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11/17/20 - *Jaret Patterson, rJr/2021, Buffalo + More +

Jaret Patterson carried it 31 times for a school-record 301 yards and four touchdowns, and Buffalo beat Bowling Green 42-17 on Tuesday night. Patterson capped the opening drive of the game with a 17-yard touchdown run, and he added a short scoring run at the end of the first half for a 21-3 lead. He had scoring runs of 15 and 57 yards in the second half. Patterson entered needing 81 yards for third in program history and 118 for second, passing James Starks at 3,140. Branden Oliver holds the record at 4,049.

Kevin Marks Jr. added 90 yards on the ground and one TD for Buffalo (3-0, 3-0 Mid-American Conference), which has outscored its opponents 49-0 in the third quarter this season. Kyle Vantrease completed 7-of-12 passes for 74 yards. Antonio Nunn made the first six receptions for Buffalo. Last season, Patterson rushed for a school-record 298 yards and a MAC-record six touchdowns against BGSU. Matt McDonald threw for 219 yards with one interception for Bowling Green (0-3, 0-3). Andrew Clair rushed for 85 yards and freshman Terion Stewart, who ran for two fourth-quarter touchdowns last week, had nine carries for 42 yards and two TDs. - AP College Football

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RB *Jaret Patterson, Buffalo
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11/10/20 - *Jaret Patterson, rJr/2021, Buffalo + More +

Kyle Vantrease passed for 353 yards and four touchdowns, Jaret Patterson rushed for two scores and Buffalo beat Miami (Ohio) 42-10 on Tuesday night. Vantrease had two scoring plays over 75 yards. Trevor Wilson caught a deep ball and raced 78 yards for his first career TD and a 14-0 lead. Vantrease connected with Antonio Nunn for 82 yards as Buffalo scored 28 straight points in the second half. Kevin Marks Jr. had a team-high 109 yards rushing on 16 carries for Buffalo (2-0, 2-0 Mid-American Conference). Patterson rushed 20 times for 73 yards, becoming the fastest running back to reach 3,000 career yards in program history. Jovany Ruiz and Zac Lefebvre also had receiving touchdowns for Buffalo. AJ Mayer was 7-of-25 passing for 116 yards with one touchdown and one interception for Miami (1-1, 1-1). Jalen Walker scored on a 33-yard reception to get within 14-7 at the end of the second quarter. - AP College Football

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RB *Jaret Patterson, Buffalo
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11/09/20 - *Jaret Patterson, rJr/2021, Buffalo + More +

NOV 9 MAC EAST DIVISION CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Jaret Patterson, Buffalo, RB, Junior, Glendale, MD (Saint Vincent Pallotti),...Patterson rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. He scored his first touchdown on the third play of the game on a 5-yard run. After NIU scored to make it 14-10 in the second quarter, Patterson ripped off a 56-yard TD run to extend the UB lead to 21-10 late in the half. The junior running back scored his 35th career rushing touchdown to break the all-time school record. - MAC Football

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RB *Jaret Patterson, Buffalo
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11/05/20 - *Jaret Patterson, rJr/2021, Buffalo + More +

Jaret Patterson had 20 carries for 137 yards and two touchdowns and the Buffalo defense scored three TDs as the Bulls beat Northern Illinois 49-30 on Wednesday night. Patterson opened the scoring with a 5-yard run about three minutes into the game and his 56-yard TD with 2:14 left in the first half gave Buffalo (1-0, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) a 21-10 lead. The junior has a school-record 35 career rushing touchdowns in just 28 games. Tim Terry Jr. and Isaiah King scored on fumble returns of 46 and 42 yards, respectively, and Kadofi Wright had a 65-yard pick-6 that made it 49-16 with 12:14 to play. Ross Bowers had 202 yards passing with one touchdown and one interception for Northern Illinois (0-1, 0-1). Tyrice Richie had nine receptions for 106 yards. Kyle Vantrease completed 11 of 17 for 175 yards, including a 17-yard TD pass to Antonio Nunn, and scored on a 4-yard run. Nunn finished with six catches for 102 yards. - AP College Football

