Kent State Golden Flashes at Buffalo Bulls
Tuesday, November 26th 2024 (7:00 PM EST)
Buffalo -23.5 (50.5) (-3000) Open: -21.0 | 49.5
Buffalo 43 - Kent State: 7 (Mid-American)
Golden Flashes (0 - 12) (3 - 9 - 0)
Coach Kenni Burns (1 - 11)
Avg Score : 14 - 44 (9 - 48 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 12 (#134)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach Kenni Burns (1 - 11)
Avg Score : 14 - 44 (9 - 48 on Road)
Record Prediction: 0 - 12 (#134)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Wind: 19.7 MPH
KENT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Buffalo -27 (SP+ BUFF -29)
Projected Score: KENT: 14 - BUFF: 41 (57)
BUFF Win prob: 96% | Cover: 54%
KENT Travel: 183 miles
KENT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Buffalo -27 (SP+ BUFF -29)
Projected Score: KENT: 14 - BUFF: 41 (57)
BUFF Win prob: 96% | Cover: 54%
KENT Travel: 183 miles
Bulls (9 - 4) (8 - 5 - 0)
Coach Pete Lembo (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 29 - 26 (38 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 4 (#28)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Coach Pete Lembo (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 29 - 26 (38 - 22 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9 - 4 (#28)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
| Kent State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Kent State at Pittsburgh | +23.5 | 55.5 | L 24 - 55 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Kent State vs St. Francis (PA) | -17.5 | 49.5 | L 17 - 23 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Kent State at Tennessee | +49.5 | 61.5 | L 0 - 71 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Kent State at Penn State | +49.0 | 58.0 | L 0 - 56 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Kent State vs Eastern Michigan | +14.0 | 46.0 | L 33 - 52 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Kent State vs Ball State | +3.0 | 58.0 | L 35 - 37 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Kent State at Bowling Green | +24.0 | 54.5 | L 6 - 27 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Kent State at Western Michigan | +19.0 | 61.0 | L 21 - 52 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/6 | Kent State vs Ohio | +20.5 | 53.5 | L 0 - 41 | U | N | |
| Wed 11/13 | Kent State at Miami (OH) | +31.0 | 47.5 | L 7 - 34 | U | Y | |
| Tue 11/19 | Kent State vs Akron | +10.5 | 49.0 | L 17 - 38 | O | N | |
| Tue 11/26 | Kent State at Buffalo | +23.5 | 50.5 | L 7 - 43 | U | N | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 6
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg: 3, Bad: 1, Poor: 6
Predictions for Kent State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 3, Bad 1, Poor 6
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg: 3, Bad: 1, Poor: 6
| Buffalo's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Buffalo vs Lafayette | -3.5 | 45.5 | W 30 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Buffalo at Missouri | +34.5 | 53.5 | L 0 - 38 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Buffalo vs Massachusetts | -3.5 | 45.5 | W 34 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Buffalo at Northern Illinois | +13.0 | 42.5 | W 23 - 20 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Buffalo at UConn | +6.0 | 44.5 | L 3 - 47 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Buffalo vs Toledo | +10.5 | 44.5 | W 30 - 15 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Buffalo vs Western Michigan | +1.0 | 49.5 | L 41 - 48 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/26 | Buffalo at Ohio | +4.0 | 46.5 | L 16 - 47 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Buffalo at Akron | +1.0 | 49.0 | W 41 - 30 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/12 | Buffalo vs Ball State | -3.5 | 55.5 | W 51 - 48 | O | N | |
| Wed 11/20 | Buffalo at Eastern Michigan | +1.0 | 53.5 | W 37 - 20 | O | Y | |
