Buffalo's Tyrone Hill (33) blocks a field goal by Akron kicker Cory Smigel (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Akron quarterback Zach Gibson (15) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo's Kevin Marks Jr. scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Akron in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) is tackled by Akron's Charles Amankwaa (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at UB stadium in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo quarterback Kyle Vantrease (7) hands the ball off to Trevor Wilson (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Akron in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo receiver Trevor Wilson, left, beats Akron's Adetutu Daranijo, right, for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Ron Cook Jr. gets past Akron safety MyJaden Horton (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Akron's A.J. Watts (18) makes an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Akron running back Jonzell Norrils (6) runs in for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo's Shemar Hayes (19) steps in front of Akron receiver Shawn Naim (81) for an interception during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Ron Cook Jr. (2) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Akron in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Kevin Marks Jr. (41) runs for a first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Akon in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) is tackled by Akron's Randy Cochran Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo defensive end Eric Black (94) pressures Akron quarterback Zach Gibson (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) scores a touchdown during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Akron in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson carries the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Akron in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) carries the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Akron in Amherst, N.Y., Saturday Dec. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)