Huskies Fall to Buffalo in Season Opener - NIU Football - 11/4/20

Three defensive touchdowns in the second half helped Buffalo to a 49-30 victory over the NIU Huskies on Wednesday night (Nov. 4) in the season opener at Huskie Stadium. The Bulls led by just five at halftime before scoring four consecutive touchdowns to open the scoring in the second half. Senior quarterback Ross Bowers (Bothell, Wash./Bothell/California) was 17-of-28 passing for 202 yards and a touchdown while senior wide receiver Tyrice Richie (Chicago, Ill./Homewood-Flossmoor/Dodge City CC) recorded a career-best nine catches for 106 yards. "Obviously we can't spot a team like that 21 points," said NIU head coach Thomas Hammock. "We can't turn the ball over, we have to play clean football to give ourselves an opportunity to win. But I am proud of the effort of our young men, I'm proud of our team, they continued to fight for four quarters."