Western Michigan secures 20-17 win over Buffalo in final moments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Western Michigan defeated Buffalo 20-17 on Saturday in a closely contested game. Dieter Kelly kicked the decisive field goal with just 79 seconds remaining. Buffalo had an opportunity to win but was stopped short on fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line as time expired. The Bulls led 14-10 at halftime and extended their lead to 17-10 with a field goal early in the fourth quarter. The Broncos rallied back, scoring a touchdown and a field goal to clinch the victory. Both teams will play next week, with Buffalo visiting Toledo and Western Michigan hosting Kent State.
- •Dieter Kelly's 38-yard field goal gave Western Michigan a late lead.
- •Buffalo faced fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line but failed to convert.
- •Western Michigan trailed at halftime before rallying in the second half.
- •Broc Lowry threw for 212 yards and rushed for a touchdown.
- •Buffalo will play at Toledo next Saturday, while Western Michigan faces Kent State.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Western Michigan goes ahead late in the fourth, holds on for victory when Buffalo goes for the win
"(AP) — Dieter Kelly kicked the go-ahead field goal with 79 seconds remaining and the Western Michigan defense held on fourth-and-goal with two seconds left in a 20-17 victory over Buffalo on Saturday in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.After Kelly's field goal gave the Broncos their 20-17 lead, Buffalo drove 74 yards and faced fourth-and-goal from the 2-yard line.
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