Akron Zips @ Buffalo Bulls
Licata helps Buffalo beat Akron, snap 4-game skid
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Joe Licata threw four touchdown passes to help Buffalo snap a four-game losing streak with a 55-24 win over Akron on Tuesday night.
Buffalo (4-6, 2-4 Mid-American) rushed for a season-high 310 yards, led by Anthone Taylor's 178 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Johnson added 104 yards rushing and a score.
On the second play from scrimmage, DeAndre Scott intercepted a Licata pass and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown, giving Akron a 7-0 lead just 23 seconds in.
Taylor lost a fumble on Buffalo's ensuing possession, but the Bulls forced a three-and-out.
On fourth-and-3, Johnson faked a run up the middle before hitting Matt Weiser with a jump-pass for a 33-yard touchdown, the first of 21-straight points for Buffalo.
Akron (4-6, 2-4) trailed by double-digits the rest of the way.
Interim coach Alex Wood, who replaced Jeff Quinn on Oct. 13, earned his first win at Buffalo.
Game Information
Buffalo, NY
2025 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan | 7-1 | 10-4 |
| Ohio | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Toledo | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Miami (OH) | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Central Michigan | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Akron | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Kent State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Ball State | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Bowling Green | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Northern Illinois | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Massachusetts | 0-8 | 0-12 |
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