Akron Zips vs. Buffalo Bulls: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Akron Zips defeated Buffalo Bulls 24–16 in Week 9, 2025. Final score: Akron Zips 24, Buffalo Bulls 16.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Akron Zips	5	0	12	6	24
Buffalo Bulls	0	6	3	3	16

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• No Huddle #91 J.Howes (Buffalo) — -13.0 yds · -2.90 EPA/play -2.90 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Roberson (Buffalo) — -21.0 yds · -1.17 EPA/play -4.67 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #10 B.Finley (Akron) — 254.0 yds · -0.20 EPA/play -6.87 EPA

Receiving

• #0 V.Snow caught at 39 (Buffalo) — 2 rec · 25.0 yds +2.92 EPA
• #2 M.Williams caught at 28 (Akron) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds +1.12 EPA
• #3 N.McMillan caught at 19 (Buffalo) — 1 rec · 52.0 yds +2.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
No Huddle #91 J.Howes	Buffalo	1	0.0%	-13	0	-2.90	-2.90
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Roberson	Buffalo	4	0.0%	-21	0	-1.17	-4.67
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 B.Finley	Akron	34	44.1%	254	0	-0.20	-6.87
o Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Roberson	Buffalo	35	62.9%	282	0	-0.34	-12.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Akron	Buffalo
Plays	71	69
EPA / play	-0.123	-0.368
Total EPA	-8.73	-25.38
Success rate	32.4%	39.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.046	-0.450
Rush EPA / play	-0.202	-0.248
Yards	410	374

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Buffalo	6	16	-1.50	Punt
Q1	Akron	9	31	-3.30	Field goal
Q1	Buffalo	3	2	-3.04	Ended
Q1	Akron	3	4	-2.73	Punt
Q1	Buffalo	3	1	-3.59	Punt
Q1	Akron	3	9	-1.94	Safety
Q1	Buffalo	3	2	-2.94	Punt
Q1	Akron	4	16	-2.13	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	8	38	-0.07	Punt
Q2	Akron	4	16	-1.47	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	7	67	-0.96	Ended
Q2	Akron	3	57	-1.05	Interception
Q2	Buffalo	2	19	+1.56	Fumble
Q2	Akron	3	7	+0.18	Punt
Q2	Buffalo	4	13	-0.83	Punt
Q2	Akron	2	6	-0.14	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Akron Zips · Fumble (-5.65 EPA)
2. Q2 · Buffalo Bulls · Fumble (-5.01 EPA)
3. Q3 · Akron Zips · No Huddle-Shotgun #10 B.Finley pass to #85 C.Cravaack caught at 38 for 27 yards (4th & 3) (+4.53 EPA)
4. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · o Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Roberson pass intercepted (-4.25 EPA)
5. Q4 · Buffalo Bulls · o Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Roberson pass intercepted (-4.08 EPA)
6. Q3 · Buffalo Bulls · Rush (4th & 1) (-3.9 EPA)
7. Q1 · Buffalo Bulls · o Huddle-Shotgun #2 T.Roberson pass to #0 V.Snow caught at 39 for 15 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.66 EPA)
8. Q3 · Akron Zips · #3 K.Mason caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Akron Zips controlled the final (24–16) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: No Huddle #91 J.Howes (Buffalo) — -13.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Akron at -0.123 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 Akron Zips vs Buffalo Bulls?

Akron Zips 24, Buffalo Bulls 16 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Akron Zips vs Buffalo Bulls?

Akron Zips won with a final score of 24–16.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401762844.

Who led Akron Zips vs Buffalo Bulls in passing?

No Huddle #91 J.Howes (Buffalo) led passers with -13.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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