Buffalo Bulls
Mid-American
5-7 (4-4 conf)
SP+ #95
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- -7.5 (#95)
- SP+ Offense
- 18.2
- SP+ Defense
- 27.4
- SRS
- -14.2
- FPI
- -13.3
- Elo
- 1298
- Talent
- 513
- Recruiting
- 156 (#92)
Schedule
record 5–7
Schedule
135th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
134th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
100th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Minnesota | +1.5 | 10-23 | -13 | L |
| 2 | vsSt. Francis (PA) | FCS | 45-6 | +39 | W |
| 3 | @Kent State | -19.3 | 31-28 | +3 | W |
| 4 | vsTroy | -4.8 | 17-21 | -4 | L |
| 5 | vsUConn | +5.1 | 17-20 | -3 | L |
| 6 | vsEastern Michigan | -14.7 | 31-30 | +1 | W |
| 8 | @Massachusetts | -36.6 | 28-21 | +7 | W |
| 9 | vsAkron | -13.9 | 16-24 | -8 | L |
| 10 | @Bowling Green | -12.6 | 28-3 | +25 | W |
| 12 | @Central Michigan | -8.8 | 19-38 | -19 | L |
| 13 | vsMiami (OH) | -3.4 | 20-37 | -17 | L |
| 14 | vsOhio | -4 | 26-31 | -5 | L |
Quarterbacks · 5
2025 · 114
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Ta'Quan Roberson | SR | 6'0" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Gunnar Gray | SR | 6'4" | 220 | — |
| QB | 3rd | Jason Wright | FR | 6'3" | 200 | ★★★ |
| QB | — | Mason Cumbie | SO | 6'2" | 205 | — |
| QB | — | Anthony Policare | SO | 6'1" | 210 | — |
Running Backs · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Al-Jay Henderson | SR | 6'0" | 216 | ★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Terrance Shelton Jr. | SO | 6'0" | 213 | ★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Lamar Sperling | SO | 5'10" | 189 | ★★★ |
| RB | 4th | James McNeil Jr. | FR | 6'2" | 217 | — |
| RB | 5th | Messiah Burch | SO | 5'10" | 190 | — |
| RB | — | Nino Hill | FR | 6'0" | 217 | ★★★ |
| RB | — | Gabe Goins | JR | 5'8" | 198 | — |
Wide Receivers · 17
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Victor Snow | JR | 5'8" | 168 | — |
| WR | 2nd | Nik McMillan | JR | 6'1" | 187 | ★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Jasaiah Gathings | SR | 6'1" | 190 | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Chance Morrow | JR | 6'6" | 191 | ★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Patrick Clacks III | FR | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Devare Mathis | SO | 6'0" | 210 | — |
| WR | — | Qua Sanders | SR | 6'2" | 200 | — |
| WR | — | Mark-Anthony Scott Jr. | JR | 5'9" | 172 | — |
| WR | — | Dwayne Early Jr. | FR | 6'4" | 198 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Phillip Folmar | FR | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Alvin Jones III | FR | 6'0" | 185 | — |
| WR | — | Jeremiah Watkins | FR | 6'1" | 190 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Bobby Mays | FR | 6'4" | 202 | — |
| WR | — | Shey Williams | FR | 6'0" | 181 | — |
| WR | — | Terrell Richards | SO | 5'9" | 170 | — |
| WR | — | Tyrell Simmons Jr. | FR | 6'3" | 190 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Jeremy Yancey | JR | 6'5" | 212 | — |
Tight Ends · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Evan King | SR | 6'1" | 252 | — |
| TE | 2nd | Marcus Velez | SR | 6'6" | 250 | — |
| TE | — | Mitch Viviano | SO | 6'6" | 256 | ★★★ |
| TE | — | Liam Hamilton | SR | 6'3" | 254 | — |
| TE | — | Aiden Pedreros | FR | 6'6" | 235 | — |
| TE | — | Michael Gelatko | FR | 6'4" | 240 | ★★★ |
| TE | — | Ryan Daly | JR | 6'6" | 235 | — |
| TE | — | Nick Leonard | FR | 6'3" | 255 | — |
Offensive Line · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Tyrone Davis | FR | 6'4" | 298 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jake Timm | SR | 6'4" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | James Carrington III | SR | 6'3" | 310 | — |
| OL | — | Thomas Barr | FR | 6'3" | 292 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Gabriel Arena | SO | 6'5" | 293 | — |
