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The 2025 Buffalo Bulls football team represented the University at Buffalo as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by second-year head coach Pete Lembo, the Bulls played home games at University at Buffalo Stadium in Amherst, New York.

ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record5–7 (4–4 MAC)
Headcoach
OffensivecoordinatorDave Patenaude (2nd season)
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2025 Buffalo Bulls football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record5–7 (4–4 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorDave Patenaude (2nd season)
Offensive schemePro spread
Defensive coordinatorJoe Bowen (2nd season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadiumUniversity at Buffalo Stadium
Seasons
← 2024
2026 →
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More information Conf., Overall ...
2025 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Western Michigan y$ 7–1  10–4 
Miami (OH) y 6–2  7–7 
Ohio 6–2  9–4 
Toledo 6–2  8–5 
Central Michigan 5–3  7–6 
Akron* 4–4  5–7 
Buffalo 4–4  5–7 
Kent State 4–4  5–7 
Eastern Michigan 3–5  4–8 
Ball State 3–5  4–8 
Bowling Green 2–6  4–8 
Northern Illinois 2–6  3–9 
UMass 0–8  0–12 
Championship: Western Michigan 23, Miami (OH) 13
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
  • * Ineligible for postseason play due to low APR score
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Schedule

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 288:00 p.m.at Minnesota*
FS1L 10–2347,774
September 63:30 p.m.Saint Francis (PA)*
ESPN+W 45–615,740
September 1312:00 p.m.at Kent State
CBSSNW 31–2811,833
September 203:30 p.m.Troy*
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
ESPN+L 17–2112,068
September 273:30 p.m.UConn*
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
ESPN+L 17–2012,717
October 43:30 p.m.Eastern Michigandagger
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
ESPN+W 31–30 OT17,300
October 182:30 p.m.at UMass
ESPN+W 28–2115,242
October 251:00 p.m.Akron
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
ESPN+L 16–2412,491
November 112:00 p.m.at Bowling Green
ESPN+W 28–311,876
November 127:00 p.m.at Central Michigan
CBSSNL 19–386,833
November 197:00 p.m.Miami (OH)
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
ESPN2L 20–3715,246
November 2812:00 p.m.Ohio
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
ESPNUL 26–3111,096
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Preseason

The MAC Football Kickoff was held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit from 9:00 am EDT to 1:30 pm EDT.[4]

Preseason coaches polls

On July 24 the MAC announced the preseason coaches poll. Buffalo was picked to finish fourth in the conference.[5]

Game summaries

At Minnesota

See also: 2025 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team
Buffalo Bulls (0–0) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulls 0 3 7010
Golden Gophers 0 10 31023
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at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: August 28
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 75 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 47,774
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando, Devin Gardner
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Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Second quarter
  • MINN – Jameson Geers 9-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 13:53. Golden Gophers 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 4:22.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 36-yard field goal, 7:56. Golden Gophers 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:52.
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 38-yard field goal, 0:02. Golden Gophers 10–3. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 1:15.
Third quarter
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 29-yard field goal, 11:39. Golden Gophers 13–3. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:18.
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 40-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes kick), 6:48. Golden Gophers 13–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:51.
Fourth quarter
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 25-yard field goal, 11:31. Golden Gophers 16–10. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:45.
  • MINN – Jalen Smith 60-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 10:52. Golden Gophers 23–10. Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:09.
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More information Statistics, BUFF ...
StatisticsBUFFMINN
First downs827
Plays–yards64–15179–443
Rushes–yards24–4444–153
Passing yards107290
Passing: comp–att–int12–20–019–35–1
Turnovers11
Time of possession21:3238:28
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Buffalo Passing Ta'Quan Roberson 12/20, 107 yards, TD
Rushing Al-Jay Henderson 11 carries, 25 yards
Receiving Victor Snow 5 receptions, 67 yards, TD
Minnesota Passing Drake Lindsey 19/35, 290 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Darius Taylor 30 carries, 141 yards
Receiving Jalen Smith 2 receptions, 76 yards, TD
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vs Saint Francis (PA) (FCS)

See also: 2025 Saint Francis Red Flash football team
Saint Francis (PA) (FCS) Red Flash (0–1) at Buffalo Bulls (0–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Red Flash (FCS) 0 0 066
Bulls 17 7 14745
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at University at Buffalo Stadium • Amherst, New York

