With bowl eligibility on the line, Patterson rallied Buffalo to its sixth win of the year, bursting for a career-high 192 rushing yards and five total touchdowns in a 49-30 victory over Toledo. The sophomore halfback also added 35 receiving yards to push him over 200 yards from scrimmage on the night. Patterson’s five touchdowns (4 rushing, 1 receiving) tied the MAC record for most in a game, all-time, and he was one yard short of breaking the record with under four minutes to go. With a combination of stamina, power, and evasiveness, Patterson was able to clinch Buffalo’s sixth win and the team’s fourth victory in five games.