Buffalo Bulls at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Thursday, August 28th 2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
Minnesota -16.5 (45.5) (-900) Open: -16.5 | 45.5
Minnesota 23 - Buffalo: 10
Bulls (5 - 7) (4 - 7 - 1)
Coach Pete Lembo (9 - 4)
Avg Score : 24 - 24 (23 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#86)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 11)
Coach Pete Lembo (9 - 4)
Avg Score : 24 - 24 (23 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#86)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 11)
Our Line: Minnesota -10 (SP+ MINN -9)
Projected Score: BUFF: 19 - MINN: 29 (48)
MINN Win prob: 90% | Cover: 54%
BUFF Travel: 730 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Projected Score: BUFF: 19 - MINN: 29 (48)
MINN Win prob: 90% | Cover: 54%
BUFF Travel: 730 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Golden Gophers (8 - 5) (5 - 8 - 0)
Coach P. J. Fleck (57 - 39)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (30 - 13 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 5.5 (#61)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 3) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
Coach P. J. Fleck (57 - 39)
Avg Score : 23 - 23 (30 - 13 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.5 - 5.5 (#61)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 3) (Avg: 3) (Bad: 3)
| Buffalo's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Buffalo at Minnesota | +16.5 | 45.5 | L 10 - 23 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | Buffalo vs St. Francis (PA) | -37.0 | 48.0 | W 45 - 6 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Buffalo at Kent State | -23.5 | 48.5 | W 31 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | Buffalo vs Troy | -5.5 | 43.5 | L 17 - 21 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/27 | Buffalo vs UConn | +3.0 | 51.5 | L 17 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/4 | Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan | -9.5 | 53.5 | W 31 - 30 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Buffalo at Massachusetts | -16.5 | 47.5 | W 28 - 21 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Buffalo vs Akron | -10.0 | 48.5 | L 16 - 24 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Buffalo at Bowling Green | +2.5 | 44.5 | W 28 - 3 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/12 | Buffalo at Central Michigan | +2.5 | 44.5 | L 19 - 38 | O | N | |
| Wed 11/19 | Buffalo vs Miami (OH) | +2.5 | 38.5 | L 20 - 37 | O | N | |
| Fri 11/28 | Buffalo vs Ohio | +7.0 | 44.5 | L 26 - 31 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Buffalo's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 8
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Minnesota's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Minnesota vs Buffalo | -16.5 | 45.5 | W 23 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Minnesota vs Northwestern State | -43.0 | 50.5 | W 66 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Minnesota at California | -3.0 | 41.5 | L 14 - 27 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Minnesota vs Rutgers | -3.5 | 51.5 | W 31 - 28 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/4 | Minnesota at Ohio State | +23.5 | 42.5 | L 3 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/11 | Minnesota vs Purdue | -7.5 | 49.5 | W 27 - 20 | U | N | |
| Fri 10/17 | Minnesota vs Nebraska | +7.0 | 47.5 | W 24 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/25 | Minnesota at Iowa | +7.5 | 39.5 | L 3 - 41 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/1 | Minnesota vs Michigan State | -4.5 | 44.5 | W 23 - 20 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/14 | Minnesota at Oregon | +26.5 | 45.5 | L 13 - 42 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/22 | Minnesota vs Northwestern | +4.0 | 41.0 | L 35 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/29 | Minnesota vs Wisconsin | +2.5 | 38.5 | W 17 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Fri 12/26 | Minnesota vs New Mexico | -1.5 | 44.5 | W 20 - 17 | U | Y | |
Total: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Minnesota's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 3, Avg 3, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
Overall Stats 2025