  • Date: September 6, 2025
  • Game time: 3:30 PM EDT
  • Game attendance: 15,740
  • Referee: Marcel Kerr
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Anthony Lima (play-by-play) and Randy Buffington (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 17-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes kick), 12:20. Bulls 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:45.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 27-yard field goal, 7:01. Bulls 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:39.
  • BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 1-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 0:50. Bulls 17–0. Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 5:06.
Second quarter
  • BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 10-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 5:31. Bulls 24–0. Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:42.
Third quarter
  • BUFF – Ta'Quan Roberson 40-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 5:07. Bulls 31–0. Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 4:09.
  • BUFF – Ta'Quan Roberson 4-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 1:01. Bulls 38–0. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:10.
Fourth quarter
  • SFPA – Jordan Theodore 1-yard run (Mac Plummer kick failed), 10:06. Bulls 38–6. Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 2:45.
  • BUFF – James McNeil Jr. 26-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 4:52. Bulls 45–6. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 5:14.
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More information Statistics, SFPA ...
StatisticsSFPABUFF
First downs732
Plays–yards52–11985–503
Rushes–yards21–463–370
Passing yards115133
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–31–011–22–2
Turnovers12
Time of possession22:4137:19
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Saint Francis (PA)PassingNick Whitfield Jr.17/27, 111 yards
RushingRaph Ekechi8 carries, 21 yards
ReceivingPeyton Nelson4 receptions, 34 yards
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson10/20, 133 yards, TD, INT
RushingAl-Jay Henderson24 carries, 98 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingVictor Snow3 receptions, 67 yards, TD
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At Kent State

See also: 2025 Kent State Golden Flashes football team
Buffalo Bulls (1–1) at Kent State Golden Flashes (1–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulls 0 10 14731
Golden Flashes 7 7 7728
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at Dix Stadium • Kent, Ohio

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: N at 1 mile per hour (1.6 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 11,833
  • Referee: Chris LaMange
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Jordan Kent (play-by-play) and Randy Cross (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (8:54) KENT – Maurice Stephens 31-yard run, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 1:29; KENT 7-0)
Second quarter
  • (2:33) KENT – Cade Wolford 41-yard pass from Dru DeShields, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 4 Plays, 71 yards, 1:49; KENT 14-0)
  • (1:12) BUFF – Nik McMillan 38-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 7 plays, 92 yards, 1:18; KENT 14-7)
  • (0:00) BUFF – Jack Howes 28-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 0:49; KENT 14-10)
Third quarter
  • (9:28) BUFF – Chance Morrow 21-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 1:01; BUFF 17-14)
  • (5:18) BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 38-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:16; BUFF 24-14)
  • (2:58) KENT – Terik Mulder 50-yard pass from Dru DeShields, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:17; BUFF 24-21)
Fourth quarter
  • (2:38) KENT – Dru DeShields 3-yard run, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 21 plays, 93 yards, 12:15; KENT 28-24)
  • (1:03) BUFF – Victor Snow 22-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 1:29; BUFF 31-28)
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More information Statistics, BUFF ...
StatisticsBUFFKENT
First downs2320
Plays–yards69–45777–423
Rushes–yards29–13944–144
Passing yards318279
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28–40–122-33–0
Turnovers21
Time of possession22:3837:22
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson28/40, 318 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingAl-Jay Henderson15 carries, 75 yards, TD
ReceivingNik McMillan7 receptions, 117 yards, TD
Kent StatePassingDru DeShields22/33, 279 yards, 2 TD
RushingGavin Garcia18 carries, 61 yards
ReceivingCade Wolford3 receptions, 95 yards, TD
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Troy

See also: 2025 Troy Trojans football team
Troy Trojans (1–2) at Buffalo Bulls (2–1) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Trojans 0 0 02121
Bulls 7 0 7317
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at University at Buffalo Stadium • Amherst, New York

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind: E at 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 12,068
  • Referee: Rick Wayne
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and Je'Rod Cherry (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (6:31) BUFF – James McNeil Jr. 1-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:25; Buffalo 7–0)
Second quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Third quarter
  • (9:12) BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 22-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:41; Buffalo 14–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (14:56) BUFF – Jack Howes 39-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 51 yards, 6:28; Buffalo 17–0)
  • (10:23) TROY – Tucker Kilcrease 6-yard run, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 4:33; Buffalo 17–7)
  • (5:45) TROY – RaRa Thomas 10-yard pass from Tucker Kilcrease, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:34; Buffalo 17–14)
  • (0:45) TROY – Tae Meadows 20-yard run, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 1:48; Troy 21–17)
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More information Statistics, TROY ...
StatisticsTROYBUFF
First downs2214
Plays–yards83–36562–278
Rushes–yards47–16334–125
Passing yards202153
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–36–114–28–0
Turnovers20
Time of possession32:5227:08
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TroyPassingTucker Kilcrease14/24, 148 yards, TD
RushingTae Meadows14 carries, 68 yards, TD
ReceivingRaRa Thomas5 receptions, 78 yards, TD
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson9/15, 104 yards
RushingAl-Jay Henderson22 carries, 76 yards, TD
ReceivingJasaiah Gathings2 receptions, 47 yards
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UConn

