Buffalo loses 33-20 at FIU as quarterback situation becomes central

FIU's disruptive defense and J.J. Kohl's 367-yard, three-touchdown passing performance exposed Buffalo's protection, coverage, third-down, and turnover problems. Elijah Holmes was replaced by Jason Wright after an early struggle and apparent knee injury; Wright threw two touchdown passes to Chance Morrow, but Holmes's availability and the quarterback pecking order remain unresolved before Penn State.