Buffalo Bulls defeat UAlbany Great Danes 21-17: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · NCAAF · UAlbany Great Danes 17, Buffalo Bulls 21
The Buffalo Bulls beat the UAlbany Great Danes 21-17 on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Broadview Stadium. The UAlbany Great Danes covered the spread as 18.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 47.5, with 38 points combined.
UAlbany Great Danes vs. Buffalo Bulls final score and game recap
The Buffalo Bulls won by 4 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kai Colon (UAlbany Great Danes): 16/36 passing for 191 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- BJ Norman (UAlbany Great Danes): 6 catches for 67 yards.
- Elijah Holmes (Buffalo Bulls): 26/47 passing for 189 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Chance Morrow (Buffalo Bulls): 7 catches for 48 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in UAlbany Great Danes vs. Buffalo Bulls?
The UAlbany Great Danes covered the spread as 18.5-point underdogs, losing by 4 points.
The spread opened at Buffalo Bulls -24 and closed at Buffalo Bulls -18.5.
Did UAlbany Great Danes vs. Buffalo Bulls go over or under the total?
The game went under: 38 points combined against a closing total of 47.5, under by 9.5.
The total opened at 48.5 and closed at 47.5.
UAlbany Great Danes vs. Buffalo Bulls odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the UAlbany Great Danes at +732 and the Buffalo Bulls at -1219. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Buffalo Bulls a 88% favorite. The Buffalo Bulls won as the favorite at -1219: $8.20 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the UAlbany Great Danes between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 48.5 to 47.5, and the game went under.
UAlbany Great Danes and Buffalo Bulls betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the UAlbany Great Danes 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Buffalo Bulls 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
What's next for UAlbany Great Danes and Buffalo Bulls?
Next for the Buffalo Bulls: at the Florida International Panthers on Saturday, September 12, 2026.