D3-CFB Game Preview: Buffalo State Bengals (1-4) vs. Rensselaer Engineers (4-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: ECAV Stadium, Troy, NY

Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. ET

Event: Liberty League Conference matchup

Broadcast: ESPN+ / RPI TV

Weather Forecast (Troy, NY)

Kickoff Temp: ~58°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy, cool fall afternoon

Wind: NW at 10–12 mph

Impact: Passing/kicking could be slightly affected by crosswinds

Injury Report

Buffalo State: QB Noah Kimble (482 yards, 4 TDs, 4 INTs) probable; RB Jeadi Higdon (272 yards, 3 TDs) healthy.

Rensselaer: No major injuries reported; QB Evan Florio (steady starter) fully active.

Player Matchups

Buffalo State Bengals

QB Noah Kimble: 482 yards, 4 TDs, 4 INTs.

RB Jeadi Higdon: 272 yards, 3 TDs.

WR Keegan Whitfield: 294 yards, 2 TDs.

Defense: LB Sincere Green (41 tackles, 7 TFL).

Weakness: Offensive line (only 1 sack forced vs. 18 allowed).

Rensselaer Engineers

QB Evan Florio: 800+ yards, 7 TDs, 2 INTs.

RB committee: Averaging 150 YPG.

WR top target: 300+ yards, 3 TDs.

Defense: Allowing just 16.8 PPG, with 18 sacks in 5 games.

Strength: Balanced offense and elite pass rush.

Key Battle: RPI’s defensive front vs. Buffalo State’s offensive line, which has struggled to protect its quarterbacks.

Team Records & Recent Form

Buffalo State

L vs Brockport 41-0

L vs Hartwick 29-27

L @ Alfred State 56-20

W @ Hilbert 15-8

L vs Union 28-6

Rensselaer

W @ WPI 26-9

W vs Utica 41-14

W vs Rochester 31-3

L vs Hobart 36-27

W @ Hilbert 36-10

Series History

All-time: RPI leads 7-1.

Last meeting (Nov 9, 2024): RPI 48, Buffalo State 7.

Buffalo State’s lone win: 2017 (33-21).

RPI has won six straight since 2018.

Betting Trends

Buffalo State: 1-4 SU, 1-4 ATS; 3-2 O/U.

RPI: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS; 2-3 O/U.

RPI has covered in 5 of last 6 vs Buffalo State.

Buffalo State overs have hit in 3 of 5 games.

Game Odds

Buffalo State Bengals                     49.5

Rensselaer Engineers                    – 24

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025