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Buffalo vs Lafayette Prediction, Game Preview, Betting Lines
By Pete Fiutak,
2 days ago
It’s the first game of the Pete Lembo era at Buffalo, and the team needs this with a trip to Missouri to follow. Lafayette is coming off a fun 9-3 season, bringing a dangerous pass rush and strong run D.
Sep 2, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; A Buffalo Bulls helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium.
Buffalo vs Lafayette How to Watch Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 Game Time: 7:00 pm ET Venue: UB Stadium, Buffalo, NY How to Watch: ESPN+ 2023 Records: Lafayette (9-3), Buffalo (3-9) - Week 1 Thursday Schedule, Predictions
Why Lafayette Will Win
The pass rush that was such a killer last year should be just as nasty this season, too. Star all-around playmaker Billy Shaeffer might be gone, but there’s still plenty of talent all across the defense to get into the Buffalo backfield on a consistent basis.
The offense won’t make a slew of big mistakes, the ground game should be okay against the retooled UB D, and …
Why Buffalo Will Win
The Bulls are solid on the offensive line.
There's not a lot of depth up front, and the running backs aren’t proven, but there’s enough dangerous talent for Lembo and his staff to get the attack up and going right away.
The Buffalo defense will have a strong back seven, the secondary will be a plus, and as long as the line can hold up and keep the Leopards from getting going on the ground, it should control the tempo.
Buffalo vs Lafayette: Who Will Win
Lafayette will keep the Buffalo offense from doing anything amazing, but it won’t be able to hold up in the second half.
The Bulls lost their last two games against the FCS - dropping the date to Fordham last season and Holy Cross in 2022 - and this should be just as entertaining as those two. UB will be on the right side this time.
Buffalo vs Lafayette Prediction, Betting Lines
Buffalo 30, Lafayette 23 Line: COMING, o/u: COMING ATS Confidence out of 5: COMING Buffalo vs Lafayette Must See Rating: 2
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