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Messiah Burch - Featured briefly in win Burch notched 14 rushes for 56 yards during Tuesday's 34-31 overtime win versus Miami (OH).

Impact Burch had previously rushed for at least 100 yards in his last five games before breaking that streak on Tuesday against the RedHawks. The running back saw his snap count decline after Terrance Shelton returned to the Bulls' backfield for the first time since Sept. 12. Despite gaining just 56 yards, Burch still leads the MAC in carries (165) and rushing yards (901), along with five touchdowns this campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jason Wright - Compiles four TDs in win Wright was 22-for-46 passing for 358 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Tuesday's 34-31 overtime win against Miami (OH). He also had seven rushes for four yards wit...

Impact Wright recorded his best performance of the season, throwing for a season-high 358 yards and totaling four touchdowns during Tuesday's narrow win over the RedHawks. Coming into Tuesday's affair, the quarterback had not recorded over two touchdowns or 35 passing attempts in a single game this year. One of the Virginia native's four touchdowns included a two-yard run, which ultimately sent the game to overtime. In eight games, Wright is 114-for-231 passing with 1,345 yards, nine touchdowns and six interceptions, along with 65 rushes for 156 yards and four touchdowns.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dwayne Early Jr. - Season-high in receiving yards Early notched four receptions (on 11 targets) for 80 yards during Tuesday's 34-31 overtime win over Miami (OH).

Impact Despite being targeted 11 times, Early caught just four passes, which was good enough for a season-high in yards (80) during Tuesday's win over the RedHawks. The wide receiver now has 19 catches for 272 yards this year.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chance Morrow - Third multi-score game of season Morrow notched 12 receptions (on 18 targets) for 199 yards and two touchdowns during Tuesday's 34-31 overtime victory versus Miami (OH).

Impact After being targeted 18 times, Morrow gathered in 12 passes for a season-high 199 yards and two touchdowns during Tuesday's narrow win over the RedHawks. This marks the second time this campaign that the North Carolina native has posted at least 170 receiving yards. The wide receiver scored on a two-yard pass from Jason Wright in the third quarter, then caught a four-yard pass in the fourth quarter and successfully converted the two-point conversion. This year, Morrow has 53 catches for 679 yards and eight touchdowns.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wright accounts for 4TDs to send Buffalo past Miami (Ohio) 34-31 in OT

Jason Wright threw for 358 yards and accounted for four touchdowns and Buffalo rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Miami of Ohio 34-31 in overtime

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Terrance Shelton Jr. - Will be available for Week 10 Shelton (arm) will be available for Tuesday's matchup versus Miami (OH), per the MAC availability report.

Impact Shelton is back for Buffalo after missing the Week 9 matchup against Bowling Green. His return is a huge boost for the team's backfield, as he has 22 carries for 75 yards and four catches for 11 yards this season. He should handle an RB1-level workload ahead of Messiah Burch and James McNeil.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Clacks III - Available Tuesday Clacks (undisclosed) will play in Tuesday's matchup versus Miami (OH), per the MAC availability report.

Impact Clacks will rejoin the receiving corps Tuesday after a one-game absence. The wideout appears to have recovered during the team's bye week. He has recorded nine receptions for 103 yards and one score this fall.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Clint Walker - Leading receiver in win Walker reeled in 2 of 4 targets for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 win over Bowling Green.

Impact Despite catching only two passes, Walker led his team in receiving yards (40), including a touchdown catch in Saturday's win over the Falcons. The tight end caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Jason Wright to tie the game at the end of the first half. The Indiana native has 22 receptions for 195 yards and three touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Messiah Burch - Scores trio of TDs in win Burch notched 33 rushes for 184 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 31-24 victory versus Bowling Green.

Impact Burch recorded his fifth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards, dating back to Sept. 26, after rushing for 184 yards, a season-high, and three touchdowns in Saturday's win over the Falcons. The running back opened the scoring on an 11-yard run in the first quarter, then scored on a two-yard run in the third quarter, and capped the game with a 73-yard burst to extend the lead in the fourth quarter. After a slow start to the season, Burch has 127 carries for 745 yards and five touchdowns in his last five games.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Wright - Leads Bulls to third straight win Wright completed 13 of 21 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 victory versus Bowling Green. He also had four rushes for 35 yards.

Impact Wright completed 61.9 percent of his 21 passes, including a touchdown during Saturday's win over the Falcons. The quarterback found Clint Walker on a 14-yard touchdown pass to tie the game in the second quarter. This year, the Virginia native has 987 passing yards, 152 rushing yards, nine total touchdowns and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Burch runs for a career-high 184 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buffalo over Bowling Green 31-24

Messiah Burch has led Buffalo to a 31-24 victory over Bowling Green with career highs of 184 yards rushing and three touchdowns

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Bobby Mays - Ready to go vs. Bowling Green Mays (undisclosed) will suit up for Saturday's clash with Bowling Green, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Mays was deemed questionable during the week as he worked through an undisclosed injury but appears ready to go. The junior wide receiver will aim make the most of his opportunities after a four-game absence.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Watkins - Active Saturday Watkins (undisclosed) will suit up for Saturday's contest versus Bowling Green, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Watkins, who was ruled out last weekend against UMass, will be available in Week 8. The 6-foot junior wideout has yet to see the field with the Bulls this fall.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Terrance Shelton Jr. - Will not play Saturday Shelton (arm) won't play Saturday's clash with Bowling Green, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Shelton will miss another matchup due to an arm injury, marking six consecutive games. He will aim to be available for next the team's next contest against Miami (OH) on Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrell Simmons Jr. - Available Saturday Simmons (undisclosed) is set to suit up for Saturday's matchup versus Bowling Green, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Simmons, who missed Week 7 due to an undisclosed injury, is back healthy heading into Saturday's contest. He only has one target through five games this season though so he's not expected to make much of an impact.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Clacks III - Inactive Week 8 Clacks won't be available for Saturday's contest versus Bowling Green, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Clark will miss his first game of the season as the Bulls host the Falcons in Week 8. The 6-foot junior wideout has tallied nine receptions for 103 yards and a touchdown this fall. Clark will have his next chance to suit up in Week 10 against Miami (OH).

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Chance Morrow - Logs just three catches Morrow posted three receptions (on eight targets) for 27 yards during Saturday's 25-18 overtime win against Massachusetts.

Impact Despite being targeted eight times, Morrow reeled in only three catches during Saturday's win over the Minutemen. The wide receiver has caught just five passes over his last two games. The North Carolina native has 37 receptions for 441 yards and six touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Clint Walker - Posts first two TDs Walker posted seven receptions (on nine targets) for 45 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 25-18 overtime victory against Massachusetts.

Impact Walker contributed both touchdowns for his team during Saturday's win over the Minutemen. The tight end reeled in a two-yard pass from Jason Wright to tie the game in the third quarter and scored the game-winning 15-yard touchdown in overtime. The Indiana native has 20 receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Messiah Burch - Rushes for 172 yards in win Burch logged 28 carries for 172 yards during Saturday's 25-18 overtime win against Massachusetts.

Impact Burch logged his fourth consecutive game with at least 100 rushing yards during Saturday's win over the Minutemen. The running back averaged 6.1 yards per carry over 28 rushes. The New York native has 118 carries for 661 yards and two touchdowns this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Wright - Tosses two scores in win Wright was 16-for-35 passing for 134 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 25-18 overtime win versus Massachusetts. He also had five rushes for 13 yards.

Impact Despite completing only 45.7 percent of his 35 passes for just 3.8 yards per attempt, Wright threw two touchdown passes, leading his team to an overtime win over the Minutemen on Saturday. The quarterback connected with Clint Walker for both touchdowns, including the game-winning score in overtime. In six games, Wright has 860 passing yards, 117 rushing yards, eight total touchdowns and four interceptions.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Buffalo gets tying field goal late in regulation, goes on to defeat UMass 25-18 in OT

Jason Wright threw two touchdown passes to Clint Walker, including the game-winner in overtime, and Buffalo defeated UMass 25-18

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Luster throws 2-point conversion in OT to give Ball State a wild 32-31 win over Bowling Green

Keldric Luster found Alex Scherle for a 2-point conversion to lift Ball State to a dramatic 32-31 overtime win over Bowling Green

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Alvin Jones III - Sitting out Saturday Jones (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Massachusetts, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Jones isn't a regular contributor for the Bulls, so his absence shouldn't have much of an impact on his status. He'll have another chance to return next week.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Watkins - Won't play Saturday Watkins (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Massachusetts, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Watkins, who has not played this season regardless of availability, is out for Saturday's contest. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus Bowling Green.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrell Simmons Jr. - Out Saturday Simmons (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's game versus Massachusetts, per the MAC availability report.

Impact Simmons, who has appeared in each of the last five games, has been ruled out for Saturday's contest. He's only been targeted once this season, so his absence won't have a massive impact.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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Wright accounts for 4TDs to send Buffalo past Miami (Ohio) 34-31 in OT

Burch runs for a career-high 184 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buffalo over Bowling Green 31-24

Buffalo gets tying field goal late in regulation, goes on to defeat UMass 25-18 in OT

Luster throws 2-point conversion in OT to give Ball State a wild 32-31 win over Bowling Green