Akron Zips at Buffalo Bulls
Saturday, October 25th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
UB Stadium - Amherst, NY (Akron 8th straight game)
Zips (0 - 3) (1 - 2 - 0)
Coach Joe Moorhead (8 - 28)
Avg Score : 9 - 36 (14 - 50 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.7 - 8.3 (#121)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 8)
Coach Joe Moorhead (8 - 28)
Avg Score : 9 - 36 (14 - 50 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.7 - 8.3 (#121)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 8)
AKR 2nd straight Road Game
AKR is playing their 9th straight game
Our Line: Buffalo -17 (SP+ BUFF -19)
Projected Score: AKR: 18 - BUFF: 35 (52)
BUFF Win prob: 90% | Cover: 52%
AKR Travel: 193 miles
AKR is playing their 9th straight game
Our Line: Buffalo -17 (SP+ BUFF -19)
Projected Score: AKR: 18 - BUFF: 35 (52)
BUFF Win prob: 90% | Cover: 52%
AKR Travel: 193 miles
Bulls (2 - 1) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Pete Lembo (9 - 4)
Avg Score : 29 - 19 (45 - 6 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.6 - 3.4 (#31)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
Coach Pete Lembo (9 - 4)
Avg Score : 29 - 19 (45 - 6 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 8.6 - 3.4 (#31)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 8)
| Akron's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/28 | Akron vs Wyoming | +8.5 | 49.5 | L 0 - 10 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/6 | Akron at Nebraska | +34.0 | 47.5 | L 0 - 68 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/13 | Akron at UAB | +12.5 | 58.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/20 | Akron vs Duquesne | -4 | |||||
| Sat 9/27 | Akron at Toledo | +30 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Akron vs Central Michigan | -5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Akron vs Miami (OH) | +4.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Akron at Ball State | -0.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Akron at Buffalo | +17 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Tue 11/4 | Akron vs Massachusetts | -7 | |||||
| Tue 11/11 | Akron vs Kent State | -3 | |||||
| Tue 11/18 | Akron at Bowling Green | +10.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
Predictions for Akron's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 7
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 1
| 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 | -6.0 | 42.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | Buffalo vs UConn | +6 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Buffalo vs Eastern Michigan | -16 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/18 | Buffalo at Massachusetts | -16.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Buffalo vs Akron | -17 | |||||
| Sat 11/1 | Buffalo at Bowling Green | -4 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Wed 11/12 | Buffalo at Central Michigan | -14.5 | |||||
| Wed 11/19 | Buffalo vs Miami (OH) | -10 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Buffalo vs Ohio | -3.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 8
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
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 2
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 6
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 1, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | #136 (-.24) | 27% (135) | 9.3 | 41% (88) | 2.39 (117) | 120 | 19% (136) | 161 | -0.25 (136) | #64 (.12) | 43% (88) | 36.3 | 43% (89) | 42% (87) | 2.56 (37) | 27.7 | 0.3 | 1 |
| BUFF | #73 (.19) | 41% (91) | 28.7 | 45% (62) | 3.02 (67) | 186 | 35% (113) | 186 | 4.58 (43) | #79 (.15) | 40% (74) | 19 | 34% (32) | 46% (105) | 2.3 (27) | 38.7 | 1.3 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR | #122 (.07) | 39% (114) | 44% (64) | 2.82 (103) | 101 | 36% (118) | 233 | 3.26 (120) | #91 (.21) | 45% (101) | 41% (55) | 49% (126) | 4.19 (108) | 48.7 | 1.7 | 0.8 | ||
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Offense | 3 | 9.3 | 14 | 27% | -0.25 | 0.3 | 16 | 281 | 120 | 161 | 3.4 | 38% | 61% | 41% | 19% | 12% | -.24 |
