Buffalo Bulls 19–38 Central Michigan Chippewas: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

Central Michigan Chippewas defeated Buffalo Bulls 38–19 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Bulls 19, Central Michigan Chippewas 38.

Game summary

Central Michigan Chippewas rolled past Buffalo Bulls 38–19 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Gunnar Gray (Buffalo) — 26.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +4.97 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #19 T.McIntosh caught at UB30 — 2 rec, 38.0 yds.
EPA edge: Central Michigan (-0.183/play) vs Buffalo (-0.341/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Buffalo Bulls	9	6	3	12	19
Central Michigan Chippewas	0	6	9	6	38

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

BUFBuffalo Bulls

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 25

CMUCentral Michigan Chippewas

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Buffalo
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 29 yards
Buffalo
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Interception returned for a touchdown
Buffalo
Q2TD
#N#3 N.McMillan caught at UB44
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-0
#3 N.McMillan caught at UB44 catch for a touchdown (55 yards)
Central Michigan
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Rushing touchdown
Central Michigan
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 32 yards
Buffalo
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
18-9
Field goal good from 42 yards
Central Michigan
Q3TD
LLL. Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
L. Lewis catch for a touchdown (75 yards)
Buffalo
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-15
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Central Michigan
Q4TD
TMTommy McIntosh
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
Joe Labas pass to Tommy McIntosh for a touchdown (10 yards)
Buffalo
Q4TD
NMNik McMillan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Gunnar Gray pass to Nik McMillan for a touchdown (26 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Gunnar Gray (Buffalo) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.97 EPA/play +4.97 EPA
Joe Labas (Central Michigan) — 10.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.07 EPA/play +3.07 EPA
2) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 G.Gray (Buffalo) — 4.0 yds · +0.96 EPA/play +0.96 EPA

Receiving

#19 T.McIntosh caught at UB30 (Central Michigan) — 2 rec · 38.0 yds +0.69 EPA
L. Lewis (Central Michigan) — 1 rec · 75.0 yds +5.59 EPA
#3 N.McMillan caught at UB44 (Buffalo) — 1 rec · 55.0 yds +5.39 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gunnar Gray	Buffalo	1	100.0%	26	1	+4.97	+4.97
Joe Labas	Central Michigan	1	100.0%	10	1	+3.07	+3.07
2) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 G.Gray	Buffalo	1	100.0%	4	0	+0.96	+0.96
7) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 G.Gray	Buffalo	1	100.0%	6	0	+0.24	+0.24
#2 J.Labas	Central Michigan	2	50.0%	34	0	+0.10	+0.19
1) No Huddle-Shotgun #9 G.Gray	Buffalo	1	100.0%	4	0	-0.24	-0.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Buffalo	Central Michigan
Plays	75	54
EPA / play	-0.341	-0.183
Total EPA	-25.54	-9.88
Success rate	33.3%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.625	+0.030
Rush EPA / play	+0.136	-0.366
Yards	545	385

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Central Michigan	4	64	-5.67	Interception
Q1	Buffalo	3	-2	-2.20	Field goal
Q1	Central Michigan	8	26	-7.92	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	5	91	-7.53	Touchdown
Q1	Buffalo	10	56	-7.08	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	3	9	-0.82	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	3	2	-2.68	Punt
Q2	Central Michigan	3	2	-1.97	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	4	9	-4.45	Ended
Q2	Central Michigan	3	8	-1.56	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	4	87	+6.98	Pass TD
Q2	Central Michigan	8	71	+6.20	Rush TD
Q2	Buffalo	6	7	-1.45	Ended
Q3	Buffalo	6	32	+1.92	Fumble
Q3	Central Michigan	5	54	+0.51	Field goal
Q3	Buffalo	8	63	+1.84	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-11.58 EPA)
Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.78 EPA)
Q1 · Central Michigan Chippewas · Shotgun #2 J.Labas pass intercepted (-6.89 EPA)
Q3 · Central Michigan Chippewas · L. Lewis catch for a touchdown (75 yards) (+5.59 EPA)
Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · Fumble (-5.57 EPA)
Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · #3 N.McMillan caught at UB44 catch for a touchdown (55 yards) (+5.39 EPA)
Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · Fumble (-4.99 EPA)
Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Gunnar Gray pass to Nik McMillan for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.97 EPA)

Key takeaways

Central Michigan Chippewas controlled the final (38–19) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Gunnar Gray (Buffalo) — 26.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Central Michigan at -0.183 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 Central Michigan Chippewas?

Buffalo Bulls 19, Central Michigan Chippewas 38 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Buffalo Bulls vs Central Michigan Chippewas?

Central Michigan Chippewas won with a final score of 19–38.

Where can I find the Buffalo Bulls vs Central Michigan Chippewas box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762858.

Who led Buffalo Bulls vs Central Michigan Chippewas in passing?

Gunnar Gray (Buffalo) led passers with 26.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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