Mario Henry’s 1-yard TD run, Maynard’s 2 TD passes lift Buffalo over Akron 21-17

Henry’s late TD leads Buffalo over Akron 21-17

AMHERST, N.Y. — Mario Henry’s 1-yard touchdown with 5:59 left gave Buffalo a 21-17 win over Akron on Saturday.

Zach Maynard was 20-for-35 for 205 yards and two touchdowns, both to Naaman Roosevelt, for the Bulls (3-4, 1-2 Mid-American Conference).

Roosevelt, who had 12 receptions for 100 yards, became Buffalo’s all-time career receptions leader with 250 catches.

Patrick Nicely was 17-for-34 for 200 yards with two interceptions for Akron.

The Zips (1-5, 0-3) took a 7-0 lead when guard Mike Ward jumped on a loose ball in the Bulls’ end zone. Buffalo tied it with 8:47 left in the first half on a 7-yard scoring pass from Maynard to Roosevelt.

Maynard’s 8-yard scoring strike to Roosevelt with 4:34 left in the third gave Buffalo a 14-7 lead.

Alex Allen scored on a 1-yard run to tie it at 14, then Branko Rogovic put Akron ahead 17-14 with a 30-yard field goal.