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Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Buffalo Bulls: 2023 Week 13 Recap

Eagles defeat Bulls 24–11 in Week 13

CJ Ogbonna paced the box score as Eagles closed out a 24–11 Week 13 finish.

Eastern Michigan Eagles 24 6-7 Winner
Final 24–11
Buffalo Bulls 11 3-9
Winner
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Final score
24–11
Halftime
Eastern Michigan Eagles 21–0 Buffalo Bulls
Top passer
CJ Ogbonna
FantasyHQ MVP
CJ Ogbonna

Top CFB performers · Eagles

  • Austin Smith 123.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.6 EPA
  • Samson Evans 127.0 yds · 1 TD +0.5 EPA
  • Jaylon Jackson 87.0 yds -1.2 EPA

Top CFB performers · Bulls

  • CJ Ogbonna 39.0 yds · +2.05 EPA/play +2.0 EPA
  • Ron Cook Jr. 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.9 EPA
  • Mike Washington 50.0 yds +0.1 EPA

Quick answer

Eastern Michigan Eagles defeated Buffalo Bulls 24–11 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Eastern Michigan Eagles 24, Buffalo Bulls 11.

Game summary

Eastern Michigan Eagles beat Buffalo Bulls 24–11 in Week 13 of the 2023 season.

  • Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 6 plays.
  • Passing leader: CJ Ogbonna (Buffalo) — 39.0 pass yds, +2.05 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Samson Evans — 127.0 yds, 1 TD.
  • Receiving leader: JB Mitchell III — 7 rec, 75.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Eastern Michigan (-0.077/play) vs Buffalo (-0.250/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Eastern Michigan Eagles6150024
Buffalo Bulls006311

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EMUEastern Michigan Eagles
BUFBuffalo Bulls

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. Eastern Michigan
    Q1TD
    ASAustin Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    Austin Smith rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

  2. Eastern Michigan
    Q2TD
    JJJaylon Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-0

    Austin Smith pass to Jaylon Jackson for a touchdown (19 yards)

  3. Eastern Michigan
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 12
    Score
    15-0

    Field goal good from 29 yards

  4. Eastern Michigan
    Q2TD
    SESamson Evans

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-0

    Samson Evans rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  5. Buffalo
    Q3TD
    RCRon Cook Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-6

    Ron Cook Jr. rushes 6 yards for a touchdown

  6. Buffalo
    Q4FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 23
    Score
    21-9

    Field goal good from 40 yards

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

  • CJ Ogbonna (Buffalo) — 39.0 yds · +2.05 EPA/play +2.05 EPA
  • Austin Smith (Eastern Michigan) — 123.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.03 EPA/play +0.63 EPA
  • Cole Snyder (Buffalo) — 168.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -1.23 EPA

Rushing

  • Samson Evans (Eastern Michigan) — 127.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
  • Jaylon Jackson (Eastern Michigan) — 87.0 yds -0.07 EPA
  • Ron Cook Jr. (Buffalo) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA

Receiving

  • JB Mitchell III (Eastern Michigan) — 7 rec · 75.0 yds +0.55 EPA
  • Marlyn Johnson (Buffalo) — 4 rec · 80.0 yds +0.39 EPA
  • Boobie Curry (Buffalo) — 2 rec · 47.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
CJ OgbonnaBuffalo1100.0%390+2.05+2.05
Austin SmithEastern Michigan2387.0%1231+0.03+0.63
Cole SnyderBuffalo2161.9%1680-0.06-1.23
incompleteEastern Michigan50.0%00-0.90-4.50
incompleteBuffalo100.0%00-1.11-11.13

Team EPA comparison

StatEastern MichiganBuffalo
Plays7461
EPA / play-0.077-0.250
Total EPA-5.69-15.25
Success rate41.9%32.8%
Pass EPA / play-0.183-0.322
Rush EPA / play-0.008-0.171
Yards372403

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Eastern Michigan33-2.98Punt
Q1Buffalo36-1.86Punt
Q1Eastern Michigan862+4.91Rush TD
Q1Buffalo415-4.62Fumble
Q1Eastern Michigan420-1.89Missed FG
Q1Buffalo641-5.01Ended
Q1Eastern Michigan36-2.59Punt
Q1Buffalo582-1.37Fumble
Q2Eastern Michigan1180+5.77Pass TD
Q2Eastern Michigan822-2.84Field goal
Q2Buffalo428-0.49Punt
Q2Eastern Michigan895+6.66Rush TD
Q3Buffalo854-1.38Ended
Q3Eastern Michigan30-2.78Punt
Q3Buffalo1156+5.66Rush TD
Q3Eastern Michigan37-2.16Punt

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Fumble (-5.92 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Cole Snyder pass to Boobie Curry for 27 yards (4th & 6) (+4.91 EPA)
  3. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Fumble (-4.67 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Fumble (-3.48 EPA)
  5. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Cole Snyder sacked for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 4) (-3.24 EPA)
  6. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Rush (4th & 1) (-3.22 EPA)
  7. Q2 · Eastern Michigan Eagles · Austin Smith pass to Jere Getzinger for 9 yards (2nd & 8) (+3.19 EPA)
  8. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Cole Snyder pass to Darrell Harding Jr. for 37 yards (1st & 10) (+3.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Eastern Michigan Eagles controlled the final (24–11) in Week 13.
  • Passing edge: CJ Ogbonna (Buffalo) — 39.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Eastern Michigan at -0.077 EPA/play.
  • Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Buffalo Bulls?

Eastern Michigan Eagles 24, Buffalo Bulls 11 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Buffalo Bulls?

Eastern Michigan Eagles won with a final score of 24–11.

Where can I find the Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Buffalo Bulls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532449.

Who led Eastern Michigan Eagles vs Buffalo Bulls in passing?

CJ Ogbonna (Buffalo) led passers with 39.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Michigan Eagles at Buffalo Bulls in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Eastern Michigan Eagles

Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W

Buffalo Bulls

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L