| BUFF Defense | 3 | 19 | 6 | 40.2% | 2.3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 47% | 53% | 34% | 46% | 12% | .15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Defense | 3 | 36.3 | 49.5 | 42.6% | 2.56 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 48% | 43% | 42% | 17% | .12 |
| BUFF Offense | 3 | 28.7 | 45 | 40.8% | 4.58 | 1.3 | 21 | 372 | 186 | 186 | 4.8 | 60% | 39% | 45% | 35% | 11% | .19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 3 | 28:50 | 15.7 | 22% | 50% | 3.7 | 27.7 | 0.3 | 1 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0 | 26.4 |
| Buffalo | 3 | 27:09 | 21.3 | 43% | 50% | 3.7 | 38.7 | 1.3 | 1 | 6.7 | 3 | 0 | 32.3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Offense | 3 | 38% (127) | 41% (88) | 35.7 | 120.3 | 3.4 | 1 (127) | -.06 (123) | 2.39 (117) | 50% (124) | 4% (6) | 0.77 (119) |
| BUFF Defense | 3 | 47% (53) | 34% (32) | - | - | - | - | -.1 (20) | 2.93 (84) | 75% (80) | 7% (117) | 0.65 (9) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Defense | 3 | 52% (90) | 43% (89) | - | - | - | - | -.04 (37) | 3.22 (112) | 42% (9) | 8% (99) | 0.89 (57) |
| BUFF Offense | 3 | 60% (18) | 45% (62) | 38.7 | 185.7 | 4.8 | 6 (49) | .17 (55) | 3.02 (67) | 83% (28) | 6% (23) | 0.97 (65) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Offense | 3 | 61% (10) | 19% (136) | 14.7 | 32 | 161 | 5 | 11 | 2 (102) | 1 (23) | -.28 (136) | 1.5 (84) | 39% (127) | 11% (135) | -.18 (135) | 7% (117) | 1.3 (130) |
| BUFF Defense | 3 | 53% (87) | 46% (105) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 (87) | .38 (113) | 1.6 (90) | 34% (57) | 32% (85) | .27 (71) | 6% (76) | 1.6 (23) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKR Defense | 3 | 48% (52) | 42% (87) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | .29 (96) | 1.5 (55) | 25% (128) | 26% (45) | .3 (77) | 9% (14) | 1.8 (44) |
| BUFF Offense | 3 | 39% (120) | 35% (113) | 17 | 27.3 | 186 | 6.8 | 10.9 | 5 (54) | 3 (92) | .28 (72) | 1.6 (48) | 29% (56) | 30% (81) | .25 (87) | 5% (63) | 1.4 (126) |
Akron's Power Ratings
Akron's Power Rating: -14.56 #115
Akron's Offense Rating: 0.02 #131
Akron's Defense Rating: 14.58 #100
2025 Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Akron's 2025 Expected Record: 3.7 - 8.3
Akron's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -24.1 #135
Akron's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.7 #134
Akron's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.9 #126
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Akron's Power Rating: -14.56 #115
Akron's Offense Rating: 0.02 #131
Akron's Defense Rating: 14.58 #100
2025 Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Akron's 2025 Expected Record: 3.7 - 8.3
Akron's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -24.1 #135
Akron's Offense SP+ Rating: 12.7 #134
Akron's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.9 #126
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Akron: -14.56 Buffalo: -2.33
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Akron: -24.1 Buffalo: -5.5
Akron: -14.56 Buffalo: -2.33
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Akron: -24.1 Buffalo: -5.5
Buffalo's Power Ratings
Buffalo's Power Rating: -2.33 #89
Buffalo's Offense Rating: 5.28 #102
Buffalo's Defense Rating: 9.44 #79
2025 Talent Rating: 540.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Buffalo's 2025 Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4
Buffalo's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.5 #89
Buffalo's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.2 #103
Buffalo's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Buffalo's Power Rating: -2.33 #89
Buffalo's Offense Rating: 5.28 #102
Buffalo's Defense Rating: 9.44 #79
2025 Talent Rating: 540.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Buffalo's 2025 Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4
Buffalo's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -5.5 #89
Buffalo's Offense SP+ Rating: 22.2 #103
