Bulls Picked Fourth in MAC Coaches Preseason Poll
7/24/2025 10:18:00 AM | Football
DETROIT, MI – The University at Buffalo football team was selected fourth in the Mid-American Conference preseason coaches poll announced at the MAC Football Preview held at Detroit's Ford Field on Thursday.
Led by second-year head coach Pete Lembo, the Bulls return 16 starters to a team that went 9-4 in 2024 and defeated Liberty Bowl in the Bahamas Bowl.
Buffalo opens the season at Minnesota on August 28.
A complete list of the MAC Football Coaches Preseason Coaches Poll can be found below.
2025 MAC Football Coaches Preseason Poll
First Place votes in ( ) | *Coaches were not able to vote for themselves
1. Toledo (7) -- 135 points
2. Miami (3) -- 131 points
3. Ohio (3) -- 123 points
4. Buffalo -- 115 points
5. Northern Illinois -- 94 points
6. Bowling Green -- 81 points
7. Western Michigan -- 71 points
8. Eastern Michigan -- 68 points
9. Central Michigan -- 65 points
10. Ball State -- 41 points
T11. Akron -- 39 points
T11. Massachusetts -- 39 points
13. Kent State -- 12 points
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For all the latest on UB football, follow @UBFootball on Twitter/X, @bullsfb on Instagram and like the UB Football Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
Led by second-year head coach Pete Lembo, the Bulls return 16 starters to a team that went 9-4 in 2024 and defeated Liberty Bowl in the Bahamas Bowl.
Buffalo opens the season at Minnesota on August 28.
A complete list of the MAC Football Coaches Preseason Coaches Poll can be found below.
2025 MAC Football Coaches Preseason Poll
First Place votes in ( ) | *Coaches were not able to vote for themselves
1. Toledo (7) -- 135 points
2. Miami (3) -- 131 points
3. Ohio (3) -- 123 points
4. Buffalo -- 115 points
5. Northern Illinois -- 94 points
6. Bowling Green -- 81 points
7. Western Michigan -- 71 points
8. Eastern Michigan -- 68 points
9. Central Michigan -- 65 points
10. Ball State -- 41 points
T11. Akron -- 39 points
T11. Massachusetts -- 39 points
13. Kent State -- 12 points
Click here for ticket information.
For all the latest on UB football, follow @UBFootball on Twitter/X, @bullsfb on Instagram and like the UB Football Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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Tuesday, September 02
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Wide Receiver Victor Snow on staying consistent and his journey to Buffalo
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