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ImpactJohn had his chances but could not make the most of it as the University of Massachusetts offense struggled. The junior could have a good week against FCS Central Connecticut State on Sep. 21.
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Jalen John - Busy day, small numbersJohn notched 11 rushes for 28 yards and reeled in 5 of 6 targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 34-3 loss to Buffalo.
Taisun Phommachanh - Struggles in loss to BullsPhommachanh was 14-for-29 passing for 121 yards and one interception during Saturday's 34-3 loss against Buffalo. He also had nine rushes for two yards.
ImpactPhommachanh was looking to add to his stats against Buffalo especially on the ground. The Bulls had given up 255 yards on the ground the previous week against Missouri. The senior had 101 total rushing yards the previous two games, but Buffalo kept a lid on Phommachanh in the pocket. The senior was sacked by Buffalo three times and has been sacked 14 times already this fall. Phommachanh could have a good week against FCS Central Connecticut State on Sep. 21.
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Anthony Simpson - Doesn't play in Week 3Simpson (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's loss to Buffalo.
ImpactSimpson may have been limited in Week 2 as well, where he made one catch while playing just 15 snaps against Toledo. The senior Simpson led the Minutemen with 57 grabs for 792 yards and three touchdowns last year. Simpson should be viewed as questionable ahead of a Week 4 matchup with Central Connecticut.
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UMass buffaloed by the Bulls - The Boston GlobeQuarterback Taisun Phommachanh was 14-for-29 passing for 121 yards and threw an interception that was returned 100 yards for a Bulls touchdo...
SEPTEMBER 14•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Cooper's 100-yard pick-6 highlights Buffalo's 34-3 victory over UMass
Marquis Cooper returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown, the Buffalo defense allowed just 193 total yards and the Bulls defeated Massachusetts 34-3SEPTEMBER 14•ASSOCIATED PRESS
JJ Jenkins - Punches in scoreJenkins logged two catches for 44 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 34-3 win against Massachusetts.
ImpactJenkins' solid performance was mostly achieved with his 40-yard touchdown in the first quarter, which shows he is likely a touchdown dependent player at this point. The senior wide receiver looks to be a solely big play option for quarterback C.J. Ogbonna, but other receivers on the team are commanding most of the targets.
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Lamar Sperling - Great day in returnSperling (undisclosed) totaled 16 carries for 86 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-3 victory over Massachusetts.
ImpactSperling missed last week's matchup against Mizzou with an undisclosed injury, but he made a statement with a solid yardage total on the ground and also a score against Mass. The 5-foot-10 running back led Buffalo's backfield, with the next highest rusher at six carries, which shows some promise that he may have full command of the backfield if able to stay healthy in the coming weeks.
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