The Massachusetts Minutemen (4-2) visit the Buffalo Bulls (3-3) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Broadview Stadium, Buffalo, NY. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN+ (streaming). DraftKings lists the spread at BUF -3 with a total of 42.5; moneylines are Massachusetts +140 · Buffalo -166. Below is our Massachusetts vs Buffalo 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.
Massachusetts vs Buffalo Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Massachusetts at Buffalo |
| Records | Massachusetts 4-2 · Buffalo 3-3 |
| Spread | BUF -3 |
| Moneyline | Massachusetts +140 · Buffalo -166 |
| Total | 42.5 |
| Venue | Broadview Stadium, Buffalo, NY |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN+ (streaming) |
| Head Coaches | Massachusetts: HC Joe Harasymiak, OC Max Warner · Buffalo: HC Pete Lembo, OC Tony Tokarz |
Massachusetts Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Massachusetts Minutemen are 4-2 overall, 1-2 in MAC play. Results to date: Sep 3 — W 37-21 at Rutgers; Sep 12 — W 37-10 vs Sacred Heart; Sep 19 — W 36-14 vs Stonehill; Sep 26 — W 35-6 at Sacramento State; Oct 3 — L 38-14 vs Eastern Michigan; Oct 10 — L 20-19 vs Miami (OH). Most recently, Massachusetts lost to Miami (OH) 20-19 at home. Through 6 games, Massachusetts is averaging 29.7 points scored and 18.2 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Joe Harasymiak (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Max Warner. Defensive coordinator: Jared Keyte.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: William Watson III (QB) — 74/100, 820 yards, 7 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Curtis Kimmons IV (RB) — 51 carries, 297 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: T.Y. Harding (WR) — 28 receptions, 327 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: William DePaepe (DL) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Timmy Hinspeter (LB) — 47 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 29.7 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 18.2 points per game. Questions: The response to a 20-19 loss to Miami (OH).
Buffalo Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Buffalo Bulls are 3-3 overall, 1-1 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; Oct 10 — W 23-8 at Toledo. Most recently, Buffalo beat Toledo 23-8 on the road. Through 6 games, Buffalo is averaging 20.8 points scored and 26.8 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) — 63/129, 726 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Messiah Burch (RB) — 90 carries, 489 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Chance Morrow (WR) — 34 receptions, 414 yards, 6 TD
- Sacks leader: Logan Goodwin (EDGE) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: SaVeon Brown (LB) — 49 total tackles
Strengths: Momentum from a 23-8 win at Toledo. Questions: A defense allowing 26.8 points per game.
How to Watch Massachusetts vs Buffalo
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Broadview Stadium, Buffalo, NY
- TV / Streaming: ESPN+ (streaming)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). 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.