Buffalo Bulls Depth Chart

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Matchup
Mid-American1-1 (2026)#101 Recruiting-1% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 16
    67
    Elijah HolmesRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 7
    61
    Jason WrightRS FR
  3. 15
    45
    Mason CumbieRS JR
RB
  1. 25
    67
    Terrance Shelton Jr.JR
    Starter
  2. 4
    53
    Messiah BurchRS JR
  3. 24
    50
    James McNeil Jr.RS SO
WR-X
  1. 6
    66
    Chance MorrowRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 2
    53
    Jaylen AndrewsJR/TR
WR-Z
  1. 8
    72
    Jasaiah GathingsGR/TR
    Starter
  2. 11
    61
    Dwayne Early Jr.RS FR
SLOT
  1. 3
    67
    Patrick Clacks IIIRS SO
    Starter
  2. 1
    61
    Phillip FolmarRS FR
TE
  1. 5
    59
    Clint WalkerRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 87
    59
    Trevor WilsonGR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 86
    55
    Michael GelatkoRS FR
LT
  1. 59
    59
    Gabriel ArenaRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 51
    53
    Tyrone DavisRS SO
LG
  1. 55
    67
    Thomas BarrRS FR
    Starter
  2. 62
    61
    Paul ClarkRS SO
  3. 70
    47
    Robbie WestmillerRS FR
C
  1. 74
    75
    Nino FrancavillaRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 56
    53
    Marco CateFR
RG
  1. 69
    67
    Jackson BellamyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 71
    61
    Caleb WattsRS FR
RT
  1. 76
    67
    Nathan NatoliRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 78
    67
    Joe CrockerRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Buffalo Bulls plays Penn State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachPete Lembosince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorTony Tokarz
Defensive CoordinatorBrian Dougherty

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Penn State · Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Elijah Holmes — starting quarterback for BuffaloHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Buffalo
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #117 IN WS POWER
    Results this season-1.0 pts

    Lost to Florida International Panthers, who wasn't ranked, in week 2.

    2025 SP+: -11.6

    85%

    Roster talent: 13th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #101 national

    6%

    Returning production: -1%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    15 adds in two-deep · avg 67 OVR · top add: S. Bracey (MLB, 80, from Virginia)

    Camp battles to watch2
    Coach BuffaloTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Buffalo?

    Buffalo Bulls starting lineup

    Elijah Holmes is the projected starting quarterback for Buffalo as of September 18, 2026. Jason Wright is listed second.

    Buffalo also projects Terrance Shelton Jr. at running back, Chance Morrow at wide receiver and Clint Walker at tight end.

    The full Buffalo Bulls two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Elijah Holmes · QBTerrance Shelton Jr. · RBChance Morrow · WR-XClint Walker · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Buffalo's starting quarterback?
    Elijah Holmes is the projected starting quarterback for Buffalo as of September 18, 2026. Jason Wright is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Buffalo?
    Terrance Shelton Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Buffalo, with Messiah Burch listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Buffalo?
    Chance Morrow is the projected starter at wide receiver for Buffalo, with Jaylen Andrews listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Buffalo?
    Clint Walker is the projected starter at tight end for Buffalo, with Trevor Wilson listed second.
    When was the Buffalo Bulls depth chart last updated?
    The Buffalo Bulls depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Buffalo's record last season?
    Buffalo Bulls finished 5-7 (4-4 in Mid-American play).
    When does Buffalo Bulls play next?
    Buffalo Bulls plays Penn State away on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 12:00 PM ET.

    Full Buffalo roster

    Every player on the Buffalo Bulls depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Chance Morrow, Jaylen Andrews

    WR: Jasaiah Gathings, Dwayne Early Jr.

    WR: Patrick Clacks III, Phillip Folmar

    LT: Gabriel Arena, Tyrone Davis

    LG: Thomas Barr, Paul Clark, Robbie Westmiller

    C: Nino Francavilla, Marco Cate

    RG: Jackson Bellamy, Caleb Watts

    RT: Nathan Natoli, Joe Crocker

    TE: Clint Walker, Trevor Wilson, Michael Gelatko

    QB: Elijah Holmes, Jason Wright, Mason Cumbie

    RB: Terrance Shelton Jr., Messiah Burch, James McNeil Jr., Nino Hill

    Defense

    DE: Logan Goodwin, Jacari Bennett

    DT: Cornell Evans, Stantavious Smith, Mason Nickel

    DT: Christopher Climes, Rex Stinchcomb

    DE: Will Clark, Caleb Oliver, Sedrick Vessah

    WLB: Zach Bergmann, Jordan Owens, Jack Garbolino

    MLB: Stevie Bracey, Joey Cheshire, Bradley Ilunga-Bisselele

    CB: Kobi Blackwell, Drayson Crane, Sayre Smothers, Jackson Small

    SS: Miles Greer, Xavier Leonard

    FS: John Keough, Ronnell Davis

    CB: Keontez Bradley, Oliver Bridges, Donovan Rodriguez, Mikey Crawford

    NB: SaVeon Brown, Xavier Leonard

    Special Teams

    PT: Ethan Stumpf, Andrew VanSlyke

    PK: Oliver Hautanen, Zach McGowan

    KO: Zach McGowan, Oliver Hautanen

    LS: Joseph Stoever, Stevie Bracey

    H: Ethan Stumpf, Andrew VanSlyke

    PR: Miles Greer, Phillip Folmar, Ronnell Davis

    KR: Terrance Shelton Jr., Messiah Burch, James McNeil Jr., Clint Walker