Buffalo Bulls vs Connecticut Huskies
Saturday, January 3rd 2009 (12:00 PM EST)
Connecticut 38 - Buffalo: 20 (INTERNATIONAL BOWL)
- Game Info
- Schedules
- Bowl History
- Players
- Stats Matchup
- Run Stats
- Pass Stats
- More Stats
- Power Ratings
- Scoring | Records
- Previous Matchups
| Buffalo's 2008 Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | |
| Thu 8/28 | Buffalo vs UTEP | W 42 - 17 | |||
| Sat 9/6 | Buffalo at Pittsburgh | L 16 - 27 | |||
| Sat 9/13 | Buffalo vs Temple | W 30 - 28 | |||
| Sat 9/20 | Buffalo at Missouri | L 21 - 42 | |||
| Sat 9/27 | Buffalo at Central Michigan | L 25 - 27 | |||
| BYE WEEK | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Buffalo vs Western Michigan | L 28 - 34 | |||
| Sat 10/18 | Buffalo vs Army | W 27 - 24 | |||
| BYE WEEK | |||||
| Tue 10/28 | Buffalo at Ohio | W 32 - 19 | |||
| Tue 11/4 | Buffalo vs Miami (OH) | W 37 - 17 | |||
| Thu 11/13 | Buffalo at Akron | W 43 - 40 | |||
| Fri 11/21 | Buffalo at Bowling Green | W 40 - 34 | |||
| Fri 11/28 | Buffalo vs Kent State | L 21 - 24 | |||
| Fri 12/5 | Buffalo vs Ball State | W 42 - 24 | |||
| Sat 1/3 | Buffalo vs Connecticut | L 20 - 38 | |||
| Connecticut's 2008 Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | |
| Thu 8/28 | Connecticut vs Hofstra | W 35 - 3 | |||
| Sat 9/6 | Connecticut at Temple | W 12 - 9 | |||
| Sat 9/13 | Connecticut vs Virginia | W 45 - 10 | |||
| Fri 9/19 | Connecticut vs Baylor | W 31 - 28 | |||
| Fri 9/26 | Connecticut at Louisville | W 26 - 21 | |||
| Sat 10/4 | Connecticut at North Carolina | L 12 - 38 | |||
| BYE WEEK | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Connecticut at Rutgers | L 10 - 12 | |||
| Sat 10/25 | Connecticut vs Cincinnati | W 40 - 16 | |||
| Sat 11/1 | Connecticut vs West Virginia | L 13 - 35 | |||
| BYE WEEK | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Connecticut at Syracuse | W 39 - 14 | |||
| Sun 11/23 | Connecticut at South Florida | L 13 - 17 | |||
| BYE WEEK | |||||
| Sat 12/6 | Connecticut vs Pittsburgh | L 10 - 34 | |||
| Sat 1/3 | Connecticut vs Buffalo | W 38 - 20 | |||
BUFF's OC vs CONN's DC CONN's OC vs BUFF's DC
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF Offense | 14 | 30.3 | 29.5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| CONN Defense | 13 | 19.8 | 21 | 0% | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONN Offense | 13 | 24.9 | 29 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| BUFF Defense | 14 | 28.2 | 31.5 | 0% | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF Offense | 14 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 | |
| CONN Defense | 13 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONN Offense | 13 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 | |
| BUFF Defense | 14 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFF Offense | 14 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | ||
| CONN Defense | 13 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONN Offense | 13 | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | ||
| BUFF Defense | 14 | 0% | 0% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 14 | 0:00 | 0 | NAN% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Connecticut | 13 | 0:00 | 0 | NAN% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Buffalo's Power Ratings
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Buffalo's SP+ Ratings
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Buffalo's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.1 (#117)
Buffalo's 2022 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.2 (#98)
Buffalo's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.5 (#104)
Buffalo's 2008 Expected Record: -
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Buffalo's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -15.1 (#117)
Buffalo's 2022 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.2 (#98)
Buffalo's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.5 (#104)
Buffalo's 2008 Expected Record: -
Power Ratings Matchup
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Connecticut's Power Ratings
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Connecticut's SP+ Ratings
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Connecticut's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.0 (#122)
Connecticut's 2022 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.6 (#113)
Connecticut's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: -25.6 (#130)
Connecticut's 2008 Expected Record: -
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Connecticut's SP+ Ratings
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Connecticut's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -16.0 (#122)
Connecticut's 2022 Overall SP+ Rating: -14.6 (#113)
Connecticut's 2021 Overall SP+ Rating: -25.6 (#130)
Connecticut's 2008 Expected Record: -
Buffalo Scoring
Offense: 30.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.5
Defense: 28.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 31.5
Buffalo's 2008 Record
Record: 8 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Buffalo Roster Talent
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Blue Chip Ratio: 0% (#Team not found for the given year.)
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 598.22
Offense: 30.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.5
Defense: 28.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 31.5
Buffalo's 2008 Record
Record: 8 - 6
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Buffalo Roster Talent
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Blue Chip Ratio: 0% (#Team not found for the given year.)
Average Mid-American Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 598.22
Projected Score
Connecticut 26.6
Buffalo 25.1
Projected Total Points: 52
Based on Entire Season
Buffalo
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Total Points:
Connecticut 26.6
Buffalo 25.1
Projected Total Points: 52
Based on Entire Season
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Connecticut Scoring
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 21
Connecticut's 2008 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Connecticut Roster Talent
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Blue Chip Ratio: 0% (#Team not found for the given year.)
