Buffalo Bulls at Kent State Golden Flashes
Saturday, September 13th 2025 (12:00 PM EDT)
Buffalo -23.5 (48.5) (-2800) Open: 0.0
Buffalo 31 - Kent State: 28 (Mid-American)
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: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 9)
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: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 9)
Our Line: Buffalo -6 (SP+ BUFF -10)
Projected Score: BUFF: 27 - KENT: 21 (48)
BUFF Win prob: 96% | Cover: 54%
BUFF Travel: 183 miles
Projected Score: BUFF: 27 - KENT: 21 (48)
BUFF Win prob: 96% | Cover: 54%
BUFF Travel: 183 miles
Golden Flashes (5 - 7) (7 - 5 - 0)
Coach Mark Carney (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 21 - 34 (26 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#86)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 7)
Coach Mark Carney (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 21 - 34 (26 - 21 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 5 - 7 (#86)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 2) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 7)
| 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 1, Bad 2, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
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 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| Kent State's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Kent State vs Merrimack | -5.5 | 50.5 | W 21 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Kent State at Texas Tech | +48.5 | 60.0 | L 14 - 62 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Kent State vs Buffalo | +23.5 | 48.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Kent State at Florida State | +44.5 | 56.5 | L 10 - 66 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/4 | Kent State at Oklahoma | +46.5 | 53.5 | L 0 - 44 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/11 | Kent State vs Massachusetts | -1.5 | 49.5 | W 42 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/18 | Kent State at Toledo | +25.5 | 48.5 | L 10 - 45 | O | N | |
| Sat 10/25 | Kent State vs Bowling Green | +7.5 | 47.5 | W 24 - 21 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/5 | Kent State at Ball State | +3.0 | 48.5 | L 13 - 17 | U | N | |
| Tue 11/11 | Kent State at Akron | +7.5 | 49.5 | W 42 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Wed 11/19 | Kent State vs Central Michigan | +7.5 | 50.5 | L 16 - 28 | U | N | |
| Fri 11/28 | Kent State at Northern Illinois | +5.0 | 45.0 | W 35 - 31 | O | Y | |
Total: Elite: 3, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Kent State's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 5
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, 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 |
| KENT | #113 (.09) | 36% (126) | 21.3 | 36% (130) | 2.54 (129) | 98 | 38% (112) | 197 | 3.42 (96) | #92 (.19) | 43% (86) | 33.6 | 44% (89) | 43% (78) | 4.29 (124) | 48.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| 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 | ||
| KENT | #131 (.01) | 30% (134) | 33% (132) | 2.57 (128) | 78 | 29% (134) | 155 | 2.89 (130) | #133 (.35) | 50% (131) | 50% (123) | 51% (130) | 4.34 (115) | 35.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
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 |
| KENT Defense | 12 | 33.6 | 20.6 | 42.9% | 4.29 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 47% | 44% | 43% | 14% | .19 |
| 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 |
| KENT Offense | 12 | 21.3 | 26.2 | 36.4% | 3.42 | 1.1 | 14 | 295 | 98 | 197 | 3 | 52% | 46% | 36% | 38% | 18% | .09 |
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 |
| Kent State | 12 | 27:44 | 14.3 | 28% | 47% | 6.1 | 48.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 5.8 | 2 | 3 | 28.4 |
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) |
| KENT Defense | 12 | 51% (90) | 44% (89) | - | - | - | - | .16 (104) | 2.95 (78) | 67% (37) | 9% (78) | 1.02 (98) |
| 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) |
| KENT Offense | 12 | 52% (45) | 36% (130) | 32.9 | 98.3 | 3 | 10 (132) | -.02 (127) | 2.54 (129) | 63% (118) | 13% (129) | 0.89 (100) |
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) |
| KENT Defense | 12 | 47% (47) | 43% (78) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (75) | .26 (78) | 1.6 (84) | 32% (62) | 34% (123) | .35 (98) | 5% (122) | 1.9 (44) |
| 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) |
| KENT Offense | 12 | 46% (94) | 38% (112) | 13.6 | 24.4 | 197.1 | 8.1 | 14.5 | 20 (61) | 6 (34) | .29 (49) | 1.9 (4) | 35% (121) | 24% (129) | .15 (119) | 5% (33) | 2.2 (16) |
