Buffalo Bulls defeat Bowling Green Falcons 31-24: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · Bowling Green Falcons 24, Buffalo Bulls 31
The Buffalo Bulls beat the Bowling Green Falcons 31-24 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Broadview Stadium. The Buffalo Bulls covered the spread as 3-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 44.5, with 55 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls final score and game recap
It was 7-7 after the first quarter. It was 14-14 at halftime. The Buffalo Bulls outscored the Bowling Green Falcons 17-10 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jay Kastantin (Bowling Green Falcons): 19/27 passing for 217 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- Trey Johnson (Bowling Green Falcons): 1 catch for 40 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Messiah Burch (Buffalo Bulls): 33 carries for 184 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns.
- Jason Wright (Buffalo Bulls): 13/21 passing for 127 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls?
The Buffalo Bulls covered the spread as 3-point favorites, winning by 7 points.
The spread opened and closed at Buffalo Bulls -3.
Did Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls go over or under the total?
The game went over: 55 points combined against a closing total of 44.5, over by 10.5. 28 of the 55 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 44.5.
How did AiQ's Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Buffalo Bulls to win at -155, a win (+$64.52 on a $100 bet).
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Bowling Green Falcons team total 21.5: the over, paying -102, with 24 scored.
- First-half total 22.5: the over, paying -112, with 28 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half moneyline: the first half was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half spread: Bowling Green Falcons +1.5 covered, paying -112.
- Buffalo Bulls team total 23.5: the over, paying -118, with 31 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the over, paying -120, with 14 points scored.
Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Bowling Green Falcons at +125 and the Buffalo Bulls at -154. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Buffalo Bulls a 58% favorite. The Buffalo Bulls won as the favorite at -154: $64.94 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Buffalo Bulls, the best price before the game was -140 at FanDuel: priced near fair (+0.3% value).
Bowling Green Falcons and Buffalo Bulls betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Bowling Green Falcons 2-6 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 2 times. That made it two straight losses for the Bowling Green Falcons.
This result left the Buffalo Bulls 5-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight wins for the Buffalo Bulls.
What's next for Bowling Green Falcons and Buffalo Bulls?
Next for the Bowling Green Falcons: at the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Buffalo Bulls: at the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.