Amherst
Buffalo
RECORD
2-3
CONFERENCE
Mid-American
PF / PA
102/153
Last 15 games
6-9 in the last 15 · 22.3 scored · 27.1 allowed WON 31-28 scored 31 · allowed 28 See game LOST 17-21 scored 17 · allowed 21 See game LOST 17-20 scored 17 · allowed 20 See game WON 31-30 scored 31 · allowed 30 See game WON 28-21 scored 28 · allowed 21 See game LOST 16-24 scored 16 · allowed 24 See game WON 28-3 scored 28 · allowed 3 See game LOST 19-38 scored 19 · allowed 38 See game LOST 20-37 scored 20 · allowed 37 See game LOST 26-31 scored 26 · allowed 31 See game WON 21-17 scored 21 · allowed 17 See game LOST 20-33 scored 20 · allowed 33 See game LOST 13-55 scored 13 · allowed 55 See game WON 31-28 scored 31 · allowed 28 See game LOST 17-20 scored 17 · allowed 20 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
174-268-4
.395 since 1898
Best season
10-4
2018
10-win seasons
1
Latest 2018
Winning seasons
16
of 53 completed
Next games
Roster
7Jason WrightQB12Qur'An McNeillQB15Mason CumbieQB16Elijah HolmesQB18Jake ForburgerQB0Nino HillRB Season stats
Points per game20.4 7th
Points allowed30.6 9th
Total yards per game313.6 7th
Yards per play4.3 13th
Rush yards per game152.0 5th
Season
Unit
Offense
52 players
Defense
58 players
Special teams
8 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Oliver Hautanen | PK |
| 39 | Blake Sholder | PK |
| 96 | Zach McGowan | PK |
| 90 | Ethan Stumpf | P |
| 93 | Andrew VanSlyke | P |
| 95 | Evan Pfeifer | P |
| 42 | Sam Stratton | LS |
| 48 | Joseph Stoever | LS |
Rosters from CollegeFootballData, by season. Pick a year above.
Recent results
2026-09-26 FINAL W
Robert Morris 
28 : 31 Buffalo
28 : 31 Buffalo 
31
30The latest 12 games. Every season: Buffalo record by year.
Upcoming
Points per game
20.4
7th in the Mid-American
Points allowed
30.6
9th in the Mid-American
Total yards per game
313.6
7th in the Mid-American
Yards per play
4.3
13th in the Mid-American
Rush yards per game
152.0
5th in the Mid-American
Pass yards per game
161.6
9th in the Mid-American
First downs per game
18.4
7th in the Mid-American
Third-down rate
35.3%
10th in the Mid-American
Turnover margin
-7
12th in the Mid-American
Takeaways
2
12th in the Mid-American
Sacks
6
10th in the Mid-American
Sacks allowed
11
10th in the Mid-American
Penalty yards per game
64.0
10th in the Mid-American
Time of possession
31:28
2nd in the Mid-American
Season by season
Record
2-3
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
20.4 / 30.6
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2-3 | 20.4 | 30.6 | In progress |
| 2025 | 5-7 | 24.0 | 23.5 | No bowl |
| 2024 | 9-4 | 28.8 | 26.4 | Won Bahamas Bowl Presented by Atlantis Resorts |
| 2023 | 3-9 | 20.9 | 27.4 | No bowl |
| 2022 | 7-6 | 28.5 | 26.7 | Won Camellia Bowl |
| 2021 | 4-8 | 29.3 | 29.9 | No bowl |
| 2020 | 6-1 | 43.4 | 21.9 | Won Camellia Bowl |
| 2019 | 8-5 | 31.5 | 21.3 | Won MAKERS WANTED BAHAMAS BOWL |
| 2018 | 10-4 | 34.6 | 25.9 | Lost DOLLAR GENERAL BOWL |
| 2017 | 6-6 | 28.5 | 24.8 | No bowl |
| 2016 | 2-10 | 16.5 | 32.3 | No bowl |
| 2015 | 5-7 | 26.7 | 27.6 | No bowl |
| 2014 | 5-6 | 32.3 | 31.5 | No bowl |
| 2013 | 8-5 | 30.3 | 24.4 | Lost FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL |
| 2012 | 4-8 | 21.3 | 28.5 | No bowl |
| 2011 | 3-9 | 22.2 | 29.4 | No bowl |
| 2010 | 2-10 | 14.2 | 27.8 | No bowl |
| 2009 | 5-7 | 24.1 | 23.8 | No bowl |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of Buffalo's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Holmes | QB | 46.4% | 68.1% | 15.5% | 63.4% |
| Jason Wright | QB | 43.0% | 85.5% | 13.9% | 51.5% |
| Messiah Burch | RB | 21.4% | 4.9% | 36.2% | 5.6% |
| Nino Hill | RB | 17.6% | 0.0% | 27.7% | 28.6% |
| Chance Morrow | WR | 15.5% | 35.4% | 0.0% | 23.3% |
| Clint Walker | TE | 5.9% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 8.9% |
| Jasaiah Gathings | WR | 5.5% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| Jaylen Andrews | WR | 5.4% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Phillip Folmar | WR | 3.4% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 5.4% |
| Trevor Wilson | TE | 3.3% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Dwayne Early Jr. | WR | 3.3% | 7.0% | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| Patrick Clacks III | WR | 3.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| Terrance Shelton Jr. | RB | 2.6% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Tyrell Simmons Jr. | WR | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Michael Gelatko | TE | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
5.0
FBS average
6.4
Played
5.0
Remaining
5.0
2026 weekly schedule
H · 1 
A · 2 
A · 3 H · 4 
H · 5 
A · 6 
H · 7 
H · 8 BYEWk 9
A · 10 
A · 11 
H · 12 
A · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Buffalo 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UAlbany | vs | 1 | Played |
| 2 | Florida International | @ | 7 | Played |
| 3 | Penn State | @ | 7 | Played |
| 4 | Robert Morris | vs | 0 | Played |
| 5 | Western Michigan | vs | 10 | Played |
| 6 | Toledo | @ | 8 | Upcoming |
| 7 | Massachusetts | vs | 0 | Upcoming |
| 8 | Bowling Green | vs | 4 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Miami (OH) | @ | 7 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Ball State | @ | 4 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Central Michigan | vs | 7 | Upcoming |
| 13 | Akron | @ | 5 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is Buffalo in?
Buffalo plays in the Mid-American.
Has Buffalo ever won a national championship?
No. Buffalo has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the Buffalo head coach in 2026?
Pete Lembo is the Buffalo head coach for the 2026 season.