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UB wins Camellia Bowl in 17-10 victory over Marshall

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 26, 2020

UB’s matchup against Marshall in the Camellia Bowl was a showcase of two teams in the same position.

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UB falls short in MAC title game for the second time in three seasons

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 19, 2020

In a season that’s been nothing short of magical, everything was going right for the Bulls.

Junior running back Kevin Marks wore the late Solomon Jackson's No. 41 on Saturday afternoon.

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Bulls dominate Akron at home, finish regular season undefeated

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 13, 2020

Before the MAC East Champions could make the trip to Detroit, they had to face Akron in the last regular-season game of the season.

The 4-0 Bulls will take on the 1-4 Zips in Buffalo on Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

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Get to know an opponent: Akron

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 11, 2020

UB’s final regular-season matchup against Akron features two programs trending in completely opposite directions.

UB running back Jaret Patterson was named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award Monday.

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Jaret Patterson named Doak Walker Award semifinalist

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 7, 2020

On Monday, UB running back Jaret Patterson was named a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award, given annually to the nation’s top running back.

Senior wide receivers Antonio Nunn (1) and Jovany Ruiz (41) celebrate after a UB touchdown.

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UB Football makes AP Top 25 for first time in program history

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 6, 2020

Despite not playing a game this week and for the first time in program history, the UB football team has made an appearance in the Associated Press’ Top 25 ranking No. 24.

UB defends the end zone in last season's game against Ohio.

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UB Football’s cancellation against Ohio leaves many questions unanswered

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 6, 2020

As COVID spikes across the country and surges through college football, it was only a matter of time before UB saw cancellations of its own.

The Bulls line up against the Ohio Bobcats during the homecoming game Saturday.

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UB football game against Ohio canceled

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 4, 2020

Friday afternoon, UB athletics announced Saturday’s football game against Ohio has been canceled due to positive COVID tests and subsequent contract tracing within the Bobcats program.

UB running back Jaret Patterson (41) rushed for 409 yards and eight touchdowns in a 70-41 victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes Saturday.

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Bulls remain undefeated as Jaret Patterson’s record-breaking campaign continues

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Nov. 28, 2020

After a record-breaking 301-yard performance against Bowling Green, expectations for junior running back Jaret Patterson couldn’t have been higher heading into week four’s matchup against Kent State.

UB football head coach Lance Leipold talks to his team.

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Kent State’s prolific offense poses a serious threat to UB’s undefeated season

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Nov. 27, 2020

The Kent State Golden Flashes are a different beast, and bring new challenges to a Buffalo team that has made the first three weeks of the season look easy.

Former UB wide receiver Anthony Johnson creates space in the end zone in a regular-season game on Nov. 6, 2018.

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Get to know an opponent: Kent State

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Nov. 27, 2020

Following a dominant 42-17 victory over Bowling Green (0-3) last Tuesday, UB (3-0) returns to Amherst to take on the Kent State Golden Flashes (3-0) in the Bulls’ first day game after three weeks of midweek MACtion.

UB running back Jaret Patterson takes one to the end zone last season as the Bulls defeated Robert Morris 38-10.

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Patterson brothers win MAC East Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week

By EMILY BORJA | Nov. 24, 2020

Following their performances against Bowling Green, the Mid-American Conference awarded twin brothers Jaret and James Patterson with East Division Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 23.

Jaret Patterson surpassed his record-breaking 298-yard performance against BGSU last year.

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Bulls meet hefty expectations, blow out Falcons on the road

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Nov. 18, 2020

UB defeated Bowling Green 42-17 in Ohio on Tuesday evening. Junior running back Jaret Patterson set a school record with 301 rushing yards.

The Bulls will take on the Falcons at Bowling Green Nov. 17

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Get to know an opponent: Bowling Green

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Nov. 16, 2020

Coming off a dominant 42-10 victory over Miami (OH) (1-1), UB Football (2-0) heads to Bowling Green to take on the (0-2) Falcons Tuesday night.

This season Kyle has found himself as the teams starting quarterback and starting punter.

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Kyle Vantrease named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week

By EMILY BORJA | Nov. 16, 2020

Coming off a career-best performance against Miami (OH), UB quarterback Kyle Vantrease was named Mid-American Conference East Division Offensive Player of the Week Nov. 16. Vantrease is the second straight UB player to earn the award this season following teammate Jaret Patterson last week.

The Bulls face off against Miami (OH) Tuesday night

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Get to know an opponent: Miami (OH)

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Nov. 10, 2020

Following a comfortable 49-30 victory over Northern Illinois (0-1), UB football (1-0) will return to Buffalo to face Miami (OH) (1-0) Tuesday night.

The Bulls play against the Northern Illinois Huskies in the 2018 MAC Championship game

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Bulls open season with dominant 49-30 win at Northern Illinois

By ALEX LENNEBERG and EMILY BORJA | Nov. 5, 2020

In the first UB game during the COVID pandemic, the Bulls (1-0) defeated the Northern Illinois Huskies (0-1) 49-30 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, Illinois. This is the first time Buffalo has beaten NIU since they joined the MAC in 1999.