Buffalo at Penn State

Saturday, September 15, 2007

No. 12 Penn State beat Buffalo 45–⁠24. It was their second meeting; after it, the series stood even at 1–⁠1.

AwayBuffalo5–⁠7 in 2007
24
Home12Penn State9–⁠4 in 2007
45

Final at Beaver Stadium, University ParkAttendance 107,506

At kickoff
55°F, overcast, wind 7 mph from the northwest, gusts to 17 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; University Park Airport (KUNV), 4 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Buffalo3002124
Penn State017141445

Standouts

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Player stats

Buffalo

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Drew Willy28/3933011
Mario Henry1/1910
RushingCarYdsTDLong
James Starks184118
Mario Henry101608
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Naaman Roosevelt7114037
Ernest Jackson674130
Brett Hamlin446035
Jesse Rack138038

Penn State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Anthony Morelli20/2720240
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Rodney Kinlaw23129118
Austin Scott953140
Matt Hahn21005
Derrick Williams1202
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Deon Butler572045
Jordan Norwood429114
Terrell Golden127127
Andrew Quarless225221
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Anthony Scirrotto1450

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

BuffaloPenn State
395Total yards393
361Passing yards206
56Rushing yards191
8.3Yards per pass7.5
1.6Yards per rush4.9
20First downs22
6–⁠17Third downs9–⁠13
1–⁠2Fourth downs0–⁠0
2Turnovers2
1–⁠8Penalties2–⁠9
19:21Possession16:10

Efficiency

BuffaloPenn State
38%Success rate47%
0.04EPA per play0.07
0.97Explosiveness0.79
−0.18Rushing EPA0.02
0.22Passing EPA0.19
27%Passing-down success44%
0.11First-down EPA−0.04
−0.10Second-down EPA−0.08
0.20Third-down EPA0.70

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Penn State 86% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Penn State end zoneBuffalo end zoneQ1 BuffaloPuntQ1 Penn StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 BuffaloPunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StateFumble, 1 playQ1 BuffaloField goal, 4 playsQ1 Penn StateFumble, 5 playsQ1 BuffaloPunt, 3 playsQ1 Penn StatePunt, 8 playsQ2 BuffaloPunt, 6 playsQ2 Penn StateField goal, 9 playsQ2 BuffaloPunt, 5 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ2 BuffaloFumble, 3 playsQ2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 BuffaloMissed FG, 7 playsQ2 Penn StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ3 BuffaloTurnover on downs, 11 playsQ3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ3 BuffaloInterception, 4 playsQ3 Penn StateMissed FG, 4 playsQ3 BuffaloTouchdown run, 13 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 9 playsQ4 BuffaloTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 5 playsQ4 BuffaloTouchdown pass, 9 playsQ4 Penn StateResult not recorded, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Penn State drives left to right, Buffalo right to left.
  1. Q1 BuffaloPunt, 31 yards
  2. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  3. Q1 BuffaloPunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  4. Q1 Penn StateFumble, 1 play, −1 yard
  5. Q1 BuffaloField goal, 4 plays, 6 yards
  6. Q1 Penn StateFumble, 5 plays, 9 yards
  7. Q1 BuffaloPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  8. Q1 Penn StatePunt, 8 plays, 47 yards
  9. Q2 BuffaloPunt, 6 plays, 5 yards
  10. Q2 Penn StateField goal, 9 plays, 29 yards
  11. Q2 BuffaloPunt, 5 plays, 12 yards
  12. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 67 yards
  13. Q2 BuffaloFumble, 3 plays, 12 yards
  14. Q2 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 18 yards
  15. Q2 BuffaloMissed FG, 7 plays, 48 yards
  16. Q2 Penn StateEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  17. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 49 yards
  18. Q3 BuffaloTurnover on downs, 11 plays, 45 yards
  19. Q3 Penn StateTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 63 yards
  20. Q3 BuffaloInterception, 4 plays, 32 yards
  21. Q3 Penn StateMissed FG, 4 plays, −4 yards
  22. Q3 BuffaloTouchdown run, 13 plays, 70 yards
  23. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 9 plays, 61 yards
  24. Q4 BuffaloTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 48 yards
  25. Q4 Penn StateTouchdown run, 5 plays, 44 yards
  26. Q4 BuffaloTouchdown pass, 9 plays, 76 yards
  27. Q4 Penn StateResult not recorded, 1 play, −1 yard

