What happened: Buffalo's message ahead of its first game at Highmark Stadium this season was to treat the home opener like a one-time event. Players cast the night as something to enjoy rather than just another early stop on the schedule.
Why it matters: Buffalo opened 1-0, so its first home date is also an early chance to stack wins before the season moves deeper into September. It also arrives after Highmark Stadium's August preparation for its first football event of the year.
By the numbers: Buffalo enters the opener at 1-0, and the game is the club's first at Highmark Stadium in 2026.
What to watch: Kickoff is set for Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET. The next read is whether Buffalo turns the first home crowd of the season into a 2-0 start.