See also: 2025 UConn Huskies football team
UConn Huskies (2–2) at Buffalo Bulls (2–2) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Huskies 0 7 10320
Bulls 0 7 3717
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at University at Buffalo Stadium • Amherst, New York

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 12,717
  • Referee: Matt Packowski
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): James Westling (play-by-play) and Craig Haubert (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays.
Second quarter
  • CONN - Skyler Bell 25-yard pass from Joe Fagnano (Chris Freeman kick), 8:36. Huskies 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 05:12.
  • BUFF - Lamar Sperling 63-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 6:21. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 02:15.
Third quarter
  • CONN - Cam Edwards 8-yard run (Chris Freeman kick), 11:16. Huskies 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 03:36.
  • BUFF - Jack Howes 39-yard field goal, 4:58. Huskies 14–10. Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 06:18.
  • CONN - Chris Freeman 39-yard field goal, 1:31. Huskies 17–10. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 03:21.
Fourth quarter
  • BUFF - Al-Jay Henderson 5-yard pass from Gunnar Gray (Jack Howes kick), 0:59. Tied 17–17. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 02:53.
  • CONN - Chris Freeman 44-yard field goal, 0:06. Huskies 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, 00:53.
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More information Statistics, CONN ...
StatisticsCONNBUFF
First downs1717
Plays–yards63–32071–329
Rushes–yards31–16542–204
Passing yards155125
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19-32-017-29-0
Turnovers00
Time of possession26:1033:50
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UConnPassingJoe Fagnano19/31, 155 yards, TD
RushingJoe Fagnano6 carries, 64 yards
ReceivingSkyler Bell6 receptions, 54 yards, TD
BuffaloPassingGunnar Gray17/29, 125 yards, TD
RushingLamar Sperling9 carries, 106 yards, TD
ReceivingVictor Snow7 receptions, 68 yards
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Eastern Michigan

See also: 2025 Eastern Michigan Eagles football team
Eastern Michigan Eagles (1–4) at Buffalo Bulls (2–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Eagles 7 7 73630
Bulls 7 7 73731
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at University at Buffalo Stadium • Amherst, New York

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: SW at 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 17,300
  • Referee: Andrew Speciale
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Marcus Ray (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (8:50) EMU – Nick Devereaux 45-yard pass from Noah Kim, Rudy Kessinger kick (Drive: 8 plays, 99 yards, 3:53; Eastern Michigan 7-0)
  • (8:39) BUFF – Victor Snow 75-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:11; 7-7)
Second quarter
  • (8:44) EMU – Dontae McMillan 3-yard run, Rudy Kessinger kick (Drive: 17 plays, 94 yards, 7:07; Eastern Michigan 14-7)
  • (1:51) BUFF – Patrick Clacks III 7-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 15 plays, 75 yards, 6:53; 14-14)
Third quarter
  • (3:11) EMU – Dontae McMillan 38-yard pass from Noah Kim, Rudy Kessinger kick (Drive: 10 plays, 96 yards, 5:14; Eastern Michigan 21-14)
  • (0:02) BUFF – Victor Snow 19-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:09; 21-21)
Fourth quarter
  • (8:59) EMU – Rudy Kessinger 42-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -18 yards, 1:31; Eastern Michigan 24-21)
  • (0:00) BUFF – Jack Howes 50-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 0:58; 24-24)
Overtime
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 9-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 3 play, 25 yards Buffalo 31-24)
  • EMU – Noah Kim 1-yard run, two-point run conversion failed (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards Buffalo 31-30)
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More information Statistics, EMU ...
StatisticsEMUBUFF
First downs2521
Plays–yards85–39570–387
Rushes–yards54–22731–115
Passing yards168272
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–31–019–39–0
Turnovers01
Time of possession37:0522:55
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Eastern MichiganPassingNoah Kim19/31, 168 yards, 2 TD
RushingDontae McMillan20 carries, 117 yards, TD
ReceivingNick Devereaux3 receptions, 62 yards, TD
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson19/38, 272 yards, 3 TD
RushingAl-Jay Henderson16 carries, 81 yards
ReceivingVictor Snow6 receptions, 136 yards, 2 TD
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At UMass

