CJ Ogbonna News, Rumors, Updates - Buffalo Bulls

Declares for NFL Draft Ogbonna will enter the 2025 NFL Draft, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Ogbonna is coming off a career year in his second season with Buffalo. The quarterback tossed for 2,381 yards, 19 touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 56.5 percent of his passes. He also ran for 346 yards and eight scores. Ogbonna announced his decision to enter the transfer portal back on Jan. 8, but he'll now forgo his eligibility to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia football interested in 6th-year transfer QB The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators are interested in veteran Buffalo Bulls transfer quarterback

JANUARY 14 • USATODAY.COM

Leaving Buffalo Ogbonna has entered the NCAA transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Ogbonna has announced his intentions to depart from Buffalo and enter the transfer portal in search of a new opportunity. The 6-foot-2 senior quarterback threw for 2,381 yards (190-of-336), 19 touchdowns and five interceptions, adding on 346 yards and eight scores with his legs this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet night in Bahamas Bowl Ogbonna threw for 137 yards (9-for-19), zero touchdowns and zero interceptions, adding on 15 carries for 32 rushing yards during Saturday's 26-7 win over Liberty.

Impact Ogbonna was not called upon to take over Saturday's win over the Flames as the Bulls scored one touchdown on the ground and one off of a Nate Hampton interception during the Bulls rout of Liberty in the Bahamas Bowl. The 6-foot-2 senior put together a strong 2024-25 campaign with the Bulls, throwing for 2,381 yards (190-of-336), 19 touchdowns and five interceptions across 13 games, adding on 122 carries for 346 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Five total touchdowns in blowout Ogbonna was 14-for-22 passing for 193 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Tuesday's 43-7 victory against Kent State. He also had nine rushes for 51 yards with two t...

Impact Ogbonna produced a huge game against the struggling Golden Flashes, amassing five total touchdowns for the second time this season. The senior quarterback also kept the Bulls' conference championship hopes alive, though a plethora of things will have to happen for the team to sneak in to the game. He finished out the regular season with 2,244 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, five picks and a 57.1 completion percentage.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three touchdowns vs. EMU Ogbonna was 18-for-28 passing for 260 yards and three touchdowns during Wednesday's 37-20 victory versus Eastern Michigan. He also had 10 rushes for 42 yards.

Impact Ogbonna was very solid in the win against the Eagles, with his third-straight game with three or more total touchdowns. He threw touchdowns in the first, third and fourth quarters, all to different wide receivers. The senior quarterback now has 2,051 passing yards and a 16:4 TD:INT ratio across 11 games so far this season.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five total touchdowns in OT win Ogbonna completed 19 of 37 passes for 264 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions during Tuesday's 51-48 overtime victory versus Ball State. He also had seven rushes for 55 y...

Impact Ogbonna pieced together arguably his best game of the year, with three passing touchdowns and a pair of rushing touchdowns for the Bulls. The senior quarterback was involved in five of the team's seven touchdowns, helping lead the team to an eventual overtime win. He'll look to continue to close out the final two regular season games of the year with a bang in what is likely his last collegiate season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in victory Ogbonna completed 17 of 29 passes for 210 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 41-30 victory against Akron. He also had eight rushes for 63 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Ogbonna pieced together a solid lead early in the game, giving him not too much need to throw the ball later in the matchup. Nonetheless, the quarterback finished out with a solid performance, and he should be able to match or even elevate against Ball State after Buffalo's bye.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

257 yards vs. Ohio Ogbonna completed 24 of 39 passes for 257 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 47-16 defeat to Ohio.

Impact Ogbonna had a high output by the end of the game against the Bobcats, but he wasn't able to keep his team competitive by the end of the matchup. The senior quarterback dished out a touchdown to Victor Snow in the third quarter, but the game was pretty much over at that point. Ogbonna now has 250 passing yards or more in the past two games and should continue to get a high amount of attempts as the Bulls take on Akron this upcoming Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Best game of year in close loss Ogbonna was 22-for-34 passing for 309 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-41 loss versus Western Michigan. He also had six rushes for 17 yards.

Impact Ogbonna produced his first game above 300 yards against the Broncos, which was also his first game above 200 yards as well. The senior quarterback showcased an ability to keep his team competitive in a shoot-out game format, which could continue to be the case as competition stays tough in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two rushing touchdowns in victory Ogbonna was 11-for-20 passing for 127 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-15 victory over Toledo. He also had 14 rushes for 26 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Ogbonna didn't do much on the passing sphere against Toledo, but he did capitalize on scrambling opportunities and many designed run plays. The senior quarterback had a pair of rushing touchdowns in the second half, propelling the team do a two-score victory. He'll look to improve on his passing abilities while keeping touchdown upside relevant as Buffalo takes on Western Michigan in the upcoming week.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout Ogbonna was 12-for-25 passing for 82 yards during Saturday's 47-3 loss to Connecticut. He also had 14 rushes for 38 yards.

Impact Ogbonna hasn't been great so far this year, and UConn's defense wasn't any more forgiving. The senior quarterback's spot could be in jeopardy at his current rate of output, but conference play should be a better indicator.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not amazing in victory Ogbonna was 10-for-17 passing for 107 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-20 overtime win versus Northern Illinois.

Impact Ogbonna has been efficient this year in terms of winning football games but has little to no fantasy relevance. He has yet to post a 200-yard passing game and doesn't have much rushing upside either.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day in blowout Ogbonna was 14-for-22 passing for 185 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-3 victory against Massachusetts. He also had six rushes for three yards with one touchdown.

Impact Ogbonna ended up with an air touchdown in the first quarter and ground touchdown in the third which helped an overall minimal performance. The game ended up being a blowout, which also wasn't the best representation of Ogbunna's play. The senior quarterback has yet to hit 200 passing yards in a game this season and has only surpassed one passing touchdown once across the first three games of the season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge dip in productioj Ogbonna completed 6 of 20 passes for 55 yards and one interception during Saturday's 38-0 loss against Missouri. He also had eight rushes for 19 yards.

Impact Ogbonna was a different passer against Missouri with barely more than 50 yards, but this was due to the nature of Missouri's defense. He was unable to find the end zone and dished out an interception, but he'll look to turn this around next week against Mass.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge dip in productioj Ogbonna completed 6 of 20 passes for 55 yards and one interception during Saturday's 38-0 loss against Missouri. He also had eight rushes for 19 yards.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing against Lafayette Ogbonna completed 14 of 24 passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 30-13 victory versus Lafayette. He also had five rushes for 19 yards.

Impact The 6-foot-2 quarterback ended off the first quarter with a 31-yard passing touchdown to Nik McMillan, along with another in the third quarter to Taji Johnson. Because Buffalo had a consistent lead throughout, the team was able to rely on the running game powered by Jacqez Barksdale and Al-Jay Henderson, but Ogbonna still showcased a dominant passing ability to start the season.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Named Week 1 starter Ogbonna will start the season opener versus Lafayette, Jonah Bronstein of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Ogbonna spent last season primarily as a backup in his first season with Buffalo, but he has earned the starting job heading into Week 1 of the 2024 campaign. While he completed just eight of 21 passes for 87 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions last season, Ogbonna proved his worth as a runner. He carried the ball 51 times for 214 yards and three touchdowns, a skillset that the Bulls will surely take advantage of.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ogbonna leads way as Southeast Missouri surprises UT Martin

CJ Ogbonna threw for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth and Southeast Missouri State knocked off UT Martin 31-14

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Ogbonna leads way as Southeast Missouri surprises UT Martin