Buffalo became the first Mid-American Conference team to earn bowl eligibility with a 24-6 home win over Akron Saturday on Homecoming.
Buffalo, now 6-1, only allowed Akron 235 total yards of offense. It was the first time since 2013 the Bulls held an opponent without a touchdown. They are alone in first place of the MAC East Division.
Four of the six games MAC games were decided by a touchdown or less.
Week 7 Scoreboard - Saturday, Oct. 13
Eastern Michigan 28, Toledo 26
Buffalo 24, Akron 6
Miami (Ohio) 31, Kent State 6
Western Michigan 42, Bowling Green 35
Northern Illinois 24, Ohio 21
Ball State 24, Central Michigan 21
Following these results UB, NIU and WMU are the only teams left in the MAC undefeated in league play.