| Tue 11/26 | Buffalo vs Kent State | -23.5 | 50.5 | W 43 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 1/4 | Buffalo vs Liberty | -4.5 | 50.5 | W 26 - 7 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 9
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 9
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 7
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Predictions for Buffalo's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 9
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 7
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Important Stats (2023)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | #125 (.05) | 35% (130) | 13.9 | 32% (133) | 2.84 (113) | 106 | 40% (89) | 165 | 3.27 (110) | #125 (.32) | 45% (111) | 44.1 | 47% (108) | 44% (97) | 4.88 (132) | 46.2 | 1 | 0.8 |
| BUFF | #130 (.03) | 37% (116) | 28.8 | 43% (67) | 2.93 (102) | 134 | 32% (129) | 185 | 3.54 (95) | #41 (.14) | 39% (33) | 26.4 | 37% (25) | 42% (68) | 3.55 (48) | 41.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| BUFF | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Offense | 12 | 13.9 | 9.3 | 35.2% | 3.27 | 1 | 15 | 270 | 106 | 165 | 2.9 | 53% | 47% | 32% | 40% | 19% | .05 |
| BUFF Defense | 12 | 26.4 | 22.3 | 38.7% | 3.55 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 43% | 37% | 42% | 18% | .14 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Defense | 12 | 44.1 | 48.3 | 45% | 4.88 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 56% | 43% | 47% | 44% | 13% | .32 |
| BUFF Offense | 12 | 28.8 | 38.2 | 37.4% | 3.54 | 1.6 | 17 | 319 | 134 | 185 | 3.7 | 51% | 48% | 43% | 32% | 16% | .03 |
Additional Stats 2023
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 12 | 28:49 | 15 | 30% | 46% | 5.4 | 46.2 | 1 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0 | 28.4 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 30:32 | 17.2 | 34% | 37% | 4.8 | 41.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 5.7 | 1.4 | 2 | 29.4 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Offense | 12 | 53% (44) | 32% (133) | 36.8 | 105.9 | 2.9 | 8 (130) | -.03 (132) | 2.84 (113) | 67% (109) | 12% (117) | 0.91 (105) |
| BUFF Defense | 12 | 56% (119) | 37% (25) | - | - | - | - | .15 (76) | 2.82 (24) | 65% (25) | 12% (19) | 1.25 (131) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Defense | 12 | 56% (124) | 47% (108) | - | - | - | - | .24 (117) | 3.23 (98) | 79% (107) | 7% (131) | 1.08 (106) |
| BUFF Offense | 12 | 51% (61) | 43% (67) | 36.3 | 133.6 | 3.7 | 15 (100) | .09 (102) | 2.93 (102) | 65% (119) | 9% (40) | 0.92 (103) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Offense | 12 | 47% (90) | 40% (89) | 13.3 | 25.5 | 164.5 | 6.5 | 12.3 | 11 (117) | 6 (14) | .16 (110) | 1.6 (72) | 36% (122) | 25% (112) | .18 (108) | 7% (99) | 2 (76) |
| BUFF Defense | 12 | 43% (13) | 42% (68) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 (53) | .2 (29) | 1.4 (18) | 35% (32) | 28% (39) | .23 (30) | 5% (95) | 2 (54) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENT Defense | 12 | 43% (14) | 44% (97) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (120) | .44 (127) | 1.8 (117) | 32% (73) | 31% (76) | .33 (79) | 6% (91) | 2 (55) |
| BUFF Offense | 12 | 48% (77) | 32% (129) | 17.7 | 32.8 | 185.3 | 5.6 | 10.5 | 14 (106) | 11 (68) | .04 (130) | 1.5 (99) | 32% (68) | 26% (108) | .16 (116) | 8% (119) | 1.9 (109) |
Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -32.59 #134
Kent State's Offense Rating: 8.84 #130
Kent State's Defense Rating: 22.62 #133
2024 Talent Rating: 488.00 #101
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Kent State's 2024 Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Kent State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -33.0 #134
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.6 #133
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 43.8 #134
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Kent State's Power Rating: -32.59 #134
