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Buffalo at Missouri
Sep 7, 2024 • Completed
Away
Buffalo
Mid-American

Final Score
0 - 38

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
40%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Missouri routs Buffalo 38-0
Missouri defeated Buffalo 38-0 in Week 2 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 518-169 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
Missouri set the terms early in a game that finished 38-0. Blake Craig 51 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 47, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Missouri the first major swing.
Missouri's box score carried the story: 518 total yards, 255 rushing yards, and 263 passing yards. Buffalo finished with 169 total yards, including 114 on the ground and 55 through the air.
Missouri converted 9-15 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Missouri led 24-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Blake Craig 51 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Blake Craig 51 yd FG GOOD (Missouri led 3-0 over Buffalo).
Rushing Touchdown
Brady Cook run for 31 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 24-0 over Buffalo).
Rushing Touchdown
Luther Burden III run for 3 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 10-0 over Buffalo).
Rushing Touchdown
Brady Cook run for 3 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 17-0 over Buffalo).
Rushing Touchdown
Nate Noel run for 4 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 31-0 over Buffalo).
Rushing Touchdown
Jamal Roberts run for 3 yds for a TD (Blake Craig KICK) (Missouri led 38-0 over Buffalo).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-0
Missouri defeated Buffalo.
Total yards
518-169
Missouri held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
255
Missouri averaged 6.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
263
Missouri averaged 6.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Missouri's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-12
Buffalo's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Missouri | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 518 | 169 |
| Passing Yards | 263 | 55 |
| Rushing Yards | 255 | 114 |
| First Downs | 28 | 9 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-15 | 1-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-80 | 2-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 34-42 | 6-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 5 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 0 |
| Possession Time | 38:21 | 21:39 |