Buffalo at Western Michigan - 2009 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, October 24th 2009 (2:00 PM EDT)
Western Michigan 34 - Buffalo: 31  (Mid-American)

 
Bulls (5 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 24 - 24 (23 - 22 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Wind: 15 MPH
WMU 2nd straight Home Game
WMU is playing their 8th straight game
BUFF is playing their 8th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: BUFF: 23 - WMU: 26 (49)
BUFF Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
BUFF Travel: 350 miles
Broncos (5 - 7) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 25 - 28 (29 - 25 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Buffalo's 2009 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Buffalo at UTEP+2.5
Sat 9/12 Buffalo vs Pittsburgh-23.5
Sat 9/19 Buffalo at UCF+2.5
Sat 9/26 Buffalo at Temple+2.5
Sat 10/3 Buffalo vs Central Michigan-23.5
Sat 10/10 Buffalo vs Gardner-Webb-23.5
Sat 10/17 Buffalo vs Akron-23.5
Sat 10/24 Buffalo at Western Michigan+2.5
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/3 Buffalo vs Bowling Green-23.5
Tue 11/10 Buffalo vs Ohio-23.5
Wed 11/18 Buffalo at Miami (OH)+2.5
Fri 11/27 Buffalo at Kent State+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Buffalo's Schedule
Western Michigan's 2009 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Western Michigan at Michigan+2.5
Sat 9/12 Western Michigan at Indiana+2.5
Sat 9/19 Western Michigan vs Miami (OH)-23.5
Sat 9/26 Western Michigan vs Hofstra-23.5
Sat 10/3 Western Michigan at Northern Illinois+2.5
Sat 10/10 Western Michigan at Toledo+2.5
Sat 10/17 Western Michigan vs Central Michigan-23.5
Sat 10/24 Western Michigan vs Buffalo-23.5
Sat 10/31 Western Michigan at Kent State+2.5
Sat 11/7 Western Michigan at Michigan State+2.5
Sat 11/14 Western Michigan at Eastern Michigan+2.5
BYE WEEK
Tue 11/24 Western Michigan vs Ball State-23.5

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Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Western Michigan's Schedule
Important Stats (2009)
 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
BUFF.0241%24.139%2.8916442%253-0.11.0545%23.846%41%-0.2655.52.11.5
WMU.0344%24.745%2.4311243%289-0.17.143%27.539%44%-0.0940.62.31.8
 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
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
WMU#43 (.24)45% (33)45% (59)3.05 (62)18446% (27)1874.11 (49)#122 (.29)49% (128)48% (115)51% (132)4.38 (119)39.211.6



Overall Stats 2009
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BUFF Offense1224.122.541.1%-0.112.1224051642534.547%52%39%42%4%.02
WMU Defense1227.524.642.8%-0.091.8 - - - - - 50%48%39%44%2%.1
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BUFF Defense1223.822.344.8%-0.261.5 - - - - - 44%53%46%41%2%.05
WMU Offense1224.729.244.3%-0.172.3213881122893.934%64%45%43%3%.03

Additional Stats 2009
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Buffalo1217:482242%33%5.355.52.11.500028.1
Western Michigan1217:4221.342%44%4.740.62.31.800032.4
Run Game Stats (2009)
 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
BUFF Offense1247%39%36.2163.54.516-.042.8963%0%0.72
WMU Defense1250%39% - - - - .042.8752%0%0.85
 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
BUFF Defense1244%46% - - - - .033.0170%0%0.67
WMU Offense1234%45%28.7112.33.913-.062.4386%0%0.58

Pass Game Stats (2009)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BUFF Offense1252%42%1933.5253.37.613.32115.091.132%30%.124%1.4
WMU Defense1248%44% - - - - - - 10.191.132%36%.292%1.4
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BUFF Defense1253%41% - - - - - - 7.081.132%35%.182%1.2
WMU Offense1264%43%26.444288.76.610.92414.08131%34%.183%1.4

Buffalo's Power Ratings
Buffalo's Power Rating: NR
Buffalo's Offense Rating: NR
Buffalo's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Buffalo's 2009 Expected Record: -
Buffalo's 2009 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

Power Ratings Matchup
Buffalo:    Western Michigan: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Buffalo:    Western Michigan:




Western Michigan's Power Ratings
Western Michigan's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Western Michigan's Offense Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Defense Rating: NR
2009 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Western Michigan's 2009 Expected Record: -
Western Michigan's 2009 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Western Michigan's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

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


Buffalo Scoring
Offense: 24.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 22.5
Defense: 23.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.3

Buffalo's 2009 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Western Michigan 26
Buffalo 23

Total Points: 49

Based on Last 4 Games
Western Michigan 27
Buffalo 21

Total Points: 48

Based on Entire Season
Buffalo 25
Western Michigan 25

Total Points: 50
Western Michigan Scoring
Offense: 24.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 29.2
Defense: 27.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 24.6

Western Michigan's 2009 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 12
Record at home: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/19Buffalo41Western Michigan48Western Michigan -1Western Michigan49.5Over
202110/02Buffalo17Western Michigan24Western Michigan -7NA59.5Under
201710/07Buffalo68Western Michigan71Western Michigan -7Buffalo51.0Over
201611/19Western Michigan38Buffalo0Western Michigan -34Western Michigan55.5Under
201310/12Western Michigan0Buffalo33Buffalo -11Buffalo0
201211/10Buffalo29Western Michigan24
200910/24Western Michigan34Buffalo31
200810/11Buffalo28Western Michigan34
200510/01Western Michigan31Buffalo21
200210/05Buffalo17Western Michigan31
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Western Michigan822 Overs
Buffalo222 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams4 - 62 - 21 - 01 - 2
Road Teams6 - 42 - 22 - 10 - 1

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

BUFF 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'09 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Waldo Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 42° - Wind: 15 mph
Rematch from Week 8
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Western Michigan won vs Buffalo this year (34-31)

Previous Matchups
Western Michigan beat Buffalo last year (48-41)

  
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