Kent State's Offense Rating: 8.84 #130
Kent State's Defense Rating: 22.62 #133
2024 Talent Rating: 488.00 #101
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Kent State's 2024 Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Kent State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -33.0 #134
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.6 #133
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 43.8 #134
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Power Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -32.59 Buffalo: -5.765
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -33.0 Buffalo: -4.0
Kent State: -32.59 Buffalo: -5.765
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kent State: -33.0 Buffalo: -4.0
Buffalo's Power Ratings
Buffalo's Power Rating: -5.765 #106
Buffalo's Offense Rating: 15.34 #104
Buffalo's Defense Rating: 12.34 #93
2024 Talent Rating: 384.00 #120
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Buffalo's 2024 Expected Record: 9.0 - 4.0
Buffalo's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.0 #87
Buffalo's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #84
Buffalo's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.2 #93
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Buffalo's Power Rating: -5.765 #106
Buffalo's Offense Rating: 15.34 #104
Buffalo's Defense Rating: 12.34 #93
2024 Talent Rating: 384.00 #120
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Buffalo's 2024 Expected Record: 9.0 - 4.0
Buffalo's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.0 #87
Buffalo's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #84
Buffalo's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.2 #93
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 514.62
Average Power Five Talent: 806.09
Average FBS Talent: 638.99
Kent State Scoring
Offense: 13.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.3
Defense: 44.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 48.3
Kent State's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 12
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 7
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 8 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 5 - 0
Offense: 13.9 PPG
Offense on Road: 9.3
Defense: 44.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 48.3
Kent State's 2024 Record
Record: 0 - 12
Record vs Spread: 3 - 9 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 7
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 8 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 5 - 0
Projected Score
Buffalo 41
Kent State 14
Projected Total Points: 57
Buffalo 41
Kent State 14
Projected Total Points: 57
Buffalo Scoring
Offense: 28.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.2
Defense: 26.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.3
Buffalo's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Offense: 28.8 PPG
Offense at Home: 38.2
Defense: 26.4 PPG
Defense at Home: 22.3
Buffalo's 2024 Record
Record: 9 - 4
Record vs Spread: 8 - 5 - 0
Record at home: 5 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 4 - 2 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/26 | Buffalo | 43 | Kent State | 7 | Buffalo | Buffalo -23.5 | Buffalo | 50.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 10/21 | Kent State | 6 | Buffalo | 24 | Buffalo | Buffalo -6.5 | Buffalo | 44.0 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/26 | Buffalo | 27 | Kent State | 30 | Kent State | Buffalo -4.5 | Kent State | 51.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 10/09 | Kent State | 48 | Buffalo | 38 | Kent State | Kent State -7 | Kent State | 66.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 11/28 | Buffalo | 70 | Kent State | 41 | Buffalo | Buffalo -7.5 | Buffalo | 70.0 | Over |
