Buffalo Bulls Roster 2019 Bulls Roster

Head Coach: Lance Leipold        2017 Salary: $405,500        Offensive Coordinator: Andy Kotelnicki/ Jim Zebrowksi       Defensive Coordinator: Brian Borland         

Stadium: UB Stadium       Surface: Turf        City: Buffalo        State: New York

2017 was a disappointing season for the Buffalo Bulls. The team established a track record for losing close games, faltering down the stretch in many of its contests. The team had a penchant for blowing late leads that kept it from a bowl game. Tyree Jackson is the reason why the Bulls will likely take the next step this season and will be playing in December. In limited action last year, Jackson threw only three picks, but missed time due to injury. Now the undisputed starter, Jackson should take the offense to greater heights. Anthony Johnson will ignite the offense. Johnson piled up over 1300 receiving yards in 2017, and the Jackson-to-Johnson combination should dictate the Bulls’ success. The air game will be the key to victory as the offense has the potential to be explosive.

Although the defense was one of the better units in its conference last season, at times it lacked the big-play ability necessary to get itself off the field. Khalil Hodge finished second in the nation in tackles last season and returns to lead the defense. Hodge, however, needs more help on this side of the ball. The defense will have to force more turnovers as that was a problem area last year. The Bulls have the components necessary to be an upper echelon team in their conference. In order to do so, they will have to avoid the late collapses that plagued them last year. Look for the Bulls to exceed the moderate expectations that they carry entering this season.