2024 Buffalo Bulls football team

2024 Buffalo Bulls football
Bahamas Bowl champion
Bahamas Bowl, W 26–7 vs. Liberty
ConferenceMid-American Conference
Record9–4 (6–2 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorDave Patenaude (1st season)
Offensive schemePro spread
Defensive coordinatorJoe Bowen (1st season)
Base defenseMultiple
CaptainGame captains
Home stadiumUniversity at Buffalo Stadium
2024 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Ohio y$   7 1     11 3  
Miami (OH) y   7 1     9 5  
Buffalo   6 2     9 4  
Bowling Green   6 2     7 6  
Western Michigan   5 3     6 7  
Toledo   4 4     8 5  
Northern Illinois   4 4     8 5  
Akron   3 5     4 8  
Eastern Michigan   2 6     5 7  
Central Michigan   2 6     4 8  
Ball State   2 6     3 9  
Kent State   0 8     0 12  
Championship: Ohio 38, Miami (OH) 3
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant

The 2024 Buffalo Bulls football team represented the University at Buffalo as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by first-year head coach Pete Lembo, the Bulls compiled an overall record of 9–4 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, tying for third place in the MAC. Buffalo was invited to the Bahamas Bowl, where the Bulls defeated Liberty. The team played home games at University at Buffalo Stadium in Amherst, New York.

On September 21, Buffalo beat No. 23 Northern Illinois for program's second win over a ranked NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponent and first since 2008.