Buffalo at Northern Illinois - 2000 Matchup Preview
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Friday, October 27th 2000 (8:00 PM EDT)
Northern Illinois 73 - Buffalo: 10  (Mid-American)

 
Bulls (2 - 9) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 16 - 41 (11 - 56 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
NIU is playing their 6th straight game
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: BUFF: 20 - NIU: 43 (63)
BUFF Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
BUFF Travel: 515 miles, 1 hrs ahead
Huskies (6 - 5) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 37 - 26 (46 - 15 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Buffalo's 2000 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Fri 9/1 Buffalo at Syracuse+2.5
Fri 9/8 Buffalo at Rutgers+2.5
Fri 9/15 Buffalo vs UConn-23.5
Fri 9/22 Buffalo vs Bowling Green-23.5
Fri 9/29 Buffalo at Marshall+2.5
Fri 10/6 Buffalo at Ohio+2.5
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/20 Buffalo vs Ball State-23.5
Fri 10/27 Buffalo at Northern Illinois+2.5
Fri 11/3 Buffalo vs Kent State-23.5
Fri 11/10 Buffalo at Akron+2.5
Fri 11/17 Buffalo vs Miami (OH)-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Buffalo's Schedule
Northern Illinois's 2000 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
BYE WEEK
Wed 8/30 Northern Illinois at Northwestern+2.5
Fri 9/8 Northern Illinois vs Illinois State-23.5
BYE WEEK
Fri 9/22 Northern Illinois at Auburn+2.5
Fri 9/29 Northern Illinois at Ball State+2.5
Fri 10/6 Northern Illinois vs UCF-23.5
Fri 10/13 Northern Illinois at Akron+2.5
Fri 10/20 Northern Illinois at Western Michigan+2.5
Fri 10/27 Northern Illinois vs Buffalo-23.5
Fri 11/3 Northern Illinois vs Toledo-23.5
Fri 11/10 Northern Illinois at Eastern Michigan+2.5
Fri 11/17 Northern Illinois vs Central Michigan-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Northern Illinois's Schedule
Important Stats (2000)
 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
BUFF0%16.10%000%000%41.10%0%0000
NIU0%37.20%000%000%25.50%0%0000
 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
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
NIU#86 (.16)42% (79)44% (72)3.25 (33)20440% (86)1793.39 (113)#11 (.06)38% (19)41% (52)35% (9)3.08 (12)42.81.21.1



Overall Stats 2000
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BUFF Offense1116.110.80%00000000%0%0%0%0%
NIU Defense1125.514.80%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
BUFF Defense1141.155.50%00 - - - - - 0%0%0%0%0%
NIU Offense1137.245.80%00000000%0%0%0%0%

Additional Stats 2000
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Buffalo110:000NAN%0%0000000100
Northern Illinois110:000NAN%0%0000000100
Run Game Stats (2000)
 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
BUFF Offense110%0%000000%0%0
NIU Defense110%0% - - - - 00%0%0
 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
BUFF Defense110%0% - - - - 00%0%0
NIU Offense110%0%000000%0%0

Pass Game Stats (2000)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BUFF Offense110%0%000000000%0%0%0
NIU Defense110%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
BUFF Defense110%0% - - - - - - 000%0%0%0
NIU Offense110%0%000000000%0%0%0

Buffalo's Power Ratings
Buffalo's Power Rating: NR
Buffalo's Offense Rating: NR
Buffalo's Defense Rating: NR
2000 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Buffalo's 2000 Expected Record: -
Buffalo's 2000 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Buffalo's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Buffalo's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Buffalo:    Northern Illinois: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Buffalo:    Northern Illinois:




Northern Illinois's Power Ratings
Northern Illinois's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Northern Illinois's Offense Rating: NR
Northern Illinois's Defense Rating: NR
2000 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Northern Illinois's 2000 Expected Record: -
Northern Illinois's 2000 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Northern Illinois's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Northern Illinois's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Buffalo Scoring
Offense: 16.1 PPG
Offense on Road: 10.8
Defense: 41.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 55.5

Buffalo's 2000 Record
Record: 2 - 9
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 11
Record on Road: 0 - 6
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Northern Illinois 43
Buffalo 20

Total Points: 63

Based on Last 4 Games
Northern Illinois 40
Buffalo 22

Total Points: 63

Based on Entire Season
Northern Illinois 45
Buffalo 17

Total Points: 62
Northern Illinois Scoring
Offense: 37.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 45.8
Defense: 25.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 14.8

Northern Illinois's 2000 Record
Record: 6 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 11
Record at home: 4 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202409/21Northern Illinois20Buffalo23Northern Illinois -13.0Buffalo42.5Over
202111/17Buffalo27Northern Illinois33Northern Illinois -2Northern Illinois59.5Over
202011/04Northern Illinois30Buffalo49Buffalo -14Buffalo53.0Over
201811/30Buffalo29Northern Illinois30Buffalo -3Northern Illinois51.0Over
201710/14Buffalo13Northern Illinois14Northern Illinois -8Buffalo50.0Under
201610/22Northern Illinois44Buffalo7Northern Illinois -20Northern Illinois61.0Under
201511/11Buffalo30Northern Illinois41Northern Illinois -5Northern Illinois55.5Over
201210/13Northern Illinois45Buffalo3
201110/22Buffalo30Northern Illinois31
201010/16Northern Illinois45Buffalo14
200609/16Northern Illinois31Buffalo13
200311/08Buffalo9Northern Illinois40
200010/27Northern Illinois73Buffalo10
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Northern Illinois1145 Overs
Buffalo232 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams5 - 82 - 51 - 21 - 3
Road Teams8 - 55 - 23 - 12 - 1

(#) BUFF at (#) NIU
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatBUFFNIU
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Buffalo on Offense
CategoryCat
BUFF OffNIU Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Buffalo Run Game
CategoryCat
BUFF OffNIU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Buffalo Pass Game
CategoryCat
BUFF OffNIU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Northern Illinois on Offense
CategoryCatNIU OffBUFF Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Northern Illinois Run Game
CategoryCat
NIU OffBUFF Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Northern Illinois Pass Game
CategoryCatNIU OffBUFF Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
NIU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'00 Profile: Remains Poor G5

BUFF 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'00 Profile: Remains Poor G5

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Rematch from Week 10
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Northern Illinois won vs Buffalo this year (73-10)

Previous Matchups
Buffalo beat Northern Illinois last year (23-20)

  
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