Season-final Elo for all four rated units. These are the opponent-strength values every player performance against Buffalo St. is judged with.
| Season | Rush Offense | Pass Offense | Rush Defense | Pass Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 904 | 1040 | 922 | 1100 |
| 2024 | 929 | 1013 | 974 | 1079 |
| 2023 | 921 | 1026 | 964 | 1090 |
| 2022 | 907 | 1040 | 982 | 1108 |
| 2021 | 950 | 1077 | 1048 | 1104 |
| 2019 | 1007 | 1130 | 1068 | 1088 |
| 2018 | 1036 | 1122 | 1096 | 1092 |
| 2017 | 1104 | 1127 | 1180 | 1108 |
| 2016 | 1170 | 1128 | 1214 | 1069 |
| 2015 | 1156 | 1126 | 1218 | 1060 |
| 2014 | 1122 | 1142 | 1169 | 1048 |
| 2013 | 1102 | 1126 | 1152 | 1056 |
| 2012 | 1102 | 1118 | 1108 | 1078 |
| 2011 | 1126 | 1090 | 1089 | 1062 |