South Florida vs Rice Prediction Football Picks Today 11/29/25

In this article we will formulate a South Florida vs Rice prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 29th at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup. 

South Florida Bulls Betting Preview

The South Florida Bulls are 8-3 (5-2) this season after they defeated UAB by a score of 48-18 in their last game. South Florida led 17-10 at halftime and they scored 17 points in the third quarter to pull away with the win. The Bulls out gained UAB by a total of 531-382, went 6-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Byrum Brown went 19-25 for 353 yards and three touchdowns, while Nykahi Davenport rushed 17 times for 121 yards and one score. Mudia Reuben led the receivers with five catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns in the win. 

Prior to that game, South Florida lost to Navy by a score of 41-38, but did beat UTSA by a score of 55-23 before that. The Bulls have alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are currently tied for fourth in the American standings. South Florida has scored 42.2 points per game with 274.6 passing yards and 221.2 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 25.2 points against per game this season. Byrum Brown has thrown for 2,883 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while also rushing for 904 yards and 13 scores on 160 carries this season. 

Rice Owls Betting Preview

The Rice Owls are 5-6 (2-5) this year after they lost to North Texas by a score of 56-24 in their last game. Rice led 14-0 in the first quarter, but they allowed the next 42 points to let the game get away in the blowout loss. The Owls were out gained by a total of 640-397, went 1-6 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at zero in the game. Chase Jenkins went 14-21 for 101 yards and one touchdown, while Aaron Turner rushed nine times for 78 yards and one score. Turner also led the receivers with eight catches for 58 yards and one touchdown in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Rice defeated UAB by a score of 24-17, but lost to Memphis by a score of 38-14 before that. The Owls have alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are currently 11th in the American standings. Rice has scored 21.4 points per game with 97.4 passing yards and 218.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.5 points against per game this season. Chase Jenkins has thrown for 986 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Quinton Jackson has rushed 162 times for 808 yards and six scores this year. 

Why the South Florida Bulls will win

• South Florida has won each of its last 10 games as a favorite in Florida.
• Rice has lost eight of its last nine road games in November.
• South Florida has covered the spread in five of its last six home games.
• Rice has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
• South Florida has won the first quarter in each of its last four home games against conference opponents.
• Rice has lost the first half in each of its last six games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of South Florida’s last eight games against teams from Texas have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of Rice’s last four games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• South Florida ranks 1st among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (22.8).
• South Florida has averaged 50.0 points over its last eight games – most in the FBS over that span.
• Rice ranks 136th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (100.0).
• Rice ranks 135th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (97.4).

South Florida vs Rice Prediction 

South Florida comes into this matchup looking for their ninth win of the season, but they are disappointed after losing to Memphis and Navy over the last few weeks. The Bulls have a dynamic offense and they have scored at least 31 points in five straight games, but they allowed 34 to Memphis and 41 to Navy in their last two losses. Rice is looking to gain bowl eligibility with a win, but they allowed 56 points to North Texas last week and they allowed 61 to UTSA in their last road game. I don’t think Rice can slow down this USF attack, so give me the Bulls to cover this big number at home. 

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