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RB *Jaret Patterson, Buffalo
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09/12/20 - Justin Marshall, rSr/2023, Buffalo + More +

Justin Marshall's time has come. For the last two years he's been biding his time, learning from the wide receivers ahead of him on the depth chart. He redshirted in 2018 and played limited snaps last year while becoming a key member of the special teams unit. This year, though, his snaps at wide receiver will no longer be limited. For Louisville's Saturday opener against Western Kentucky, he'll likely take the field as a starter alongside standouts Dez Fitzpatrick and Tutu Atwell. While he hasn't received the accolades and attention that Fitzpatrick and Atwell have this offseason, there's excitement around Marshall's debut in the role. And it's easy to see why.

He passes the eye test as a 6-foot-3, 213-pound receiver who is long and has good hands. But there's more to the Conyers, Georgia, native than just his size. After an offseason of uncertainty surrounding the football season, a time that left him wondering when he'd take the field for the Cardinals, he's excited to show all of his skills. "I feel like over the years, I've been here for a good minute now, and I've been working," Marshall said. "Just honing my skills each and every day to make sure that when it is my time that I'm ready to showcase my talent." - Courier Journal

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WR Justin Marshall, Buffalo
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09/02/20 - Elijah Blades, rSr/2023, Buffalo + More +

Texas A&M senior cornerback Elijah Blades announced his decision to opt out of the 2020 season. Blades is the second A&M football player to do so, joining redshirt sophomore backup quarterback James Foster. In 2019, Blades played in seven games, accumulating 19 total tackles, three defended passes and 1.5 sacks before missing the last three games of the season with a shoulder injury. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SEC announced on July 17 it would allow student-athletes to opt out of the season for health and safety concerns without losing their scholarships or eligibility. - Dallas Morning News

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CB Elijah Blades, Buffalo
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08/25/20 - Malcolm Koonce, rSr/2021, Buffalo + More +

2021 SENIOR BOWL WATCH LIST: Malcolm Koonce, Buffalo,...Koonce was an All-MAC First Team selection in 2019 after leading the Mid-American Conference in sacks with nine. The senior defensive end added 34 tackles and 11 tackles for loss on the season. He was named the Defensive MVP of the 2019 Bahamas Bowl after recording five tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble against Charlotte. - Buffalo Football

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DE Malcolm Koonce, Buffalo
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07/28/20 - *Jaret Patterson, rJr/2021, Buffalo + More +

2020 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: RB Jaret Patterson, Buffalo,...In only two seasons, Patterson already ranks fifth in school history in career rushing yards with 2,812. His 33 career rushing touchdowns are only one shy of the school record. He is averaging 5.67 yards per career for his career. Entering his junior season, Patterson is coming off a record-breaking campaign for the Bulls in 2019. He rushed for a single-season school record 1,799 yards and scored 19 rushing touchdowns, also a school record in 2019. - Buffalo Football

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RB *Jaret Patterson, Buffalo
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07/27/20 - Max Michel, rSr/2024, Buffalo + More +

2020 WUERFFEL TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST: Max Michel, Buffalo, sophomore, defensive line,...The Wuerffel Trophy, known as "College Football's Premier Award for Community Service," is presented each February in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, Danny Wuerffel, the Wuerffel Trophy exists to honor college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society, and inspire greater service in the world. Michel is a sophomore defensive end and a standout on special teams. He is actively involved in the community and is always one of the first UB student-athletes to volunteer for the team's numerous community service projects. - Buffalo Football

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OLB Max Michel, Buffalo
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07/27/20 - *Jaret Patterson, rJr/2021, Buffalo + More +

