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Buffalo vs Miami (OH)

Buffalo visit Miami (OH) in Week 10. The model favors Miami (OH) by 6.5. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
35%
65%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#95SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#82
#116FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#89
1298EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1400
-Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.0.8%
BuffaloMiami (OH)solid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Miami (OH) lead 6-5
Miami (OH) have won the last 2
20152025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
37-20
Miami (OH)
at Buffalo
2023
23-10
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
2022
24-20
Buffalo
at Buffalo
2021
45-18
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
2020
42-10
Buffalo
at Buffalo
2019
34-20
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
2018
51-42
Buffalo
at Buffalo
2017
24-14
Miami (OH)
at Miami (OH)
2016
35-24
Miami (OH)
at Buffalo
2015
29-24
Buffalo
at Miami (OH)
2014
35-27
Buffalo
at Buffalo
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Buffalo and Miami (OH) play?

Week 10 of 2026, on Nov 4, 2026 at Miami (OH).

Who is favored?

The model projects Miami (OH) by 6.5 (65% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Miami (OH) lead 6-5 over the meetings in our records.

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