Buffalo Bulls vs. Akron Zips: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Buffalo Bulls defeated Akron Zips 13–10 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Buffalo Bulls 13, Akron Zips 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Buffalo Bulls	0	6	3	0	3	13
Akron Zips	6	3	0	0	0	10

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• DJ Irons (Akron) — 124.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +2.13 EPA
• incomplete (Akron) — 0.0 yds · -0.67 EPA/play -2.67 EPA
• Cole Snyder (Buffalo) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.29 EPA/play -8.45 EPA

Rushing

• Ron Cook Jr. (Buffalo) — 62.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• DJ Irons (Akron) — 94.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Lorenzo Lingard (Akron) — 47.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Cole Harrity (Buffalo) — 3 rec · -2.0 yds -0.97 EPA
• Myles Walker (Akron) — 4 rec · 40.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Ron Cook Jr. (Buffalo) — 5 rec · 26.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
DJ Irons	Akron	27	70.4%	124	1	+0.08	+2.13
incomplete	Akron	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-2.67
Cole Snyder	Buffalo	30	76.7%	69	1	-0.29	-8.45
incomplete	Buffalo	12	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-9.74
Jeff Undercuffler Jr.	Akron	1	0.0%	-6	0	—	—

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Buffalo	Akron
Plays	71	55
EPA / play	-0.121	-0.077
Total EPA	-8.14	-4.02
Success rate	33.8%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.455	-0.017
Rush EPA / play	+0.373	-0.166
Yards	210	259

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Akron	3	12	-0.30	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	3	-2	-3.74	Punt
Q1	Akron	3	7	-1.84	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	7	4	-4.82	Punt
Q1	Akron	12	97	+7.95	Pass TD
Q1	Buffalo	17	79	+5.82	Pass TD
Q2	Akron	12	55	-0.64	Field goal
Q3	Buffalo	3	0	-2.74	Punt
Q3	Akron	3	9	-1.33	Punt
Q3	Buffalo	13	46	+3.91	Field goal
Q3	Akron	7	38	-0.61	Punt
Q4	Buffalo	6	29	-0.75	Punt
Q4	Akron	3	-6	-3.83	Punt
Q4	Buffalo	5	22	-1.33	Punt
Q4	Akron	6	48	-2.18	Fumble
Q4	Buffalo	7	18	-3.58	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons rushes for 47 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.94 EPA)
2. Q4 · Akron Zips · Fumble (-4.08 EPA)
3. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Cole Snyder pass to Chance Morrow for 29 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.99 EPA)
4. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Jacqez Barksdale rushes for 15 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.38 EPA)
5. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Cole Snyder pass to Boobie Curry for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.27 EPA)
6. Q1 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Myles Walker for 16 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.78 EPA)
7. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Cole Snyder pass to Cole Harrity Buffalo for a loss of 15 yards (2nd & 10) (-2.76 EPA)
8. Q1 · Akron Zips · DJ Irons pass to Drake Anderson for a touchdown (1 yard) (+2.76 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Buffalo Bulls controlled the final (13–10) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: DJ Irons (Akron) — 124.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Akron at -0.077 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips?

Buffalo Bulls 13, Akron Zips 10 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips?

Buffalo Bulls won with a final score of 13–10.

Where can I find the Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532412.

Who led Buffalo Bulls vs Akron Zips in passing?

DJ Irons (Akron) led passers with 124.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Buffalo Bulls at Akron Zips in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.