Play by play

1st quarter8 drives, then Buffalo 3, Penn State 0
Buffalo Punt
14:531st & 10 at own 20Drew Willy rush for 3 yards to the Buff 23.
14:152nd & 7 at own 23Mario Henry rush for 2 yards to the Buff 25.
13:353rd & 5 at own 25Drew Willy rush for 18 yards to the Buff 43 for a 1ST down.
13:281st & 10 at own 43James Starks rush for 6 yards to the Buff 49.
12:472nd & 4 at own 49James Starks rush for no gain to the Buff 49.
12:053rd & 4 at own 49Drew Willy pass complete to Kyle Brey for 2 yards to the PnSt 49.
11:244th & 2 at opp 49Ben Woods punt for 40 yards out-of-bounds.
Penn State Punt, 3 plays
11:141st & 10 at own 9Austin Scott rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 10.
10:492nd & 9 at own 10Anthony Morelli rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 12.
10:043rd & 7 at own 12Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Derrick Williams.
9:514th & 7 at own 12Jeremy Boone punt for 56 yards downed at the Buff 32.
Buffalo Punt, 3 plays
9:441st & 10 at own 32James Starks rush for 2 yards to the Buff 34.
9:142nd & 8 at own 34James Starks rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Buff 30.
8:323rd & 12 at own 30Drew Willy pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 11 yards to the Buff 41.
8:214th & 1 at own 41Ben Woods punt for 50 yards downed at the PnSt 9.
Penn State Fumble, 1 play
8:151st & 10 at own 9Austin Scott rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the Buff 8, recovered by Kendric Hawkins at the Buff 8.
Buffalo Field goal, 4 plays
8:091st & goal at opp 8Drew Willy pass incomplete to Kyle Brey.
8:022nd & goal at opp 8James Starks rush for no gain to the PnSt 8.
7:291st & 0 at opp 8Timeout BUFFALO, clock 07:29.
7:233rd & goal at opp 8Drew Willy pass complete to Mario Henry for 6 yards to the PnSt 2.
6:374th & goal at opp 2A.J. Principe 19 yard field goal GOOD.Buffalo 3, Penn State 0
6:37Gerry McGroarty kickoff for 57 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 26 yards to the PnSt 39.
Penn State Fumble, 5 plays
6:051st & 10 at own 39Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 9 yards to the PnSt 48.
5:482nd & 1 at own 48Derrick Williams rush for 4 yards to the Buff 48 for a 1ST down.
5:411st & 10 at opp 48Austin Scott rush for 1 yard, fumbled at the Buff 48, forced by Adekunle Akingba, recovered by Trevor Scott at the Buff 48.
Buffalo Punt, 3 plays
5:301st & 10 at own 48Drew Willy sacked by Sean Lee and Ollie Ogbu at the Buff 46 for a loss of 2 yards.
4:482nd & 12 at own 46Drew Willy pass complete to James Starks for 2 yards to the Buff 48.
4:073rd & 10 at own 48Drew Willy pass complete to James Starks for 4 yards to the PnSt 48.
3:324th & 6 at opp 48Ben Woods punt for 41 yards downed at the PnSt 7.
Penn State Punt, 8 plays
3:261st & 10 at own 7Rodney Kinlaw rush for 15 yards to the PnSt 22 for a 1ST down.
3:051st & 10 at own 22Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 26.
2:222nd & 6 at own 26Anthony Morelli rush for no gain to the PnSt 26.
1:483rd & 6 at own 26Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 7 yards to the PnSt 33 for a 1ST down.
1:281st & 10 at own 33Rodney Kinlaw rush for 18 yards to the Buff 49 for a 1ST down.
0:551st & 10 at opp 49Rodney Kinlaw rush for 3 yards to the Buff 46.
0:212nd & 7 at opp 46Rodney Kinlaw rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Buff 47.
Q2 14:513rd & 8 at opp 47Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 1 yard to the Buff 46.
