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Rutgers vs Buffalo
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 5 | Rutgers leads |
 Buffalo Bulls | 2 |
Meetings since 2000: 7. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
5-2 Regular season
5-2 Last 7
28-15 Avg score
3 Longest Rutgers win run
Biggest Rutgers win 59-0 in 2000, a 59-point margin.
Biggest Rutgers loss 13-42 in 2018, a 29-point margin.
Every Rutgers vs Buffalo meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Buffalo win | Piscataway | 13-42 |
| 2007 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 38-3 |
| 2005 | Rutgers win | Amherst | 17-3 |
| 2003 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 24-10 |
| 2002 | Buffalo win | Piscataway | 11-34 |
| 2001 | Rutgers win | Amherst | 31-15 |
| 2000 | Rutgers win | Piscataway | 59-0 |
Scores from the Rutgers perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2000.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Rutgers Scarlet Knights lead the series since 2000, 5-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Rutgers and Buffalo meet.
How to watch Rutgers vs Buffalo
When Rutgers and Buffalo are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Rutgers radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Rutgers vs Buffalo time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Rutgers this season
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Rutgers vs Buffalo: the essentials
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Buffalo Bulls is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Mid-American (Group of 6). Rutgers Scarlet Knights lead the series since 2000, 5-2. Across 7 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Rutgers vs Buffalo head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Rutgers Scarlet Knights team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Buffalo against the whole conference, see Buffalo vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Rutgers and Buffalo?
Rutgers Scarlet Knights lead the series since 2000, 5-2. The two programs have met 7 times on record.
How can I watch Rutgers vs Buffalo?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Rutgers and Buffalo in the same conference?
No. Rutgers plays in the Big Ten. Buffalo plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.