For the first time in a decade, the UB Bulls will have an opportunity to win the MAC Championship. On Friday the Bulls [10-2] knocked off Bowling Green 44-14, clinching a MAC East Title.
Congrats to @UBFootball, who have clinched a MAC East title! They'll take on Northern Illinois next week in Detroit for the MAC Championship @WKBW
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) November 23, 2018
Running backs Emmanuel Reed and Jaret Patterson led the way for the Bulls, rushing for a combined 197 yards and two touchdowns. Kevin Marks added 63 rushing yards and two touchdowns while quarterback Tyree Jackson completed 12 of 20 passing attempts for 151 yards and a touchdown.
10 wins – ☑
MAC East Champs – ☑
Ticket punched to Detroit - ☑#UBhornsUP#DetroitBound pic.twitter.com/nlY2MTUp9D— UB Football (@UBFootball) November 23, 2018
With the victory, UB sets a new program record for most wins [10] in a season.
UB will play Northern Illinois University in the MAC Championship game at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30 at Ford Field in Detroit.
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