Lafayette Leopards vs. Buffalo Bulls: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Buffalo Bulls defeated Lafayette Leopards 30–13 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Lafayette Leopards 13, Buffalo Bulls 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lafayette Leopards	0	0	6	6	13
Buffalo Bulls	12	3	6	6	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• C.J. Ogbonna (Buffalo) — 195.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +10.38 EPA
• Carson Persing (Lafayette) — 18.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.78 EPA/play +2.78 EPA
• Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 125.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.17 EPA

Rushing

• Jacqez Barksdale (Buffalo) — 99.0 yds · 1 TD +0.48 EPA
• Jamar Curtis (Lafayette) — 21.0 yds -0.70 EPA
• Al-Jay Henderson (Buffalo) — 37.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Chris Carasia (Lafayette) — 8 rec · 98.0 yds +1.06 EPA
• Nik McMillan (Buffalo) — 5 rec · 76.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Elijah Steward (Lafayette) — 4 rec · 28.0 yds -0.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
C.J. Ogbonna	Buffalo	18	77.8%	195	2	+0.58	+10.38
Carson Persing	Lafayette	1	100.0%	18	1	+2.78	+2.78
Dean DeNobile	Lafayette	33	69.7%	125	1	-0.01	-0.17
incomplete	Buffalo	5	0.0%	0	0	-1.06	-5.31
incomplete	Lafayette	7	0.0%	0	0	-1.24	-8.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Lafayette	Buffalo
Plays	67	72
EPA / play	-0.317	-0.043
Total EPA	-21.24	-3.10
Success rate	32.8%	45.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.163	+0.150
Rush EPA / play	-0.575	-0.140
Yards	211	326

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Buffalo	4	11	-1.42	Punt
Q1	Lafayette	5	18	-4.42	Interception
Q1	Buffalo	10	-2	-0.24	Rush TD
Q1	Lafayette	6	20	-0.68	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	5	48	+3.46	Pass TD
Q1	Lafayette	3	14	-0.86	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	2	4	-1.33	Punt
Q2	Lafayette	3	-10	-3.71	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	7	49	-0.16	Field goal
Q2	Lafayette	11	68	-0.87	Ended
Q2	Buffalo	8	31	-0.03	Punt
Q3	Lafayette	6	10	-0.71	Ended
Q3	Buffalo	1	-1	-2.71	Ended
Q3	Buffalo	3	-3	-3.64	Punt
Q3	Lafayette	2	-44	-1.27	Pass TD
Q3	Buffalo	3	6	-2.33	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass intercepted (-5.38 EPA)
2. Q4 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Chris Carasia for a touchdown (13 yards) (+5.32 EPA)
3. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Rush (1st & 10) (-4.99 EPA)
4. Q1 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass intercepted (-4.46 EPA)
5. Q3 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-4.05 EPA)
6. Q4 · Lafayette Leopards · Field goal missed (-3.48 EPA)
7. Q4 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile to Chris Carasia — Pass Incompletion (15 yards) (+3.08 EPA)
8. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · C.J. Ogbonna pass to Taji Johnson for a touchdown (32 yards) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Buffalo Bulls controlled the final (30–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: C.J. Ogbonna (Buffalo) — 195.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Buffalo at -0.043 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 Lafayette Leopards vs Buffalo Bulls?

Lafayette Leopards 13, Buffalo Bulls 30 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Lafayette Leopards vs Buffalo Bulls?

Buffalo Bulls won with a final score of 13–30.

Where can I find the Lafayette Leopards vs Buffalo Bulls box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401644727.

Who led Lafayette Leopards vs Buffalo Bulls in passing?

C.J. Ogbonna (Buffalo) led passers with 195.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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