Buffalo's Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75
Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 567.54
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Akron Scoring
Offense: 9.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 14
Defense: 36.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 49.5
Akron's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Offense: 9.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 14
Defense: 36.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 49.5
Akron's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 3
Record vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 1 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Buffalo 35
Akron 18
Total Points: 52
Buffalo 35
Akron 18
Total Points: 52
Buffalo Scoring
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 45
Defense: 19 PPG
Defense at Home: 6
Buffalo's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 45
Defense: 19 PPG
Defense at Home: 6
Buffalo's 2025 Record
Record: 2 - 1
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 1 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 1 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11/02 | Akron | 30 | Buffalo | 41 | Buffalo | Akron -1 | Buffalo | 49.0 | Over |
| 2023 | 09/30 | Akron | 10 | Buffalo | 13 | Buffalo | Akron -3 | Buffalo | 53.0 | Under |
| 2022 | 12/02 | Buffalo | 23 | Akron | 22 | Buffalo | Buffalo -12.0 | Akron | 55.0 | Under |
| 2021 | 10/23 | Akron | 10 | Buffalo | 45 | Buffalo | Buffalo -13.5 | Buffalo | 58.5 | Under |
| 2020 | 12/12 | Buffalo | 56 | Akron | 7 | Buffalo | Buffalo -33.5 | Buffalo | 58.5 | Over |
| 2019 | 10/19 | Akron | 0 | Buffalo | 21 | Buffalo | Buffalo -17.5 | Buffalo | 48.0 | Under |
| 2018 | 10/13 | Buffalo | 24 | Akron | 6 | Buffalo | Buffalo -12 | Buffalo | 55.0 | Under |
| 2017 | 10/28 | Akron | 21 | Buffalo | 20 | Akron | Buffalo -3 | Akron | 49.5 | Under |
| 2016 | 10/27 | Buffalo | 41 | Akron | 20 | Buffalo | Akron -14.5 | Buffalo | 63.0 | Under |
| 2015 | 11/21 | Akron | 42 | Buffalo | 21 | Akron | Akron -2.5 | Akron | 45.0 | Over |
| 2014 | 11/11 | Buffalo | 55 | Akron | 24 | Buffalo | Akron -2.5 | Buffalo | 0 | |
| 2011 | 11/19 | Buffalo | 51 | Akron | 10 | Buffalo | ||||
| 2010 | 11/26 | Akron | 22 | Buffalo | 14 | Akron | ||||
| 2009 | 10/17 | Buffalo | 21 | Akron | 17 | Buffalo | ||||
| 2008 | 11/13 | Akron | 40 | Buffalo | 43 | Buffalo | ||||
| 2007 | 10/27 | Buffalo | 26 | Akron | 10 | Buffalo | ||||
| 2006 | 11/09 | Akron | 31 | Buffalo | 16 | Akron | ||||
| 2005 | 10/08 | Buffalo | 7 | Akron | 13 | Akron | ||||
| 2004 | 10/09 | Akron | 44 | Buffalo | 21 | Akron | ||||
| 2003 | 09/27 | Buffalo | 21 | Akron | 38 | Akron | ||||
| 2001 | 11/17 | Buffalo | 14 | Akron | 41 | Akron | ||||
| 2000 | 11/10 | Akron | 49 | Buffalo | 14 | Akron |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 13 | 8 | 3 Overs |
| Akron | 9 | 3 | 7 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 14 - 8 | 6 - 5 | 3 - 3 | 3 - 2 |
| Road Teams | 8 - 14 | 5 - 6 | 2 - 3 | 3 - 3 |
(#115) Akron Info
Power Rating: -14.56 #115
Offense Rating: 0.02 #131
Defense Rating: 14.58 #100
Overall SP+ Rating: -24.1 #135
Offense SP+ Rating: 12.7 #134
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.9 #126
Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Expected Record: 3.7 - 8.3
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 61%, Run: 38%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 27%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position -0.25 PPO
Bad Run Success 41%
Awful Pass Success 19%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Good in Scoring Position 2.56 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 43%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Akron has lost 8 straight
Akron has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Akron Notes
(8/21) This is not an FBS roster. Bad team
(8/21) No bowl, no real bye, end on Nov 18th
(7/27) WR A Adams was leader WR in '23, injury probs
(5/29) QB Finley & WRs + DBs are only real assets
(5/29) RB awful LY. Limited options, 1 FCS portal add?