| OL | — | Val Kondratenko | FR | 6'5" | 290 | — |
| OL | — | Paul Clark | FR | 6'4" | 285 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jacob Merritt | JR | 6'6" | 304 | — |
| OL | — | Chayce Chadwick | JR | 6'5" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Alex Heininger | JR | 6'4" | 295 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jackson Bellamy | FR | 6'5" | 341 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Robbie Westmiller | FR | 6'2" | 271 | — |
| OL | — | Caleb Watts | FR | 6'5" | 305 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Henry Tabansi | SO | 6'5" | 310 | — |
| OL | — | Ahmaan Thomas | FR | 6'6" | 320 | ★★ |
| OL | — | Jackson Davenport | FR | 6'6" | 270 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Tyler Doty | SR | 6'5" | 335 | ★★ |
| OL | — | Trevor Brock | SR | 6'6" | 314 | — |
Defensive Line · 17
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Malin White | SR | 6'2" | 250 | — |
| DE | 2nd | Kobe Stewart | SR | 6'3" | 240 | — |
| DE | 3rd | Demetrius Ballard | FR | 6'6" | 256 | — |
| DE | 4th | Shamar Riser-Pressley | FR | 6'6" | 271 | ★★★ |
| DE | 5th | Jacari Bennett | FR | 6'3" | 240 | — |
| DE | 6th | Will Clark | FR | 6'4" | 258 | ★★★ |
| DE | — | Chris Martin | FR | 6'2" | 240 | — |
| DE | — | Luke Yau Gayle | FR | 6'4" | 280 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Christopher Climes | FR | 6'2" | 280 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Rex Stinchcomb | FR | 6'3" | 285 | ★★★ |
| DT | 1st | Junior Poyser | SO | 6'2" | 310 | ★★ |
| DT | 2nd | Devin Morgan | JR | 6'2" | 275 | ★★★ |
| DT | 3rd | George Wolo | SR | 6'0" | 295 | — |
| DT | 4th | Cornell Evans | JR | 6'1" | 290 | ★★★ |
| DT | 5th | Tristan Souza | SR | 6'1" | 285 | ★★ |
| DT | — | Charlton Goodell | SR | 6'1" | 245 | — |
| EDGE | — | Noah Wittmer | FR | 5'11" | 230 | — |
Linebackers · 13
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Red Murdock | SR | 6'3" | 240 | — |
| LB | 2nd | Dion Crawford | JR | 6'1" | 232 | — |
| LB | 3rd | Mitchell Gonser | SR | 6'0" | 230 | — |
| LB | 4th | SaVeon Brown | JR | 6'1" | 210 | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Gio De Leon | SR | 6'3" | 240 | — |
| LB | 6th | Connor Henderson | SR | 6'2" | 225 | — |
| LB | — | Mathew Hilty | SR | 5'11" | 220 | — |
| LB | — | DJ Mangan | FR | 6'0" | 239 | — |
| LB | — | Drake Saltarelli | FR | 6'0" | 218 | — |
| LB | — | George Hill | FR | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Jordan Owens | SO | 5'11" | 220 | — |
| LB | — | Bradley Ilunga-Bisselele | FR | 6'2" | 221 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Matthew Conlin | FR | 6'1" | 230 | — |
Defensive Backs · 23
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Solomon Brown | SR | 5'11" | 197 | — |
| CB | 2nd | Jalen McNair | SR | 5'9" | 198 | ★★★ |
| CB | 3rd | Marquis Cooper | SR | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| CB | 4th | Keontez Bradley | SO | 6'2" | 185 | — |
| CB | 5th | Kobi Blackwell | FR | 5'8" | 180 | ★★★ |
| CB | 6th | Oliver Bridges | JR | 6'2" | 210 | ★★★ |
| CB | 7th | Charles McCartherens | JR | 5'11" | 175 | ★★★ |
| CB | 8th | Mikey Crawford | FR | 6'2" | 195 | ★★★ |
| CB | 9th | Eddie Pleasant III | SO | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★ |
| CB | — | Ramari Taylor | FR | 6'2" | 195 | ★★ |
| CB | — | Jackson Small | FR | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★ |
| CB | — | Amir Proctor | JR | 5'11" | 165 | — |
| CB | — | Davion Coffee | FR | 6'0" | 195 | — |
| CB | — | Donovan Rodriguez | FR | 5'10" | 185 | — |
| S | 1st | Miles Greer | JR | 5'11" | 195 | — |
| S | 2nd | John Keough | SO | 6'0" | 202 | ★★★ |
| S | 3rd | Jonathan Capo | SR | 6'0" | 197 | — |
| S | 4th | Ronnell Davis | FR | 6'1" | 193 | — |
| S | 5th | Jerrod Gentry | SR | 6'0" | 200 | — |
| S | — | Jamiere Munson | SO | 5'10" | 196 | — |
