Total Yards
Wisconsin503
Buffalo316
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Buffalo at Wisconsin
Sep 2, 2023 • Completed
Season 2023RegularWeek 1
Away
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Mid-American
Final Score
17 - 38
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Passing Yards
Wisconsin189
Buffalo194
Rushing Yards
Wisconsin314
Buffalo122
Turnovers
Wisconsin2
Buffalo0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature89°F
Wind14 mph S
Humidity
38%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Wisconsin30:26
Buffalo29:34
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Game Story
Wisconsin pulls away from Buffalo 38-17
Wisconsin defeated Buffalo 38-17 in Week 1 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 503-316 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Wisconsin set the terms early in a game that finished 38-17. Cole Snyder pass complete to Cole Harrity for 7 yds for a TD (Alex McNulty KICK) came with {'seconds': 7, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Buffalo the first major swing.
Wisconsin's box score carried the story: 503 total yards, 314 rushing yards, and 189 passing yards. Buffalo finished with 316 total yards, including 122 on the ground and 194 through the air.
Wisconsin converted 4-12 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Wisconsin led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chez Mellusi run for 89 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Cole Snyder pass complete to Cole Harrity for 7 yds for a TD (Alex McNulty KICK) (Buffalo led 7-7 over Wisconsin).
Rushing Touchdown
Chez Mellusi run for 1 yd for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 7-0 over Buffalo).
Field Goal Good
Alex McNulty 53 yd FG GOOD (Buffalo led 10-14 over Wisconsin).
Passing Touchdown
Tanner Mordecai pass complete to Chimere Dike for 29 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 14-7 over Buffalo).
Rushing Touchdown
Braelon Allen run for 6 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 28-10 over Buffalo).
Rushing Touchdown
Chez Mellusi run for 89 yds for a TD (Nathanial Vakos KICK) (Wisconsin led 21-10 over Buffalo).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-17
Wisconsin defeated Buffalo.
Total yards
503-316
Wisconsin held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
314
Wisconsin averaged 7.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
189
Wisconsin averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-12
Wisconsin's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
Buffalo's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Wisconsin | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 503 | 316 |
| Passing Yards | 189 | 194 |
| Rushing Yards | 314 | 122 |
| First Downs | 23 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-12 | 2-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 6-70 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-31 | 26-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 30:26 | 29:34 |