2020 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST: RB Jaret Patterson, Buffalo,...Entering his junior season, Patterson is coming off a record-breaking campaign for the Bulls. He rushed for a single-season school record 1,799 yards and scored 19 rushing touchdowns, also a school record in 2019. An All-MAC First Team selection, Patterson led the Mid-American and ranked fifth in the nation in rushing last season. He was named the Walter Camp National Player of the Week after rushing for a single-game school record 298 yards and a MAC-record six touchdowns against Bowling Green on November 29. He rushed for 490 yards and 10 touchdowns over the final two games of the regular season. - Buffalo Football

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RB *Jaret Patterson, Buffalo
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07/27/20 - Taylor Riggins, rSr/2023, Buffalo + More +

Top NFL talent: Taylor Riggins, Buffalo. Riggins likely is the toughest blocking assignment in the MAC, with teammate Malcolm Koonce being the only other candidate. A UMass transfer, Riggins was a first team All-MAC defensive end with 8 1/2 sacks in 2019. He's a no-doubt draft pick with a quality senior season. - Toledo Blade

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OLB Taylor Riggins, Buffalo
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07/23/20 - Kayode Awosika, rSr/2021, Buffalo + More +

If college sports are played this fall, fans will not be allowed to attend the games, at least based on the current state reopening status, New York state officials said Tuesday. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo had already said fans would not be allowed at professional sports venues, including for tailgating, so the announcement was not a surprise. "So the game can go on, the game can be televised, but no fans," Cuomo said Tuesday, during a conference call with reporters. The status of fall college sports, particularly college football, has not been determined, though conferences across the country have been revamping their fall schedules in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In Western New York, fans not being allowed to attend college games in the fall would most immediately impact the University at Buffalo football team, which is scheduled to host its home opener Sept. 12 against St. Francis (Pa.) at UB Stadium. UB is scheduled to host five games this fall at UB Stadium. "We understand and support the health and safety guidelines put forth by Governor Cuomo," UB athletic director Mark Alnutt said in a statement Tuesday night. "We are currently seeking further clarification regarding fans at collegiate sporting events and will move forward appropriately under the state's guidance and in accordance with UB's own health guidelines. - Buffalo News

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OG Kayode Awosika, Buffalo
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07/22/20 - Taylor Riggins, rSr/2023, Buffalo + More +

2020 BRONKO NAGURSKI TROPHY PRESEASON WATCH LIST: DE Taylor Riggins, Buffalo,...Riggins was named to the All-MAC First Team after tallying 8.5 sacks in 2019, second only to Koonce in the MAC. He added 50 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries on the season. Riggins has also been named to the Bednarik Award Watch List. - Buffalo Football

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OLB Taylor Riggins, Buffalo
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07/22/20 - *Jaret Patterson, rJr/2021, Buffalo + More +

2020 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD WATCH LIST: Jaret Patterson (Jr.), Buffalo,...Patterson, who was named a preseason All-American by the Walter Camp Foundation, is coming off a record-breaking season for the Bulls. He rushed for a single-season school record 1,799 yards and scored 19 rushing touchdowns, also a school record in 2019. An All-MAC First Team selection, Patterson led the Mid-American and ranked fifth in the nation in rushing last season. He was named the Walter Camp National Player of the Week after rushing for a single-game school record 298 yards and a MAC-record six touchdowns against Bowling Green on November 29. He rushed for 490 yards and 10 touchdowns over the final two games of the regular season. - Buffalo Football

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RB *Jaret Patterson, Buffalo
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07/22/20 - Taylor Riggins, rSr/2023, Buffalo + More +

2020 PRESEASON BEDNARIK AWARD WATCH LIST: DE Taylor Riggins, Buffalo,...Riggins is coming off a breakout campaign for the Bulls. The senior defensive end was named All-MAC First Team after tallying 8.5 sacks, the second most in the Mid-American Conference. He added 50 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries on the season. - Buffalo Football

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