Friday, October 24, 2014

Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati

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On Friday night, the South Florida Bulls (3-4) will take on the Cincinnati Bearcats (3-3) in a game that will feature two of the worst rushing teams in the nation. In 2013, the Bearcats beat the Bulls by the score of 26-20 on the road.

South Florida scored 31 second-half points against Tulsa on Saturday to pull off the 38-30 comeback on the road. They were 5-for-12 on their third down opportunities and they finished with 412 total yards.

Through seven games, the Bulls have only been able to rush for 130 yards per game and they have only scored 21.7 points per game. Their best player has been running back Marlon Mack, who has 727 rushing yards with eight touchdowns this year. Quarterback Mike White has completed just 47.6 percent of his passes for 1,090 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions.

Over the weekend, Cincinnati was able to snap their three-game losing streak when they blew out SMU 41-3 on the road. They had 508 total yards in that game while their defense was able to force four turnovers.

The one thing that the Bearcats do very well is pass the ball, averaging 322.8 yards per game through the air. Quarterback Gunner Kiel has been excellent by passing for 1,853 yards with 19 touchdowns and just six picks. Kiel's top target has been Chris Moore, who has caught 18 passes for 421 yards and five scores.

South Florida Bulls Betting Trends

South Florida Bulls are 5-2-0 Against the Spread

South Florida Bulls are 3-4-0 against the Over/Under

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Trends

Cincinnati Bearcats are 2-4-0 Against the Spread

Cincinnati Bearcats are 3-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

South Florida Bulls

10/19/14 WR Chris Dunkley Shoulder "?" Friday vs. Cincinnati U
10/19/14 LB Reshard Cliett Shoulder "?" Friday vs. Cincinnati 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

Cincinnati Bearcats

10/20/14 2ndQB Jarred Evans Legal problems "?" Friday vs. South Florida
10/20/14 OL Kevin Schloemer Ankle "?" Friday vs. South Florida
10/14/14 RB Ralph Abernathy IV Heel out for season
10/07/14 RB Hosey Williams Knee out indefinitely
10/04/14 OL Cory Keebler Knee out indefinitely
10/04/14 RB Tion Green Hernia out for season
10/02/14 LB Solomon Tentman Personal has left team
09/18/14 DB Alex Thomas Suspension out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Cincinnati

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