Buffalo edges Robert Morris in hard-fought nonconference matchup

BUFFALO, N.Y. (Interstat) — Carson Haggard threw for 163 yards and one touchdown and ran for 59 yards and another score, but Robert Morris fell to Buffalo 31-28 on Saturday at Broadview Stadium. Jason Wright threw for 140 yards and a touchdown and ran for 95 yards and another for the Bulls, who improved to 2-2. Robert Morris also moved to 2-2. Jaylen Williams had four tackles and a sack, Noel Roach added 11 tackles, Amanuel Dickson recorded 18 tackles and an interception, Jake Lopinto had 19 tackles and an interception, and Khalil Hunter also had 11 tackles. Noah Schaerli caught a 32-yard touchdown pass, and Xavier Goulbourne ran for 77 yards and a score. Messiah Burch rushed for 146 yards, Nino Hill ran for 64 yards and two touchdowns, and Chance Morrow caught five passes for 58 yards and a score. Oliver Hautanen made a 48-yard field goal. The NCAA Football Bowl Division contest saw Robert Morris score 14 third-quarter points before rallying late, but Buffalo’s defense held on.