In an exciting matchup on Black Friday, Ohio’s football team is set to face the Buffalo Bulls to conclude the 2025 regular season on November 28 at UB Stadium. The game is scheduled to kick off at 12 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on ESPNU with Shawn Kenney and Ryan Cavanaugh providing commentary.
Fans can also tune in to the Ohio Sports Network from Learfield, where the experienced Marty Bannister returns as Ohio’s play-by-play announcer, joined once again by color analyst Rob Cornelius, who has been with the broadcast team for over two decades.
This matchup continues a long-standing rivalry, with Ohio holding a 19-11 series lead over Buffalo since their first meeting in 1949. In their last encounter, the Bobcats celebrated senior day in style, defeating Buffalo decisively with a score of 47-16. Defensive end Kadin Schmitz made headlines by intercepting a two-point conversion attempt and running it back for a touchdown, while linebacker Shay Taylor contributed with a pick-six.
Currently, Buffalo has a record of 5-6, with a respectable 4-3 against conference teams. The Bulls average 23.82 points per game, with 135.3 rushing yards and 225.27 passing yards. Following a recent 37-20 defeat against Miami (Ohio), both Buffalo and Ohio are among the five teams in the Mid-American Conference vying for a spot in the upcoming MAC Championship on December 6.
Leading the Bulls is sixth-year quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson, who has thrown for 2,250 yards, recording 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He is also a dual-threat, contributing with 113 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Senior running back Al-Jay Henderson stands out on the ground with 724 net yards and five rushing touchdowns. The wide receiver corps is spearheaded by redshirt junior Nik McMilan, who boasts an impressive 859 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Defensively, Buffalo features graduate student linebacker Red Murdock, who leads the team with 128 total tackles, along with notable contributions from redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Junior Poyser and junior linebacker Dion Crawford. The kicking game is solidified by redshirt senior kicker Jack Howes, who has scored 70 points this season, highlighting his accuracy with a 50-yard field goal and perfect performance on PATs.
As the Ohio Bobcats prepare for this crucial game, fans are hopeful for a strong finish to the season, emphasizing teamwork and resilience in the face of competition. This matchup promises to be a thrilling end to the regular season, showcasing the talent and potential of both teams.