Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs USF Bulls Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs USF Bulls

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (-16.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60

Raymond James Stadium is where the USF Bulls (5-5) will compete against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (3-7) on Saturday, November 23, 2024. USF opens this contest as 16.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 60.

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane come into this game with a record of 3-7 for this season. In their last matchup, the Golden Hurricane took on the East Carolina Pirates and went home with a loss by a final score of 38-31. On the day, they had 69 plays which totaled 399 yards. The Tulsa Golden Hurricane ended up running the ball 36 different times and totaled 106 yds, which is an average of 2.9 yards per carry. Against the run, the Golden Hurricane conceded 222 yards on 42 attempts, which averages out to 5.3 yds per rush surrendered. Tulsa relinquished 24 completions on 37 tries for 314 yds, and a completion percentage of 64.9%.

In terms of scoring points, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane have an average of 25.4 points per game. As a team they maintain an average of 152.6 yards via the ground game ranking this team at 75th in the country. The Golden Hurricane have earned 3,847 yards in total this season. In terms of notching touchdowns, Tulsa has earned 20 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns. Tulsa has recorded 208 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 63 infractions for 547 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 14 different times.

Regarding yards through the air, the Golden Hurricane are giving up 3,091 yards which has them sitting in 134th in the nation. They are allowing 309.1 yards per outing via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 65.1%. For the year, they have given up 458.1 yards per game ranking them 126th in Division 1. They have relinquished 29 touchdowns by air as well as 19 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.2 yards per tote and 149.0 yards on the ground per game on the season. In total, they have given up 1,490 yards via the ground game in 10 games. The Golden Hurricane sit in 130th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 38.4 points per contest.

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The Bulls step onto the field holding a record of 5-5 this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Bulls got the victory with a final of 59-24 when they faced the Charlotte 49ers. The Bulls finished the contest with a total of 551 yds while running 65 plays (8.5 yds per play). USF rushed the ball for 8.9 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 425 yds on 48 attempts. USF surrendered 35 rushing attempts for 91 yards (2.6 yards per rush). The Bulls pass defense gave up a completion rate of 43.6%, relinquishing 256 yds on 17 out of 39 through the air.

Concerning their scoring prowess, the Bulls rank 60th in the nation averaging 28.6 points per game. The USF Bulls are averaging 386.5 yards/contest, which has them sitting 68th in college football. The USF offense has racked up 663 yds of penalties on 80 infractions, which has them ranked 11th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 7 picks while losing 7 fumbles and they have recorded 201 1st downs. For the year thus far, the Bulls have compiled 1,995 yards via the pass along with an average of 199.5 throwing yards per game, ranking them 97th in the nation. They maintain an average of 187.0 rushing yards per game and have rushed for 1,870 yards for the year.

USF has given up a total of 1,552 rushing yards (155.2 yards per contest) and 19 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. They have surrendered 17 touchdowns through the air and 265.9 yards/outing, which puts them in 125th in the nation. They have compiled 9 fumbles and 8 interceptions on the campaign. The Bulls defense has taken part in 724 plays, which is good for 124th in college football. The Bulls are conceding 28.3 PPG, which puts them 94th in Division 1. This season, they have relinquished 283 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Golden Hurricane +16.5

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