Buffalo's Comeback Effort Falls Short in 48-41 Loss to Western Michigan
Despite C.J. Ogbonna's career-best performance, Buffalo was unable to overcome Western Michigan's balanced attack and late-game officiating decisions.
- Buffalo quarterback C.J. Ogbonna threw for a career-high 309 yards in a high-scoring game, completing 22 of 34 passes with two touchdowns.
- Western Michigan's Hayden Wolff led an efficient offense with 280 passing yards and three touchdowns, including key plays to tight end Blake Bosma.
- Buffalo rallied from an 18-point deficit to tie the game in the fourth quarter, but a controversial fourth-down ruling allowed Western Michigan to maintain possession and secure the win.
- The Bulls' defense struggled against the pass, allowing 235 yards on average this season, with Western Michigan exploiting this weakness in the first half.
- Special teams errors, including a muffed punt and kickoff return, contributed to Buffalo's challenges, underscoring the need for improved execution in future games.
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