The Buffalo Bulls (2-3) visit the Toledo Rockets (4-1) on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at TOL -19.5 with a total of 54.5; moneylines are Buffalo +750 · Toledo -1200. Below is our Buffalo vs Toledo preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Buffalo vs Toledo Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Buffalo at Toledo |
| Records | Buffalo 2-3 · Toledo 4-1 |
| Spread | TOL -19.5 |
| Moneyline | Buffalo +750 · Toledo -1200 |
| Total | 54.5 |
| Venue | Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Buffalo: HC Pete Lembo, OC Tony Tokarz · Toledo: HC Mike Jacobs, OC Cris Reisert |
Buffalo Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Buffalo Bulls are 2-3 overall, 0-1 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 21-17 vs UAlbany; Sep 12 — L 33-20 at Florida International; Sep 19 — L 55-13 at Penn State; Sep 26 — W 31-28 vs Robert Morris; Oct 3 — L 20-17 vs Western Michigan. Most recently, Buffalo lost to Western Michigan 20-17 at home. Through 5 games, Buffalo is averaging 20.4 points scored and 30.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Pete Lembo (head coach since 2024). Offensive coordinator: Tony Tokarz. Defensive coordinator: Brian Dougherty.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jason Wright (QB) — 49/98, 555 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Messiah Burch (RB) — 73 carries, 352 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Chance Morrow (WR) — 32 receptions, 397 yards, 6 TD
- Sacks leader: Logan Goodwin (EDGE) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: SaVeon Brown (LB) — 38 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Jason Wright (49/98, 555 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT). Questions: A defense giving up 30.6 points per game; the response to a 20-17 loss to Western Michigan.
Toledo Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Toledo Rockets are 4-1 overall, 1-0 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 4 — L 30-20 at Michigan State; Sep 12 — W 63-10 vs Central Connecticut; Sep 19 — W 49-48 vs Temple; Sep 26 — W 41-16 vs San Diego State; Oct 3 — W 39-24 at Ball State. Most recently, Toledo beat Ball State 39-24 on the road. Through 5 games, Toledo is averaging 42.4 points scored and 25.6 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Mike Jacobs (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Cris Reisert. Defensive coordinator: Jahmal Brown.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: John Alan Richter (QB) — 98/153, 1,362 yards, 13 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: CJ Miller (RB) — 54 carries, 346 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Adjatay Dabbs (WR) — 25 receptions, 367 yards, 4 TD
- Sacks leader: Andrew Zock (DE) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Isaac Zay (LB) — 39 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 42.4 points per game; John Alan Richter’s passing volume (1,362 yards). Questions: A defense allowing 25.6 points per game.
How to Watch Buffalo vs Toledo
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on October 5, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.