Buffalo at Army

Buffalo had a successful year last season, and despite a bad bowl loss the Bulls finished at 8-5. Buffalo may be OK on offense, but the real challenge is replacing, and filling a lot of holes on the defensive end. That will be problematic vs. an Army team that will snap the ball out of the triple option on every down, and it takes maximum discipline to stop it. So with the Bulls' defense left with very few veterans, they could have a lot of problems defending it. Army has a lot of experience returning. And the Black Knights have hopes of getting to six wins this season. Opening at home is going to be huge, and this is a game they need to win as they take to the road for their next three. Looking down the barrel of an 0-15 SU record in their last 15 on the road, this game is a must-win and a very winnable one at that. Catching this Buffalo team early in the season while they try to plug holes on the defensive end will prove decisive for the Black Knights. Make the play on Army.