2025 Buffalo Bulls football team

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2025 Buffalo Bulls football
Buffalo Bulls logo.svg
Conference Mid-American Conference
Record4–3 (3–0 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Dave Patenaude (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorJoe Bowen (2nd season)
Home stadium University at Buffalo Stadium
Seasons
←  2024
2026 →
2025 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Buffalo  3 –0   4 –3  
Miami (OH)  3 –0   4 –3  
Western Michigan  3 –0   4 –3  
Ball State  2 –1   3 –4  
Central Michigan  2 –1   4 –3  
Ohio  2 –1   4 –3  
Toledo  2 –2   4 –3  
Bowling Green  1 –2   3 –4  
Kent State  1 –2   2 –5  
Akron*  1 –3   2 –6  
Eastern Michigan  1 –3   2 –6  
Northern Illinois  0 –3   1 –6  
UMass  0 –3   0 –7  
Championship: December 6, 2025
  • * Ineligible for postseason play due to low APR score
As of October 20, 2025

The 2025 Buffalo Bulls football team represents the University at Buffalo as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by second-year head coach Pete Lembo, the Bulls play home games at University at Buffalo Stadium in Amherst, New York.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 288:00 p.m.at Minnesota *
 FS1 L 10–2347,774
September 63:30 p.m. Saint Francis (PA) *
 ESPN+ W 45–615,740
September 1312:00 p.m.at Kent State
CBSSN W 31–2811,833
September 203:30 p.m. Troy *
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Buffalo, NY
ESPN+L 17–2112,068
September 273:30 p.m. UConn *
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Buffalo, NY
ESPN+L 17–2012,717
October 43:30 p.m. Eastern Michigan Dagger-14-plain.png
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Buffalo, NY
ESPN+W 31–30 OT17,300
October 182:30 p.m.at UMass
ESPN+W 28–2115,239
October 251:00 p.m. Akron
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Buffalo, NY
ESPN+
November 112:00 p.m.at Bowling Green
ESPN+
November 127:00 p.m.at Central Michigan
ESPN2/ESPNU/CBSSN
November 197:00 p.m. Miami (OH)
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Buffalo, NY
ESPN2/ESPNU
November 2812:00 p.m. Ohio
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Buffalo, NY
ESPNU/CBSSN
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • All times are in Eastern time

[1] [2] [3]

Preseason

The MAC Football Kickoff was held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Ford Field in Detroit from 9:00 am EDT to 1:30 pm EDT. [4]

Preseason coaches polls

On July 24 the MAC announced the preseason coaches poll. Buffalo was picked to finish fourth in the conference. [5]

Game summaries

At Minnesota

Buffalo Bulls (0–0) vs Minnesota Golden Gophers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulls037010
Golden Gophers01031023

at Huntington Bank Stadium • Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: August 28
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance: 47,774
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (FS1): Tim Brando, Devin Gardner
Game information
First quarter

No scoring plays.

Second quarter
  • MINN – Jameson Geers 9-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 13:53. Golden Gophers 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 4:22.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 36-yard field goal, 7:56. Golden Gophers 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:52.
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 38-yard field goal, 0:02. Golden Gophers 10–3. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 1:15.
Third quarter
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 29-yard field goal, 11:39. Golden Gophers 13–3. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 3:18.
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 40-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes kick), 6:48. Golden Gophers 13–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:51.
Fourth quarter
  • MINN – Brady Denaburg 25-yard field goal, 11:31. Golden Gophers 16–10. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:45.
  • MINN – Jalen Smith 60-yard pass from Drake Lindsey (Brady Denaburg kick), 10:52. Golden Gophers 23–10. Drive: 1 play, 60 yards, 0:09.
StatisticsBUFFMINN
First downs827
Plays–yards64–15179–443
Rushes–yards24–4444–153
Passing yards107290
Passing: comp–att–int12–20–019–35–1
Turnovers11
Time of possession21:3238:28
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassing Ta'Quan Roberson 12/20, 107 yards, TD
RushingAl-Jay Henderson11 carries, 25 yards
ReceivingVictor Snow5 receptions, 67 yards, TD
MinnesotaPassing Drake Lindsey 19/35, 290 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Darius Taylor 30 carries, 141 yards
ReceivingJalen Smith2 receptions, 76 yards, TD

vs Saint Francis (PA) (FCS)

