USF vs UAB Prediction
I’m leaning towards USF here. I don’t love the number because I haven’t trusted USF much to cover big numbers this season, but the Bulls have had extra time to prep for this one and I think they’ll be ready for this UAB ground attack. Should be an interesting matchup here, but the Bulls I think are the better team, especially on the defensive side of the ball and I look for USF to get it done at home. Give me the Bulls.
UAB Blazers Recap
The UAB Blazers come into this game looking to add on to their most recent win in the form of a 30-17 win over East Carolina last time out to sit at 4-3 on the year. After this game, UAB will head home for a matchup against the Charlotte 49ers.
Blazers Win 3 Of Last 4
Ryder Burton has thrown for 1,184 yards, 6 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 54.5% passing while Rod Robinson II leads UAB in rushing with 436 yards. Bam McReynolds sits behind Robinson II on the ground with 335 yards and 4 touchdowns. C.J. Smith leads the Blazers in receiving with 350 yards and 19 catches along with a touchdown, while Ty Mims trails with 349 yards and 20 catches along with a touchdown. On defense, Muaaz Byard has a team-high 69 tackles while UAB’s defense as a whole has combined for 14 sacks and 5 interceptions.
Why the UAB Blazers will win
- UAB has won three of its last four games.
- South Florida has lost three of its last four games in October.
- The underdog has covered the spread in six of UAB’s last eight games.
- South Florida has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in three of South Florida’s last four games.
- The road team has won the first half in each of UAB’s last three games.
USF Bulls Recap
The USF Bulls come into this game looking to build some momentum after a 29-2 win over Kent State in their last game prior to the bye week last week, improving to 5-2 on the year as a result. After this game, USF will head on the road for a matchup against the East Carolina Pirates.
Bulls Snap Two-Game Slide
Michael Van Buren Jr. has thrown for 1,266 yards, 6 touchdowns and zero interceptions on 64.2% passing while D.J. Crowther leads South Florida in rushing with 518 yards and 7 touchdowns. Jason Collins Jr. sits behind Crowther on the ground with 229 yards and a touchdown. Bryson Rodgers leads the Bulls in receiving with 334 yards and 30 catches along with 2 touchdowns, while Joshua Porter trails with 274 yards and 23 catches along with 2 touchdowns. On defense, Ayden Jackson has a team-high 38 tackles while South Florida’s defense as a whole has combined for 14 sacks and 2 interceptions.
Why the South Florida Bulls will win
- UAB has lost 20 of its last 21 road games.
- The home team has won each of UAB’s last seven games.
- UAB has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight road games in October.
- The home team has covered the spread in four of South Florida’s last five games.
- South Florida has won the first quarter in each of its last six home games against conference opponents.
- South Florida has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at Raymond James Stadium.