Cincinnati Bearcats vs USF Bulls Prediction, 11/12/2021 College Football Pick, Tips and Odds

Game: Cincinnati Bearcats vs USF Bulls

Date: Friday, November 12, 2021

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (+24)

Total/Over-Under: 59

The Cincinnati Bearcats (9-0) are hitting the road to Raymond James Stadium on Friday where they will attempt to beat the USF Bulls (2-7). USF is 24-point dogs. The total comes in at 59.

The Cincinnati Bearcats come into this matchup with a record of 9-0 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bearcats took on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and notched a win by a score of 28-20. Desmond Ridder connected on 15/23 with 274 yds passing and 2 TDs. He had a quarterback rating of 185.3 and walked away from the contest with 1 pick. Desmond Ridder led the offense in rushing for the Bearcats with 12 attempts for 43 yards (3.6 yds per carry). The Cincinnati Bearcats ended up running the ball 34 times and recorded 116 yds, which is an average of 3.4 yards per carry. When all was said and done, they ran 57 plays for 390 yards. Cincinnati allowed 17 pass completions on 26 tries for a total of 149 yards, and a completion rate of 65.4%. In the running game, the Bearcats gave up 297 yds on 57 tries, which averages out to 5.2 yards per rush allowed.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Cincinnati Bearcats are sitting at 38.6 points per game. As a team they maintain an average of 170.4 yards rushing ranking them 58th in D-1. The Bearcats have earned 3,677 total yards for the season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Cincinnati has compiled 17 touchdowns via the pass and 24 rushing touchdowns. Cincinnati has 176 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 62 infractions for 463 yards. They have turned the ball over 13 different times.

When talking about passing yards, the Bearcats are allowing 1,388 yds which has them sitting in 15th in the nation. They have relinquished 154.2 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 52.1%. In total, they are allowing 311.2 yards/game which puts them 27th in college football. They have yielded 5 touchdowns by air in addition to 10 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 3.7 yards per tote and 157.0 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. Overall, they have given up 1,413 running yards through 9 games. The Bearcats sit in 15th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 14.9 PPG.

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The Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 2-7 for this season. In their last game, the Bulls went home defeated by a final of 54-42 when they faced the Houston Cougars. Timmy Mcclain ran the football 11 times for 46 yds, finishing the game with 4.2 yds per carry for USF. Timmy Mcclain (2 touchdowns) finished the contest with 289 yds on 22/46 through the air while his QB rate was 106.3. He threw 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 6.3. USF allowed 39 running attempts for 261 yds (6.7 yds per rush). The Bulls passing defense conceded a completion rate of 80.8%, surrendering 385 yds on 21 out of 26 through the air. The Bulls finished the game with 399 yards and they ran 73 plays (5.5 yds per play). USF ran for 4.1 yds per attempt, finishing with 110 yards on 27 attempts.

Concerning the points being put on the board, the Bulls are sitting 92nd in Division 1 averaging 24.8 PPG. During the season thus far, the Bulls have earned 1,668 passing yards in addition to an average of 185.3 passing yards per game, putting them at 108th in the nation. The USF Bulls are averaging 361.3 yards per outing, which is good for 95th in Division 1. The USF offense has accrued 426 yards of penalties on 44 violations, which ranks 108th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition.

USF has surrendered a total of 1,922 yards on the ground (213.6 yards per outing) and 20 touchdowns on the ground this season. They have surrendered 20 touchdowns through the air in addition to 271.4 yards per outing, which has them sitting 126th in Division 1. The Bulls defense has been on the field for 619 plays, which is good for 82nd in Division 1. The Bulls are surrendering 34.3 PPG, ranking them 127th in Division 1. Overall, they have given up 309 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Bearcats/Bulls college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Bulls +24

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