Buffalo Bulls 28–21 Massachusetts Minutemen: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2025

Quick answer

Buffalo Bulls defeated Massachusetts Minutemen 28–21 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Buffalo Bulls 28, Massachusetts Minutemen 21.

Game summary

Buffalo Bulls beat Massachusetts Minutemen 28–21 in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Ta'Quan Roberson (Buffalo) — 313.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.10 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Brandon Hood — 179.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Nik McMillan — 11 rec, 57.0 yds.
EPA edge: Massachusetts (+0.010/play) vs Buffalo (-0.001/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Buffalo Bulls	3	6	9	6	28
Massachusetts Minutemen	0	12	6	0	21

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bulls

+3OPP 30

MASSMassachusetts Minutemen

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Buffalo
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 23 yards
Massachusetts
Q2TD
KDKezion Dia-Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
AJ Hairston pass to Kezion Dia-Johnson for a touchdown (27 yards)
Massachusetts
Q2TD
BHBrandon Hood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-12
Brandon Hood rushes 90 yards for a touchdown
Buffalo
Q2TD
VSVictor Snow
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Victor Snow for a touchdown (23 yards)
Buffalo
Q3TD
TSTerrance Shelton Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Terrance Shelton Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Massachusetts
Q3TD
MDMax Dowling
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
AJ Hairston pass to Max Dowling for a touchdown (77 yards)
Buffalo
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 47 yards
Buffalo
Q4TD
VSVictor Snow
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Victor Snow for a touchdown (16 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ta'Quan Roberson (Buffalo) — 313.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +6.45 EPA
AJ Hairston (Massachusetts) — 87.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.37 EPA

Rushing

Brandon Hood (Massachusetts) — 179.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
Al-Jay Henderson (Buffalo) — 59.0 yds -0.44 EPA
AJ Hairston (Massachusetts) — 32.0 yds +0.19 EPA

Receiving

Nik McMillan (Buffalo) — 11 rec · 57.0 yds +0.07 EPA
Jasaiah Gathings (Buffalo) — 7 rec · 84.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Victor Snow (Buffalo) — 8 rec · 112.0 yds +0.62 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ta'Quan Roberson	Buffalo	64	60.9%	313	2	+0.10	+6.45
AJ Hairston	Massachusetts	20	35.0%	87	2	-0.02	-0.37

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Buffalo	Massachusetts
Plays	91	60
EPA / play	-0.001	+0.010
Total EPA	-0.10	+0.60
Success rate	41.8%	28.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.101	-0.019
Rush EPA / play	-0.243	+0.024
Yards	406	306

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Buffalo	8	33	-3.32	Ended
Q1	Massachusetts	6	13	-2.50	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	9	85	+3.40	Field goal
Q1	Massachusetts	3	5	-2.59	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	3	2	-3.17	Punt
Q1	Massachusetts	3	11	-0.89	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	4	20	-1.50	Punt
Q2	Massachusetts	7	87	+6.95	Pass TD
Q2	Buffalo	9	34	-0.19	Punt
Q2	Massachusetts	1	90	+6.74	Rush TD
Q2	Buffalo	5	75	+6.48	Pass TD
Q2	Massachusetts	3	-2	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	5	18	-0.46	Punt
Q2	Massachusetts	3	5	-0.59	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	2	-3	-0.74	Ended
Q3	Massachusetts	3	9	-1.39	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Massachusetts Minutemen · AJ Hairston pass to Max Dowling for a touchdown (77 yards) (+8.42 EPA)
Q2 · Massachusetts Minutemen · Brandon Hood rushes 90 yards for a touchdown (+6.74 EPA)
Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Victor Snow for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.33 EPA)
Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Victor Snow for a touchdown (23 yards) (+3.8 EPA)
Q2 · Massachusetts Minutemen · AJ Hairston rushes for 21 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.53 EPA)
Q2 · Massachusetts Minutemen · AJ Hairston pass to Kezion Dia-Johnson for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.4 EPA)
Q4 · Massachusetts Minutemen · AJ Hairston sacked for a loss of 13 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.24 EPA)
Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · Ta'Quan Roberson pass to Nik McMillan for a loss of 62 yards (1st & 10) (-3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

Buffalo Bulls controlled the final (28–21) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Ta'Quan Roberson (Buffalo) — 313.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Massachusetts at 0.01 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Buffalo Bulls vs Massachusetts Minutemen?

Buffalo Bulls 28, Massachusetts Minutemen 21 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Buffalo Bulls vs Massachusetts Minutemen?

Buffalo Bulls won with a final score of 28–21.

Where can I find the Buffalo Bulls vs Massachusetts Minutemen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762840.

Who led Buffalo Bulls vs Massachusetts Minutemen in passing?

Ta'Quan Roberson (Buffalo) led passers with 313.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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