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF | #117 (.07) | 39% (108) | 24 | 39% (108) | 2.68 (114) | 133 | 39% (101) | 229 | 3.5 (88) | #49 (.12) | 39% (36) | 23.5 | 39% (27) | 40% (46) | 3.07 (24) | 45.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| MINN | #95 (.13) | 40% (100) | 23 | 39% (111) | 2.62 (124) | 95 | 41% (77) | 179 | 3.79 (60) | #96 (.2) | 45% (115) | 22.9 | 43% (79) | 47% (124) | 3.84 (87) | 24.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF | #77 (.17) | 40% (104) | 38% (115) | 2.7 (117) | 153 | 42% (70) | 176 | 4.22 (41) | #72 (.17) | 43% (82) | 43% (71) | 43% (97) | 3.84 (74) | 39.3 | 1 | 1.5 | ||
| MINN | #64 (.2) | 45% (39) | 44% (65) | 2.7 (119) | 103 | 46% (29) | 204 | 4.38 (27) | #16 (.08) | 39% (35) | 36% (8) | 42% (80) | 3.32 (23) | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Overall Stats 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF Offense | 12 | 24 | 23.2 | 38.8% | 3.5 | 1.8 | 19 | 362 | 133 | 229 | 3.9 | 45% | 53% | 39% | 39% | 16% | .07 |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 22.9 | 13 | 45.2% | 3.84 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 46% | 53% | 43% | 47% | 18% | .2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF Defense | 12 | 23.5 | 22.6 | 39.1% | 3.07 | 1.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 55% | 43% | 39% | 40% | 15% | .12 |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 23 | 30.1 | 39.9% | 3.79 | 0.6 | 16 | 274 | 95 | 179 | 3.6 | 41% | 57% | 39% | 41% | 16% | .13 |
Additional Stats 2025
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 12 | 28:03 | 19.4 | 36% | 40% | 5.4 | 45.7 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 1 | 29.5 |
| Minnesota | 13 | 27:07 | 15.8 | 39% | 42% | 3.1 | 24.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 2 | 30.7 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF Offense | 12 | 45% (105) | 39% (108) | 34.4 | 133.2 | 3.9 | 15 (70) | -.03 (128) | 2.68 (114) | 69% (92) | 9% (64) | 0.88 (105) |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 46% (19) | 43% (79) | - | - | - | - | .14 (91) | 2.86 (63) | 73% (80) | 13% (6) | 0.98 (84) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF Defense | 12 | 55% (124) | 39% (27) | - | - | - | - | .05 (38) | 2.96 (81) | 66% (31) | 10% (53) | 0.89 (35) |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 41% (126) | 39% (111) | 26.4 | 95.4 | 3.6 | 14 (88) | .02 (115) | 2.62 (124) | 73% (63) | 9% (46) | 0.89 (102) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF Offense | 12 | 53% (31) | 39% (101) | 19.6 | 34.3 | 229 | 6.7 | 11.7 | 19 (75) | 14 (34) | .19 (103) | 1.5 (100) | 34% (112) | 27% (107) | .28 (75) | 7% (103) | 2 (77) |
| MINN Defense | 13 | 53% (118) | 47% (124) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (38) | .25 (74) | 1.5 (35) | 30% (100) | 36% (129) | .42 (123) | 5% (122) | 2 (56) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF Defense | 12 | 43% (10) | 40% (46) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 (123) | .23 (60) | 1.6 (98) | 32% (52) | 28% (40) | .17 (18) | 5% (95) | 1.7 (4) |
| MINN Offense | 13 | 57% (11) | 41% (77) | 17.9 | 28.5 | 178.6 | 6.3 | 10 | 17 (61) | 7 (34) | .22 (83) | 1.4 (120) | 33% (96) | 28% (92) | .2 (108) | 7% (114) | 1.8 (125) |
Buffalo's Power Ratings
Buffalo's Power Rating: -8.03 #98
Buffalo's Offense Rating: 0.35 #126
Buffalo's Defense Rating: 8.38 #72
2025 Talent Rating: 540.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Buffalo's 2025 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Buffalo's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.7 #100
Buffalo's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Buffalo's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #74
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Buffalo's Power Rating: -8.03 #98
Buffalo's Offense Rating: 0.35 #126
Buffalo's Defense Rating: 8.38 #72
2025 Talent Rating: 540.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #101
Buffalo's 2025 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Buffalo's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.7 #100
Buffalo's Offense SP+ Rating: 18.5 #120
Buffalo's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #74
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Power Ratings Matchup
Buffalo: -8.03 Minnesota: 1.595
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Buffalo: -8.7 Minnesota: 0.4
