Penn State Nittany Lions defeat Buffalo Bulls 55-13: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Buffalo Bulls 13, Penn State Nittany Lions 55
The Penn State Nittany Lions beat the Buffalo Bulls 55-13 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Beaver Stadium. The Penn State Nittany Lions covered the spread as 39.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 48, with 68 points combined.
Buffalo Bulls vs. Penn State Nittany Lions final score and game recap
The Penn State Nittany Lions led 17-3 after the first quarter and 34-6 at halftime. They outscored the Buffalo Bulls 21-7 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- James McNeil Jr. (Buffalo Bulls): 20 carries for 80 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Chance Morrow (Buffalo Bulls): 2 catches for 31 yards.
- Rocco Becht (Penn State Nittany Lions): 11/19 passing for 212 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Koby Howard (Penn State Nittany Lions): 3 catches for 115 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Buffalo Bulls vs. Penn State Nittany Lions?
The Penn State Nittany Lions covered the spread as 39.5-point favorites, winning by 42 points.
Did Buffalo Bulls vs. Penn State Nittany Lions go over or under the total?
The game went over: 68 points combined against a closing total of 48, over by 20. 40 of the 68 points came in the first half.
Buffalo Bulls vs. Penn State Nittany Lions game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 27.5: the over, paying -118, with 40 points scored.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -115, with 20 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Penn State Nittany Lions won the first quarter.
- Buffalo Bulls team total 2.5: the over, paying -170, with 13 scored.
- Penn State Nittany Lions team total 43.5: the over, paying -115, with 55 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Penn State Nittany Lions won the first half.
- First-half spread: Penn State Nittany Lions -23.5 covered, paying -130.
Buffalo Bulls and Penn State Nittany Lions betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Buffalo Bulls 1-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it two straight losses for the Buffalo Bulls.
This result left the Penn State Nittany Lions 3-0 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight wins for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
What's next for Buffalo Bulls and Penn State Nittany Lions?
Next for the Buffalo Bulls: the Robert Morris Colonials at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Next for the Penn State Nittany Lions: the Wisconsin Badgers at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026.