Florida Gators vs USF Bulls Prediction, 9/11/2021 College Football Pick, Tips and Odds
Game: Florida Gators vs USF Bulls
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021
Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL
TV: ABC
Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (+28)
Total/Over-Under: 58
The USF Bulls (0-1) are hosting the Florida Gators (1-0) at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday. Florida opens this contest as 28-point favorites. The total has been set at 58.
The Florida Gators come into this game with a record of 1-0 this year. In their last contest, the Gators took the field against the Florida Atlantic Owls and notched a win by a score of 35-14. Emory Jones finished 17/27 with 113 yards passing and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rating of 95.5 and finished the game with 2 picks. Malik Davis led the offense in rushing for the Gators with 14 carries for 104 yards (7.4 yds per attempt). The Florida Gators ran the ball a total of 46 different times and amassed 400 yds, earning them an average of 8.7 yards per attempt. When all was said and done, they ran 81 plays which totaled 553 yds. Florida allowed 19 completions on 33 tries for 261 yards, and a completion rate of 57.6%. Against the rush, the Gators gave up 92 yds on 37 tries, which averages out to 2.5 yards per run surrendered.
Concerning scoring, the Florida Gators are averaging 35.0 points per outing. As a team they hold an average of 400.0 yards in the run game which is 1st in Division 1. The Gators have racked up 553 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Florida has totaled 1 touchdown through the air and 4 touchdowns on the ground. Florida has a total of 26 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 9 penalties for 91 yards.
In terms of passing yardage, the Gators have conceded 261 yds which ranks them 96th in Division 1. They have allowed 261.0 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 57.6%. For the year, they have relinquished 353.0 yards per outing which ranks them 76th in D-1. They are giving up an average of 2.5 yards per rush and 92.0 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. For the season, they have allowed 92 rushing yards through 1 game. The Gators are ranked 51st in Division 1 in terms of team defense, giving up 14.0 PPG.
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The Bulls head into this game 0-1 this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Bulls took a defeat with a final score of 45-0 when they faced the NC State Wolfpack. Cade Fortin finished the game with 41 yds on 7/20 passing while his QB rating was 42.2. He tossed 1 pick and his Y/A was 2.1. Darrian Felix carried the ball 8 times for 21 yards, finishing the contest with 2.6 yds per carry for USF. USF ran for 3.3 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 104 yds on 32 carries. The Bulls finished the contest with a total of 271 yds while running 65 plays (4.2 yds per play). The Bulls passing defense gave up a completion rate of 65.4%, relinquishing 232 yds on 17 for 26 through the air. USF allowed 40 run attempts for 293 yards (7.3 yds per carry).
In relation to how much they score, the Bulls are sitting 130th in the nation scoring 0.0 points per game. For the year thus far, the Bulls have compiled 167 yards through the air, which has them ranked 101st in Division 1. The USF Bulls maintain an average of 271.0 yards/contest, which has them ranked 114th in the nation. The USF offense has compiled 70 penalty yds on 6 violations, which is good for 75th in college football in terms of giving up free yards.
USF has surrendered a total of 293 yards rushing. They have allowed 2 touchdowns through the air and 232.0 yards/game, ranking them 92nd in the country. The Bulls defense has been on the field for 66 plays, which is good for 81st in college football. The Bulls are allowing 45.0 PPG, which has them ranked 136th in college football.
Who will win tonight's Gators/Bulls college football game against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take the Bulls +28
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