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The men's rugby team comes together before the start of their game. The Bulls look to keep improving and establish themselves as a premier team in the country.

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Rugby recovery

By JEREMY TORRES | Oct. 12, 2017

UB Rugby teamed up with strength and conditioning specialist Dr. Dave Hostler, the UB chair of exercise and nutrition science, and his wife Deanna Colburn-Hostler, a physical therapist and member of the rehabilitation sciences department, who help oversee the players’ wellbeing. They provide insight to the team on injury, self-maintenance, food choices, the importance of body health and the benefit of sleep in the recovery process.

Junior linebacker Khalil Hodge comes down with an interception in the first quarter. Hodge finished Saturday with 18 tackles and ranks second in the nation in tackles per game.

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Gridiron Report Card

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Oct. 9, 2017

The Buffalo Bulls (3-3, 1-1 Mid-American Conference) played in one of the longest games in the history of college football on Saturday. They fell 71-68 in a game that lasted seven overtimes, tying the NCAA record and setting the MAC record for most overtimes in a game. The 139 combined points were the highest point total in an FBS game ever.

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Soccer team loses 1-0 to Kent State

By THOMAS ZAFONTE | Oct. 9, 2017

The Bulls (5-6-2, 3-2-1 MAC) had momentum coming into Sunday’s home game against Kent State, the defending MAC champions. But the team had issues connecting passes from the start and ended the game with multiple turnovers. The Kent State Golden Flashes (9-5-1, 5-1-0 MAC) had their own issues getting things going. The Bulls lost 1-0 in a low scoring affair with little action to speak of.

UB President Satish Tripathi, Director of UB athletics Allen Greene and other contributors dig into where the field house will be as part of the official breaking ground ceremony.

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UB breaks ground on new field house

By THOMAS ZAFONTE | Oct. 8, 2017

UB President Tripathi, Director of Athletics Allen Greene and others used commemorative blue and white shovels and hard hats to break ground on a ceremonial mound of dirt representing the start of the field house construction Saturday afternoon.

Redshirt junior receiver Anthony Johnson breaks a tackle in Saturday’s game. Johnson had double digit catches for the first time in his career and finished with 11 interceptions for 195 yards and two scores.

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The game that wouldn’t end: UB Bulls lose war of attrition, 71-68 to Western Michigan

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Oct. 8, 2017

The Buffalo Bulls went to war with the Western Michigan Broncos Saturday night in a game that lasted over four and a half hours. The hard-fought battle extended past regulation and lasted seven overtimes, tied for the most in NCAA history. The teams traded four straight touchdowns to open up overtime, before a Buffalo fumble from the WMU 2-yard line almost jeopardized everything. The Broncos recovered and got the ball to UB’s 12-yard line to set up a 29-yard field goal attempt. Freshman kicker Josh Grant missed out on his opportunity to be the hero when he kicked the ball to the left of the uprights and kept the Bulls’ hopes alive.

The starting five for the Bulls offensive line this season. The squad of five are a major factor in the Bulls recent success offensively.

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A Fleet of MAC Trucks

By CHRISTOPHER SMITH | Oct. 5, 2017

When football teams generate a winning culture, key figures often go unnoticed. Position players secure the headlines but 1567 pounds of force on the line secure victories. The Buffalo Bulls (3-2, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) offense has been superb as of late and much of the credit goes to the offensive line.

Redshirt freshman running back Theo Anderson celebrates with the Bulls after a touchdown. The run game will be key for the Bulls when they take on the Western Michigan Broncos Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

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The edge: Buffalo vs. Western Michigan

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Oct. 4, 2017

The Buffalo Bulls (3-2, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) are in the midst of a three game win streak as they head into their homecoming game this week against the Western Michigan Broncos (3-2, 1-0 MAC). Last year, this matchup went poorly for Buffalo and they lost 38-0 in front on a national audience on College GameDay. But these are extremely different teams from last season.

Buffalo Quidditch meets every Tuesday and Thursday outside of Governors for practice. Players feel that the sport is much more intricate than its “Harry Potter” roots make it seem.

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Sweeping away the competition

By BRENTON J. BLANCHET | Oct. 2, 2017

Buffalo Quidditch has been turning heads on campus for over half a decade with their broomstick-involved play.

Junior quarterback Drew Anderson drops back into the pocket. Anderson and the Bulls are coming off a 27-13 win against the Kent State Golden Flashes.

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Gridiron Report Card

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Oct. 1, 2017

The Buffalo Bulls (3-2, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) have finally started to find their rhythm and are on a three game win streak.

The UB boat house with the former division 1 equipment stored to the side. The club rowing team is working with athletics for permission to use it.

