Buffalo at Florida International

Week 2 · Sep 12Pitbull Stadium · Miami, FL

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Opening LineFlorida International -5.5Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Kickoff-adjacent Market ConsensusFlorida International -8.511-book consensus · observed Sep 12, 5:45 PM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~3 pts toward Florida InternationalExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

Florida International enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,441 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

Florida International is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 535 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

Buffalo faces materially stronger Penn State in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 401 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?Buffalo 20 · Florida International 33
Pregame OV Line
Florida International -5.5
Kickoff-adjacent Market Consensus
Florida International -8.5
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
Florida International by 13

Observed 0h 14m before kickoff. The OV Line and Factors retain their pregame values. One outcome does not prove that a Factor caused the market difference.

Pregame Win Probability
Buffalo 33.5%Florida International 66.5%

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Overall Rating-15.2 · #120-13.8 · #116
Offense Rating-10.2-7.1
Defense Rating-5.0-6.7

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.080.16
Offense Success Rate39.6%40.7%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.110.15
Defense Success Rate Allowed38.8%41.9%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total5.96.2
Playoff Odds<0.01%<0.01%
Strength of Schedule Rank130th133rd