Jaret Patterson
Kent State running back Xavier Williams (18) scores a touchdown as Utah State safety Troy Lefeged Jr. (3) defends during the first half of the Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
MAC’s Kent State, Buffalo each get first bowl victory

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 11:10 PM EST

Buffalo tops Charlotte 31-9 in Bahamas Bowl

Dec. 20, 2019 07:28 PM EST
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Buffalo got its first bowl win, and Jaret Patterson put an exclamation point on his record-setting season. Patterson...

Charlotte, Buffalo meet in Nassau, both seeking 1st bowl win

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 11:45 AM EST
Bahamas Bowl: Buffalo (7-5) vs. Charlotte (7-5), at Nassau, Bahamas, Dec. 20, 2 p.m. EST. Line: Buffalo by 6.5. Series...

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) carries the ball during an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa. Patterson's 31 career rushing touchdowns are just four short of breaking the school record held by former NFLer James Starks. What's equally impressive, is how sophomore running back has combined for 490 yards and 11 touchdowns (one receiving) in his past two games alone. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Patterson rushes Buffalo's expectations and Bahamas Bowl

By John Wawrow Dec. 19, 2019 10:52 AM EST

Charlotte earns 1st bowl trip, faces Buffalo in Bahamas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 10:44 AM EST
Charlotte (7-5, 5-3 Conference USA) vs Buffalo (7-5, 5-3 Mid-American Conference), Dec. 20, 2 p.m. ET LOCATION: Nassau, Bahamas ...

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP)
STAT WATCH: Kentucky is closing in on 1st SEC rushing title

By Eric Olson Dec. 02, 2019 02:14 AM EST

Patterson’s big day sends Buffalo past Bowling Green 49-7

Nov. 29, 2019 05:05 PM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Sophomore Jaret Patterson rushed for a school-record 298 yards and a Mid-American Conference-record six touchdowns and Buffalo cruised to...

Kent St. scores 24 in last 8 minutes, beats Buffalo 30-27

Nov. 14, 2019 11:07 PM EST
KENT, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Crum threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes, Matthew Trickett kicked a 44-yard field goal as time expired, and Kent State scored 24...

Buffalo takes advantage of 5 turnovers in 43-20 victory

Oct. 26, 2019 07:25 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Vantrease threw two touchdown passes to Antonio Nunn in the second quarter and Buffalo rode a big first-half lead to a 43-20 victory...

Bester, Gabbert lead Miami (Ohio) past Buffalo 34-20

Sep. 28, 2019 04:20 PM EDT
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Jaylon Bester ran for 107 yards and a touchdown and Miami scored 31 straight points to race past Buffalo 34-20 on Saturday in the Mid-American...

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) sprints away from Buffalo safety Joey Banks (9) on along gain during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Clifford's 4 TDs lead No. 15 Penn State over Buffalo 45-13

By Travis Johnson Sep. 08, 2019 12:15 AM EDT

Freshman Myers leads Buffalo over Robert Morris 38-10

Aug. 29, 2019 11:13 PM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Myers, the first freshman quarterback to start a season opener for Buffalo in 28 years, accounted for three touchdowns and the Bulls beat...

Smith leads Troy past Buffalo 42-32 in Dollar General Bowl

By David Brandt Dec. 22, 2018 10:42 PM EST
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Troy's offense limped through November with a handful of injuries, and a subpar game against Appalachian State in the regular-season finale cost...

Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers (15) throws during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Northern Illinois scores late to win MAC title game 30-29

Nov. 30, 2018 11:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2017, file photo, Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Minnesota in Minneapolis. Jackson credits his older sister for never allowing the University at Buffalo quarterback to ever get too far ahead of himself. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, FIle)
Tyree Jackson grounded as Buffalo set to play for MAC title

By John Wawrow Nov. 29, 2018 05:44 PM EST

Buffalo claims MAC East title, runs over Bowling Green 44-14

Nov. 23, 2018 03:41 PM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Tyree Jackson threw a touchdown pass and Buffalo ran in four scores to beat Bowling Green 44-14 on Friday to claim the Mid-American...

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, Buffalo head coach Lance Leipold walks the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, in Kalamazoo, Mich. Coach Lance Leipold interjects when asked how quickly it took him to turn around a two-win team to being on the verge of winning 10 games for the first time since the University at Buffalo began tracking football records. "Quickly? I don't know if it seems like quickly some days," Leipold said with a chuckle, referring to the two years that have passed since the Bulls bottomed out in his second season on the job. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Leipold transforming Buffalo football from pushover to power

By John Wawrow Nov. 13, 2018 05:39 PM EST

Patterson runs for 2 TDs as Buffalo wins 48-14, goes to 9-1

Nov. 06, 2018 11:15 PM EST
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Jaret Patterson rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns and Buffalo beat Kent State 48-14 on Tuesday night to run its record to 9-1 for the...

Jackson accounts for 6 TDs; Buffalo beats Miami (Ohio) 51-42

Oct. 31, 2018 12:20 AM EDT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tyree Jackson threw for 358 yards and three touchdowns — all to Anthony Johnson — and ran for three more scores to help Buffalo beat Miami (Ohio...

Patterson scores 2 late TDs, Buffalo rallies past Toledo

Oct. 20, 2018 04:16 PM EDT
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Freshman Jaret Patterson rushed for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter as Buffalo rallied from 10 points down to defeat Toledo 31-17 on...