Miami Hurricanes vs USF Bulls Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Miami Hurricanes vs USF Bulls

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (+17.0)

Total/Over-Under: 65

The Miami Hurricanes (3-0) are en route to Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will meet the USF Bulls (2-1). USF opens this matchup as 17.0-point underdogs. The total is 65.

The Miami Hurricanes come into this matchup with a record of 3-0 this year. The last time they took the field, the Hurricanes played against the Ball State Cardinals and walked away with a win by a score of 62-0. Against the rush, the Hurricanes gave up 6 yards on 20 tries, which averages out to 0.3 yds per run allowed. Miami allowed 18 completions on 32 attempts for a total of 109 yards, and a completion rate of 56.3%. For the game, they tallied 71 plays for 750 yards. The Miami Hurricanes ended up rushing 31 times and accumulated 243 yds, which earned them an average of 7.8 yards per attempt.

The Hurricanes currently have 1,828 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Miami has compiled 12 passing touchdowns and 8 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 1 time. Miami has accumulated 87 1st downs as a unit, and they have been called for 18 infractions for 169 yards. Offensively they're holding an average of 204.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 33rd in college football. Regarding scoring points, the Miami Hurricanes are sitting at 53.0 PPG.

The Hurricanes rank 13th in the country regarding team defense, giving up 8.7 points per game. They are giving up 2.7 yards per rush and 65.7 yards on the ground per contest this year. During the season, they have allowed 197 yards via the ground game in 3 outings. When talking about yards through the air, the Hurricanes have conceded 369 yards which has them ranked 21st in D-1. They have given up 123.0 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 54.7%. For the year, they have given up 188.7 yards/game ranking them 6th in the nation. They have yielded no touchdowns via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Bulls step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 for this season. When they last played, the Bulls walked away with a victory by a final of 49-24 when they played the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. USF rushed for 7.2 yds per carry, totaling 369 yards on 51 attempts. The Bulls finished with a total of 562 yards and they ran 81 plays (6.9 yds per play). The Bulls pass defense conceded a completion rate of 57.6%, surrendering 397 yds on 19 for 33 through the air. USF allowed 28 attempts on the ground for 90 yards (3.2 yards per rush).

In relation to how much they score, the Bulls are sitting 25th in D-1 holding an average of 37.7 points per contest. The USF Bulls have an average of 424.7 yards per contest, which has them ranked 46th in college football. The USF offense has 242 yds of penalties on 26 infractions, which has them sitting 14th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have tossed no picks while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have earned 68 first downs. During the season so far, the Bulls have thrown for a total of 468 passing yards together with holding an average of 156.0 throwing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 120th in D-1. They average 268.7 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 806 yards for the season.

The Bulls are giving up 23.0 PPG, which has them ranked 80th in the nation. USF has conceded a total of 337 yards rushing (112.3 yards per outing) in addition to 5 touchdowns on the ground for the year. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 69 pts. They have yielded 4 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 237.7 yards/outing, which has them in 94th in the country. The Bulls defense has participated in 203 plays, which is good for 101st in the country. Their defense has tallied 5 fumbles and 3 interceptions so far this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Bulls +17.0

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