMN - Denaburg,Brady 29 yd field goal 8 plays, 59 yards, TOP 03:18
BUF 10, UMN 13
BUF - Snow,Victor 40 yd pass from Roberson,Ta'Quan (Howes,Jack kick) 9 plays, 75 yards, TOP 04:51
4th Quarter
BUF 10, UMN 16
UMN - Denaburg,Brady 25 yd field goal 11 plays, 46 yards, TOP 05:45
BUF 10, UMN 23
UMN - Smith,Jalen 60 yd pass from Lindsey,Drake (Denaburg,Brady kick) 1 plays, 60 yards, TOP 00:09
Game Leaders
CMP
12
TD
1
YDS
107
INT
0
Players Mentioned
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