2009 Buffalo Bulls football team

2009 Buffalo Bulls football
ConferenceMid-American Conference
DivisionEast Division
Record5–7 (5–3 MAC)
Head coach
Defensive coordinatorFred Reed (1st season)
Captains
Home stadiumUniversity at Buffalo Stadium
2009 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf. Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
East Division
Ohio xy   7 – 1     9 – 5  
Temple x   7 – 1     9 – 4  
Bowling Green   6 – 2     7 – 6  
Kent State   4 – 4     5 – 7  
Buffalo   3 – 5     5 – 7  
Akron   2 – 6     3 – 9  
Miami (OH)   1 – 7     1 – 11  
West Division
No. 23 Central Michigan x$   8 – 0     12 – 2  
Northern Illinois   5 – 3     7 – 6  
Western Michigan   4 – 4     5 – 7  
Toledo   3 – 5     5 – 7  
Ball State   2 – 6     2 – 10  
Eastern Michigan   0 – 8     0 – 12  
Championship: Central Michigan 20, Ohio 10
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2009 Buffalo Bulls football team represented the University at Buffalo as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by Turner Gill in his fourth and final season as head coach, the Bulls compiled an overall record of 5–7 with a mark of 3–5 in conference play, placing fifth in the MAC's East Division. The team played home games at the University at Buffalo Stadium in Amherst, New York.

The season got off to a bad start for the Bulls as star running back James Starks injured the labrum in his left shoulder in a preseason scrimmage. It was determined that he would need surgery and miss the whole year.[1] Because he was redshirted his first year at Buffalo, he was able to play again for the Bulls. Buffalo's offense struggled to overcome the loss of Starks and the up-and-down play of new starting quarterback Zach Maynard, while the defense continued to have a hard time stopping opposing teams and could not generate as many turnovers as they did in 2008. Buffalo was out of MAC championship contention midway through the season, but finished with two straight wins on the road.

After the season, Gill accepted an offer to become the head football coach at the University of Kansas.[2] Gill was replaced by Jeff Quinn.[3]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 59:00 pmat UTEP*
CBSSNW 23–1735,213[4]
September 1212:00 pmPittsburgh*
ESPN PlusL 27–5421,870[5]
September 197:30 pmat UCF*
Bright House Sports NetworkL 17–2333,689[6]
September 2612:00 pmat Temple
ESPN PlusL 13–3713,949[7]
October 33:30 pmCentral Michigan
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
TWCSNL 13–2018,092[8]
October 103:30 pmGardner–Webb*
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
TWCSNW 40–315,812[9]
October 173:30 pmAkron
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
TWCSN, Fox Sports OhioW 21–1713,750[10]
October 242:00 pmat Western Michigan
L 31–34 OT12,924[11]
November 37:00 pmBowling Green
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
ESPN2L 29–3013,202[12]
November 107:00 pmOhio
  • University at Buffalo Stadium
  • Amherst, NY
ESPN2L 24–2713,032[13]
November 186:00 pmat Miami (OH)
ESPNUW 42–177,983[14]
November 272:00 pmat Kent State
W 9–615,131[15]

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Recruiting

Name Position Height Weight Hometown
Jevin Colbert Defensive back 6'1" 170 Arlington, TX
Alex Dennison Quarterback 6'2" 210 Irwin, PA
Jibrille Fewell Defensive tackle 6'1" 270 Rock Hill, SC
Peter Gagliardi Fullback 6'3" 235 Miami, FL
Jeffvon Gill Running back 5'11" 195 Euclid, OH
Jimmy Gordon Tight end 6'4" 250 Patchogue, NY
Matt Hornbuckle Defensive Line 6'1" 270 Colleyville, TX
Jeremy Johnson Offensive Line 6'5" 310 Springfield, OH
Bunduka Kargbo Safety 6'1" 205 Albany, NY
Carlos Lammons Cornerback 5'9" 185 Pahokee, FL
Fred Lee Wide Receiver 6'1" 200 Chester, SC
Khalil Mack Linebacker 6'3" 220 Fort Pierce, FL
Alex Neutz Wide Receiver 6'3" 190 Grand Island, NY
Branden Oliver Running back 5'8" 185 Miami, FL
Rick Perez Center 6'2" 275 Miami, FL
Jake Reeder Tight End 6'4" 250 State College, PA
Kenny Scott Defensive Line 6'1" 300 Anderson, SC
Nick Sizemore Fullback 6'2" 235 Lititz, PA
Albert Sparks Defensive Tackle 6'3" 310 Irving, TX
Darius Willis Linebacker 6'3" 240 Houston, TX
Pat Wilson Offensive Line 6'5" 270 East Aurora, NY

After the season

NFL draft

The following Bull was selected in the 2010 NFL draft following the season.

Round Pick Player Position NFL club
6 193 James Starks Running back Green Bay Packers

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References

  1. ^ "Bulls lose Starks to shoulder injury". ESPN.com. August 25, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2009.
  2. ^ "Sources: Gill to coach at Kansas". ESPN.com. December 12, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2009. Retrieved December 13, 2009.
  3. ^ "Cincinnati's Quinn is new UB football coach". Buffalo News. December 20, 2009. Archived from the original on December 22, 2009. Retrieved December 20, 2009.
  4. ^ "Buffalo vs UTEP". UTEP Athletics. September 5, 2009. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved September 8, 2009.
  5. ^ "Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Buffalo Bulls Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  6. ^ "Buffalo Bulls vs UCF Knights Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  7. ^ "Buffalo Bulls vs. Temple Owls Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  8. ^ "Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Buffalo Bulls Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  9. ^ "Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Buffalo Bulls Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  10. ^ "Akron Zips vs. Buffalo Bulls Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  11. ^ "Buffalo Bulls vs. Western Michigan Broncos Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  12. ^ "Bowling Green Falcons vs. Buffalo Bulls Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  13. ^ "Ohio Bobcats vs. Buffalo Bulls Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  14. ^ "Buffalo Bulls vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  15. ^ "Buffalo Bulls vs. Kent State Golden Flashes Box Score". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 12, 2010.
  16. ^ "Buffalo Bulls Schedule 2009". ESPN. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  17. ^ "2009 Buffalo Bulls Schedule and Results". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  18. ^ "2009 Football Schedule". University at Buffalo Bulls Athletics. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  19. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
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