- Matchup: Bowling Green Falcons vs Buffalo Bulls
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Broadview Stadium, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Point Spread: Bulls favored by 4.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 43.5 points
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This showdown at Broadview Stadium features the Buffalo Bulls (4-3) taking on the Bowling Green Falcons (2-5) on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The Falcons enter this contest as 4.5-point underdogs, with an over/under set at 43.5 points.
The Bowling Green Falcons come into this game with a 2-5 record for the season. In their most recent outing, they faced off against the Ball State Cardinals, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 32-31. The Falcons carried the ball 35 times for a total of 98 yards, resulting in an average of 2.8 yards per carry. Overall, they executed 59 plays, accumulating 313 total yards. On defense, Bowling Green allowed 16 completions from 24 attempts for 195 passing yards, achieving a 66.7% completion rate. In terms of rushing defense, they conceded 240 yards on 42 carries, averaging 5.7 yards allowed per rush.
In terms of scoring, the Bowling Green Falcons average 18.0 points per game (PPG). Their rushing attack has garnered an average of 105.7 yards per game, placing them 127th nationally. This season, the Falcons have totaled 1,961 yards and scored 7 touchdown passes alongside 6 rushing touchdowns. They have registered 116 first downs and committed 41 penalties for 371 yards, increasing their turnover count to 8 for the season.
On the defensive side, Bowling Green ranks 114th in Division 1, conceding an average of 29.6 PPG. They allow approximately 5.5 yards per carry, giving up 209.6 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,467 yards allowed on the ground over 7 games. In the passing game, the Falcons have allowed 1,220 yards, ranking them 39th nationally with an average of 174.3 passing yards surrendered per game and a completion percentage against of 66.5%. Overall, they have yielded 383.9 yards per game, placing them 104th in D-1 while conceding 11 touchdowns through the air and an additional 11 touchdowns on the ground.
The Bulls, with a season record of 4-3, are coming off a victory against the UMass Minutemen, winning 25-18. In that game, Buffalo rushed for an average of 4.9 yards per carry, amassing a total of 217 yards on 44 attempts. The Bulls accumulated 351 total yards on offense while executing 79 plays, averaging 4.4 yards per play. Their pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 56.0%, giving up 168 yards on 14 completions from 25 attempts. Buffalo’s rushing defense faced 47 attempts, yielding 171 yards at an average of 3.6 yards per rush.
On the scoring front, the Buffalo Bulls are currently ranked 111th in the nation, averaging 21.4 PPG. They achieve an average of 323.4 yards per game, ranking them 120th in Division 1. The Bulls have incurred 379 penalty yards over 40 infractions, positioned 81st in D-1 for penalty yards. They have thrown 4 interceptions, lost 7 fumbles, and recorded 133 first downs this season. Currently, Buffalo has accumulated 1,110 passing yards with an average of 158.6 passing yards per game, placing them 128th in Division 1, while their rushing game averages 164.9 yards, totaling 1,154 rushing yards for the year.
The Bulls’ defense has allowed a total of 1,070 rushing yards (152.9 yards per game) and 12 rushing touchdowns throughout the season. They have also conceded 9 passing touchdowns and 229.3 yards per game, putting them at 97th nationally. So far, they have given up a total of 179 points. The Bulls’ defense has recovered 5 fumbles and intercepted 2 passes during the season. Buffalo has played 462 defensive snaps, ranked 112th in Division 1, allowing 25.6 PPG, placing them 85th nationally.
Who will prevail in this exciting Falcons versus Bulls matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose the Bulls -4.5
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