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Buckley, Lowry, and Mataele each score TDs for Western Michigan in 28-21 win over Rice

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 20). Buckley, Lowry, and Mataele each score TDs for Western Michigan in 28-21 win over Rice. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/buckley-lowry-and-mataele-each-score-tds-for-western-michigan-in-28-21-win-over-rice/article_888b9861-22f2-5740-956c-146b8f473a92.html

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Jalen Buckley, Ofa Mataele, and Brock Lowry each scored rushing touchdowns as Western Michigan defeated Rice 28-21 on Saturday in Houston. Buckley led all rushers with 117 yards on 13 carries while Lowry added 39 rushing yards and threw for 116 more. The Broncos won their second consecutive game after a controversial loss to Michigan, securing the victory when Mataele scored from the one-yard line late in the fourth quarter.

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In a college football game played in Houston on Saturday, Western Michigan defeated Rice 28-21. The Broncos' victory was secured by three rushing touchdowns: Jalen Buckley's 1-yard score early in the fourth quarter, Ofa Mataele's touchdown from the 1 inside the two-minute timeout, and Brock Lowry's 5-yard rush to open scoring. Despite Rice tying the game at 14-14 with a third-quarter rushing touchdown, Western Michigan managed to retake the lead and maintain it until the final whistle. This win marks Western Michigan's second consecutive victory following their controversial loss in Week 1 against Michigan.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Jalen Buckley, Ofa Mataele, and Brock Lowry each scored rushing touchdowns as Western Michigan beat Rice 28-21 on Saturday. asserted

Michigan → score → Saturday

Buckley ran for 117 yards on 13 carries for the Broncos (2-1), who have won two straight games since their controversial loss at Michigan in Week 1. asserted

who → run → Week

Lowry was 14-of-20 passing for 116 yards and a touchdown, and added 39 yards on the ground. asserted

Lowry → pass → ground

He opened the scoring late in the first with a 5-yard rush. asserted

He → open → rush

Aveion Chenault reeled in a 34-yard touchdown on the Broncos’ final drive to put Western Michigan up 14-7. asserted

Chenault → reel → Michigan

The Owls tied the game at 14-14 with a third quarter rushing score, but the Broncos scored early in the fourth to retake the lead on Buckley’s 1-yard touchdown. asserted

Broncos → tie → touchdown

Mataele also punched it in from the 1 inside the two-minute timeout for some insurance. asserted

Mataele → punch → insurance

Rice got within one possession on Barry Jackson Jr.‘s 22-yard reception, but with nine seconds left on the clock Western Michigan took a knee for the win. asserted

Michigan → get → win

Up next Western Michigan: hosts Boise State next Saturday. asserted

Michigan → host → State

Buckley, Lowry, and Mataele each score TDs for Western Michigan in 28-21 win over Rice

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