Buffalo Bulls 2026 Preview
Buffalo went 5-7 (4-4 in the MAC). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Buffalo in 2026
- New offensive coordinator in Tony Tokarz (Florida State QB Coach)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. RS Freshman QB Jason Wright is expected to start (Three-Star QB in Class of 2025 per 247 Sports)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup RB Terrance Shelton Jr. is expected to start (244 yards, 1 TD)
- Top two players in terms of receiving yards from last season are gone, with the top returner being Jasaiah Gatherings (410 yards, 3 TDs)
- Returning one starting offensive lineman with three transfers expected to start
- Returning four starters on defense, with the top returner being S Miles Greer (74 tackles)
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Buffalo Bulls 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany | Home |
| 2 | Florida International | Away |
| 3 | Penn State | Away |
| 4 | Robert Morris | Home |
| 5 | Western Michigan | Home |
| 6 | Toledo | Away |
| 7 | UMass | Home |
| 8 | Bowling Green | Home |
| 9 | Miami (OH) | Away |
| 10 | Ball State | Away |
| 11 | Central Michigan | Home |
| 12 | Akron | Away |
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Buffalo Bulls play 12 games in 2026, 6 at home. They open against Albany. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Buffalo is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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