UCF Knights vs USF Bulls Prediction, 11/26/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCF Knights vs USF Bulls

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2022

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (+18.5)

Total/Over-Under: 70

The USF Bulls (1-10) are hosting the UCF Knights (8-3) at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday. UCF opens this matchup as 18.5-point favorites. The over/under comes in at 70.

The UCF Knights come into this game with a record of 8-3 this season. In their last matchup, the Knights went up against the Navy Midshipmen and took a loss by a final of 17-14. Isaiah Bowser was the rushing leader for the Knights with 10 attempts for 64 yards (6.4 yds per carry). Mikey Keene connected on 8/15 with 123 yards passing and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rate of 144.2 and finished the contest without throwing an interception. When it came to stopping the run, the Knights conceded 248 yds on 63 tries, which calculates to 3.9 yds per run surrendered. UCF conceded 0 completions on 1 attempts for a total of 0 yards, and a completion rate of 0.0%. At the end of the game, they had 57 plays for 314 yards. The UCF Knights ended up running the ball 24 times and had 84 yds, earning them an average of 3.5 yards per attempt.

The Knights have earned 5,291 total yards this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, UCF has compiled 17 touchdowns through the air and 28 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 17 different times. UCF has recorded 271 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 59 penalties for 565 yards. Offensively they maintain an average of 234.5 yards on the ground which is 7th in the nation. When talking about getting in the endzone, the UCF Knights have an average of 33.9 points per outing.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Knights have given up 2,405 yds which ranks them 57th in college football. They have given up 218.6 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 58.0%. Overall, they are allowing 353.1 yards/outing which has them sitting 40th in Division 1. They have conceded 10 touchdowns via the pass as well as 15 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing 4.0 yards per rush on the ground and 134.5 rushing yards per contest so far this year. In total, they have allowed 1,480 yards via the ground game in 11 contests. The Knights are ranked 22nd in college football when it comes to team defense, conceding 19.7 points per contest.

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The Bulls step onto the field holding a record of 1-10 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulls took a defeat with a final score of 48-42 against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Byrum Brown (3 touchdowns) finished the game with 240 yds on 21/25 through the air while his quarterback rating was 204.2. He didn't throw any interceptions and his average yards per attempt was 9.6. Brian Battie carried the football 19 times for 169 yards, ending the contest with 8.9 yards per carry for USF. The Bulls finished the game with 499 yds while running 66 plays (7.6 yds per play). USF rushed for 6.3 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 259 yards on 41 attempts. USF gave up 46 attempts on the ground for 271 yards (5.9 yds per rush). The Bulls passing defense conceded a completion rate of 74.1%, surrendering 302 yds on 20 out of 27 passing.

Regarding putting points on the board, the Bulls rank 77th in D-1 with 27.0 PPG. For the season to this point, the Bulls currently sit at 2,175 yards through the air as well as an average of 197.7 throwing yards per game, giving them a rank of 105th in the country. The USF Bulls maintain an average of 386.5 yards/game, which is good for 68th in D-1. The USF offense has 433 penalty yards on 53 violations, which is 112th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition.

USF has conceded a total of 2,470 yards rushing (224.5 yards per outing) as well as 34 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the campaign. They have conceded 22 touchdowns through the air and 289.3 yards/outing, which puts them in 128th in the country. The Bulls defense has taken part in 759 plays, which has them sitting 68th in college football. The Bulls are relinquishing 40.7 points per game, which puts them 130th in college football. This season, they have allowed 448 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulls +18.5

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