Saint Francis (PA) (FCS) Red Flash (0–1) at Buffalo Bulls (0–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Red Flash (FCS)00066
Bulls17714745

at University at Buffalo Stadium • Buffalo, New York

  • Date: September 6, 2025
  • Game time: 3:30 PM EDT
  • Game attendance: 15,740
  • Referee: Marcel Kerr
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Anthony Lima (play-by-play) and Randy Buffington (analyst)
Game information
First quarter
  • BUFF – Victor Snow 17-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson (Jack Howes kick), 12:20. Bulls 7–0. Drive: 4 plays, 27 yards, 1:45.
  • BUFF – Jack Howes 27-yard field goal, 7:01. Bulls 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 3:39.
  • BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 1-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 0:50. Bulls 17–0. Drive: 12 plays, 56 yards, 5:06.
Second quarter
  • BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 10-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 5:31. Bulls 24–0. Drive: 6 plays, 51 yards, 2:42.
Third quarter
  • BUFF – Ta'Quan Roberson 40-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 5:07. Bulls 31–0. Drive: 10 plays, 91 yards, 4:09.
  • BUFF – Ta'Quan Roberson 4-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 1:01. Bulls 38–0. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:10.
Fourth quarter
  • SFPA – Jordan Theodore 1-yard run (Mac Plummer kick failed), 10:06. Bulls 38–6. Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 2:45.
  • BUFF – James McNeil Jr. 26-yard run (Jack Howes kick), 4:52. Bulls 45–6. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 5:14.
StatisticsSFPABUFF
First downs732
Total yards119503
Rushes–yards21–463–370
Passing yards115133
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–31–011–22–2
Turnovers12
Time of possession22:4137:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Saint Francis (PA)PassingNick Whitfield Jr.17/27, 111 yards
RushingRaph Ekechi8 carries, 21 yards
ReceivingPeyton Nelson4 receptions, 34 yards
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson10/20, 133 yards, TD, INT
RushingAl-Jay Henderson24 carries, 98 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingVictor Snow3 receptions, 67 yards, TD

At Kent State

Buffalo Bulls (1–1) vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (1–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulls01014731
Golden Flashes777728

at Dix Stadium • Kent, Ohio

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: N at 1 mile per hour (1.6 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 11,833
  • Referee: Chris La Mange
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Jordan Kent (play-by-play) and Randy Cross (analyst)
Game information
First Quarter
  • (8:54) KENT – Maurice Stephens 31-yard run, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 1:29; KENT 7-0)
Second Quarter
  • (2:33) KENT – Cade Wolford 41-yard pass from Dru DeShields, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 4 Plays, 71 yards, 1:49; KENT 14-0)
  • (1:12) BUFF – Nik McMillan 38-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 7 plays, 92 yards, 1:18; KENT 14-7)
  • (0:00) BUFF – Jack Howes 28-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 50 yards, 0:49; KENT 14-10)
Third Quarter
  • (9:28) BUFF – Chance Morrow 21-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 4 plays, 51 yards, 1:01; BUFF 17-14)
  • (5:18) BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 38-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 6 plays, 85 yards, 2:16; BUFF 24-14)
  • (2:58) KENT – Terik Mulder 50-yard pass from Dru DeShields, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:17; BUFF 24-21)
Fourth Quarter
  • (2:38) KENT – Dru DeShields 3-yard run, Will Hryszko kick (Drive: 21 plays, 93 yards, 12:15; KENT 28-24)
  • (1:03) BUFF – Victor Snow 22-yard pass from Ta'Quan Roberson, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 8 plays, 76 yards, 1:29; BUFF 31-28)
StatisticsBUFFKENT
First downs2320
Total yards457423
Rushing yards139144
Passing yards318279
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28–40–122-33–0
Time of possession22:3837:22
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassing Ta'Quan Roberson 28/40, 318 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingAl-Jay Henderson15 carries, 75 yards, TD
ReceivingNik McMillan7 receptions, 117 yards, TD
Kent StatePassingDru DeShields22/33, 279 yards, 2 TD
RushingGavin Garcia18 carries, 61 yards
ReceivingCade Wolford3 receptions, 95 yards, TD

Troy

Troy Trojans (1–2) vs. Buffalo Bulls (2–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Trojans0002121
Bulls707317

at University at Buffalo Stadium • Buffalo, New York

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind: E at 12 miles per hour (19 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 12,068
  • Referee: Rick Wayne
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Michael Reghi (play-by-play) and Je'Rod Cherry (analyst)
Game information
First Quarter
  • (6:31) BUFF – James McNeil Jr. 1-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:25; Buffalo 7–0)
Second Quarter

No scoring plays

Third Quarter
  • (9:12) BUFF – Al-Jay Henderson 22-yard run, Jack Howes kick (Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:41; Buffalo 14–0)
Fourth Quarter
  • (14:56) BUFF – Jack Howes 39-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 51 yards, 6:28; Buffalo 17–0)
  • (10:23) TROY – Tucker Kilcrease 6-yard run, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 4:33; Buffalo 17–7)
  • (5:45) TROY – RaRa Thomas 10-yard pass from Tucker Kilcrease, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:34; Buffalo 17–14)
  • (0:45) TROY – Tae Meadows 20-yard run, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 1:48; Troy 21–17)
StatisticsTROYBUFF
First downs2214
Total yards365278
Rushing yards163125
Passing yards202153
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–36–114–28–0
Time of possession32:5227:08
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TroyPassingTucker Kilcrease14/24, 148 yards, TD
RushingTae Meadows14 carries, 68 yards, TD
Receiving RaRa Thomas 5 receptions, 78 yards, TD
BuffaloPassingTa'Quan Roberson9/15, 104 yards
RushingAl-Jay Henderson22 carries, 76 yards, TD
ReceivingJasaiah Gathings2 receptions, 47 yards

