USF Bulls vs Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs Alabama Crimson Tide

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Crimson Tide (-31.0)

Total/Over-Under: 63.5

The USF Bulls (1-0) are headed to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0). USF is 31.0-point underdogs. The total is 63.5.

The USF Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 1-0 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Bulls played the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and notched a win by a score of 48-3. In the game, they ran 69 plays for 403 yards. The USF Bulls ended up rushing 46 times and totaled 231 yds, which earned them an average of 5.0 yds per carry. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulls conceded 48 yds on 41 attempts, which calculates to 1.2 yds per run surrendered. USF relinquished 17 pass completions on 33 tries for a total of 122 yds, and a completion rate of 51.5%.

In terms of scoring, the USF Bulls are averaging 48.0 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 231.0 yards rushing ranking them 34th in college football. The Bulls have earned 403 total yards for the season. In terms of notching touchdowns, USF has earned 1 touchdown through the air and 5 touchdowns via the ground. USF has accumulated 20 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 7 penalties for 85 yds. They haven't turned the ball over yet.

The Bulls are ranked 23rd in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 3.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 1.2 yards per running attempt and 48.0 rushing yards per contest on the season. For the season, they have given up 48 yards via the ground game in 1 game. When talking about passing yardage, the Bulls have conceded 122 yards which has them ranked 33rd in Division 1. They have allowed 122.0 yards per outing via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 51.5%. For the year, they have yielded 170.0 yards/game which puts them 13th in D-1. They have conceded no TD's by air as well as no TD's on the ground.

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The Crimson Tide head into this game 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Crimson Tide took home the win by a final score of 63-0 against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Crimson Tide finished with a total of 600 yds while they ran 65 plays (9.2 yards per play). Alabama ended up running for 7.1 yards per attempt, totaling 334 yards on 47 carries. Alabama conceded 27 running attempts for 42 yards (1.6 yds per carry). The Crimson Tide pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 55.0%, relinquishing 103 yds on 22 out of 40 through the air.

The Alabama Crimson Tide hold an average of 600.0 yards per game, ranking them 14th in the country. The Alabama offense has compiled 59 yds of penalties on 7 infractions, ranking them 32nd in college football in terms of making mistakes. They are averaging 334.0 yards per game via the rush. They have thrown no picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 25 1st downs. Concerning their scoring prowess, the Crimson Tide are sitting 7th in D-1 scoring 63.0 PPG. For the season thus far, the Crimson Tide have earned 266 yards through the air, ranking them 55th in college football.

Alabama has conceded a total of 42 rushing yards and no touchdowns rushing on the year. They have given up no touchdownss through the air and 103.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 16th in college football. Their defense has no fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions this season. The Crimson Tide defense has taken the field for 67 plays, ranking them 85th in college football. The Crimson Tide are giving up 0.0 PPG, which has them sitting 1st in Division 1. In total, they have conceded 0 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Crimson Tide -31.0

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