Memphis Tigers vs USF Bulls Prediction, 10/11/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Memphis Tigers vs USF Bulls

Date: Friday, October 11, 2024

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

Raymond James Stadium is the location where the USF Bulls (2-3) will attempt to defeat the Memphis Tigers (4-1) on Friday, October 11, 2024. USF opens as 7.0-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is 59.5.

The Memphis Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 4-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Tigers played the MTSU Blue Raiders and walked away with a win by a score of 24-7. The Memphis Tigers ran the ball a total of 32 different times and had 186 yds, which came out to an average of 5.8 yds per carry. Overall, they tallied 73 plays which gave them 413 yds. Memphis surrendered 21 pass completions on 31 tries for 283 yds, and a completion rate of 67.7%. When it came to stopping the run, the Tigers gave up 29 yds on 25 attempts, which is an average of 1.2 yds per rush surrendered.

In terms of scoring points, the Memphis Tigers are averaging 33.2 PPG. As a team they average 159.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 70th in the country. The Tigers have racked up 2,148 total yards for the season. With reference to notching touchdowns, Memphis has compiled 7 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns. Memphis has tallied 115 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 23 penalties for 189 yds. They have turned the football over 3 different times.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Tigers are conceding 957 yards which has them sitting in 33rd in college football. They are allowing 191.4 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 61.5%. During the season, they have given up 310.4 yards/outing which has them ranked 29th in the nation. They have yielded 2 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for 3.9 yards per rushing attempt and 119.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. Overall, they have conceded 595 yards on the ground through 5 outings. The Tigers are ranked 28th in Division 1 in terms of team defense, conceding 18.4 points per game.

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The Bulls head into this game 2-3 this season. In their last game, the Bulls took a loss by a final score of 45-10 against the Tulane Green Wave. The Bulls finished the game with a total of 201 yds while running 53 plays (3.8 yards per play). USF ran the ball for 1.0 yds per attempt, totaling 26 yards on 25 carries. USF allowed 50 attempts on the ground for 198 yds (4.0 yards per rush). The Bulls pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 82.6%, surrendering 330 yds on 19 out of 23 through the air.

The USF Bulls are averaging 368.0 yards per outing, which ranks them 84th in the nation. The USF offense has accrued 353 yards of penalties on 41 violations, which ranks 28th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They maintain an average of 178.8 rushing yards per game and have run for 894 yards for the season. They have thrown 2 picks while conceding 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 103 first downs. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Bulls are 79th in Division 1 with 27.6 points per outing. For the season thus far, the Bulls have a total of 946 passing yards along with an average of 189.2 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 103rd in college football.

The Bulls are conceding 32.8 points per game, which puts them 118th in college football. USF has given up a total of 723 yards on the ground (144.6 yards/game) and 12 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the season. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 164 total points. They have given up 10 touchdowns through the air and 289.4 yards/game, ranking them 126th in Division 1. The Bulls defense has participated in 339 plays, which is 66th in the country. They have totaled 5 fumbles recovered and 4 picks this season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulls +7.0

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