| 2019 | 11/14 | Kent State | 30 | Buffalo | 27 | Kent State | Buffalo -6 | Kent State | 54.5 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/06 | Buffalo | 48 | Kent State | 14 | Buffalo | Buffalo -17 | Buffalo | 44.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 09/30 | Kent State | 13 | Buffalo | 27 | Buffalo | Buffalo -7.5 | Buffalo | 41.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 10/08 | Buffalo | 20 | Kent State | 44 | Kent State | Buffalo -2 | Kent State | 42.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/05 | Kent State | 17 | Buffalo | 18 | Buffalo | Buffalo -3 | Kent State | 43.5 | Under |
| 2013 | 10/26 | Kent State | 21 | Buffalo | 41 | Buffalo | Buffalo -2 | Buffalo | 0 | |
| 2012 | 09/19 | Buffalo | 7 | Kent State | 23 | Kent State | ||||
| 2009 | 11/27 | Kent State | 6 | Buffalo | 9 | Buffalo | ||||
| 2008 | 11/28 | Buffalo | 21 | Kent State | 24 | Kent State | ||||
| 2007 | 11/24 | Kent State | 23 | Buffalo | 30 | Buffalo | ||||
| 2006 | 11/04 | Buffalo | 41 | Kent State | 14 | Buffalo | ||||
| 2005 | 11/12 | Kent State | 6 | Buffalo | 10 | Buffalo | ||||
| 2004 | 11/06 | Buffalo | 7 | Kent State | 33 | Kent State | ||||
| 2003 | 11/22 | Kent State | 34 | Buffalo | 24 | Kent State | ||||
| 2002 | 10/26 | Buffalo | 12 | Kent State | 16 | Kent State | ||||
| 2001 | 10/20 | Kent State | 35 | Buffalo | 13 | Kent State | ||||
| 2000 | 11/03 | Buffalo | 20 | Kent State | 17 | Buffalo |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 12 | 6 | 6 Overs |
| Kent State | 10 | 5 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 9 - 13 | 6 - 5 | 4 - 2 | 2 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 13 - 9 | 5 - 6 | 3 - 2 | 2 - 4 |
(#134) Kent State Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -32.59 #134
Offense Rating: 8.84 #130
Defense Rating: 22.62 #133
Overall SP+ Rating: -33.0 #134
Offense SP+ Rating: 12.6 #133
Defense SP+ Rating: 43.8 #134
Talent Rating: 488.00 #101
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 30%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.89 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 29%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 50%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Kent State Notes
(11/27) Avg score 14 -44. Total outscored 529-167
(11/18) Took 1st lead vs M OH, all 34 straight, may not W
(11/7) CFB worst. New Fr QB new suck. Rgame sucks
(11/7) Have never had a lead in any game at 0-9
(10/22) Def stop rate last in CFB (36%) into week 9
(10/13) Pass game expl in shootout L (Ball St). Def bad
(10/4) Sched brutal but bottom 5 in Every Off/Def stat
(9/29) Outscored 234-57 by four P4 opps this year
(9/26) Top 2 QBs out for season, 3rd QB looks hurt
(9/26) Worst team in CFB, top QBs hurt. Burns sucks?
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -32.59 #134
Offense Rating: 8.84 #130
Defense Rating: 22.62 #133
Overall SP+ Rating: -33.0 #134
Offense SP+ Rating: 12.6 #133
Defense SP+ Rating: 43.8 #134
Talent Rating: 488.00 #101
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #102
Expected Record: 0.0 - 12.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 51%, Run: 47%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 30%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 2.89 PPO
Awful Run Success 33%
Awful Pass Success 29%
Poor OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 50%
Awful in Scoring Position 4.34 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 50%
Awful Pass Def Success 51%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Kent State Notes
(11/27) Avg score 14 -44. Total outscored 529-167
(11/18) Took 1st lead vs M OH, all 34 straight, may not W
(11/7) CFB worst. New Fr QB new suck. Rgame sucks
(11/7) Have never had a lead in any game at 0-9
(10/22) Def stop rate last in CFB (36%) into week 9
(10/13) Pass game expl in shootout L (Ball St). Def bad
(10/4) Sched brutal but bottom 5 in Every Off/Def stat
(9/29) Outscored 234-57 by four P4 opps this year
(9/26) Top 2 QBs out for season, 3rd QB looks hurt
(9/26) Worst team in CFB, top QBs hurt. Burns sucks?
