Fordham at Buffalo - 2023 Matchup Preview
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Saturday, September 9th 2023 (6:00 PM EDT)
Buffalo -23.5 (55.5) (0)  Open: 0.0
Fordham 40 - Buffalo: 37

 
Rams (1 - 0) (1 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 40 - 37 (40 - 37 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: -10   (SP+ BUFF -15)
BUFF Win prob: 96% | Cover: 54%
Bulls (3 - 9) (5 - 7 - 0)
Coach Maurice Linguist (11 - 17)
Avg Score : 21 - 27 (23 - 29 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.6 - 7.4 (#106)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Fordham's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/9 Fordham at Buffalo+23.555.5W 40 - 37OY

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Predictions for Fordham's Schedule
Buffalo's 2023 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/2 Buffalo at Wisconsin+29.052.5L 17 - 38OY
Sat 9/9 Buffalo vs Fordham-23.555.5L 37 - 40ON
Sat 9/16 Buffalo vs Liberty+2.554.0L 27 - 55ON
Sat 9/23 Buffalo at Louisiana+10.557.5L 38 - 45OY
Sat 9/30 Buffalo at Akron+3.053.0W 13 - 10UY
Sat 10/7 Buffalo vs Central Michigan+2.551.5W 37 - 13UY
Sat 10/14 Buffalo vs Bowling Green-3.044.5L 14 - 24UN
Sat 10/21 Buffalo at Kent State-6.544.0W 24 - 6UY
BYE WEEK
Tue 10/31 Buffalo at Toledo+14.047.0L 13 - 31UN
Tue 11/7 Buffalo vs Ohio+9.545.5L 10 - 20UN
Wed 11/15 Buffalo at Miami (OH)+7.536.5L 10 - 23UN
Tue 11/21 Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan-6.538.5L 11 - 24UN

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Predictions for Buffalo's Schedule

Important Stats (2023)
 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
FOR0%400%000%000%370%0%0000
BUFF#130 (.03)37% (116)20.943% (67)2.93 (102)13432% (129)1853.54 (95)#41 (.14)39% (33)27.437% (25)42% (68)3.55 (48)41.61.61.6
 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
FOR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
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 2023
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FOR Offense140400%00000000%0%0%0%0%
BUFF Defense1227.429.338.7%3.551.6 - - - - - 56%43%37%42%18%.14
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
FOR Defense137370%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
BUFF Offense1220.922.737.4%3.541.6173191341853.751%48%43%32%16%.03

Additional Stats 2023
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Fordham10:000NAN%0%0000000100
Buffalo1230:3217.234%37%4.841.61.61.65.71.4229.4
Run Game Stats (2023)
 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
FOR Offense10%0%000000%0%0
BUFF Defense1256% (119)37% (25) - - - - .15 (76)2.82 (24)65% (25)12% (19)1.25 (131)
 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
FOR Defense10%0% - - - - 00%0%0
BUFF Offense1251% (61)43% (67)36.3133.63.715 (100).09 (102)2.93 (102)65% (119)9% (40)0.92 (103)

Pass Game Stats (2023)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FOR Offense10%0%000000000%0%0%0
BUFF Defense1243% (13)42% (68) - - - - - - 11 (53).2 (29)1.4 (18)35% (32)28% (39).23 (30)5% (95)2 (54)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
FOR Defense10%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
BUFF Offense1248% (77)32% (129)17.732.8185.35.610.514 (106)11 (68).04 (130)1.5 (99)32% (68)26% (108).16 (116)8% (119)1.9 (109)

Fordham's Power Ratings
Fordham's Power Rating: #NR
Fordham's Offense Rating: #NR
Fordham's Defense Rating: #NR
2023 Talent Rating: #205
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Fordham's 2023 Expected Record: -
Fordham's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Fordham's Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Fordham's Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A

Average Talent
Average Patriot Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96

