Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 17, 2026 —

Buffalo defeated UMass 25-18 in overtime after a late field goal in regulation tied the game and sent it to an extra period. The result was decided after the teams played beyond regulation, with Buffalo finishing ahead by seven points.

The late field goal was the key turning point described in the available account: it kept Buffalo in the game and forced overtime. The account does not specify the score before the kick, who made it, or how much time remained in regulation.

Details about how either team scored during overtime were not provided. The account also does not identify the date or location of the game, the players involved, or any statistics beyond the final score. No further information was supplied about the teams’ performances or what the result means for their seasons.

Based on the information available, the result was a narrow overtime win for Buffalo, secured after the late field goal extended the game. Additional game details were not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.westernmassnews.com, see more information here.

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