See also: 2025 UMass Minutemen football team
Buffalo Bulls (3–3) at UMass Minutemen (0–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulls 3 7 10828
Minutemen 0 14 7021
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at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium • Hadley, Massachusetts

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C)
  • Game attendance: 15,242
  • Referee: Marcel Kerr
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Cooper Boardman (play-by-play) and Forrest Conoly (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 23-yard field goal, 4:39. Bulls 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 85 yards, 3:52.
Second quarter
  • MASS – Kezion Dia-Johnson 27-yard pass from AJ Hairston (Derek Morris kick), 9:44. Minutemen 7–3. Drive: 7 plays, 87 yards, 3:14.
  • MASS – Brandon Hood 90-yard run (Derek Morris kick), 4:12. Minutemen 14–3. Drive: 1 play, 90 yards, 0:13.
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 23-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes kick), 2:55. Minutemen 14–10. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:17.
Third quarter
  • BUFF – Terrance Shelton Jr. 1-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 7:02. Bulls 17–14. Drive: 14 plays, 76 yards, 5:53.
  • MASS – Max Dowling 77-yard pass from AJ Hairston (Derek Morris kick), 5:37. Minutemen 21–17. Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:25.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 47-yard field goal, 0:18. Minutemen 21–20. Drive: 9 plays, 28 yards, 3:12.
Fourth quarter
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 16-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Nik McMillan), 0:19. Bulls 28–21. Drive: 4 plays, 50 yards, 0:22.
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More information Statistics, BUFF ...
StatisticsBUFFMASS
First downs2911
Plays–yards85–47558–306
Rushes–yards30–7244–187
Passing yards403119
Passing: Comp–Att–Int36–55–16–14–0
Turnovers10
Time of possession34:2025:40
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson36/55, 403 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingAl-Jay Henderson20 carries, 59 yards
ReceivingNick McMillan10 receptions, 119 yards
UMassPassingAJ Hairston6/14, 119 yards, 2 TD
RushingBrandon Hood24 carries, 174 yards, TD
ReceivingMax Dowling1 reception, 77 yards, TD
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Akron

See also: 2025 Akron Zips football team
Akron Zips (2–6) at Buffalo Bulls (4–3) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Zips 3 0 14724
Bulls 2 8 3316
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at UB Stadium • Amherst, New York

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 50 degrees
  • Game attendance: 12,491
  • Referee: Rich Edwards
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • AKR – Matthew Schramm 44-yard field goal, 9:37. Zips 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 2:38.
  • BUFF – Jonathan Capo Safety, 3:44. Zips 3–2.
Second quarter
  • BUFF – Patrick Clacks III 1-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Ta'Quan Roberson–Marcus Velez pass), 0:09. Bulls 10–3. Drive: 1 play, 16 yards, 0:12.
Third quarter
  • AKR – Kyan Mason 9-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 10:57. Tied 10–10. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:03.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 21-yard field goal, 7:17. Bulls 13–10. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:36.
  • AKR – Conner Cravaack 5-yard pass from Ben Finley (Matthew Schramm kick), 4:54. Zips 17–13. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:23.
Fourth quarter
  • AKR – Ben Finley 38-yard run (Matthew Schramm kick), 11:46. Zips 24–13. Drive: 7 plays, 82 yards, 3:57.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 35-yard field goal, 6:04. Zips 24–16. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 2:18.
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More information Statistics, AKR ...
StatisticsAKRBUFF
First downs1819
Plays–yards73–32570–357
Rushes–yards41–9534–91
Passing yards230266
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–32–123–36–4
Turnovers35
Time of possession30:2229:38
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingBen Finley17/32, 230 yards, 2 TD, INT
RushingJordan Gant25 carries, 92 yards
ReceivingMarcel Williams6 receptions, 74 yards
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson23/36, 266 yards, TD, 4 INT
RushingAl-Jay Henderson11 carries, 67 yards
ReceivingNik McMillan8 receptions, 177 yards
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At Bowling Green

See also: 2025 Bowling Green Falcons football team
Buffalo Bulls (4–4) at Bowling Green Falcons (3–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulls 7 14 7028
Falcons 0 0 033
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at Doyt Perry Stadium • Bowling Green, Ohio

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 51 °F (11 °C) • Wind: W at 9 miles per hour (14 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 11,876
  • Referee: Matt Packowski
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Marcus Ray (analyst)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 41-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 13:57. Bulls 7–0. Drive: 3 plays, 74 yards, 0:55.
Second quarter
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 2-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 14:54. Bulls 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 3:05.
  • BUFF – Jasaiah Gathings 5-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes kick), 0:09. Bulls 21–0. Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:01.
Third quarter
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 65-yard punt return (Jack Howes kick), 13:25. Bulls 28–0.
Fourth quarter
  • BGSU – Jackson Kleather 51-yard field goal, 8:33. Bulls 28–3. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 3:31.
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More information Statistics, BUFF ...
StatisticsBUFFBGSU
First downs1015
Plays–yards51–28272–216
Rushes–yards27–14644–116
Passing yards136100
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–24–111–28–1
Turnovers12
Time of possession26:0034:00
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson13/24, 136 yards, TD, INT
RushingAl-Jay Henderson18 carries, 119 yards, TD
ReceivingNik McMillan8 receptions, 105 yards
Bowling GreenPassingDrew Pyne7/16, 52 yards
RushingAustyn Dendy18 carries, 62 yards
ReceivingJyrin Johnson5 receptions, 69 yards
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At Central Michigan

See also: 2025 Central Michigan Chippewas football team
Buffalo Bulls (5–4) at Central Michigan Chippewas (5–4) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulls 3 7 3619
Chippewas 7 7 101438
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at Kelly/Shorts Stadium • Mount Pleasant, Michigan

  • Date: November 12
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 40 °F (4 °C) • Wind: W at 15 miles per hour (24 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 6,833
  • Referee: Chris La Mange
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Dave Ryan (play-by-play) and Adam Breneman (analyst)
More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • (11:41) BUFF – Jack Howes 29-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -2 yards, 0:45; Buffalo 3-0)
  • (3:47) CMU – Jordan Kwiatkowski 48-yard interception return, Cade Graham kick (Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:40; Central Michigan 7-3)
Second quarter
  • (2:22) BUFF – Nik McMillan 55-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 4 plays, 87 yards, 1:22; Buffalo 10-7)
  • (0:48) CMU – Marcus Beamon 1-yard run, Cade Graham kick (Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 1:29; Central Michigan 14-10)
Third quarter
  • (9:17) CMU – Cade Graham 32-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 3:59; Central Michigan 17-10)
  • (4:30) BUFF – Jack Howes 42-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 4:40; Central Michigan 17-13)
  • (4:18) CMU – Langston Lewis 75-yard pass from Joe Labas, Cade Graham kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:12; Central Michigan 24-13)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:38) CMU – Dakota Cochran 85-yard fumble return, Cade Graham kick (Drive: 1 play, -3 yards, 0:10; Central Michigan 31-13)
  • (6:36) CMU – Tommy McIntosh 10-yard pass from Joe Labas, Cade Graham kick (Drive: 6 plays, 41 yards, 3:03; Central Michigan 38-13)
  • (1:58) BUFF – Nik McMillan 26-yard pass from Gunnar Gray, two-point pass conversion failed (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:38; Central Michigan 38-19)
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More information Statistics, BUFF ...
StatisticsBUFFCMU
First downs1917
Plays–yards76–39859–358
Rushes–yards34–13634–111
Passing yards262247
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–42–218–25–2
Turnovers52
Time of possession28:5431:06
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson16/33, 208 yards, TD, INT
RushingTerrance Shelton Jr.11 carries, 59 yards
ReceivingNik McMillan7 receptions, 122 yards, 2 TD
Central MichiganPassingJoe Labas18/24, 247 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingTrey Cornist10 carries, 62 yards
ReceivingLangston Lewis6 receptions, 118 yards, TD
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Miami (OH)

See also: 2025 Miami RedHawks football team
Miami RedHawks (5–5) at Buffalo Bulls (5–5) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
RedHawks 0 17 14637
Bulls 3 7 10020
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at University at Buffalo Stadium • Amherst, New York

  • Date: November 19
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 35 °F (2 °C) • Wind: NNE at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 15,246
  • Referee: Rich Edwards
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Matt Schumacker (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst)
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Game information
First quarter
  • (0:56) BUFF – Jack Howes 33-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 6:49; Buffalo 3-0)
Second quarter
  • (13:42) M-OH – Kam Perry 32-yard pass from Thomas Gotkowski, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:14; Miami (OH) 7-3)
  • (3:16) M-OH – Thomas Gotkowski 3-yard run, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 3:14; Miami (OH) 14-3)
  • (1:51) M-OH – Dom Dzioban 42-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -3 yards, 1:20; Miami (OH) 17-3)
  • (0:13) BUFF – Victor Snow 9-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 1:38; Miami (OH) 17-10)
Third quarter
  • (12:31) BUFF – Jasaiah Gathings 10-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:29; 17-17)
  • (6:50) BUFF – Jack Howes 47-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 3:34; Buffalo 20-17)
  • (5:32) M-OH – D'Shawntae Jones 7-yard run, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:18; Miami (OH) 24-20)
  • (0:34) M-OH – D'Shawntae Jones 1-yard run, Dom Dzioban kick (Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:37; Miami (OH) 31-20)
Fourth quarter
  • (8:04) M-OH – Dom Dzioban 37-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 25 yards, 3:30; Miami (OH) 34-20)
  • (3:44) M-OH – Dom Dzioban 49-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 11 yards, 1:52; Miami (OH) 37-20)
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More information Statistics, M-OH ...
StatisticsM-OHBUFF
First downs1621
Plays–yards66–34781–349
Rushes–yards41–16233–46
Passing yards185303
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13-25-024-48-2
Turnovers03
Time of possession29:2530:35
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Miami (OH)PassingThomas Gotkowski13/23, 185 yards, TD
RushingJordan Brunson16 carries, 123 yards
ReceivingCole Weaver5 receptions, 82 yards
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson24/48, 303 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingTerrance Shelton Jr.8 carries, 27 yards
ReceivingNik McMillan8 receptions, 147 yards
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Ohio

See also: 2025 Ohio Bobcats football team
Ohio Bobcats (7–4) at Buffalo Bulls (5–6) – Game summary
More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulls 7 14 7331
Bobcats 0 7 61326
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at University at Buffalo Stadium • Amherst, New York

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EST
  • Game weather: Temperature:32 °F (0 °C), Wind: W 17 mph (27 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 11,096
  • Referee: William Williams (MAC)
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Ryan Cavanaugh (analyst)
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First quarter
  • (08:02) OHIO – Mason Williams 11-yard pass from Parker Navarro (David Dellenbach kick), 7 plays, 52 yards, 3:47; OHIO 7–0
Second quarter
  • (12:16) BUFF – Chance Morrow 10-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes kick), 2 plays, 11 yards, 0:39; Tied 7–7
  • (10:01) OHIO – Sieh Bangura 1-yard run (David Dellenbach kick), 6 plays, 64 yards, 2:09; OHIO 14–7
  • (03:43) OHIO – Chase Hendricks 15-yard pass from Parker Navarro (David Dellenbach kick), 10 plays, 86 yards, 5:18; OHIO 21–7
Third quarter
  • (12:39) BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 23-yard run (pass failed), 6 plays, 64 yards, 2:09; OHIO 21–13
  • (08:25) OHIO – Parker Navarro 6-yard run (David Dellenbach kick), 9 plays, 61 yards, 4:08; OHIO 28–13
Fourth quarter
  • (14:07) BUFF – Ta'Quan Roberson 5-yard run (pass failed), 6 plays, 80 yards, 0:53; OHIO 28–19
  • (05:24) OHIO – David Dellenbach 33-yard field goal, 7 plays, 17 yards, 1:46; OHIO 31–19
  • (03:47) BUFF – Jasaiah Gathings 29-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes kick), 5 plays, 67 yards, 1:37; OHIO 31–26
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More information Statistics, OHIO ...
StatisticsOHIOBUFF
First downs2719
Plays–yards77–50660–370
Rushes–yards54–35932–100
Passing yards147270
Passing: Comp–Att–Int10–23–116–28–1
Turnovers31
Time of possession38:0421:56
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OhioPassing Parker Navarro 10/23, 147 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Parker Navarro 18 carries, 134 yards, TD
Receiving Chase Hendricks 5 reception, 92 yards, TD
BuffaloPassing Ta'Quan Roberson 16/27, 270 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Terrance Shelton, Jr. 14 carries, 57 yards
Receiving Nik McMillian 5 reception, 122 yards
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