The Buffalo Bulls faced the No. 9 Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium on Saturday for the second game of the season. Through a strong defensive performance, the game resulted in a second consecutive shutout with the Tigers defeating the Bulls 38-0.
The images below depict memorable scenes and exciting moments during the game.
Sophmore Katie Pepper applies yellow paint on freshman Lilly Pulera prior to Missouri’s football game against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)Missouri wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1) runs downfield during the game against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Wease led the team in receiving yards with 149 yards after 13 receptions. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)Missouri wide receiver Mookie Cooper (5) looks downfield for nearby defenders during the game against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Cooper ranked sixth for the team’s receiving yards with eight yards after three receptions. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)Missouri defensive end Johnny Walker Jr. (15) runs past an offensive lineman to tackle Buffalo quarterback C.J. Ogbonna (7) during the game against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Walker contributed one sack and two solo tackles during the team’s strong defensive performance. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)Missouri wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1) runs past Buffalo safety Marcus Fuqua (10) and cornerback Marquis Cooper (28) during the game against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Wease achieved career highs for catches and receiving yardage after 13 receptions, nine of which came in the first half, for 149 yards. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)Missouri wide receiver Marquis Johnson (2) ensures the team gets solid field position after a punt from Luke Bauer (93) during the game against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Bauer punted twice during the game for a total of 87 yards with both punts landing inside the 20 yard line. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)Missouri wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. (1) stiff arms Buffalo cornerback Eddie Pleasant III (21) during the game against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Wease averaged 11.5 yards per reception with his longest being 39 yards. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)Missouri wide receiver Mookie Cooper (5) runs past defenders during the game against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Cooper averaged 2.7 yards per reception after 3 receptions. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)Missouri fans sing “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers in between the third and fourth quarters during the game against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)Missouri defensive end Joe Moore (45) high-fives fans in the student section after the 38-0 win against Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Moore defended one pass in the game against Buffalo. (Michael Baniewicz/Rock M+)
