USF Bulls vs Louisville Cardinals Prediction, 9/24/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs Louisville Cardinals

Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022

Location: Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, KY

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cardinals (-14)

Total/Over-Under: 64.5

Cardinal Stadium is where the Louisville Cardinals (1-2) will play the USF Bulls (1-2) on Saturday. USF opens this game as 14-point dogs. The over/under is 64.5.

The USF Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 1-2 this season. In their last contest, the Bulls faced the Florida Gators and took a loss by a score of 31-28. Brian Battie was the leader on the ground for the Bulls with 17 carries for 150 yds (8.8 yards per carry). Gerry Bohanon connected on 12/28 with 116 yds passing. He had a quarterback rate of 63.4 and finished the contest with 2 interceptions. Against the run, the Bulls conceded 217 yds on 30 tries, which calculates to 7.2 yards per run surrendered. USF conceded 10 completions on 18 tries for a total of 112 yards, and a completion percentage of 55.6%. When the final whistle blew, they ran 74 plays which converted into 402 yds. The USF Bulls ended up rushing 46 times and compiled 286 yards, which had them averaging 6.2 yards per tote.

When it comes to scoring, the USF Bulls are averaging 30.3 points per game. Offensively they're averaging 204.0 yards via the ground game which is 42nd in college football. The Bulls have earned 1,119 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, USF has compiled 0 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns on the ground. USF has accumulated 55 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 15 penalties for 138 yards. They have turned the football over 5 times.

The Bulls rank 107th in D-1 regarding team defense, giving up 33.7 points per game. They are allowing an average of 6.5 yards per rushing attempt and 232.3 rushing yards per game on the campaign. During this campaign, they have allowed 697 running yards through 3 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Bulls have conceded 623 yards which puts them in 61st in the country. They have conceded 207.7 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 72.4%. During this campaign, they have given up 440.0 yards per contest which has them ranked 115th in the country. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass and 9 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Cardinals step onto the field holding a record of 1-2 for this season. In their last game, the Cardinals took a defeat with a final score of 35-31 when they faced the Florida State Seminoles. Malik Cunningham carried the rock 17 times for 127 yds, walking away from the contest with 7.5 yds per carry for Louisville. Malik Cunningham (1 touchdown) finished the contest with 243 yds on 21/34 through the air while his QB rating was 125.6. He had 1 interception and his Y/A was 7.1. Louisville conceded 37 attempts on the ground for 189 yards (5.1 yards per rush). The Cardinals secondary conceded a completion percentage of 70.4%, surrendering 266 yds on 19 out of 27 through the air. The Cardinals finished the game with a total of 495 yards while running 78 plays (6.3 yards per play). Louisville ran for 5.7 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 252 yds on 44 attempts.

When discussing this team's ability to score points, the Cardinals are ranked 113th in Division 1 with 19.3 PPG. For the year thus far, the Cardinals have compiled 635 passing yards not to mention holding an average of 211.7 throwing yards per contest, which has them ranked 98th in Division 1. The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 416.7 yards/game, which has them sitting 69th in D-1. The Louisville offense has accrued 227 penalty yards on 30 infractions, which is good for 9th in the country in terms of making mistakes.

The Cardinals are conceding 26.7 PPG, ranking them 77th in Division 1. Louisville has allowed a total of 605 yards on the ground (201.7 yards per contest) and 5 touchdowns rushing on the campaign. In total, they have given up 80 total points. They have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air as well as 212.7 yards/contest, which has them in 67th in the nation. The Cardinals defense has taken part in 202 plays, which ranks them 59th in Division 1.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bulls +14

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