Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 13, 2025
On Saturday, the Buffalo Bulls pay a visit to Kent, Ohio, and Dix Stadium for a Mid-American Conference clash with the Kent State Golden Flashes. Kickoff is at 12:00 p.m. ET, and CBSSN will televise the game. Buffalo is 1-1 following a 45-6 victory over St Francis (PA) last Saturday. Kent State is also 1-1 following its 62-14 loss to #24-ranked Texas Tech last Saturday. Buffalo will play without TE Ryan Daly and has nine others who are questionable. Kent State has listed nine questionable players. Make sure to read this in-depth Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes prediction. Buckle up! Dive into our top NCAAF picks for Buffalo Bulls vs. Kent State Golden Flashes prediction and dominate your wagers.
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Buffalo needs more from its offense, but its defense is above average
The Buffalo Bulls score an average of 27.5 points per game, which is 77th, and allow an average of only 14.5 points per game, which is 44th. Buffalo averages 207 yards rushing and 120 yards passing for 327 yards of total offense per game, which is 103rd. The Buffalo defense allows an average of 82 yards rushing and 202.5 yards passing for an average of 284.5 yards per game, which is 44th.
Buffalo quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson has 240 yards passing with two touchdowns and one interception. Roberson has been sacked twice. Al-Jay Henderson is Buffalo's leading rusher with 123 yards, averaging 3.5 yards per carry, and two touchdowns. Victor Snow has 8 receptions for 134 yards with a pair of touchdown catches. Kicker Jack Howes is 7-for-7 in extra points and two for three in field goals. Buffalo's defense is led by linebacker Red Murdock with 22 tackles. The Bulls have made five quarterback sacks and intercepted one pass.
Kent State needs help on both sides of the line of scrimmage
The Kent State Golden Flashes score an average of 17.5 points per game, which is 114th, and allow an average of 39.5 points per game, which is 127th. Kent State's offense averages 80 yards rushing and 187 yards passing for an average of 267 yards of total offense per game, which is 125th. The defense allows an average of 197.0 yards rushing and 273.5 yards passing for an average of 470.5 yards per game, which is 123rd.
Kent State has used a pair of quarterbacks through the first two games. Dru DeShields has 234 yards passing with two touchdowns, and CJ Montes has 140 yards passing with one touchdown and one interception. The two have been sacked a combined six times. Gavin Garcia has 74 yards rushing to lead Kent State, and Cade Wolford has 128 yards receiving and three touchdown receptions to lead the Golden Flashes. Kicker Will Hryszko is 5-for-5 on extra points and 0-for-1 on field goal attempts. Kent State's defense is led by cornerbacks Joel Cordoba and CJ Young, who both have 14 tackles. Kent State's defense has made two quarterback sacks but has not yet intercepted a pass.
Buffalo Bulls vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
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| 1 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,570.00 |
| 2 |  Dan Kaiser | +1,223.00 |
| 3 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,000.00 |
| 4 |  Earle Sports Bets | +916.00 |
| 5 |  David Hess | +706.00 |
Spread Pick for Buffalo Bulls vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
- Buffalo Bulls (5 units)
The Buffalo Bulls will be too much on both sides of the line of scrimmage for the Kent State Golden Flashes to keep pace. Buffalo scores an average of 27.5 points per game on 327 yards of total offense, while Kent State scores an average of 17.5 points per game on just 267 yards of total offense. The Golden Flashes allow 39.5 points per game, while Buffalo is giving up just 14.5 points per game. Buffalo has covered the spread in each of its last five games dating back to last season, while Kent State is 1-6 ATS over its last seven games. Kent State's defense allows 197 yards per game on the ground, which plays to the strength of Buffalo, as the Bulls are averaging 207 yards per game rushing, which is 39th in the nation.
Over/Under Pick for Buffalo Bulls vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
- Under (5 units)
Buffalo averages 27.5 points per game, but its defense is holding opponents to just 14.5 points per game. Kent State struggles to put points on the board, averaging 17.5 points per game. Although the Golden Flashes allow an average of 39.5 points, they will not score enough of their own points to push this total over. Last season, Buffalo defeated Kent State 43-7, and the total finished under the closing line of 51 points.
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