Buffalo Football 2017 Bowl Capsule

 

Buffalo Bulls

Mid-American Conference

 
2017 Record: 6-6, 4-4
Coach: Lance Leipold
Coach Bowl Record: 0-0
 
Big Wins: 9/23 Florida Atlantic (34-31), 11/24 Ohio (31-24)
Bad Losses: 8/31 at Minnesota (7-17), 10/28 at Miami OH (14-24)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Emmanuel Reed, RB, 840 yards
Passing: Tyree Jackson, QB, 2,096 yards
Receiving: Anthony Johnson, WR, 1,356 yards
Tackles: Khalil Hodge, LB, 88
Sacks: Demone Harris, DE, 5.0
Interceptions: Ryan Williamson, S, 3
 
2017 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 141.1 (95th in nation, 10th in conference)
Passing Offense: 290.8 (19, 1)
Total Offense: 431.9 (37, 2)
Scoring Offense: 28.5 (67, 6)
Rushing Defense: 194.8 (98, 10)
Pass Defense: 203.3 (39, 5)
Total Defense: 398.2 (71, 8)
Scoring Defense: 24.8 (52, 5)
Turnover Margin: 0.08 (64, 5)
Sacks: 1.58 (99, 9)
Sacks Allowed: 1.42 (26, 2)
 
Recent Bowl Appearances:
 
2013    Famous Idaho Potato Bowl    San Diego State (24-49)
2008    International Bowl                  Connecticut (20-38)
 
*all team stats through 11/25