Game Day Buffalo---November 17th, 2012

With UMass getting its first win last week, the Minutemen can focus on playing football for the last two games of the season. UMass will have to concentrate today, because Buffalo is not a bad football team.

Brandon Oilver, Alex Zordich and Devin Campbell have combined for 1,805 yards rushing. Buffs LB Khalil Mack is a potential NFL draft pick. Courtney Lester was last week's MAC East defensive player-of-the-week.

At this stage, Buffalo has more 1-A talent than we do. The Minutemen should have more spring in their step after the victory at Akron. I think the UMass defense will continue to battle again this week. The Minutemen should have their best offensive line combo this year on the field. If the offense can put some points on the board, UMass will have a shot today.

It looks as if it's going to be a cool, but sunny and cheerful day. It will also be the 28th Annual Band Day. Hope all UMass fans turn out to support the Minutemen.

Go UMass!!!

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The Boston Globe features UMass freshmen safeties Khary Bailey-Smith and Joe Colton.

The Buffalo News says experience favors Buffalo at UMass.

The voice of Buffalo football Paul Peck, previews today's game between the Bulls and UMass

Today's game at Gillette will have special meaning for a local Foxborough   family.

Harry Plumer says both UMass and Buffalo enter today's game on high notes.

MassLive has today's game information, notes and media information.

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