[metabet_core_odds_compare query=”ncaaf/buffalo” size=”300×250″ site_id=”atsio” css=”float:right; margin-left:10px”]There is going to be a lot of points scored on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, when the Miami Ohio RedHawks (1-0) visit the Buffalo Bulls (1-0) in an exciting MACtion matchup. Both teams got off to nice starts and will look to start the season 2-0. This game will air live on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. EST.
The Miami Ohio offense came out strong as they scored 38 points and totaled 422 yards, 288 through the air and 134 on the ground. Davon Johnson led the team with 58 rushing yards and Jack Sorenson led Miami Ohio with seven receptions for 139 yards. Defensively, the RedHawks allowed 31 points and 478 yards, 309 passing and 169 rushing.
Buffalo came out firing on all cylinders offensively as they scored 49 points and totaled 357 yards, 175 through the air and 182 on the ground. Jaret Peterson led Buffalo with 137 yards and one touchdown, and Antonio Nunn hauled in a team high six receptions for 102 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, the Bulls allowed 30 points and 397 yards, 241 passing and 156 rushing.
Below is my pick for the Miami OH RedHawks at Buffalo Bulls. All odds are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Miami OH RedHawks at Buffalo Bulls (-9.5): O/U 55.5 (-112/-110)
Miami Ohio opened their season with a nice 38-31 home win over the Ball State Cardinals. This game was back and forth the entire night and featured four lead changes and two ties. Miami Ohio led by 10 points early in the fourth quarter, but Ball State fought back to tie the game up with just over one-minute left. The RedHawks marched down the field quick and scored the game winning touchdown with just 10 seconds remaining. QB Aj Mayer had a nice night as he went 16/24 for 212 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. The Miami Ohio offense had one turnover on the night, a lost fumble, and the RedHawk defense forced one Cardinals interception.
Buffalo started off the season against the Northern Illinois Huskies and came away with a 49-30 romp. The first half was tight, with Buffalo leading 21-16 at the half, but the Bulls won the third quarter 21-0 to put this game on ice. Northern Illinois scored 14 points in the final five minutes to make this game look closer than it was. QB Kyle Vantrease did what he needed to do as he went 11/17 for 175 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and added another touchdown on the ground. The Buffalo defense forced five Northern Illinois turnovers, four fumbles and one interception.
Series History: Miami Ohio beat Buffalo last season and extended their all-time series lead to 15-7.
CFB Predictions: Give me the Buffalo Bulls -9.5 Tuesday night.
2020 CFB Picks Results: 28-21