MACtion returns this week as the Miami (OH) Redhawks host the Buffalo Bulls in a Mid-American Conference matchup on Tuesday night. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET at Fred C. Yager Stadium, with both teams holding 5-3 overall records and 3-1 marks in conference play.
The Ohio Bobcats (6-2, 4-0) remain the only MAC team with an unblemished conference record, making this game a potential conference title game eliminator. Miami (OH) won 37-20 in Buffalo last season and leads the all-time series 18-9.
Betting Odds
Miami (OH) is favored by 6.5 points at home, with an over/under of 44.5 points. Buffalo's team total over/under is set at 18.5 points. The money line lists Miami (OH) at -220 and Buffalo at +184.
Coaching Matchup
Chuck Martin is in his 13th season as Miami (OH) head coach and has guided the program to five consecutive bowl appearances. Pete Lambo is in his third season at Buffalo and is seeking a second bowl bid. In two previous head-to-head meetings, the Redhawks won 23-10 in Oxford in 2023 and 37-20 in Buffalo last season.
Key Factors
Miami (OH) won the turnover battle 3-0 last year in Buffalo and rushed for 162 yards while limiting the Bulls to 46 yards on the ground. Buffalo has employed a more run-heavy approach in 2026, while Miami (OH) boasts one of the best run defenses in the MAC, making the line of scrimmage crucial.
Prediction
The SportsLine Projection Model predicts the two teams will combine to score 51 points on average, with the over 45.5 points hitting in 65% of simulations. Since the start of MAC play, Buffalo has averaged 195.8 rushing yards per game and Miami (OH) 184.0 yards per game, and they have combined to average 49.5 points per game in conference play.