Power Ratings Matchup
Fordham:    Buffalo: -10.165

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Fordham:    Buffalo: -15.1




Buffalo's Power Ratings
Buffalo's Power Rating: -10.165 #120
Buffalo's Offense Rating: 8.90 #125
Buffalo's Defense Rating: 8.32 #50
2023 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Buffalo's 2023 Expected Record: 4.60 - 7.40
Buffalo's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.1 #117
Buffalo's Offense SP+ Rating: 15.3 #125
Buffalo's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.4 #87

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96


Fordham Scoring
Offense: 40 PPG
Offense on Road: 40
Defense: 37 PPG
Defense on Road: 37

Fordham's 2023 Record
Record: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 1 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Fordham 34
Buffalo 29

Total Points: 63

Buffalo Scoring
Offense: 20.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 22.7
Defense: 27.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 29.3

Buffalo's 2023 Record
Record: 3 - 9
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 5
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 1 - 3 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 0 - 3 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202309/09Buffalo37Fordham40FordhamBuffalo -23.5Fordham55.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Buffalo001 Overs
Fordham110 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams1 - 01 - 00 - 01 - 0

(#NR) Fordham Info
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: #N/A
Offense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Defense SP+ Rating: #N/A
Talent Rating: #205
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -


Record on Road: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread )

Fordham Highlights
Fordham is Undefeated vs Spread
Fordham in Undefeated


Fordham Deficiencies
Fordham Defense Gives up a Lot of Points

Performance GradesPerf Grades
CategoryCatBUFFFOR
OverallOver#95—
OffenseOff#111—
DefenseDef#44—
Special TeamsST#22—
PassingPass#99—
RushingRush#63—
Run BlockRBLK#97—
Pass BlockPBLK#77—
Route RunningWR Rt#101—
TacklingTkl#103—
Run DefenseR Def#38—
Pass Rush DefPRush#66—
Coverage DefCov#70—

Rematch from Week 2
Buffalo -23.5 (55.5)
Fordham won at Buffalo this year (40-37)

Previous Matchups
Fordham beat Buffalo in 2023 (40-37)

Weather Forecast
Playing in UB Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: FOR | BUFF
Depth Chart: FOR | BUFF
Rosters: FOR | BUFF
(#120) Buffalo Info
Power Rating: -10.165 #120
Offense Rating: 8.90 #125
Defense Rating: 8.32 #50
Overall SP+ Rating: -15.1 #117
Offense SP+ Rating: 15.3 #125
Defense SP+ Rating: 29.4 #87
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #75
Expected Record: 4.60 - 7.40


Buffalo has lost 1 straight
Record at home: 1 - 5 (1 - 5 - 0 vs Spread)

Buffalo Highlights
Buffalo has a good run defense (#32)
Buffalo Defensive Line is very good (#84)
Buffalo Front 7 is disruptive (#117)
Buffalo commits very few Penalties (#16)

Buffalo Deficiencies
Buffalo has a really bad Offense
Buffalo offense is really bad (#91)
Buffalo offense is not Explosive (#89)
Buffalo pass game is really bad (#113)
Buffalo offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Buffalo does not Sack the QB (#13)


  
Fordham's OC
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG

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Fordham's DC
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mike Courtney71000
Nahil Perkins61000
Matt Jaworski50010
Andrew Osmun50000
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mike Courtney71000
Nahil Perkins61000
Matt Jaworski50010
Andrew Osmun50000
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Mike Courtney71000
Nahil Perkins61000
Matt Jaworski50010

Buffalo's OC DJ Mangas
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Cole Snyder20337255%21091395.7
CJ Ogbonna (Tr)82138%87124.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Ron Cook Jr.14860964.136
Michael Washington9036224.049
Jacqez Barksdale5224824.839
CJ Ogbonna (Tr)5121434.215
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Marlyn Johnson40495412.480
Darrell Harding Jr.23451319.652
Boobie Curry29303110.448
Cole Harrity3529438.429

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Buffalo's DC Robert Wright
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Joe Andreessen (Tr)8211122
Devin Grant782003
Khalil Murdock558220
Marcus Fuqua513011
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Max Michel4510414
George Wolo236431
Khalil Murdock558220
Jaylon Bass122211
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jayden Oliver171005
Max Michel4510414
Devin Grant782003