Q2 14:154th & 7 at opp 46Jeremy Boone punt for 32 yards downed at the Buff 6, Buffalo penalty 8 yard illegal block on Joshua Thomas accepted.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Penn State 17, Buffalo 3
Buffalo Punt, 6 plays
14:041st & 10 at own 6Mario Henry rush for no gain to the Buff 6.
13:152nd & 10 at own 6Mario Henry rush for 8 yards to the Buff 14.
12:463rd & 2 at own 14Mario Henry rush for 3 yards to the Buff 17 for a 1ST down.
12:191st & 10 at own 17Mario Henry rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Buff 15.
11:352nd & 12 at own 15Drew Willy sacked by Maurice Evans at the Buff 5 for a loss of 10 yards.
10:483rd & 22 at own 5Drew Willy pass complete to James Starks for 6 yards to the Buff 11.
10:064th & 16 at own 11Ben Woods punt for 39 yards, returned by Derrick Williams for 11 yards to the Buff 39.
Penn State Field goal, 9 plays
9:561st & 10 at opp 39Rodney Kinlaw rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Buff 41.
9:232nd & 12 at opp 41Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 7 yards to the Buff 34.
8:463rd & 5 at opp 34Rodney Kinlaw rush for 9 yards to the Buff 25 for a 1ST down.
8:261st & 10 at opp 25Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
8:202nd & 10 at opp 25Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 11 yards to the Buff 14 for a 1ST down.
7:571st & 10 at opp 14Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the Buff 12.
7:192nd & 8 at opp 12Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
7:123rd & 8 at opp 12Derrick Williams rush for 2 yards to the Buff 10.
6:294th & 6 at opp 10Kevin Kelly 27 yard field goal GOOD.Tied at 3
6:29Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards returned by Terrell Jackson for 21 yards to the Buff 21.
Buffalo Punt, 5 plays
6:181st & 10 at own 21Drew Willy pass incomplete to James Starks.
6:122nd & 10 at own 21Drew Willy pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 11 yards to the Buff 32 for a 1ST down.
5:531st & 10 at own 32Drew Willy pass incomplete to Ernest Jackson.
5:432nd & 10 at own 32James Starks rush for 1 yard to the Buff 33.
5:123rd & 9 at own 33Drew Willy pass incomplete to Brett Hamlin.
5:024th & 9 at own 33Ben Woods punt for 34 yards downed at the PnSt 33.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 11 plays
4:571st & 10 at own 33Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Deon Butler.
4:502nd & 10 at own 33Rodney Kinlaw rush for 12 yards to the PnSt 45 for a 1ST down.
4:191st & 10 at own 45Rodney Kinlaw rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 47.
3:492nd & 8 at own 47Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Chris Bell.
3:433rd & 8 at own 47Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 14 yards to the Buff 39 for a 1ST down.
3:311st & 10 at opp 39Rodney Kinlaw rush for 6 yards to the Buff 33.
3:082nd & 4 at opp 33Rodney Kinlaw rush for 3 yards to the Buff 30.
3:083rd & 1 at opp 30Timeout BUFFALO, clock 03:08.
3:033rd & 1 at opp 30Rodney Kinlaw rush for 3 yards to the Buff 27 for a 1ST down.
2:431st & 10 at opp 27Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 6 yards to the Buff 21.
2:392nd & 4 at opp 21Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Rodney Kinlaw.
2:343rd & 4 at opp 21Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 21 yards for a TOUCHDOWN, Buffalo penalty pass interference declined.Penn State 9, Buffalo 3
2:34Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 10, Buffalo 3
2:34Kevin Kelly kickoff for 63 yards returned by Terrell Jackson for 9 yards to the Buff 16.
