The Ohio Bobcats, led by Head Coach Maurice Allen, secured a 34-7 victory over Buffalo, overcoming the absence of their starting quarterback and leading wide receiver, who were suspended for violating team rules. Behind a dominant rushing attack, Ohio controlled the game from start to finish.
Anthony Tyus III stole the show with a career-high 227 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Backup quarterback Nick Poulos stepped up, delivering efficient play without turnovers. Ohio’s defense was equally dominant, limiting Buffalo to just six first downs and forcing a dismal 2 of 9 on third-down conversions.
Coach Maurice Allen praised his team’s resilience, saying, “Our guys stepped up and showed what Ohio Football is all about—depth, discipline, and execution.” Despite missing key players, Ohio struck early with 21 first-quarter points, leaving Buffalo scrambling to respond.
Buffalo’s lone score came late in the fourth quarter, but it was far too late to overcome Ohio’s explosive start. Coach Allen and his squad solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with.
The Buffalo Bulls' offensive woes continued as they fell 34-7 to the Ohio Bobcats, managing just 185 yards of total offense in a game dominated by Ohio's ground attack.
The Bulls' passing game particularly struggled, with CJ Ogbonna completing just 5 of 13 attempts for 38 yards and throwing two interceptions. The offensive challenges were evident in the time of possession, with Buffalo holding the ball for only 11:02 compared to Ohio's dominant 28:58.
Lamar Sperling provided a bright spot for the Bulls' offense, rushing for 137 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries, averaging an impressive 13.7 yards per attempt. However, the rest of Buffalo's rushing attack struggled, with the team's other ball carriers combining for just 12 yards on 15 attempts.
The Bulls' defense faced a relentless Ohio ground game, led by Anthony Tyus III's career day of 227 yards and four touchdowns on 22 carries. Despite Shaun Dolac's team-leading eight tackles, Buffalo's defense couldn't contain Ohio's rushing attack, which accumulated 267 yards.
Third down efficiency told much of the story, with Buffalo converting just 2 of 9 attempts while being limited to six first downs total. The Bulls also struggled in the red zone, managing just one touchdown in their limited opportunities.
The passing game's difficulties were particularly evident in the receiving corps, where no Buffalo receiver managed more than 26 yards, with Taji Johnson's single catch leading the team in receiving yards.
This loss continues a challenging stretch for the Bulls, who will need to address their offensive consistency and defensive run-stopping ability moving forward. The team's ability to generate just 185 yards of total offense while allowing 372 yards highlights the areas requiring immediate attention as they look to rebound in their next contest.Last edited just now
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