MIAMI, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida International defeated visiting Buffalo 33-20 on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game. The Golden Panthers built an early lead and held off the Bulls’ second-half rally. JJ Kohl led Florida International at quarterback, throwing touchdown passes to Maguire Anderson and Jojo Stone, while Jason Wright directed Buffalo’s offense. Chance Morrow caught two touchdown passes for the Bulls, including a 23-yard strike in the fourth quarter. O. Hautanen made field goals of 51 and 45 yards for Buffalo. Robert Czeremcha kicked field goals and extra points for Florida International. Kohl also caught a touchdown pass from Stone, and Stone caught a 68-yard scoring pass from Kohl. Buffalo converted one two-point try after a Morrow touchdown and failed on another. Florida International improved to 1-1, and Buffalo fell to 1-1. The Bulls next play Sept. 19 at Penn State. Florida International travels to Florida Atlantic on Sept. 19.