Central Michigan at Buffalo - 2001 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 29th 2001 (7:00 PM EDT)
Central Michigan 16 - Buffalo: 8  (Mid-American)

 
Chippewas (3 - 8) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 23 - 32 (20 - 28 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bulls (3 - 8) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 19 - 26 (19 - 24 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Central Michigan's 2001 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Thu 8/30 Central Michigan vs Eastern Kentucky-23.5
Sat 9/8 Central Michigan at Michigan State+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/22 Central Michigan vs Toledo-23.5
Sat 9/29 Central Michigan at Buffalo+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/13 Central Michigan vs Ohio-23.5
Sat 10/20 Central Michigan at Marshall+2.5
Sat 10/27 Central Michigan vs Northern Illinois-23.5
Sat 11/3 Central Michigan at Ball State+2.5
Sat 11/10 Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan-23.5
Sat 11/17 Central Michigan at Western Michigan+2.5
Sat 11/24 Central Michigan at Boise State+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Central Michigan's Schedule
Buffalo's 2001 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Thu 8/30 Buffalo vs Rutgers-23.5
Sat 9/8 Buffalo at Bowling Green+2.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/22 Buffalo at UConn+2.5
Sat 9/29 Buffalo vs Central Michigan-23.5
Sat 10/6 Buffalo at Miami (OH)+2.5
Sat 10/13 Buffalo vs Marshall-23.5
Sat 10/20 Buffalo at Kent State+2.5
Sat 10/27 Buffalo at Eastern Michigan+2.5
Sat 11/3 Buffalo vs Ohio-23.5
Sat 11/10 Buffalo at Army+2.5
Sat 11/17 Buffalo vs Akron-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for Buffalo's Schedule
Important Stats (2001)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CMU0%22.80%000%000%31.50%0%0000
BUFF0%18.60%000%000%260%0%0000
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
CMU#96 (.15)39% (115)42% (88)3.2 (41)16934% (124)1633.82 (80)#96 (.21)40% (44)41% (48)39% (50)3.6 (45)60.920.4
BUFF#77 (.17)40% (104)38% (115)2.7 (117)15342% (70)1764.22 (41)#72 (.17)43% (82)43% (71)43% (97)3.84 (74)39.311.5



Overall Stats 2001
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Offense1122.819.80%00000000%0%0%0%0%
BUFF Defense112624.40%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
CMU Defense1131.528.20%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
BUFF Offense1118.6190%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2001
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Central Michigan110:000NAN%0%0000000100
Buffalo110:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2001)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CMU Offense110%0%000000%0%0
BUFF Defense110%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
CMU Defense110%0% - - - - 00%0%0
BUFF Offense110%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2001)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Offense110%0%000000000%0%0%0
BUFF Defense110%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
CMU Defense110%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
BUFF Offense110%0%000000000%0%0%0

Central Michigan's Power Ratings
Central Michigan's Power Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2001 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Central Michigan's 2001 Expected Record: -
Central Michigan's 2001 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Central Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan:    Buffalo: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Central Michigan:    Buffalo:




Buffalo's Power Ratings
Buffalo's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Buffalo's Offense Rating: NR
Buffalo's Defense Rating: NR
2001 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Buffalo's 2001 Expected Record: -
Buffalo's 2001 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Buffalo's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Buffalo's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Central Michigan Scoring
Offense: 22.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 19.8
Defense: 31.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 28.2

Central Michigan's 2001 Record
Record: 3 - 8
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 11
Record on Road: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Buffalo 26
Central Michigan 22

Total Points: 48

Based on Last 4 Games
Buffalo 27
Central Michigan 22

Total Points: 49

Based on Entire Season
Buffalo 24
Central Michigan 23

Total Points: 47
Buffalo Scoring
Offense: 18.6 PPG
Offense at Home: 19
Defense: 26 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.4

Buffalo's 2001 Record
Record: 3 - 8
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 11
Record at home: 1 - 4
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202511/12Central Michigan38Buffalo19Central Michigan -2.5Central Michigan44.5Over
202310/07Buffalo37Central Michigan13Central Michigan -2.5Buffalo51.5Under
202211/09Central Michigan31Buffalo27Central Michigan -3Central Michigan54.0Over
201910/26Buffalo43Central Michigan20Buffalo -1.5Buffalo46.5Over
201810/06Central Michigan24Buffalo34Buffalo -6.5Buffalo52.0Over
201510/17Central Michigan51Buffalo14Central Michigan -7Central Michigan55.5Over
201410/25Buffalo14Central Michigan20Central Michigan -1.5Central Michigan0
200910/03Buffalo13Central Michigan20
200809/27Central Michigan27Buffalo25
200611/24Buffalo28Central Michigan55
200411/13Buffalo36Central Michigan6
200109/29Buffalo8Central Michigan16
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Buffalo435 Overs
Central Michigan841 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams7 - 55 - 24 - 01 - 2
Road Teams5 - 72 - 52 - 10 - 4

(#) CMU at (#) BUFF
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatCMUBUFF
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Central Michigan on Offense
CategoryCat
CMU OffBUFF Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Central Michigan Run Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffBUFF Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Central Michigan Pass Game
CategoryCat
CMU OffBUFF Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Buffalo on Offense
CategoryCatBUFF OffCMU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Buffalo Run Game
CategoryCat
BUFF OffCMU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Buffalo Pass Game
CategoryCatBUFF OffCMU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
BUFF 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'01 Profile: Remains Poor G5

CMU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'01 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in UB Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 60° - Wind: 7 mph
Rematch from Week 6
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Central Michigan won at Buffalo this year (16-8)

Previous Matchups
Buffalo beat Central Michigan in 2023 (37-13)
Central Michigan beat Buffalo in 2022 (31-27)

  
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