Buffalo Fumble, 3 plays
2:201st & 10 at own 16Drew Willy pass complete to Alex Pierre for 4 yards to the Buff 20.
2:132nd & 6 at own 20Timeout PENN ST, clock 02:13.
2:132nd & 6 at own 20Drew Willy pass incomplete to Naaman Roosevelt.
2:053rd & 6 at own 20Drew Willy pass complete to Brett Hamlin for 4 yards, fumbled at the Buff 28, forced by Tony Davis, recovered by Anthony Scirrotto at the Buff 18, tackled by Tony Davis.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 4 plays
1:551st & 10 at opp 18Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 3 yards to the Buff 15.
1:312nd & 7 at opp 15Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 6 yards to the Buff 9.
1:263rd & 1 at opp 9Timeout PENN ST, clock 01:26.
0:591st & goal at opp 5Anthony Morelli pass complete to Jordan Norwood for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 16, Buffalo 3
0:59Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 17, Buffalo 3
0:59Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Buffalo Missed FG, 7 plays
0:471st & 10 at own 20Drew Willy pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 7 yards to the Buff 27.
0:282nd & 3 at own 27Drew Willy pass complete to Mario Henry for 10 yards to the Buff 37 for a 1ST down.
0:171st & 10 at own 37Drew Willy pass complete to Brett Hamlin for 35 yards to the PnSt 28 for a 1ST down.
0:141st & 10 at opp 28Team pass incomplete.
0:072nd & 10 at opp 28Drew Willy sacked by Jerome Hayes and Ollie Ogbu at the PnSt 32 for a loss of 4 yards.
0:073rd & 14 at opp 32Timeout BUFFALO, clock 00:07.
0:023rd & 14 at opp 32Drew Willy pass incomplete.
0:004th & 14 at opp 32A.J. Principe 49 yard field goal MISSED.
Q3 15:00Gerry McGroarty kickoff for 70 yards returned by A.J. Wallace for 51 yards to the Buff 49.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Penn State 31, Buffalo 3
Penn State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
14:411st & 10 at opp 49Rodney Kinlaw rush for 10 yards to the Buff 39 for a 1ST down.
14:161st & 10 at opp 39Anthony Morelli pass complete to Matt Hahn for 9 yards to the Buff 30.
13:442nd & 1 at opp 30Rodney Kinlaw rush for no gain to the Buff 30.
13:073rd & 1 at opp 30Rodney Kinlaw rush for 3 yards to the Buff 27 for a 1ST down.
12:391st & 10 at opp 27Anthony Morelli pass complete to Terrell Golden for 27 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 24, Buffalo 3
12:39Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.
12:39Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards returned by Terrell Jackson for 18 yards to the Buff 18.
Buffalo Turnover on downs, 11 plays
12:271st & 10 at own 18Drew Willy pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 29 yards to the Buff 47 for a 1ST down.
12:051st & 10 at own 47James Starks rush for no gain to the Buff 47.
11:212nd & 10 at own 47Drew Willy pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 6 yards to the PnSt 47.
10:483rd & 4 at opp 47Timeout BUFFALO, clock 10:48.
10:413rd & 4 at opp 47Drew Willy pass complete to Ernest Jackson for 5 yards to the PnSt 42 for a 1ST down.
10:181st & 10 at opp 42Drew Willy pass complete to Ernest Jackson for 5 yards to the PnSt 37.
10:112nd & 5 at opp 37James Starks rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 33.
9:363rd & 1 at opp 33James Starks rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 32 for a 1ST down.
9:071st & 10 at opp 32James Starks rush for 2 yards to the PnSt 30.
8:282nd & 8 at opp 30Drew Willy pass complete to Brett Hamlin for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 31.