Average FBS Independents Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 598.22
Offense: 24.9 PPG
Offense at Home: 29
Defense: 19.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 21
Connecticut's 2008 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Connecticut Roster Talent
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Blue Chip Ratio: 0% (#Team not found for the given year.)
Average FBS Independents Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 598.22
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 09/28 | Buffalo | 41 | Connecticut | 12 | Buffalo | Connecticut -2.5 | Buffalo | 0 | |
| 2012 | 09/29 | Connecticut | 24 | Buffalo | 17 | Connecticut | ||||
| 2011 | 09/24 | Buffalo | 3 | Connecticut | 17 | Connecticut | ||||
| 2010 | 09/25 | Connecticut | 45 | Buffalo | 21 | Connecticut | ||||
| 2008 | 01/03 | Connecticut | 38 | Buffalo | 20 | Connecticut | ||||
| 2005 | 09/01 | Connecticut | 38 | Buffalo | 0 | Connecticut | ||||
| 2004 | 11/20 | Connecticut | 29 | Buffalo | 0 | Connecticut | ||||
| 2003 | 09/20 | Buffalo | 7 | Connecticut | 38 | Connecticut | ||||
| 2002 | 09/14 | Buffalo | 3 | Connecticut | 24 | Connecticut | ||||
| 2001 | 09/22 | Connecticut | 20 | Buffalo | 37 | Buffalo | ||||
| 2000 | 09/15 | Buffalo | 21 | Connecticut | 24 | Connecticut |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | 0 | 0 Overs |
| Buffalo | 2 | 1 | 0 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 6 - 5 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 1 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 5 - 6 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 |
| Buffalo Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2008 | International Bowl | Buffalo vs Connecticut | L 20 - 38 | ||
| Connecticut Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2008 | International Bowl | Connecticut vs Buffalo | W 38 - 20 | ||
| 2007 | N/A | Connecticut vs Wake Forest | L 10 - 24 | ||
| 2004 | N/A | Connecticut vs Toledo | W 39 - 10 | ||
(#Team not found for the given year.) Buffalo Info
Buffalo has played in 6 Bowls in the last 5 years (3 - 3)
Buffalo has played in 6 Bowls since 2000 (3 - 3)
Buffalo is 3 - 1 in last 4 games (2 at Home, 2 on Road)
Last 4 Games: 25 - 32
Buffalo Deficiencies
Buffalo has a really bad 4th Down Conversion Rate
Buffalo has played in 6 Bowls in the last 5 years (3 - 3)
Buffalo has played in 6 Bowls since 2000 (3 - 3)
Buffalo is 3 - 1 in last 4 games (2 at Home, 2 on Road)
Last 4 Games: 25 - 32
Buffalo Deficiencies
Buffalo has a really bad 4th Down Conversion Rate
Rematch from Week 1
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Connecticut won vs Buffalo this year (38-20)
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(#Team not found for the given year.) Connecticut Info
Connecticut has played in 7 Bowls in the last 5 years (3 - 4)
Connecticut has played in 7 Bowls since 2000 (3 - 4)
Connecticut is 1 - 3 in last 4 games (1 at Home, 3 on Road)
Last 4 Games: 22 - 22
Connecticut Deficiencies
Connecticut has a really bad 4th Down Conversion Rate
Connecticut has played in 7 Bowls in the last 5 years (3 - 4)
Connecticut has played in 7 Bowls since 2000 (3 - 4)
Connecticut is 1 - 3 in last 4 games (1 at Home, 3 on Road)
Last 4 Games: 22 - 22
Connecticut Deficiencies
Connecticut has a really bad 4th Down Conversion Rate
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Willy | 304 | 468 | 65% | 3304 | 25 | 6 | 7.1 |
| Zach Maynard | 1 | 3 | 33% | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Starks | 272 | 1333 | 16 | 4.9 | 66 |
| Brandon Thermilus | 100 | 454 | 7 | 4.5 | 39 |
| Mario Henry | 29 | 130 | 0 | 4.5 | 21 |
| Zach Maynard | 8 | 56 | 0 | 7.0 | 41 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naaman Roosevelt | 104 | 1402 | 13 | 13.5 | 68 |
| Ernest Jackson | 45 | 507 | 4 | 11.3 | 32 |
| Brett Hamlin | 38 | 459 | 5 | 12.1 | 39 |
| James Starks | 52 | 361 | 1 | 6.9 | 65 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Lorenzen | 79 | 162 | 49% | 869 | 3 | 8 | 5.4 |
| Cody Endres | 39 | 84 | 46% | 411 | 0 | 3 | 4.9 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Brown | 367 | 2083 | 18 | 5.7 | 75 |
| Jordan Todman | 47 | 296 | 3 | 6.3 | 50 |
| Tyler Lorenzen | 73 | 284 | 4 | 3.9 | 34 |
| Robbie Frey | 19 | 71 | 1 | 3.7 | 13 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashif Moore | 27 | 273 | 1 | 10.1 | 47 |
| Anthony Sherman | 26 | 270 | 0 | 10.4 | 33 |
| D.J. Hernandez | 17 | 261 | 0 | 15.4 | 29 |
| Ellis Gaulden | 17 | 214 | 1 | 12.6 | 43 |