Robert Morris visits Buffalo on Saturday, Sept. 26, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. It is another FCS-versus-FBS test for Robert Morris, which entered the matchup at 2-1.
Buffalo came into the game at 1-2 after beating Albany and losing to Florida International and Penn State. The Bulls are trying to steady things at home, while Robert Morris is looking to carry its early-season momentum into a difficult road game.
The challenge is familiar for Robert Morris. The FCS program has recent losses to Akron and earlier FBS opponents Air Force, Utah State and West Virginia, and it has gone 0-4 in those recent meetings against FBS teams. That makes this trip to Buffalo more than just another nonconference game. It is a chance to see whether Robert Morris can turn a strong start into something more meaningful against a larger opponent.
Key players to watch
Carson Haggard has given Robert Morris a solid start at quarterback, completing 51 of 85 passes for 609 yards and seven touchdowns. Those numbers have helped stabilize the offense and give the Colonials a chance to stay competitive in a matchup like this.
Buffalo also has production it can point to. One Bulls player has recorded 15 catches for 307 yards, while another has produced 20 receptions for 221 yards and five touchdowns. If Buffalo can continue getting that kind of output, it will have a better chance to control the game against an FCS opponent.
For Robert Morris, the road task is clear: limit mistakes, lean on its early-season confidence and try to avoid another lopsided result against an FBS team. For Buffalo, the goal is simpler. The Bulls need to protect home field and use this game to move back toward.500.
