Saturday, November 1, 2014

Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

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On Saturday afternoon, the Houston Cougars (4-3) will try to win their third game in a row when they face the South Florida Bulls (3-5). Houston was able to beat South Florida 35-23 at home last year.

In their last game, Houston was able to hold Temple scoreless in the second half and ended up rolling to a 31-10 home win. They had 439 total yards in that win while their defense was able to force four Temple turnovers.

The Cougars haven't played very well on offense so far this season, but their defense has done well to only give up 17.9 points per game. Running back Kenneth Farrow has played pretty well, though, by rushing for 437 yards with four touchdowns. Wide receiver Deontay Greenberry has caught 36 passes for 465 yards and three scores.

Last Friday, South Florida were down 20-3 at half time in their game against Cincinnati and ended up losing 34-17. They had just 42 rushing yards in that loss while their defense ended up giving up 590 yards.

South Florida has only scored 21.1 points per game this season while giving up 29.6 points per game to their opponents. Running back Marlon Mack has averaged 5.4 yards per carry and has 781 yards with eight touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Andre Davis has 19 receptions for 399 yards and five touchdowns.

Houston Cougars Betting Trends

Houston Cougars are 4-3-0 Against the Spread

Houston Cougars are 1-5-0 against the Over/Under

South Florida Bulls Betting Trends

South Florida Bulls are 5-3-0 Against the Spread

South Florida Bulls are 3-5-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Houston Cougars

10/17/14 WR Shane Ros Undisclosed out for season
10/14/14 LB Derrick Mathews Knee out for season
10/14/14 CB Lee Hightower Leg out for season
10/11/14 WR Daniel Spencer Knee out for season
09/30/14 DE Eric Braswell Knee out for season
09/30/14 OT Zach Johnson Knee out for season
08/29/14 WR John Leday Leg out indefinitely

South Florida Bulls

10/26/14 DB Chris Dunkley Disciplinary probable Saturday vs. Houston U
10/26/14 CB Johnny Ward Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Houston U
09/26/14 WR Stanley Clerveaux Shoulder out for season
08/30/14 DB Jalen Spencer Forearm out indefinitely
08/23/14 LB Nick Holman Shoulder out for season

Tony's Pick: Take South Florida

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