The Bahamas Bowl is the last non-playoff bowl game for this season. Buffalo and Liberty are set to clash this Saturday, but a lot has changed since their last game over a month ago. Since last month, the Bulls’ roster has mostly stayed the same. But the Liberty Flames have lost several important players to the transfer portal, including QB1 Kaidon Salter.

Buffalo (8-4) is headed to Nassau for their second bowl game under head coach Pete Lembo, aiming for one of their best seasons ever. Liberty, after a hot start, stumbled towards the finish line. This game’s got fire: the Bulls are hungry for a strong finish, and Liberty (8-3) is eager to redeem itself after a disappointing loss to Sam Houston. And the best part? The ESPN crew is calling this one. It’s gonna be quite a show at Thomas Robinson Stadium.

Who’s the ESPN crew calling the Bahamas Bowl action?

The Bahamas Bowl will be called by analyst Dustin Fox, play-by-play commentator Matt Schumacker, and sideline reporter Harry Lyles Jr. These three have a wealth of sports broadcasting experience; their backgrounds in journalism and professional sports will make for some really engaging shows.

Since 2015, Matt Schumacker has been covering men’s basketball as a play-by, offering commentary on the sidelines and taking part in social media. He has previously served as an editorial assistant for NFL Network. In addition, he has worked on the MVC League Title with CBS Sports and hosted Bleacher Report programs. Presently, he calls CFB games for ESPN.

On the other hand, Dustin Fox played as a CB in the NFL before turning to broadcasting after being chosen by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL Draft. He suited up for the Eagles and Bills, giving him unique insights you won’t find anywhere else. Now, this ESPN CFB star is on the mic, calling the game.

But when you put them together, they make your day. However, before you watch the game, try to guess who’s gonna win the Bahamas Bowl game.

Liberty Flames vs. Buffalo Bulls bowl game: who will prevail?

Opt-outs, transfer portal ramifications, and injuries will prevent both teams from playing at their best in this game, as supporters have witnessed during the bowl season. The Buffalo Bulls are defying the odds. Despite losing a couple of key players to the transfer portal and dealing with an injury, they’re still predicted to outperform Liberty.

However, Liberty has lost its starting QB, a number of offensive linemen, its top rusher, and several defensive key players. So which squad will triumph and emerge victorious?

Liberty has a 3-0 series lead over Buffalo. Salter’s six touchdowns helped the Flames defeat the Bulls 55-27 in the last season game. But Salter isn’t playing this year. Then, will they lose the game without Salter? Not sure, but based on the current odds, Buffalo has the edge by three points with an over/under of 50.5 points.

But hey, this is just a prediction! The only way to know who’s gonna come out on top in this Liberty vs. Buffalo showdown is to watch the game. So grab some snacks and tune in – it’s gonna be a good one!