UB White team downs Blue squad; earns steak
BUFFALO, NY – The White team defeated the Blue team, 38-12, in the Blue vs. White Spring Game held at UB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. With the win, the White team will be enjoying a steak dinner, while the Blue squad will have to settle for nasty hot dogs.
Redshirt-freshman running back Al-Jay Henderson stood out for the White team, rushing for 87 yards on 14 carries (6.2 ypc) and scored three touchdowns, including a 31-yard TD. Fellow running back Tajay Ahmed rushed for 47 yards and a score.
Casey Case started at quarterback for the White team and finished 10-of-22 for 116 yards. His favorite targets were Quian Williams who had five catches for 66 yards and Justin Marshall who finished with four receptions for 52 yards.
The White defense was dominant on the afternoon. All-MAC defensive lineman Daymond Williams had seven tackles, a sack, three pass breakups and returned a fumble 35 yards for a touchdown. Defensive end Solomanie Bambara had four tackles and an interception he returned to the 2-yard line to set up a touchdown. Cornerback Demarco Cuffey had seven tackles, a sack and a pass breakup.
Rutgers transfer Cole Snyder started at quarterback for the Blue squad and was 9-for-20 for 158 yards. He did have two tipped passes that resulted in interceptions. He added 21 yards rushing.
Mike Washington rushed for 61 yards on only nine carries to lead the Blue squad.
Jamari Gassett had four catches for 62 yards to lead the Blue team. Marlyn Johnson had three receptions for 66 yards and Caron Robinson added three catches for 57 yards.
Linebacker Shaun Dolac led the Blue team with a game-high 12 tackles and had a pass breakup. Fabian Weitz had eight tackles and Jayden Oliver added seven stops. Notre Dame transfer Caleb Offord had three pass breakups on the afternoon.
Kicker Alex McNulty, who kicked for both teams, had a big afternoon. The senior kicker made all three of his field goal attempts with boots of 40, 49 and 50 yards.
Redshirt-freshman running back Al-Jay Henderson stood out for the White team, rushing for 87 yards on 14 carries (6.2 ypc) and scored three touchdowns, including a 31-yard TD. Fellow running back Tajay Ahmed rushed for 47 yards and a score.
Casey Case started at quarterback for the White team and finished 10-of-22 for 116 yards. His favorite targets were Quian Williams who had five catches for 66 yards and Justin Marshall who finished with four receptions for 52 yards.
The White defense was dominant on the afternoon. All-MAC defensive lineman Daymond Williams had seven tackles, a sack, three pass breakups and returned a fumble 35 yards for a touchdown. Defensive end Solomanie Bambara had four tackles and an interception he returned to the 2-yard line to set up a touchdown. Cornerback Demarco Cuffey had seven tackles, a sack and a pass breakup.
Rutgers transfer Cole Snyder started at quarterback for the Blue squad and was 9-for-20 for 158 yards. He did have two tipped passes that resulted in interceptions. He added 21 yards rushing.
Mike Washington rushed for 61 yards on only nine carries to lead the Blue squad.
Jamari Gassett had four catches for 62 yards to lead the Blue team. Marlyn Johnson had three receptions for 66 yards and Caron Robinson added three catches for 57 yards.
Linebacker Shaun Dolac led the Blue team with a game-high 12 tackles and had a pass breakup. Fabian Weitz had eight tackles and Jayden Oliver added seven stops. Notre Dame transfer Caleb Offord had three pass breakups on the afternoon.
Kicker Alex McNulty, who kicked for both teams, had a big afternoon. The senior kicker made all three of his field goal attempts with boots of 40, 49 and 50 yards.
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