Buffalo 17 at East. Michigan 30
Gillett, Eastern Michigan turn back Buffalo 30-17
Saturday, Nov 12, 2011YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP)—Alex Gillett threw four touchdown passes to lead Eastern Michigan to a 30-17 victory over Buffalo on Saturday.
Gillett connected on two TD throws apiece with Demarius Reed and Garrett Hoskins for the Eagles (6-4, 4-2 Mid-American).
Gillett went 10-for-15 for 234 yards. He also ran for 89 yards.
Branden Oliver scored both touchdowns for the Bulls (2-8, 1-5), running for 68- and 3-yard scores. He carried 18 times for 134 yards.
After Patrick Clarke’s field goal and both of Oliver’s touchdowns, Buffalo led 17-16 with 6:35 to go in the third quarter. But the Eagles responded with the second touchdowns by Reed and Hoskins for the final margin.
The Eagles outgained Buffalo 413 yards to 252 and converted 7 of 16 third downs to just 1 of 13 for the Bulls. Eastern Michigan also sacked Chazz Anderson five times.
Head to Head - Week 11
| Team | Total Yds | Pass Yds | Rush Yds | First Downs | 3rdD% | Pen./Yds | Turnovers | Time of Poss. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 264 | 149 | 115 | 14 | 7.7% | 6/58 | 0 | 16:12 |
| Eastern Michigan | 413 | 234 | 179 | 20 | 43.8% | 6/55 | 0 | 00:00 |
