Buffalo survives UAlbany 21-17 in weather-delayed opener

Buffalo opened 2026 with a 21-17 home win over UAlbany on September 3 after a more-than-two-hour weather delay. Elijah Holmes threw three touchdown passes to Chance Morrow, while the defense secured the result with a late goal-line stand. Ten penalties, a lost fumble, and uneven offensive execution leave questions ahead of the next game at FIU.