Florida Atlantic Owls vs USF Bulls Prediction, 10/14/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Atlantic Owls vs USF Bulls

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (-2)

Total/Over-Under: 59

The Florida Atlantic Owls (2-3) are hitting the road to Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, October 14, 2023 where they will go up against the USF Bulls (3-3). Florida Atlantic is 2-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 59.

The Florida Atlantic Owls head into this matchup 2-3 this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Owls faced the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and walked away with a win by a score of 20-17. Daniel Richardson connected on 18/28 with 144 yds through the air. He had a quarterback rating of 100.3 and finished the game with 1 pick. Larry McCammon III led the offense in rushing for the Owls with 26 carries for 130 yards (5.0 yds per carry). At the end of the game, they ran 71 plays which converted into 378 yds. The Florida Atlantic Owls ended up rushing 43 different times and accrued 234 yards, which earned them an average of 5.4 yards per carry. On the ground, the Owls gave up 194 yards on 43 tries, which averages out to 4.5 yds per rush allowed. Florida Atlantic surrendered 13 pass completions on 28 tries for 182 yards, and a completion rate of 46.4%.

The Owls have earned 1,702 total yards this season. When it comes to scoring, Florida Atlantic has totaled 8 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 10 times. Florida Atlantic has earned 93 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 21 infractions for 216 yds. As a team they are averaging 126.4 yards via the ground game which is 101st in Division 1. When it comes to scoring points, the Florida Atlantic Owls have an average of 20.6 points per game.

The Owls are ranked 67th in the country regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 25.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.2 yards per rush and 165.4 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. For the season, they have conceded 827 running yards through 5 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Owls have conceded 1,141 yds which ranks them 44th in the country. They have given up 228.2 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 59.0%. During the season, they are granting 393.6 yards per game which ranks them 91st in D-1. They have conceded 8 touchdowns by air and 8 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 3-3 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bulls went home defeated by a final of 56-35 against the UAB Blazers. Byrum Brown ran the ball 16 times for 136 yards, ending the contest with 8.5 yards per carry for USF. Byrum Brown (2 TDs) ended the game with 260 yards on 24/43 passing while his quarterback rate was 112.7. He threw 2 picks and his average yards per pass attempt was 6.0. USF gave up 48 run attempts for 253 yds (5.3 yards per carry). The Bulls passing defense allowed a completion rate of 69.0%, relinquishing 355 yds on 20 for 29 passing. The Bulls finished the game with a total of 471 yds on 81 plays (5.8 yards per play). USF rushed the football for 5.7 yards per tote, finishing the contest with 211 yards on 37 carries.

Regarding how much they score, the Bulls currently sit 57th in college football averaging 31.0 points per game. The USF Bulls maintain an average of 440.5 yards/game, ranking them 32nd in the country. The USF offense has compiled 441 penalty yards on 49 infractions, which has them ranked 6th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 5 interceptions while letting opponents recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to tally 137 first downs. During this campaign to this point, the Bulls have thrown for a total of 1,520 passing yards as well as holding an average of 253.3 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 54th in D-1. They hold an average of 187.2 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,123 yards in total.

USF has given up a total of 845 yards via the ground game (140.8 yards per game) in addition to 12 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have conceded 13 touchdowns through the air as well as 292.2 yards/outing, which has them sitting 124th in college football. They have 4 fumbles and 4 picks on the year. The Bulls defense has been on the field for 416 plays, which has them sitting 108th in Division 1. The Bulls are allowing 32.8 points per game, which has them 113th in the nation. This season, they have given up 197 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Owls +2

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