Power #134
#106Off #130
#104Def #133
#93Talent #101
#120SP+ #134
#87SP+ Off #133
#84SP+ Def #134
#93Rematch from Week 14
Buffalo -23.5 (50.5)
Buffalo won vs Kent State this year (43-7)
Previous Matchups
Buffalo beat Kent State last year (43-7)
Buffalo beat Kent State in 2023 (24-6)
Kent State beat Buffalo in 2022 (30-27)
Weather Forecast
Playing in UB Stadium
Conditions: Overcast
Temp: 45° - Wind: 20 mph
Team Information
Injuries: KENT | BUFF
Depth Chart: KENT | BUFF
Rosters: KENT | BUFF
(#106) Buffalo Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -5.765 #106
Offense Rating: 15.34 #104
Defense Rating: 12.34 #93
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.0 #87
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #84
Defense SP+ Rating: 30.2 #93
Talent Rating: 384.00 #120
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 9.0 - 4.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 40%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.22 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Bad Pass Success 42%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Buffalo Notes
(11/27) Killed Kent, Rgame great, Ogbonna good
(11/25) 3 str W's, beat EMU. Alive, barely, for MAC title
(11/13) Def torched, Off & QB Semonza great in Buf L
(10/20) Def torched by WMU. Off great but bad start
(10/18) DL is really undersized but linebackers very good
(10/13) Rgame 230+ yds, Run Def great in upset W (Tol)
(10/11) This may be worst Off in CFB. #133 Success
(10/4) OG'd 537-198 (UConn), Rgame awful/QBs worse
(9/23) Beat N Ill despite outgained 2-1. Off awful
(9/13) QB Ogbonna has not shown he can throw at all
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: -5.765 #106
Offense Rating: 15.34 #104
Defense Rating: 12.34 #93
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.0 #87
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.4 #84
Defense SP+ Rating: 30.2 #93
Talent Rating: 384.00 #120
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #102
Expected Record: 9.0 - 4.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 45%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 40%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.22 PPO
Awful Run Success 38%
Bad Pass Success 42%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.84 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Poor Pass Def Success 43%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Buffalo Notes
(11/27) Killed Kent, Rgame great, Ogbonna good
(11/25) 3 str W's, beat EMU. Alive, barely, for MAC title
(11/13) Def torched, Off & QB Semonza great in Buf L
(10/20) Def torched by WMU. Off great but bad start
(10/18) DL is really undersized but linebackers very good
(10/13) Rgame 230+ yds, Run Def great in upset W (Tol)
(10/11) This may be worst Off in CFB. #133 Success
(10/4) OG'd 537-198 (UConn), Rgame awful/QBs worse
(9/23) Beat N Ill despite outgained 2-1. Off awful
(9/13) QB Ogbonna has not shown he can throw at all
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Kargman | 45 | 82 | 55% | 432 | 3 | 2 | 5.3 |
| Ruel Tomlinson | 11 | 28 | 39% | 73 | 0 | 2 | 2.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ky Thomas | 135 | 550 | 1 | 4.1 | 38 |
| Curtis Douglas | 48 | 145 | 0 | 3.0 | 19 |
| Jahzae Kimbrough | 27 | 114 | 0 | 4.2 | 18 |
| Ayden Harris | 29 | 110 | 1 | 3.8 | 13 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrishon Mccray | 40 | 705 | 9 | 17.6 | 68 |
| Jay Jay Etheridge | 14 | 137 | 1 | 9.8 | 37 |
| Dashawn Martin | 8 | 108 | 0 | 13.5 | 27 |
| Ky Thomas | 10 | 53 | 0 | 5.3 | 10 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Baka | 90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Mason Woods (Tr) | 68 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tevin Tucker | 65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rocco Nicholl | 61 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kameron Olds (Tr) | 42 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Stephen Daley | 51 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Kaden Beatty | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lavell Gibson | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Baka | 90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Stephen Daley | 51 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Dallas Branch (Tr) | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Ogbonna | 190 | 336 | 57% | 2381 | 19 | 5 | 7.1 |
| Gunnar Gray | 4 | 11 | 36% | 41 | 0 | 1 | 3.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Jay Henderson | 204 | 1078 | 9 | 5.3 | 68 |
| CJ Ogbonna | 122 | 346 | 8 | 2.8 | 26 |
| Messiah Burch | 29 | 153 | 2 | 5.3 | 31 |
| Lamar Sperling | 39 | 150 | 1 | 3.8 | 22 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Snow | 55 | 651 | 6 | 11.8 | 46 |
| JJ Jenkins (Tr) | 36 | 536 | 4 | 14.9 | 90 |
| Al-Jay Henderson | 19 | 238 | 1 | 12.5 | 75 |
| Taji Johnson (Tr) | 19 | 215 | 2 | 11.3 | 34 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Murdock | 156 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Solomon Brown | 66 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Dion Crawford | 58 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Marquis Cooper | 55 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobe Stewart (Tr) | 40 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| Dion Crawford | 58 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Antonio Colclough (Tr) | 14 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Khalil Murdock | 156 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Cooper | 55 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Solomon Brown | 66 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Eddie Pleasant III (Tr) | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |