The Liberty Flames will showdown against the Buffalo Bulls for the third time in program history. The Flames and Bulls will go head-to-head at UB Stadium in New York on Sept. 16 at 12 PM. The game will be broadcast on CBSSN and LFSN Radio (The Journey 88.3 FM).
UB Stadium opened in 1993 and seats 25,013. The stadium attendance has only gone over capacity for three games and the largest documented attendance was 29,795 attendees in 2006 when Buffalo hosted the Temple Owls.
The Bulls are currently 0-2 on the season and are historically 0-2 playing the Flames. Buffalo lost 17-38 to #19 Wisconsin in Week 1 and lost to Fordham 37-40 last Saturday.
The Bulls went 7-6 last season, finishing the season with a Camelia Bowl win against Georgia Southern. Last season was Buffalo’s first bowl game under head coach Maurice Linguist.
This is Linguist’s third season with the Bulls. Buffalo is Linguist’s first head coaching job. Linguist started his coaching career at Baylor in 2007 and has spent the majority of his career focused on defensive backs, cornerbacks, and safeties.
Buffalo quarterback Cole Snyder has thrown for 459 yards and 5 touchdowns, making 50 completions out of 71 attempts this season. Snyder has not thrown an interception yet this season but has been sacked twice and has rushed 10 times for -3 yards.
Buffalo has fumbled the ball once, captured two interceptions, and recovered two fumbles this season. Liberty has recovered three fumbles and captured seven interceptions but fumbled twice through two games this season.
Three Players to Watch For
WR #11 – Marlyn Johnson has had 11 receptions for 134 yards and two touchdowns this season. Johnson is a senior and a leader for the team on offense.
LB #52 – Shaun Dolac leads the team in total and solo tackles this season. Dolac has claimed one interception, 11 solo tackles, and 16 total tackles.
RB #8 – Mike Washington is a dual threat who has rushed 25 times for 109 yards and two touchdowns. Washington has also claimed three receptions for 19 yards.
Upcoming Games
Sept. 16 – Buffalo vs Liberty
Sept. 23 – Buffalo @ Louisiana
Sept. 30 – Buffalo @ Akron
