The Buffalo Bulls and UConn Huskies square off in an intriguing matchup of two teams with differing strengths. Buffalo enters the contest 3-1, having recovered from a mid-season stumble with an overtime win over Northern Illinois. The Bulls will rely on quarterback CJ Ogbonna, who has thrown for 542 yards and four touchdowns this season. Running back Jacqez Barksdale has been effective on the ground, contributing 194 rushing yards. On the other side, UConn brings a balanced attack led by running backs Durell Robinson and Jayden Brown. Robinson, who has rushed for 296 yards, will be critical to UConn’s game plan, as they aim to control the tempo and exploit Buffalo’s defensive weaknesses.

UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano has been efficient, throwing for seven touchdowns against just one interception. Defensively, Buffalo will need to tighten up, as they’ve allowed an average of 426 yards per game. UConn, though inconsistent, has shown flashes of dominance, particularly in their recent victory over Florida Atlantic. UConn’s defense, led by Tui Faumuina-Brown, will need to apply pressure on Ogbonna and force him into mistakes, especially given Buffalo’s reliance on a somewhat inconsistent passing game. The key to this matchup lies in UConn’s ability to run the ball effectively and keep the Buffalo offense off the field. If UConn can dictate the pace and avoid turnovers, they’ll have a good chance of covering the spread and securing their third win of the season.