DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Miami (OH) defeated Buffalo 37–20 to secure a comfortable win. Miami (OH) covered by 14.5; Game went Over by 18.5. The market closed at Miami (OH) -2.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Miami (OH) -1.7. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.
Redshirt freshman Thomas Gotkowski made his first career start and accounted for two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing), providing a spark after the previous starter struggled. His performance suggests the offense may have found a reliable leader.
Jordan Brunson rushed for 123 yards, and D'Shawntae Jones added two rushing touchdowns, complementing Gotkowski's passing. This balance will be key for future games, especially against tougher defenses.
After allowing 17 unanswered points to fall behind 20-17, the defense tightened up, forcing two interceptions and holding Buffalo scoreless for the rest of the game. This ability to adjust under pressure bodes well for close contests ahead.
The win made Miami (OH) bowl eligible for the fifth straight year, boosting team morale and providing extra motivation for the final regular-season game and potential postseason play.
At 5-2 in MAC play, Miami remains in contention for the conference championship, trailing only Western Michigan. Every remaining game is crucial, and the team's recent offensive improvements could be decisive.
At kickoff, conditions at UB Stadium were Fog, 33°F with winds of 4 mph. At 33°F, cold is worth noting but is unlikely to be decisive. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Fog
33°F
| Measure | Miami (OH)Away | BuffaloHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 392 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 610 miles |
| Season total | 3,405 miles | 3,626 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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