AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Gerardi threw for three touchdowns and Bernard Pierce scored on two runs as Temple easily handled Buffalo 42-0 on Saturday.
The Owls (6-2, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) scored touchdowns on four of their first five possessions, building a 28-0 lead early in the second quarter.
Buffalo (2-5, 1-2) did not cross midfield on offense until the 7:34 mark of the third quarter.
Gerardi connected with Rod Streater for touchdown passes of 42 and 5 yards and hit Michael Campbell for a 5-yard touchdown score. Pierce scored on touchdown runs of 2 and 10 yards.