7:493rd & 9 at opp 31Drew Willy pass incomplete to James Starks.
7:444th & 9 at opp 31Drew Willy sacked by Dan Connor at the PnSt 37 for a loss of 6 yards.
Penn State Touchdown pass, 5 plays
7:371st & 10 at own 37Austin Scott rush for 4 yards to the PnSt 41.
7:022nd & 6 at own 41Austin Scott rush for 8 yards to the PnSt 49 for a 1ST down.
6:301st & 10 at own 49Anthony Morelli pass complete to Deon Butler for 46 yards to the Buff 5 for a 1ST down.
6:071st & goal at opp 5Austin Scott rush for 1 yard to the Buff 4.
5:242nd & goal at opp 4Anthony Morelli pass complete to Andrew Quarless for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 31, Buffalo 3
5:24Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.
5:24Kevin Kelly kickoff for 62 yards returned by Terrell Jackson for 12 yards to the Buff 20.
Buffalo Interception, 4 plays
5:101st & 10 at own 20Drew Willy pass complete to Ernest Jackson for 30 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
5:001st & 10 at the 50Mario Henry rush for 3 yards to the PnSt 47.
4:282nd & 7 at opp 47Mario Henry rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 48.
3:383rd & 8 at opp 48Drew Willy pass intercepted by Anthony Scirrotto at the PnSt 30, returned for 45 yards to the Buff 25.
Penn State Missed FG, 4 plays
3:251st & 10 at opp 25Matt Hahn rush for 5 yards to the Buff 20.
2:582nd & 5 at opp 20Austin Scott rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Buff 25.
2:163rd & 10 at opp 25Anthony Morelli sacked by Trevor Scott at the Buff 29 for a loss of 4 yards.
1:434th & 14 at opp 29Kevin Kelly 46 yard field goal MISSED.
Buffalo Touchdown run, 13 plays
1:361st & 10 at own 30James Starks rush for 7 yards to the Buff 37.
1:012nd & 3 at own 37James Starks rush for 8 yards to the Buff 45 for a 1ST down.
0:551st & 10 at own 45Mario Henry rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 48.
0:282nd & 3 at opp 48James Starks rush for a loss of 2 yards to the 50 yard line.
Q4 14:563rd & 5 at the 50Drew Willy pass complete to Ernest Jackson for 11 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:261st & 10 at opp 39Drew Willy pass complete to Brett Hamlin for 4 yards to the PnSt 35.
Q4 14:212nd & 6 at opp 35Drew Willy pass incomplete to Naaman Roosevelt.
Q4 14:113rd & 6 at opp 35Drew Willy pass complete to Terrell Jackson for 5 yards to the PnSt 30.
Q4 13:304th & 1 at opp 30James Starks rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 29 for a 1ST down.
Q4 13:121st & 10 at opp 29Drew Willy pass incomplete to Aaron Connacher, broken up by Patrick Mauti.
Q4 13:022nd & 10 at opp 29Drew Willy pass complete to James Starks for 17 yards to the PnSt 12 for a 1ST down.
Q4 12:311st & 10 at opp 12James Starks rush for 7 yards to the PnSt 5.
Q4 11:552nd & 3 at opp 5James Starks rush for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 31, Buffalo 9
Q4 11:55A.J. Principe extra point GOOD.Penn State 31, Buffalo 10
Q4 11:55Gerry McGroarty kickoff for 55 yards returned by Derrick Williams for 24 yards to the PnSt 39.
4th quarter5 drives, then Penn State 45, Buffalo 24
Penn State Touchdown run, 9 plays
11:411st & 10 at own 39Rodney Kinlaw rush for 6 yards to the PnSt 45.
11:042nd & 4 at own 45Rodney Kinlaw rush for 14 yards to the Buff 41 for a 1ST down.
10:331st & 10 at opp 41Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for 1 yard to the Buff 40.
10:012nd & 9 at opp 40Anthony Morelli pass incomplete to Jordan Norwood.