Buffalo: -8.03 Minnesota: 1.595
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Buffalo: -8.7 Minnesota: 0.4
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 1.595 #77
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 8.86 #68
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 11.07 #83
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8 #44
Minnesota's 2025 Expected Record: 7.5 - 5.5
Minnesota's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.0 #92
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.9 #44
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Minnesota's Power Rating: 1.595 #77
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 8.86 #68
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 11.07 #83
2025 Talent Rating: 928.00 #19
Blue Chip Ratio: 8 #44
Minnesota's 2025 Expected Record: 7.5 - 5.5
Minnesota's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 0.4 #70
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 24.0 #92
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.9 #44
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Buffalo Scoring
Offense: 24 PPG
Offense on Road: 23.2
Defense: 23.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.6
Buffalo's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 1
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record on Road: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 24 PPG
Offense on Road: 23.2
Defense: 23.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.6
Buffalo's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 4 - 7 - 1
Over/Under Record: 7 - 5
Record on Road: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Minnesota 29
Buffalo 19
Total Points: 48
Based on Last 4 Games
Buffalo 32
Minnesota 25
Total Points: 57
Based on Entire Season
Minnesota 25
Buffalo 21
Total Points: 46
Minnesota 29
Buffalo 19
Total Points: 48
Based on Last 4 Games
Buffalo 32
Minnesota 25
Total Points: 57
Based on Entire Season
Minnesota 25
Buffalo 21
Total Points: 46
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.1
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 13
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 7 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 0
Offense: 23 PPG
Offense at Home: 30.1
Defense: 22.9 PPG
Defense at Home: 13
Minnesota's 2025 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 5 - 8 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 7
Record at home: 7 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 4 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 2 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 1 - 4 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 08/28 | Minnesota | 23 | Buffalo | 10 | Minnesota -16.5 | Buffalo | 45.5 | Under |
| 2017 | 08/31 | Minnesota | 17 | Buffalo | 7 | Minnesota -23 | Buffalo | 51.0 | Under |
| 2002 | 09/21 | Minnesota | 41 | Buffalo | 17 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 0 | 0 Overs |
| Buffalo | 0 | 2 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 3 - 0 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 2 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 0 - 3 | 2 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 2 - 0 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | BUFF | MINN |
| Power RatePwr | #98 | #77 |
| SP+SP+ | #100 | #70 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #62 | #60 |
| OffenseOff | #77 | #48 |
| DefenseDef | #42 | #110 |
| Spec TeamsST | #20 | #1 |
| TalentTal | #109 | #19 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #101 | #44 |
(10/31) Avg OL/DL, QB Roberson OK but good mobility
(10/31) WR Snow best MAC weapon, RB Henderson good
(10/31) Bulls look like frauds, 4 W's vs truly awful teams
(10/31) Same staff, but regressing badly vs #135 SOS?
(9/20) Could have lost to Kent. Allowed 420+? Yikes
(9/20) Blew 17-0 4th Q lead vs Troy at home? Bad loss
(9/20) Off really bad, Def shockingly avg at best.
(8/29) Def v good vs Minn, Roberson/run tough go
(7/28) Can QB Roberson finally rise to his talent?
(7/17) OL 4/5 back, interior good, OT ?. 1 portal
(3/26) QB Roberson (KSU) added, some depth
(11/22) This program is awful on road. Study why
(11/16) Gophers historically bad road season, L2 at home
(11/2) Outgained & outplayed by Mich St, Def torched
(10/27) Off horrific vs Iowa, 133 yds, 24 rushing, 3 TOs.
(10/18) Def dominated Neb w/ 9 sacks, held to 213 yds
(10/18) RB D Taylor breakout game, 148 yds, 6.2 ypc
(9/14) Rush Off disappointing, Red Zone issues hurt
(9/13) RB1 D Taylor doubtful for Cal (leg inj)
(8/29) QB Lindsey, RB Taylor as good as advertised
(5/26) Portal DE J Howard (LSU) a pot. gamewrecker
(5/23) Safeties Perich & Brown a top duo in CFB
| Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BUFF Off | MINN Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #77 | #110 |
| SuccessSuc | #108 | #115 |
| ExplosiveExp | #104 | #74 |
| PPAPPA | #117 | #96 |
| PowerPwr | #126 | #83 |
| SP+SP+ | #120 | #44 |
| Pts POPPO | #88 | #87 |
| HavocHav | #86 | #31 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BUFF Off | MINN Def | |
| Run GameRun | #112 | #104 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #108 | #79 |
| Run ExplRExp | #105 | #84 |
| PPAExp | #128 | #91 | Run BlockR Blk | #16 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #114 | #63 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #67 | #54 |
| TackleTak | - | #86 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BUFF Off | MINN Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #108 | #107 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #101 | #124 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #100 | #35 |
| PPAExp | #103 | #74 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #59 | #98 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #64 | #6 |
| DB HavocDB | #103 | #122 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MINN Off | BUFF Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #48 | #42 |
| SuccessSuc | #100 | #36 |
| ExplosiveExp | #99 | #56 |
| PPAPPA | #95 | #49 |
| PowerPwr | #68 | #72 |
| SP+SP+ | #92 | #74 |
| Pts POPPO | #60 | #24 |
| HavocHav | #73 | #75 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| MINN Off | BUFF Def | |
| Run GameRun | #53 | #57 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #111 | #27 |
| Run ExplRExp | #102 | #35 |
| PPAExp | #115 | #38 | Run BlockR Blk | #27 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #124 | #81 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #95 | #93 |
| TackleTak | - | #20 |
| Pass heavy Offense 57%, Run: 41% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | MINN Off | BUFF Def |
| Pass GamePass | #44 | #85 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #77 | #46 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #120 | #98 |
| PPAExp | #83 | #60 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #50 | #23 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #46 | #53 |
| DB HavocDB | #114 | #95 |
Program Comparison
MINN 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
BUFF 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
MINN 5 Year Profile: Declining Below Avg P4
'25 Profile: Down to Top G5
BUFF 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Huntington Bank Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 66° - Wind: 9 mph
Playing in Huntington Bank Stadium
Conditions: Cloudy
Temp: 66° - Wind: 9 mph
Minnesota -16.5 (45.5)
Minnesota won vs Buffalo this year (23-10)
No Matchups Past 4 Years
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ta'Quan Roberson (Tr) | 206 | 356 | 58% | 2520 | 17 | 12 | 7.1 |
| Gunnar Gray | 29 | 53 | 55% | 228 | 2 | 2 | 4.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Jay Henderson | 182 | 755 | 6 | 4.1 | 41 |
| Terrance Shelton Jr. | 57 | 244 | 1 | 4.3 | 20 |
| Lamar Sperling | 39 | 234 | 1 | 6.0 | 63 |
| Ta'Quan Roberson (Tr) | 83 | 125 | 3 | 1.5 | 40 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nik McMillan | 61 | 975 | 3 | 16.0 | 55 |
| Victor Snow | 62 | 815 | 8 | 13.1 | 75 |
| Jasaiah Gathings (Tr) | 36 | 410 | 3 | 11.4 | 39 |
| Al-Jay Henderson | 25 | 181 | 1 | 7.2 | 22 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Murdock | 142 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Dion Crawford | 79 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Miles Greer (Tr) | 74 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Mitchell Gonser (Tr) | 70 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Murdock | 142 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Malin White | 55 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Junior Poyser | 30 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Dion Crawford | 79 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kobi Blackwell | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Solomon Brown | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Keontez Bradley (Tr) | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Lindsey | 228 | 361 | 63% | 2235 | 16 | 6 | 6.2 |
| Max Shikenjanski | 4 | 5 | 80% | 80 | 1 | 0 | 16.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | 119 | 554 | 3 | 4.7 | 71 |
| Fame Ijeboi | 97 | 441 | 2 | 4.5 | 49 |
| Grant Washington | 21 | 132 | 0 | 6.3 | 16 |
| Cameron Davis (Tr) | 34 | 109 | 2 | 3.2 | 14 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemeke Brockington | 46 | 484 | 4 | 10.5 | 24 |
| Javon Tracy (Tr) | 35 | 439 | 6 | 12.5 | 45 |
| Jalen Smith | 22 | 355 | 2 | 16.1 | 78 |
| Darius Taylor | 30 | 222 | 0 | 7.4 | 40 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Baranowski | 85 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Devon Williams | 82 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Koi Perich | 77 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kerry Brown | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | 32 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
| Karter Menz | 27 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaxon Howard | 26 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Devon Williams | 82 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Nestor (Tr) | 47 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Kerry Brown | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Za'Quan Bryan | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |