Buffalo limited Ohio to just 161 yards of total offense, including two through the air to defeat Ohio 44-0 Saturday at UB Stadium. The Bobcats posted season lows for first downs (11), rushing yards (159), passing, and total offense in suffering their worst loss since a 45-0 defeat at Wisconsin in 1998.

Ohio had one of its best chances to score on its first possession. A 32-yard kickoff return by Jason Caesar gave the Bobcats the ball at their 36. Ohio picked up three first downs, including one on a fourth-and-one conversion at the Buffalo 30. However, the drive stalled and the Bobcats ended up with nothing when Kevin Kerr missed a 42-yard field goal to the right.

The Bobcats regained possession on a punt, but committed the first of two turnovers during the game. Dontrell Jackson was intercepted for the first time all season near midfield and the Bulls marched the 54 yards in 10 plays to take a 7-0 lead. A second Kerr field goal miss - this one from 52 yards out - preceded the Bulls' second score. This time, they marched 64 yards in just under three minutes to open the 14-0 lead.

The Bulls' second-quarter explosion of 24 points continued on their next possession. After forcing Ohio to punt, the Bulls went to the air for a touchdown, this one from 43 yards out. Less than two minutes later, after another Ohio tunrover, the Bulls scored again. A one-yard run was setup by completions of 38 and 12 yards from Joe Freedy to Mark Bradford and Ruben Vargas, respectively. A 24-yard field goal on the final play of the half handed Buffalo the 31-0 lead at intermission.

The shutout marked the first time in 39 games that the Bobcats failed to score, dating back to a 45-0 loss at Wisconsin on Sept. 12, 1998.

Ohio had just over 10 minutes of possession in the second half and failed to convert a third down all afternoon (0-for-12). Buffalo held a 232-31 total offense advantage in the second half.