1894- Football begins – In 1894, the University of Buffalo embarked on its very first football season. The team was made up of U.B. students with such colorful names as A. B. Stein, Irving Johnson, J. B. Crofts and “Dinky” Johnson. Coach: Final Record: 0-2-0
1895- First full season – After playing a few football games at the club level in 1894, the University of Buffalo started to embrace intercollegiate sports in 1895. Coach: Final Record: 1-4-2
1896 – WNY Champions – Compiling an overall record of 9 wins, 1 loss, and 2 ties, the teams made a valid claim of being the champions of Western New York football. Coach: Fred D. Townsend Final Record: 9-1-2
1897 – Almost Undefeated – Losing only once to the local, semi-pro “All-Buffalo” club team, the U.B. squad overwhelmed opponents as Coach C.W. Dibble takes over for Fed Townsend two games into the season. Coach: Fred D. Townsend / C.W. Dibble Final Record: 9-1-0
1898 – Professionalism – Dismissing charges of professionalism, Buffalo finished the 1898 season 4-1 against collegiate foes and 8-1 overall losing only to Cornell at Ithaca, NY. Coach: Louis Hinkey Final Record: 8-1-0
1899 – Duquesne Country & Athletic Club – Continuing an impressive run, Buffalo has another fine season led by Coach Bemus Pierce, a member of the Seneca Nation, losing only to the professional Duquesne Country & Athletic Club in Pittsburgh, PA. Coach: Bemus Pierce Final Record: 7-1-0