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 Kent State: -14.385
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Buffalo: -8.7 Kent State: -18.7
Buffalo: -8.03 Kent State: -14.385
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Buffalo: -8.7 Kent State: -18.7
Kent State's Power Ratings
Kent State's Power Rating: -14.385 #128
Kent State's Offense Rating: -0.08 #129
Kent State's Defense Rating: 14.99 #111
2025 Talent Rating: 516.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Kent State's 2025 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kent State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -18.7 #130
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.4 #124
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.5 #122
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.76
Kent State's Power Rating: -14.385 #128
Kent State's Offense Rating: -0.08 #129
Kent State's Defense Rating: 14.99 #111
2025 Talent Rating: 516.00 #115
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Kent State's 2025 Expected Record: 5.0 - 7.0
Kent State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -18.7 #130
Kent State's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.4 #124
Kent State's Defense SP+ Rating: 35.5 #122
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
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 Fav vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 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 Fav vs Spread: 1 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 0 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Buffalo 27
Kent State 21
Total Points: 48
Based on Last 4 Games
Buffalo 31
Kent State 17
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Buffalo 25
Kent State 23
Total Points: 48
Buffalo 27
Kent State 21
Total Points: 48
Based on Last 4 Games
Buffalo 31
Kent State 17
Total Points: 49
Based on Entire Season
Buffalo 25
Kent State 23
Total Points: 48
Kent State Scoring
Offense: 21.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.2
Defense: 33.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.6
Kent State's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 21.3 PPG
Offense at Home: 26.2
Defense: 33.6 PPG
Defense at Home: 20.6
Kent State's 2025 Record
Record: 5 - 7
Record vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Over/Under Record: 6 - 6
Record at home: 3 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 4 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 09/13 | Kent State | 28 | Buffalo | 31 | Buffalo -23.5 | Kent State | 48.5 | Over |
| 2024 | 11/26 | Buffalo | 43 | Kent State | 7 | Buffalo -23.5 | Buffalo | 50.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 10/21 | Kent State | 6 | Buffalo | 24 | Buffalo -6.5 | Buffalo | 44.0 | Under |
| 2022 | 11/26 | Buffalo | 27 | Kent State | 30 | Buffalo -4.5 | Kent State | 51.0 | Over |
| 2021 | 10/09 | Kent State | 48 | Buffalo | 38 | Kent State -7 | Kent State | 66.0 | Over |
| 2020 | 11/28 | Buffalo | 70 | Kent State | 41 | Buffalo -7.5 | Buffalo | 70.0 | Over |
| 2019 | 11/14 | Kent State | 30 | Buffalo | 27 | Buffalo -6 | Kent State | 54.5 | Over |
| 2018 | 11/06 | Buffalo | 48 | Kent State | 14 | Buffalo -17 | Buffalo | 44.5 | Over |
| 2017 | 09/30 | Kent State | 13 | Buffalo | 27 | Buffalo -7.5 | Buffalo | 41.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 10/08 | Buffalo | 20 | Kent State | 44 | Buffalo -2 | Kent State | 42.5 | Over |
| 2015 | 11/05 | Kent State | 17 | Buffalo | 18 | Buffalo -3 | Kent State | 43.5 | Under |
| 2013 | 10/26 | Kent State | 21 | Buffalo | 41 | Buffalo -2 | Buffalo | 0 | |
| 2012 | 09/19 | Buffalo | 7 | Kent State | 23 | ||||
| 2009 | 11/27 | Kent State | 6 | Buffalo | 9 | ||||
| 2008 | 11/28 | Buffalo | 21 | Kent State | 24 | ||||
| 2007 | 11/24 | Kent State | 23 | Buffalo | 30 | ||||
| 2006 | 11/04 | Buffalo | 41 | Kent State | 14 | ||||
| 2005 | 11/12 | Kent State | 6 | Buffalo | 10 | ||||
| 2004 | 11/06 | Buffalo | 7 | Kent State | 33 | ||||
| 2003 | 11/22 | Kent State | 34 | Buffalo | 24 | ||||
| 2002 | 10/26 | Buffalo | 12 | Kent State | 16 | ||||
| 2001 | 10/20 | Kent State | 35 | Buffalo | 13 | ||||
| 2000 | 11/03 | Buffalo | 20 | Kent State | 17 |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 10 | 6 | 7 Overs |
| Buffalo | 13 | 6 | 4 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 9 - 14 | 7 - 5 | 4 - 2 | 3 - 3 |
| Road Teams | 14 - 9 | 5 - 7 | 3 - 3 | 2 - 4 |
| Overall StatsOvr | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | BUFF | KENT |
| Power RatePwr | #98 | #128 |
| SP+SP+ | #100 | #130 |
| Perf GradeGrade | #62 | #129 |
| OffenseOff | #77 | #120 |
| DefenseDef | #42 | #125 |
| Spec TeamsST | #20 | #118 |
| TalentTal | #109 | #115 |
| Blue ChipsBC% | #101 | #101 |
(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
(11/5) Coaching malpractice by Carney vs Ball St
(11/5) Blew game vs Ball St. Coaching & stupidity
(10/31) Huge W over BG, but BG had no one at QB
(10/31) WR Cade Wolford a name to know, 26.3 ypc, 6 TD
(10/31) QB Deshields can play, just so bad on OL/DL
(10/30) Mark Carney interim no more, permanent HC
(9/13) Off much improved vs Buffalo. Impressive
(9/10) Two QB system w/ Deshields and Montes. Meh
(9/6) Physically does not look like FBS level ball
(8/30) QB DeShields/Montes meh, Run Off awful
(4/11) HC Burns fired, OC Carney Int HC for '25
| Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BUFF Off | KENT Def | |
| Perf GradePerf | #77 | #125 |
| SuccessSuc | #108 | #86 |
| ExplosiveExp | #104 | #91 |
| PPAPPA | #117 | #92 |
| PowerPwr | #126 | #111 |
| SP+SP+ | #120 | #122 |
| Pts POPPO | #88 | #124 |
| HavocHav | #86 | #107 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BUFF Off | KENT Def | |
| Run GameRun | #112 | #123 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #108 | #89 |
| Run ExplRExp | #105 | #98 |
| PPAExp | #128 | #104 | Run BlockR Blk | #16 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #114 | #78 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #67 | #82 |
| TackleTak | - | #90 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 53%, Run: 45% | ||
|---|---|---|
| BUFF Off | KENT Def | |
| Pass GamePass | #108 | #123 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #101 | #78 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #100 | #84 |
| PPAExp | #103 | #78 |
| Pass Rush/BlockP Blk | #59 | #60 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #64 | #78 |
| DB HavocDB | #103 | #122 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | KENT Off | BUFF Def |
| Perf GradePerf | #120 | #42 |
| SuccessSuc | #126 | #36 |
| ExplosiveExp | #13 | #56 |
| PPAPPA | #113 | #49 |
| PowerPwr | #129 | #72 |
| SP+SP+ | #124 | #74 |
| Pts POPPO | #96 | #24 |
| HavocHav | #118 | #75 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52% | ||
|---|---|---|
| KENT Off | BUFF Def | |
| Run GameRun | #133 | #57 |
| Run SuccessRSuc | #130 | #27 |
| Run ExplRExp | #100 | #35 |
| PPAExp | #127 | #38 | Run BlockR Blk | #100 | - |
| OL YdsOLY | #129 | #81 |
| Stuff RateStuff | #110 | #93 |
| TackleTak | - | #20 |
| Balanced offense, Pass: 46%, Run: 52% | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | KENT Off | BUFF Def |
| Pass GamePass | #90 | #85 |
| Pass SuccessPSuc | #112 | #46 |
| Pass ExplPExl | #4 | #98 |
| PPAExp | #49 | #60 |
| Pass Block/RushP Blk | #136 | #23 |
| F7 HavocF7 | #129 | #53 |
| DB HavocDB | #33 | #95 |
Program Comparison
KENT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
BUFF 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
KENT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'25 Profile: Remains Poor G5
BUFF 5 Year Profile: Consistent Below Avg G5
'25 Profile: Up to Average G5
Weather Forecast
Playing in Dix Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 77°
Playing in Dix Stadium
Conditions: Clear
Temp: 77°
Buffalo 23.5 (48.5)
Buffalo won at Kent State this year (31-28)
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)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Deshields | 136 | 240 | 57% | 2030 | 18 | 3 | 8.5 |
| CJ Montes (Tr) | 10 | 19 | 53% | 140 | 1 | 1 | 7.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Garcia | 146 | 647 | 3 | 4.4 | 45 |
| Jordan Nubin (Tr) | 79 | 253 | 1 | 3.2 | 25 |
| Jahzae Kimbrough | 39 | 97 | 0 | 2.5 | 12 |
| Cade Wolford | 12 | 97 | 1 | 8.1 | 31 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Wolford | 19 | 509 | 7 | 26.8 | 79 |
| Dashawn Martin | 33 | 507 | 4 | 15.4 | 75 |
| Wayne Harris | 35 | 383 | 1 | 10.9 | 42 |
| Ardell Banks | 12 | 205 | 2 | 17.1 | 38 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Woods | 94 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| CJ Young | 89 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Joel Cordoba | 66 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jaire Rawlison | 52 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamond Mathis (Tr) | 28 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Jelani Davis (Tr) | 24 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| CJ Young | 89 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| A.J. Campbell | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaire Rawlison | 52 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Terrell Miller | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Joel Boamah | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |