Buffalo Bulls 31–28 Kent State Golden Flashes: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

Buffalo Bulls defeated Kent State Golden Flashes 31–28 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Bulls 31, Kent State Golden Flashes 28.

Game summary

Buffalo Bulls edged Kent State Golden Flashes 31–28 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Dru DeShields (Kent State) — 271.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.26 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Gavin Garcia — 61.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jasaiah Gathings — 4 rec, 20.0 yds.
EPA edge: Kent State (+0.178/play) vs Buffalo (+0.045/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Buffalo Bulls	0	9	12	6	31
Kent State Golden Flashes	6	6	6	6	28

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bulls

+3OPP 11

KENTKent State Golden Flashes

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Kent State
Q1TD
MSMaurice Stephens
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Maurice Stephens rushes 31 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q2TD
CWCade Wolford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Dru DeShields pass to Cade Wolford for a touchdown (41 yards)
Buffalo
Q2TD
NMNik McMillan
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Nik McMillan for a touchdown (38 yards)
Buffalo
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 28 yards
Buffalo
Q3TD
CMChance Morrow
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Chance Morrow for a touchdown (21 yards)
Buffalo
Q3TD
AHAl-Jay Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Al-Jay Henderson rushes 38 yards for a touchdown
Kent State
Q3TD
TMTerik Mulder
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Dru DeShields pass to Terik Mulder for a touchdown (50 yards)
Kent State
Q4TD
DDDru DeShields
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Dru DeShields rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Buffalo
Q4TD
VSVictor Snow
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-24
Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Victor Snow for a touchdown (22 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Dru DeShields (Kent State) — 271.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +8.63 EPA
Ta'Quan Roberson (Buffalo) — 305.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.35 EPA

Rushing

Gavin Garcia (Kent State) — 61.0 yds -0.21 EPA
Al-Jay Henderson (Buffalo) — 75.0 yds · 1 TD -0.16 EPA
Dru DeShields (Kent State) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.98 EPA

Receiving

Jasaiah Gathings (Buffalo) — 4 rec · 20.0 yds -0.37 EPA
Wayne Harris (Kent State) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds -0.61 EPA
Chance Morrow (Buffalo) — 6 rec · 99.0 yds +0.45 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dru DeShields	Kent State	33	57.6%	271	2	+0.26	+8.63
Ta'Quan Roberson	Buffalo	41	68.3%	305	3	+0.08	+3.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Buffalo	Kent State
Plays	69	73
EPA / play	+0.045	+0.178
Total EPA	+3.10	+12.97
Success rate	42.0%	38.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.082	+0.262
Rush EPA / play	-0.009	+0.108
Yards	451	433

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Buffalo	11	26	-3.95	Fumble
Q1	Kent State	3	61	+4.79	Rush TD
Q1	Buffalo	5	13	-2.86	Interception
Q1	Kent State	10	32	-3.87	Ended
Q1	Buffalo	3	9	-1.61	Punt
Q1	Kent State	4	20	+2.43	Ended
Q2	Buffalo	1	-3	-5.14	Fumble
Q2	Kent State	9	65	+1.59	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	4	30	+1.73	Punt
Q2	Kent State	4	57	+4.86	Pass TD
Q2	Buffalo	7	92	+7.36	Pass TD
Q2	Kent State	3	-1	-0.77	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	7	35	-2.70	Field goal
Q3	Kent State	3	1	-3.04	Punt
Q3	Buffalo	3	7	-2.58	Punt
Q3	Kent State	3	6	-2.43	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Victor Snow for a touchdown (22 yards) (+5.18 EPA)
Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Fumble (-5.14 EPA)
Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Nik McMillan for a touchdown (38 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
Q4 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Dru DeShields rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+4.91 EPA)
Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Dru DeShields pass to Cade Wolford for a touchdown (41 yards) (+4.36 EPA)
Q3 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Dru DeShields pass to Terik Mulder for a touchdown (50 yards) (+4.32 EPA)
Q2 · Kent State Golden Flashes · Dru DeShields pass to Cade Wolford for 43 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.64 EPA)
Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Ta'Quan Roberson to Chance Morrow — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

Buffalo Bulls controlled the final (31–28) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Dru DeShields (Kent State) — 271.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Kent State at 0.178 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Buffalo Bulls 31, Kent State Golden Flashes 28 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes?

Buffalo Bulls won with a final score of 31–28.

Where can I find the Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762817.

Who led Buffalo Bulls vs Kent State Golden Flashes in passing?

Dru DeShields (Kent State) led passers with 271.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Buffalo Bulls at Kent State Golden Flashes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.