(5/29) WR complete rebuild, 4 portals. TE Newell good
(5/29) OL poor LY, 2/5 back. 4 meh portals (2 FCS).
(5/29) Def improved LY but lost most. Only 6 portals?
(5/6) Ineligible for bowl due to APR below 914
(3/26) QB Finley back, JAG. Depth looks v light
Akron Highlights
Akron Secondary is very good (#14)
Akron has a great TO Margin (#11)
Akron commits very few Penalties (#16)
Akron Deficiencies
Akron has a really bad Offense
Akron Can Not Run the Ball (#105)
Akron offense is really bad (#135)
Akron offense is not Explosive (#119)
Akron Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#111)
Akron offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#136)
Akron pass game is really bad (#136)
Akron offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Akron Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Akron does not Sack the QB (#122)
Akron has a bad defensive line (#112)
Power Rating: -14.56 #115
Offense Rating: 0.02 #131
Defense Rating: 14.58 #100
Overall SP+ Rating: -24.1 #135
Offense SP+ Rating: 12.7 #134
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.9 #126
Talent Rating: 472.00 #122
Blue Chip Ratio: 4% #56
Expected Record: 3.7 - 8.3
Team Profile
Very Pass heavy Offense 61%, Run: 38%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 27%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position -0.25 PPO
Bad Run Success 41%
Awful Pass Success 19%
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Good in Scoring Position 2.56 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 43%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Akron has lost 8 straight
Akron has lost 4 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 2 (1 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Akron Notes
(8/21) This is not an FBS roster. Bad team
(8/21) No bowl, no real bye, end on Nov 18th
(7/27) WR A Adams was leader WR in '23, injury probs
(5/29) QB Finley & WRs + DBs are only real assets
(5/29) RB awful LY. Limited options, 1 FCS portal add?
(5/29) WR complete rebuild, 4 portals. TE Newell good
(5/29) OL poor LY, 2/5 back. 4 meh portals (2 FCS).
(5/29) Def improved LY but lost most. Only 6 portals?
(5/6) Ineligible for bowl due to APR below 914
(3/26) QB Finley back, JAG. Depth looks v light
Akron Highlights
Akron Secondary is very good (#14)
Akron has a great TO Margin (#11)
Akron commits very few Penalties (#16)
Akron Deficiencies
Akron has a really bad Offense
Akron Can Not Run the Ball (#105)
Akron offense is really bad (#135)
Akron offense is not Explosive (#119)
Akron Runs Get Stuffed a Lot (#111)
Akron offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#136)
Akron pass game is really bad (#136)
Akron offense is bad on 3rd Downs
Akron Defense Gives up a Lot of Points
Akron does not Sack the QB (#122)
Akron has a bad defensive line (#112)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | BUFF | AKR |
| OverallOver | #44 | #96 |
| OffenseOff | #43 | #95 |
| DefenseDef | #60 | #84 |
| Special TeamsST | #32 | #112 |
| PassingPass | #67 | #50 |
| RushingRush | #71 | #91 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #19 | #69 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #30 | #59 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #69 | #106 |
| TacklingTkl | #33 | #81 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #41 | #78 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #38 | #104 |
| Coverage DefCov | #88 | #82 |
(#89) Buffalo Info
Power Rating: -2.33 #89
Offense Rating: 5.28 #102
Defense Rating: 9.44 #79
Overall SP+ Rating: -5.5 #89
Offense SP+ Rating: 22.2 #103
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75
Talent Rating: 540.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 39%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 41%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.58 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Good OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 40%
Good in Scoring Position 2.3 PPO
Good Run Def Success 34%
Poor Pass Def Success 46%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Buffalo has lost 4 straight
Buffalo has lost 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Buffalo Notes
(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
(3/26) RB Henderson (1k LY) back, some depth
(3/26) WR Snow back, have depth options for 2/3
(3/26) Def OK LY, inconsistent, returns a ton
(3/26) Only added 5 portals, QB, 2 LB, 2 DBs
(3/26) Lembo/staff incredible job LY 9-4, bowl W
(3/26) A lot returning in '25, must find a QB though
Buffalo Highlights
Buffalo is Undefeated at Home
