Northern Illinois scores late to win MAC title game 30-29

Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers (15) throws during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Buffalo wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83), defended by Northern Illinois cornerback Antwain Walker (26), catches a 13-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Buffalo wide receiver Anthony Johnson (83) is congratulated by offensive lineman Evin Ksiezarczyk (67) after scoring on a 13-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Northern Illinois head coach Rod Carey reacts during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) throws during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) rushes against the Northern Illinois defense during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) scrambles during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Buffalo quarterback Tyree Jackson (3) scrambles during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Northern Illinois wide receiver Spencer Tears (14), defended by Buffalo cornerback Aapri Washington (3), catches a 13-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)