Coverage dated October 3, 2026

Western Michigan goes ahead late in the fourth, holds on for victory when Buffalo goes for the win

Headline from WOOD TV8

Dieter Kelly kicked the go-ahead field goal with 79 seconds remaining and the Western Michigan defense held on fourth-and-goal with two seconds left in a 20-17 victory over Buffalo on Saturday in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.

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  1. WOOD TV8

    Western Michigan goes ahead late in the fourth, holds on for victory when Buffalo goes for the win (opens WOOD TV8)

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    WOOD TV8's feed description

    Dieter Kelly kicked the go-ahead field goal with 79 seconds remaining and the Western Michigan defense held on fourth-and-goal with two seconds left in a 20-17 victory over Buffalo on Saturday in the Mid-American Conference opener for both teams.

  2. MLive

    Western Michigan survives wild finish, denies Buffalo at goal line to win MAC opener (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    The Broncos rallied late, then denied Buffalo at the goal line in the final seconds to escape with a wild MAC-opening win.

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