Buffalo is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Buffalo does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#19)
Buffalo Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Buffalo defense is really good in red zone (#27)
Buffalo commits very few Penalties (#16)
Buffalo Deficiencies
Buffalo pass game is really bad (#113)
Buffalo Does Not Stuff Runs (#124)
Power Rating: -2.33 #89
Offense Rating: 5.28 #102
Defense Rating: 9.44 #79
Overall SP+ Rating: -5.5 #89
Offense SP+ Rating: 22.2 #103
Defense SP+ Rating: 27.9 #75
Talent Rating: 540.00 #109
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #101
Expected Record: 8.6 - 3.4
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 60%, Pass: 39%
Poor Offense Success Rate of 41%
Poor Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.58 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Good OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 40%
Good in Scoring Position 2.3 PPO
Good Run Def Success 34%
Poor Pass Def Success 46%
Awful Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Good Field Position
Buffalo has lost 4 straight
Buffalo has lost 3 straight at Home
Record at home: 1 - 0 (1 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
Buffalo Notes
(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
(3/26) RB Henderson (1k LY) back, some depth
(3/26) WR Snow back, have depth options for 2/3
(3/26) Def OK LY, inconsistent, returns a ton
(3/26) Only added 5 portals, QB, 2 LB, 2 DBs
(3/26) Lembo/staff incredible job LY 9-4, bowl W
(3/26) A lot returning in '25, must find a QB though
Buffalo Highlights
Buffalo is Undefeated at Home
Buffalo is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
Buffalo does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#19)
Buffalo Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Buffalo defense is really good in red zone (#27)
Buffalo commits very few Penalties (#16)
Buffalo Deficiencies
Buffalo pass game is really bad (#113)
Buffalo Does Not Stuff Runs (#124)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Finley | 42 | 94 | 45% | 475 | 2 | 1 | 5.1 |
| Michael Johnson Jr. (Tr) | 2 | 2 | 100% | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Patrick | 36 | 171 | 1 | 4.8 | 25 |
| Jordan Gant (Tr) | 25 | 117 | 0 | 4.7 | 16 |
| Marquese Williams | 12 | 54 | 0 | 4.5 | 14 |
| Michael Johnson Jr. (Tr) | 13 | 15 | 0 | 1.2 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Polk | 6 | 112 | 2 | 18.7 | 75 |
| Myles Walker | 6 | 89 | 0 | 14.8 | 24 |
| Kyan Mason | 5 | 62 | 0 | 12.4 | 32 |
| Sean Patrick | 5 | 55 | 0 | 11.0 | 18 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shammond Cooper | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DiMarco Johnson | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Branch | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Malcom DeWalt IV | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Dall | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Cyrus Durham (Tr) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Shammond Cooper | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jon'Trell Mixon | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcom DeWalt IV | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bruno Dall | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Alex Branch | 14 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ta'Quan Roberson (Tr) | 50 | 80 | 63% | 558 | 5 | 2 | 7.0 |
| Gunnar Gray | 1 | 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Jay Henderson | 50 | 198 | 3 | 4.0 | 38 |
| Ta'Quan Roberson (Tr) | 28 | 158 | 2 | 5.6 | 40 |
| James McNeil Jr. | 10 | 66 | 1 | 6.6 | 26 |
| Lamar Sperling | 13 | 50 | 0 | 3.8 | 7 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Snow | 11 | 168 | 3 | 15.3 | 40 |
| Nik McMillan | 10 | 148 | 1 | 14.8 | 38 |
| Chance Morrow | 6 | 99 | 1 | 16.5 | 26 |
| Al-Jay Henderson | 10 | 80 | 0 | 8.0 | 22 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Murdock | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Greer (Tr) | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dion Crawford | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Solomon Brown | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saveon Brown | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Khalil Murdock | 32 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe Stewart | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Junior Poyser | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saveon Brown | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Solomon Brown | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalen McNair | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |