Buffalo loses RB Thermilus to knee injury

Published Oct. 27, 2010 12:01 p.m. ET

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University at Buffalo running back Brandon Thermilus will miss the rest of the season after tearing a ligament in his right knee.

The school announced that Thermilus is scheduled to have surgery in three weeks after being hurt while returning a kickoff in a 45-14 loss at Northern Illinois on Oct. 16.

The fifth-year senior ranks fourth on the Bulls (2-5, 1-2 Mid-American Conference) with 112 yards on 27 carries in five games.

He's is the son of former Houston Oilers running back Alonzo Highsmith. Thermilus' best season came last year when he had 560 yards rushing and four touchdowns, while adding nine catches for 99 yards and two scores.