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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Current Market ConsensusFlorida International -10.52-book consensus · updated Sep 9
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~5 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
Final recorded market
Florida International -10.5
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
Florida International by 13

This preserves the pregame comparison beside the result. 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-18.0 · #127-12.6 · #114
Offense Rating-11.6-6.5
Defense Rating-6.4-6.1

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 Rank129th134th