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Collecting dust: UB rowing club continues to wait for decision from athletics on cut Division-I team's equipment

By THOMAS ZAFONTE | Oct. 1, 2017

Every morning that former UB Division-I rower Natalie Howk arrives to her new club rowing team's practice, she sees her old team’s equipment -- worth tens of thousands of dollars -- going unused. “That is really good equipment that we could be using, and it is really horrible that the university isn’t doing anything with it,” said Howk, a sophomore speech and hearing science student. After UB cut the rowing team along with three other Division I teams last year, the equipment was left at the UB boathouse on Tonawanda Creek to be stored until the athletics department made a decision about what to do with it.

Junior quarterback Drew Anderson hands off the ball to redshirt sophomore running back Emmanuel Reed. Reed ran for 144 yards and three touchdowns Saturday.

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UB Bulls beat Kent State 27-13 in MAC opener

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Oct. 1, 2017

The UB Bulls (3-2, 1-0 Mid-American Conference) are rolling and redshirt sophomore running back Emmanuel Reed is leading the charge.

Senior safety Tim Roberts on the fi eld against FAU. Roberts is a Louisiana native who transferred to Buffalo two years ago after playing junior college football in California.

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The running back hunter

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Sep. 28, 2017

He sits with his fishing pole waiting on his big catch of the day. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees an alligator standing on the bank of the water.

Redshirt senior linebacker Jarrett Franklin wearing the no. 41 jersey.

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For Solo: UB football honors Solomon Jackson by wearing his number

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Sep. 28, 2017

The UB football team was struck with tragedy about a year and a half ago. Their teammate, Solomon Jackson, passed away one week after suffering a medical emergency during spring practice. His teammates hold him in high regard and, at the request of the Jackson family, the program is honoring his memory by allowing a player to don Jackson’s number, 41.

UB Athletic Director Allen Greene on the sidelines of last Saturday's football game against FAU.

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The Spectrum's Q&A with Athletic Director Allen Greene

Sep. 28, 2017

UB’s athletic department recently announced plans to begin building a field house on campus. The facility will be a total of 92,000 square feet and cost $18 million. It will be located just past the north end zone of UB Stadium. The Spectrum interviewed Athletic Director Allen Greene about the field house announcement.

Redshirt sophomore running back Emmanuel Reed running in last Saturday's blackout game. He is coming off back-to-back 100+ yard games.

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Undersized is the perfect size

By JEREMY TORRES | Sep. 28, 2017

Emmanuel Reed is a redshirt sophomore seizing the moment, something his father instilled in him since he was young. Prior to this season, Reed hadn’t rushed for more than fifty-yards total. This year, Reed is the leading rusher on the team, amassing 240-yards in the Bulls first four games.

Sensei Alan Goldstein after a successful Judo toss. Goldstein is a Sensei at the UB judo club.

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UB’s Judo family

By THOMAS ZAFONTE | Sep. 25, 2017

The wrestling room in Alumni Arena transforms on Sunday afternoons. Wrestling is replaced with the martial art of Judo and the coaches with two black belt senseis. There they teach the discipline to any UB student who desires to learn.

Red shirt junior receiver Anthony Johnson making a tough catch. Johnson had a Touchdown reception in Saturday's game.

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Gridiron Report Card: Breaking down the Bulls 34-31 win over FAU

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Sep. 24, 2017

The Buffalo Bulls (2-2) had a fantastic showing Saturday night as they got on their first winning streak in almost two years. New head coach Lane Kiffin and his Florida Atlantic Owls (1-3) came in with some hype but Buffalo was ready for them. The Bulls jumped out to a 14-0 lead. The Owls rallied back and the had things tied at half but the Bulls never trailed in the game.

Junior quarterback Drew Anderson hands the ball off to redshirt sophomore running back Emmanuel Reed. Anderson came in after the injury of redshirt sophomore quarterback Tyree Jackson.

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Next man up: UB football pulls out 34-31 win against FAU

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Sep. 24, 2017

The Buffalo Bulls (2-2) took control early Saturday night against the Florida Atlantic Owls (1-3) and jumped to a 14-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of the game. The Bulls came out hot but it looked like it was about to all come crashing down when redshirt sophomore quarterback Tyree Jackson left the game right before half.

Cam Newton looks to be a solid pick in fantasy this week.

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Fantasy Foresight: Fantasy football picks for week three

By JEREMY TORRES | Sep. 22, 2017

It’s week three of the NFL season, and there’s been some really bad football as of late. Seven teams failed to put up more than ten points in week two, so choosing the right players to have breakout games is crucial. With stagnant offenses, fielding a competitive team this week will be based on match-ups more than ever. Whether you are looking for a week-by-week team to draft or players to be scared of during this week, this is the place for you.

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The Edge: Buffalo vs FAU

By DANIEL PETRUCCELLI | Sep. 21, 2017

The Buffalo Bulls (1-2) are set to finish up their non-conference schedule this week when they host the FAU Owls (1-2) on Saturday evening. Buffalo secured their first win of the season last week as they rolled through FCS opponent, the Colgate Raiders (1-2) and they will look to keep up the momentum this week.