The Buffalo Bulls (1-0) will travel to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 7, at 7:00 PM ET to take on the ninth-ranked Missouri Tigers (1-0) in an exciting college football showdown. The Tigers are heavily favored in their second game of the season, with a point spread of -34.5 (-110).
Pete Lembo earned his first win as the Bulls' new head coach when they defeated the Lafayette Leopards 30-13. The team boasted a solid start to the game, with 13 points unanswered in the first quarter.
C.J. Ogbonna landed 14 of his 24 passes, which amounted to 195 yards and two touchdowns. While these are solid numbers, he must be perfect against a tough Tigers defense.
Nick McMillan played great in their recent game, with five receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown. If he can create enough yards with each reception, the defense will need to shift a bit, which could open up his game against the Tigers.
The Bulls gained 403 yards total over the Leopards and caused two turnovers. They did turn the ball over once, which cannot happen against the Tigers. They also had possession of the ball for just a few more minutes, so they must improve that here.
The Tigers obliterated the Murray State Racers 51-0 in their season opener. It did not affect the game's outcome despite turning the ball over once.
They kept possession of the ball for about 33 minutes and were able to put up 28 points in the first quarter. Their offense was rolling, but this could have been a better test. This is a game that they were supposed to win and shut down completely, which they did.
They held the Racers to just 85 yards and had 489 of their own. Brady Cook completed 19 of his 30 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown. Mookie Cooper only had one reception, but it was suitable for 49 yards.
The Tigers' defense was strong against the Racers, but the Racers needed more weapons to make a difference. If the defense can stay strong here, they have an excellent shot at winning.
MyBookie has provided the college football betting odds for the upcoming Buffalo Bulls vs. Missouri Tigers matchup. The Tigers are poised to win as 34.5-point favorites, and market analysis shows them with a 97.2 percent chance of success.
With the odds showing the Tigers as 34.5-point favorites, it makes sense to pick them here. The Tigers can cover the spread if their defense remains strong and their offense starts strong.
