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Buffalo Favored as Troy Visits UB Stadium With QB Unsettled

Betting projections favor Buffalo, reflecting Roberson’s momentum versus a Troy offense without Goose Crowder.

Overview

  • Troy (1-2) plays at Buffalo (2-1) on Saturday at UB Stadium with streaming on ESPN+ at 3:30 p.m. ET.
  • Trojans starter Goose Crowder is out indefinitely with a shoulder/collarbone injury, leaving Tucker Kilcrease, Ui Ale or freshman Jack James to handle snaps.
  • Buffalo quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson is coming off the first 300-yard passing game of his career, and receiver Victor Snow has a touchdown in each of the Bulls’ three games.
  • Troy’s defense has produced four takeaways, eight sacks and 18 tackles for loss through three games, providing points in each of the last two weeks.
  • Odds list Buffalo as roughly a 6.5-point favorite, and multiple previews project the Bulls to win by one to two scores.