ncaaf Game Recap
Broncos Down Buffalo 48-41 - Match Report
Western Michigan got a 112-yard performance from Jaden Nixon as a key part of its 48-41 victory over the Bulls on Saturday at UB Stadium.
Western Michigan won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -1.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 49.5.
Jaden Nixon rushed for 112 yards, while Jalen Buckley added 56 yards in the win. Blake Bosma and Kenneth Womack added 85 and 71 receiving yards respectively.
Al-Jay Henderson rushed for 97 yards for Buffalo, while Messiah Burch added 58 yards. C.J. Ogbonna threw for 309 yards for the Bulls, while receivers Victor Snow and Taji Johnson had 84 and 50 yards respectively.
Buffalo outgained Western Michigan 551-489 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 27-23 by the Broncos.
The time of possession battle favored Western Michigan as their offense was on the field for 28:05, longer than the 21:48 of their opponents.
Western Michigan looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Kent State. Buffalo will aim to get back on the winning track at Ohio.