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Burch scores on 87-yard run as Buffalo defeats Toledo 23-8

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Burch scores on 87-yard run as Buffalo defeats Toledo 23-8
Summary

Messiah Burch rushed for a decisive 87-yard touchdown with 4:30 remaining, leading Buffalo to a 23-8 victory over Toledo on Saturday in Toledo, Ohio. The game was close until Burch's run, which followed a 14-play drive by Toledo that brought them within eight points. Buffalo improves to 3-3 and 1-1 in the Mid-American Conference, while Toledo falls to 4-2 and 1-1. Buffalo's Jason Wright also scored, and Oliver Hautanen kicked three field goals. Next, Buffalo will host Massachusetts, and Toledo will visit Eastern Michigan.

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  • •Buffalo scores 23 points, Toledo scores 8.
  • •Burch finishes with 137 rushing yards on 17 carries.
  • •Toledo commits three turnovers and 15 penalties for 137 yards.
  • •Next games: Buffalo hosts Massachusetts, Toledo visits Eastern Michigan.
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  • 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Burch runs for 87-yard TD in the 4th to help Buffalo pull away for a 23-8 win over Toledo
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Messiah Burch broke loose on an 87-yard touchdown run with 4:30 remaining to help Buffalo pull away and beat Toledo 23-8 on Saturday. Connor Walendzak's 1-yard touchdown run capped a 14-play, 86-yard drive that pulled Toledo to 16-8 with 4:45 remaining.

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