Burch runs for 87-yard TD in the 4th to help Buffalo pull away for a 23-8 win over Toledo
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.
Messiah Burch scored an 87-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to help Buffalo pull away from Toledo and secure a 23-8 victory. Toledo's Connor Walendzak responded with a 1-yard touchdown run on a 14-play, 86-yard drive that brought the score to 16-8 with 4:45 remaining. Burch took advantage of the first play from scrimmage on the next series to make it 23-8.
Overall, Burch rushed for 137 yards on 17 carries for Buffalo. Jason Wright added a short-yardage touchdown run. Oliver Hautanen kicked field goals of 24, 29, and 31 yards for the Bulls. John Alan Richter completed 22 of 35 passes for 203 yards for Toledo. Buffalo's offense put up 351 yards, while Toledo's offense reached 304 yards.
However, Toledo struggled on third-down conversions, committing three turnovers and being penalized 15 times for 137 yards. Buffalo will face Massachusetts next, while Toledo travels to Eastern Michigan.
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