Goal Line Stand Lifts WMU over Buffalo for First MAC Win

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western Michigan corner back Joshua Franklin and junior defensive lineman Scoop Gardner Jr. stopped Buffalo quarterback Jason Wright at the 1-yard line on fourth down to preserve the lead with 2 seconds left as the Broncos (3-2, 1-0 MAC) defeated the Bulls 20-17 at Broadview Stadium on Saturday afternoon. UB a first and goal on WMU’s 4-yard line with 40 seconds to play. Gardner Jr. stopped Nino Hill at the 2-yard line on first down. Linebacker Justyce Betts broke up a pass intended for Clint Walker in the endzone on second down. Gardner Jr. and Domanick Moon…