UConn

UConn Huskies (2–2) vs. Buffalo Bulls (2–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Huskies0710320
Bulls073717

at University at Buffalo Stadium • Buffalo, New York

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE at 7 miles per hour (11 km/h)
  • Game attendance: 12,717
  • Referee: Matt Packowski
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): James Westling (play-by-play) and Craig Haubert (analyst)
Game information
First Quarter

No scoring

Second Quarter
  • CONN - Bell, Skyler 25 yd pass from Fagnano, Joe (Freeman, Chris kick), 8:36. Huskies 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, TOP 05:12
  • BUF - Sperling, Lamar 63 yd run (Howes, Jack kick), 6:21. Tied 7–7. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, TOP 02:15
Third Quarter
  • CONN - Edwards, Cam 8 yd run (Freeman, Chris kick), 11:16. Huskies 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:36
  • BUF - Howes, Jack 39 yd field goal, 4:58. Huskies 14–10. Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, TOP 06:18
  • CONN - Freeman, Chris 39 yd field goal, 1:31. Huskies 17–10. Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, TOP 03:21
Fourth Quarter
  • BUF - Henderson, Al-Jay 5 yd pass from Gray, Gunnar (Howes, Jack kick), 0:59. Tied 17–17. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, TOP 02:53
  • CONN - Freeman, Chris 44 yd field goal, 0:06. Huskies 20–17. Drive: 10 plays, 49 yards, TOP 00:53
StatisticsCONNBUFF
First downs1717
Total yards320329
Rushing yards165204
Passing yards155125
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19-32-017-29-0
Time of possession26:1033:50
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UConnPassing Joe Fagnano 19/31, 155 yards, TD
RushingJoe Fagnano6 carries, 64 yards
Receiving Skyler Bell 6 receptions, 54 yards, TD
BuffaloPassingGunnar Gray17/29, 125 yards, TD
RushingLamar Sperling9 carries, 106 yards, TD
ReceivingVictor Snow7 receptions, 68 yards

Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan Eagles (1–4) vs. Buffalo Bulls (2–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Eagles7773630
Bulls7773731

at University at Buffalo Stadium • Buffalo, New York

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Shawn Kenney (play-by-play) and Marcus Ray (analyst)
StatisticsEMUBUFF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Eastern MichiganPassing
Rushing
Receiving
BuffaloPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At UMass

Buffalo Bulls (3–3) vs. UMass Minutemen (0–6) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulls----0
Minutemen----0

at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium • Hadley, Massachusetts

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. EDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Cooper Boardman (play-by-play) and Forrest Conoly (analyst)
StatisticsBUFFMASS
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassing
Rushing
Receiving
UMassPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Akron

Akron Zips (2–6) vs. Buffalo Bulls (4–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Zips----0
Bulls----0

at University at Buffalo Stadium • Buffalo, New York

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsAKRBUFF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassing
Rushing
Receiving
BuffaloPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Bowling Green

Buffalo Bulls (0–0) vs. Bowling Green Falcons (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulls----0
Falcons----0

at Doyt Perry Stadium • Bowling Green, Ohio

  • Date: November 1
StatisticsBUFFBGSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Bowling GreenPassing
Rushing
Receiving

At Central Michigan

Buffalo Bulls (0–0) vs. Central Michigan Chippewas (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulls----0
Chippewas----0

at Kelly/Shorts Stadium • Mount Pleasant, Michigan

  • Date: November 12
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EST
StatisticsBUFFCMU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BuffaloPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Central MichiganPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Miami (OH)

Miami RedHawks (0–0) vs. Buffalo Bulls (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
RedHawks----0
Bulls----0

at University at Buffalo Stadium • Buffalo, New York

  • Date: November 19
  • Game time: 7:00 PM EST
StatisticsM-OHBUFF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Miami (OH)Passing
Rushing
Receiving
BuffaloPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Ohio

Ohio Bobcats (0–0) vs. Buffalo Bulls (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bobcats----0
Bulls----0

at University at Buffalo Stadium • Buffalo, New York

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 12:00 PM EST
StatisticsOHIOBUFF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OhioPassing
Rushing
Receiving
BuffaloPassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. ↑ "Buffalo Bulls Schedule 2025". ESPN . Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ "2025 Buffalo Bulls Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference . Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  3. ↑ "2025 Football Schedule". University at Buffalo Bulls Athletics. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  4. ↑ "2025 Division I FBS Media Days". www.sportswriters.net. FWAA. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Toledo Selected as Favorite in Head Coaches Preseason Football Poll". getsomemaction.com. Mid-American Conference. July 24, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
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