DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Buffalo defeated Eastern Michigan 31–30 in a nail-biter. Eastern Michigan covered by 8.5; Game went Over by 7.5. The market closed at Buffalo -9.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Buffalo -10.0. The two were within a point of each other, so there was no meaningful edge in this line.
Eastern Michigan's offense, led by QB Noah Kim (19/31, 168 yards, 2 TDs), moved the ball effectively at times but failed to convert a crucial 2-point attempt in overtime, resulting in a loss. This inconsistency in high-pressure situations could be a concern for future games.
RB Dontae McMillan was a bright spot, contributing both a rushing and receiving touchdown while amassing 117 yards on the ground. His dual-threat ability provides a reliable weapon for the Eagles' offense moving forward.
The defense allowed Buffalo to drive 91 yards in 58 seconds without timeouts to set up a game-tying field goal, and then gave up a touchdown in overtime. These late-game breakdowns highlight a need for improved execution under pressure.
Kicker Rudy Kessinger hit a go-ahead 42-yard field goal with 9:07 left, but the team's inability to hold the lead and the failed 2-point conversion overshadowed his contribution. Special teams were otherwise solid but not decisive.
Falling to 1-5 (0-2 MAC), Eastern Michigan is in a difficult position with a losing streak. The close nature of the loss shows competitiveness, but they must address late-game execution to turn their season around.
At kickoff, conditions at UB Stadium were Clear, 73°F with winds of 4 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
73°F
| Measure | Eastern MichiganAway | BuffaloHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 253 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | 215 miles | Home game |
| Season total | 3,390 miles | 1,830 miles |
| Body clock | 15:30 | 15:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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