9:513rd & 9 at opp 40Anthony Morelli pass complete to Rodney Kinlaw for 18 yards to the Buff 22 for a 1ST down.
9:261st & 10 at opp 22Rodney Kinlaw rush for 5 yards to the Buff 17.
8:492nd & 5 at opp 17Anthony Morelli pass complete to Matt Hahn for 6 yards to the Buff 11 for a 1ST down.
8:251st & 10 at opp 11Matt Hahn rush for 5 yards to the Buff 6.
8:072nd & 5 at opp 6Rodney Kinlaw rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 38, Buffalo 10
8:07Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.
8:07Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards returned by Skyler Hagg for no gain to the PnSt 48, fumbled in the endzone, recovered by Skyler Hagg.
Buffalo Touchdown pass, 3 plays
7:511st & 10 at opp 48Drew Willy pass complete to Jesse Rack for 38 yards to the PnSt 10 for a 1ST down.
7:301st & goal at opp 10James Starks rush for 1 yard to the PnSt 9.
6:442nd & goal at opp 9Mario Henry pass complete to Ernest Jackson for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 38, Buffalo 16
6:44A.J. Principe extra point GOOD.Penn State 38, Buffalo 17
6:44Ben Woods on-side kick recovered by Penn St at the Buff 44.
Penn State Touchdown run, 5 plays
6:351st & 10 at opp 44Rodney Kinlaw rush for 3 yards to the Buff 41.
5:592nd & 7 at opp 41Rodney Kinlaw rush for 4 yards to the Buff 37.
5:113rd & 3 at opp 37Austin Scott rush for 4 yards to the Buff 33 for a 1ST down.
5:081st & 10 at opp 33Penn St penalty 5 yard false start on Rich Ohrnberger accepted.
4:431st & 15 at opp 38Anthony Morelli pass complete to Derrick Williams for a loss of 2 yards to the Buff 40.
4:022nd & 17 at opp 40Austin Scott rush for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 44, Buffalo 17
4:02Kevin Kelly extra point GOOD.Penn State 45, Buffalo 17
4:02Kevin Kelly kickoff for 70 yards returned by Skyler Hagg for 24 yards to the Buff 24.
Buffalo Touchdown pass, 9 plays
3:521st & 10 at own 24Drew Willy pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 12 yards to the Buff 36 for a 1ST down.
3:401st & 10 at own 36James Starks rush for 3 yards to the Buff 39.
3:052nd & 7 at own 39Drew Willy pass complete to Mario Henry for 8 yards to the Buff 47 for a 1ST down.
2:453rd & 7 at own 39James Starks rush for 4 yards to the Buff 43.
2:302nd & 10 at own 47Drew Willy pass complete to Ernest Jackson for 14 yards to the PnSt 39 for a 1ST down.
1:501st & 10 at opp 39Drew Willy pass complete to Naaman Roosevelt for 37 yards to the PnSt 2 for a 1ST down.
1:101st & goal at opp 2Mario Henry rush for a loss of 4 yards to the PnSt 6.
1:032nd & 0 at opp 6Timeout BUFFALO, clock 01:03.
0:582nd & 0 at opp 6Penn St penalty 4 yard pass interference on Brendan Perretta accepted, no play.
0:481st & goal at opp 2Brandon Thermilus rush for no gain to the PnSt 2.
0:122nd & goal at opp 2Drew Willy pass complete to LaRon Haymore for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Penn State 45, Buffalo 23
0:12A.J. Principe extra point GOOD.Penn State 45, Buffalo 24
0:12Gerry McGroarty kickoff for 46 yards returned by Rodney Kinlaw for 1 yard to the PnSt 25.
Penn State Result not recorded, 1 play
0:071st & 10 at own 25Team rush for a loss of 1 yard to the PnSt 24.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Penn State leads 4–⁠1 in five meetings, counting the three since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Penn State 55, Buffalo 13
2019Penn State 45, Buffalo 13
2015Penn State 27, Buffalo 14
2007Penn State 45, Buffalo 24
1900Buffalo 10, Penn State 0

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