UAB Blazers vs USF Bulls Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UAB Blazers vs USF Bulls

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

Raymond James Stadium is the site where the USF Bulls (2-4) will meet the UAB Blazers (1-5) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. USF opens this contest as 13.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 58.

The UAB Blazers head into this game 1-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Blazers faced the Army Black Knights and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 44-10. On the ground, the Blazers conceded 413 yds on 56 tries, which is an average of 7.4 yards per run allowed. UAB gave up 3 pass completions on 8 attempts for 102 yards, and a completion percentage of 37.5%. In the game, they had 63 plays which converted into 303 yards. The UAB Blazers ended up running the ball 24 different times and had 61 yards, which had them averaging 2.5 yds per attempt.

The Blazers have racked up 2,132 total yards for the year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, UAB has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 14 times. UAB has 124 first downs, and they have been called for 52 infractions for 433 yds. As a team they average 140.2 yards rushing which has them sitting 86th in the nation. Regarding scoring points, the UAB Blazers hold an average of 20.3 PPG.

Concerning passing yards, the Blazers are allowing 815 yards which has them ranked 2nd in the nation. They are conceding 135.8 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 55.1%. Over the course of this season, they are granting 394.0 yards per game which ranks them 95th in college football. They have yielded 5 touchdowns through the air in addition to 20 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 5.6 yards per run and 258.2 rushing yards per contest this season. Overall, they have conceded 1,549 rushing yards through 6 contests. The Blazers are ranked 126th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 38.0 PPG.

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The Bulls head into this game 2-4 this season. In their last game, the Bulls took a defeat with a final score of 21-3 when they played the Memphis Tigers. USF ran the football for 1.3 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 24 yds on 19 attempts. The Bulls finished the game with 258 yards on 60 plays (4.3 yds per play). The Bulls pass defense allowed a completion rate of 70.0%, surrendering 208 yards on 28 out of 40 through the air. USF allowed 31 run attempts for 137 yards (4.4 yds per carry).

When discussing their scoring prowess, the Bulls are 103rd in the nation holding an average of 23.5 points per contest. The USF Bulls are averaging 349.7 yards per contest, which has them sitting 104th in Division 1. The USF offense has compiled 408 penalty yds on 47 infractions, ranking them 23rd in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 3 picks while losing 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 115 first downs. For the year to this point, the Bulls have a total of 1,180 yards through the air as well as an average of 196.7 throwing yards per game, ranking them 98th in the country. They maintain an average of 153.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 918 yards for the season.

USF has allowed a total of 860 yards via the ground game (143.3 yards per contest) in addition to 12 touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this season. They have yielded 12 touchdowns from the passing game and 275.8 yards per outing, which puts them in 122nd in the nation. They have tallied 5 fumbles and 5 interceptions for the year. The Bulls defense has taken part in 410 plays, which is 91st in the nation. The Bulls are relinquishing 30.8 points per contest, ranking them 105th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have given up 185 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulls -13.5

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