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The Ball State football team faced the Buffalo Bulls in the 2020 Mid-American Conference Championship game in Detroit, Michigan, on Friday, Dec. 18.
© Carlos Osorio, AP Ball State players reach for the trophy after defeating Buffalo 38-28 in the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)Ball State defeated UB 38-28.
Ball State improved to 6-1 overall. The Buffalo Bulls went to 5-1 overall. After Friday, Ball State leads the all-time series 10-2 against Buffalo.
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Kevin Marks Jr. 67-yard touchdown run
His friends call him smoke for a reason 🌬️@MarksKevin is off the the races with a 67-yard touchdown! #MACtion I @UBFootballpic.twitter.com/QTSq5JQQUg
— #MACtion (@MACSports) December 19, 2020
Buffalo Bulls running back Kevin Marks Jr. ran 67 yards for a touchdown with 1:16 left in the third quarter. It cut the Ball State lead to 38-28.
Christian Albright fumble return touchdown
AND. WE. HAVE. #MACtion
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— #MACtion (@MACSports) December 19, 2020Ball State outside linebacker Christian Albright recovered a fumble by Buffalo Bulls quarterback Kyle Vantrease, and Albright returned it 34 yards for a touchdown with 48 seconds left in the second quarter. Ball State inside linebacker Jimmy Daw recorded the sack on the play. It put Ball State up 35-21 vs. Buffalo.
Drew Plitt 56-yard TD pass to Jalen McGaughy
We knew that Cardinals could fly but SHEESH! @dp_TheTruth unloads another deep ball to give @BallStateFB the lead!
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— #MACtion (@MACSports) December 19, 2020Ball State quarterback Drew Plitt threw a 56-yard touchdown pass to receiver Jalen McGaughy with 1:30 left in the second quarter. It put Ball State up 28-21 vs. the UB Bulls.
Drew Plitt touchdown pass to Justin Hall
Can y'all slow down the scoring please we're having trouble keeping up 😳@dp_TheTruth finds @ferdjvy in the endzone for @BallStateFB
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— #MACtion (@MACSports) December 19, 2020Ball State quarterback Drew Plitt threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to receiver Justin Hall with 5:55 left in the second quarter. It tied the game 21-21.
Kyle Vantrease rushing touchdown
Buffalo got creative here 😎 pic.twitter.com/f476E8jalb
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 19, 2020UB Bulls quarterback Kyle Vantrease ran around the right side of the offensive line for a 1-yard touchdown run with 7:31 left in the second quarter. After the extra point, Buffalo led Ball State 21-14.
Drew Plitt rushing touchdown
'PUSHHH' *Patrick Star Voice* @dp_TheTruth sneaks it in on 4th and 1 to knot the game at 14 for @BallStateFB
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— #MACtion (@MACSports) December 19, 2020On fourth down, Ball State quarterback Drew Plitt ran the ball in 1 yard for a touchdown. The Jacob Lewis extra point tied the game 14-14 with 8:49 left in the second quarter.
Kyle Vantrease touchdown pass to Trevor Wilson
You wanted #MACtion, you got #MACtion@KyleV18 serves up a dot for the @UBFootball TD!
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— #MACtion (@MACSports) December 19, 2020Buffalo Bulls quarterback Kyle Vantrease hit wide receiver Trevor Wilson in the back of the end zone with a 24-yard touchdown pass. After the Alex McNulty extra point, UB went up 14-7 vs. Ball State with 3:41 left in the first quarter.
Drew Plitt touchdown pass to Yo'Heinz Tyler
‼️ @yoheinzz ‼️@BallStateFB marches down the field to tie the game!
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— #MACtion (@MACSports) December 19, 2020Ball State quarterback Drew Plitt threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to receiver Yo'Heinz Tyler with 7:47 left in the first quarter. It tied the score 7-7 between UB and Ball State.
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Jaret Patterson touchdown run
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Who else but @__JP26 🤷♂️@UBFootball is on the board first here at @fordfield
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— #MACtion (@MACSports) December 19, 2020Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson ran 3 yards for a touchdown. It put UB up 7-0 vs. Ball State with 11:59 left in the first quarter.
MAC Championship: Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson leaves with injury vs. Ball State football
Buffalo Bulls football takes the field
Here come your Bulls! #UBhornsUPpic.twitter.com/VESdOf01kG
— UB Football (@UBFootball) December 18, 2020Members of the UB Bulls football team takes the field before the MAC Championship game vs. Ball State. Joe Cocker's song 'Feelin' Alright' plays in the background.
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The UB Bulls football head coach is Lance Leipold. The Ball State football head coach is Mike Neu.
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This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: MAC Championship: Ball State vs. Buffalo Bulls football video highlights, final score
The Buffalo Bulls will face the Ball State Cardinals on Friday night in the MAC Championship from Ford Field in Detroit.
Buffalo comes into this game with a perfect 5-0 record this season behind Jaret Patterson, who has had a career year with the Bulls, at one point scoring 8 touchdowns in one game. Ball State comes into this one on a five-game winning streak after losing only one game this season. They will need to bring their A-game tonight to stop the Bulls rushing attack of Patterson.
This should be a high scoring game and a fun one to watch, here’s everything you need to know to stream the action tonight:
Ball State Cardinals vs. Buffalo Bulls
When: Friday, December 18Time: 7:30 p.m. ETTV Channel: ESPNLive Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)Prediction: If you have not seen Buffalo play this year you’re in for a treat, expect a high scoring game with a lot of touchdowns. Jaret Patterson will definitely be invited to the combine and the Bulls’ offense is tough to stop. I love the Bulls in this spot.
Bet: Buffalo Bulls -13
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Ball State vs. Buffalo Bulls -13
O/U: 67.5
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