| S | — | Xavier Leonard | FR | 5'11" | 200 | ★★★ |
| S | — | Jonathan Rousseau | FR | 6'1" | 193 | ★★★ |
| S | — | Xair Stevenson | FR | 6'1" | 188 | ★★★ |
Special Teams · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Andrew Schnackenberg | SR | 6'5" | 220 | — |
| LS | — | Carson Selee | SR | 6'0" | 200 | — |
| P | 1st | Dylan Drennan | FR | 6'2" | 205 | — |
| P | — | Ethan Stumpf | FR | 6'2" | 200 | — |
| PK | 1st | Jack Howes | SR | 6'1" | 200 | — |
| PK | — | Oliver Hautanen | FR | 6'0" | 182 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
18.214
Off PPA
+0.0818
Pass PPA
+0.1723
Rush PPA
+0.0111
Success
40%23
Explosive
1.1717
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.08 | +0.11 |
| Passing | +0.17 | +0.20 |
| Rushing | +0.01 | +0.05 |
| 1st Down | -0.04 | -0.05 |
| 2nd Down | +0.11 | +0.10 |
| 3rd Down | +0.33 | +0.35 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
24.0
PPG Against
23.5
Differential
+0.5
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 5-7
- Home
- 2-5
- Away
- 3-2
- Conference
- 4-4
- Non-Conference
- 1-3
- One-Score (≤8)
- 3-4
- Avg Margin
- +0.5
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 2-5 | 24.6 | 24.1 |
| Away | 3-2 | 23.2 | 22.6 |
| Competition | |||
| Conference | 4-4 | 24.9 | 26.5 |
| Non-conference | 1-3 | 22.3 | 17.5 |
Season History · last 12
0 AP top-10 · 5 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5-7 | 4-4 | #95 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8-4 | 6-2 | #87 | — | 1-0 |
| 2023 | 3-9 | 3-5 | #119 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6-6 | 5-3 | #97 | — | 1-0 |
| 2021 | 4-8 | 2-6 | #103 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5-1 | 5-1 | #61 | — | 1-0 |
| 2019 | 7-5 | 5-3 | #71 | — | 1-0 |
| 2018 | 10-3 | 7-2 | #82 | — | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 6-6 | 4-4 | #105 | — | — |
| 2016 | 2-10 | 1-7 | #124 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5-7 | 3-5 | #103 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5-6 | 3-4 | #95 | — | — |
Recent Form · last 5
1-4 SU · 2-3 ATS · O3/U2
Betting Profile
2025 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 5-7 |
| ATS | 4-7-136% |
| Over / Under | 7-5 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 1-5 |
| As underdog | 3-2 |
| Home | 2-4 |
| Away | 2-3 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #107 · 0 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★94 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #92 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2024 | #110 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | #84 | 161 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2022 | #81 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | #98 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2020 | #130 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | #106 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 | #136 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | #113 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 | #118 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #112
Returning prod 66%Departed 34%
Portal in 8net -2Out 10
Talent composite513.3 #112 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)2.8 / 2.7
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)67 / 78 / 52
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Keontez Bradley | CB | 3★ | ← Arizona State |
| ▲ | Ta'Quan Roberson | QB | 3★ | ← Kansas State |
| ▲ | Jasaiah Gathings | WR | 3★ | ← UConn |
| ▲ | Jacob Merritt | IOL | 2★ | ← Michigan State |
| ▼ | Matthew Pajuste | IOL | 3★ | → Kent State |
| ▼ | Upton Bellenfant | K | 3★ | → Texas Tech |
| ▼ | Jayden Oliver | CB | 3★ | → South Dakota State |
| ▼ | Pershaun Fann | LB | 3★ | → — |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
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