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Thu, Sep 3 · ESPN+
FINAL| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| BUF | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Updated Sep 8, 3:29 AM EDT
| U | Statistic | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 276 | Total yards | 340 |
| 204 | Net passing yards | 189 |
| 72 | Rushing yards | 151 |
| 19 | First downs | 18 |
| 5-19 | Third downs | 10-21 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 28:07 | Possession | 31:53 |
| 8-66 | Penalties | 10-119 |
| U | Statistic | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Fourth downs | 0-0 |
| 19-41 | Passing | 26-47 |
| 5.0 | Yards per pass | 4.0 |
| 31 | Rushing attempts | 33 |
| 2.3 | Yards per rush | 4.6 |
| 0 | Fumbles Lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 7 | Passes Deflected | 5 |
| 0 | Qb Hurries | 7 |
| 1 | Sacks | 3 |
| 45 | Tackles | 39 |
| 0 | Defensive TDs | 0 |
| 3 | Tackles For Loss | 8 |
| 0 | Total Fumbles | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles Recovered |
Final
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Coln | 16/36 | 191 | 2 | 1 |
| Aidan Semo | 3/5 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
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UAlbany’s Week 1 trip to UB Stadium on Sept. 3 puts two crowded quarterback rooms under the lights on ESPN+. UAlbany lists Van Weber, Aidan Semo, Kai Colón and Peyton Frontino at the position, while Buffalo lists Elijah Holmes, Mason Cumbie, Jason Wright, Jake Forburger and Qur’An McNeill. With no opening-day starter or snap order confirmed for either side, the first revealing contest may arrive before kickoff: which staff can settle its offense, protect the player taking the first snap and avoid asking him to win the night immediately. Buffalo at least brings back Jasaiah Gathings, who caught 36 passes for 410 yards and three touchdowns in 2025.
The decisive matchup is UAlbany’s offensive line against Buffalo’s tackling and pressure. Miles Greer returns after recording 74 tackles in 2025, while Saveon Brown posted 52 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. If that pair helps create long-yardage downs, whichever UAlbany quarterback emerges will face immediate strain. UAlbany’s line must keep the pocket clean enough to give its skill players time to matter. On the other side, Gathings gives Buffalo a tested pass-game option, leaving a UAlbany defense that lists Jamari Young, Jeremiah Pruitt, Steven Rose Jr., Donny Jones, Kion Wright and Sidoine Djimbou with a clear priority: contest his touches and prevent them from becoming explosive gains.
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| 5 | Kicking Points | 3 |
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| 2 | Passing TDs | 3 |
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| 1 | Punt Returns | 3 |
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| 0 | Punt Return TDs | 0 |
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| 4 | Punt Return Yards | 34 |
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| 0 | Rushing TDs | 0 |
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| — | Passes Intercepted | 1 |
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| — | Interception TDs | 0 |
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| — | Interception Yards | 0 |
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| — | Kick Returns | 1 |
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| — | Kick Return TDs | 0 |
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| — | Kick Return Yards | 10 |
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Buffalo’s route to control is straightforward: let Greer and Brown compress early downs, force UAlbany into obvious passing situations and use Gathings as a dependable outlet while its quarterback situation takes shape. UAlbany can tilt the game by protecting the football, winning field position and making Buffalo drive patiently. Negative plays and disciplined third-down coverage would keep Buffalo from finding rhythm; steady protection and manageable down-and-distance would let UAlbany sustain possessions. Buffalo controls the night if its defensive production translates into extra possessions. UAlbany controls it if the game stays clean, compact and uncomfortable deep into the second half.
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