AMHERST - With victory within its grasp, the UMass football team let a game slip away on Saturday, as the Minutemen fell to Buffalo, 28-21, at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

“Obviously a heartbreaker,” UMass coach Joe Harasymiak said. “A lot of opportunities to win the game. Especially in the fourth quarter.”

The Minutemen (0-7, 0-3 MAC) held a one-point lead with 59 seconds remaining. Jeremiah McGill had just intercepted Buffalo, giving UMass possession with a chance to close out the game. UMass ended up punting to the Bulls (4-3, 3-0 MAC).

“We had a chance to run the clock out and get a first down to win the game,” Harasymiak said. “We didn’t do that.”

The Bulls went 50 yards on three plays to take the lead with 22 seconds remaining. Ta’Quan Roberson found Nik McMillan for a game-winning 16

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