A horrendous offensive start set the tone for UB in their season opener, down 14-13 at the half and unable to capitalize on an overwhelming advantage in yards thanks to four killer turnovers. The result was a 22-16 defeat to Albany, the first loss to an FCS team since 2003 and perhaps the worst in Buffalo’s Division I history.
Graduate transfer from Iowa State Grant Rohach started the game for the Bulls and took the first offensive snaps after Albany deferred until the second half. Rohach’s first pass was intercepted after he stared down his receiver and Michael Nicastro stepped in front of Rohach’s intended receiver.