FBS-CFB Game Preview: Miami (OH) Redhawks (5-5) vs. Buffalo Bulls (5-5)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: UB Stadium, Buffalo, New York

Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN2

Weather Forecast

Temperature: Upper 30s °F at kickoff, dropping into low 30s by late evening

Conditions: Cloudy skies, winds 12–15 mph off Lake Erie

Impact: Passing games may be challenged; rushing and short-yardage execution will be critical

Injury Report

Miami (OH): WR Nik McMillan (probable, minor hamstring tightness; has three straight 100+ yard games).

Buffalo: WR Kamryn Perry (healthy, averaging 25 yards per reception, one of the nation’s most explosive deep threats).

Key Player Matchups

WR Nik McMillan (Miami): Consistent production, primary target in RedHawks’ passing attack.

WR Kamryn Perry (Buffalo): Stretch-the-field weapon, creates explosive plays.

Miami Defense: +4 turnover margin, tied for 12th nationally in interceptions.

Buffalo Defense: Ranked 15th nationally in red-zone defense, opponents score only 75% of trips.

Recent Team Forms

Miami (OH): Lost 24–3 to Toledo last week; offense stalled in red zone.

Buffalo: Lost 38–19 to Central Michigan; defense struggled against balanced attack.

Series History

All-time: Miami leads 17–9.

Recent trend: Home team has won 7 straight in this series.

Last meeting: Miami won 23–10 in Oxford (2023).

Miami’s last road win at Buffalo: 2014.

Betting Trends

Miami is 6–4 ATS this season.

Buffalo is 3–7 ATS this season.

Unders have hit in 2 of last 3 head-to-head matchups.

Historical Betting Results

Miami has covered 2 of last 3 vs Buffalo.

Home team dominance: Buffalo has won 7 straight at UB Stadium.

Defensive battles common: totals under 40 points in 2 of last 3 meetings.

Projected Score: Miami (OH) 20 – Buffalo 17

Game Odds

Miami (OH) Redhawks                  – 2.5

Buffalo Bulls                                      39.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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