USF Bulls vs Tulane Green Wave Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs Tulane Green Wave

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Green Wave (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 64.5

Yulman Stadium is where the Tulane Green Wave (2-2) will try to beat the USF Bulls (2-2) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Tulane is 7.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 64.5.

The USF Bulls step onto the field holding a record of 2-2 this season. In their last matchup, the Bulls faced the Miami Hurricanes and went home with a loss by a final score of 50-15. Against the rush, the Bulls gave up 188 yds on 29 tries, which calculates to 6.5 yds per rush allowed. USF gave up 24 completions on 34 attempts for a total of 404 yds, and a completion rate of 70.6%. At the end of the game, they ran 75 plays which totaled 365 yards. The USF Bulls ran the ball a total of 32 different times and recorded 62 yards, which came out to an average of 1.9 yards per carry.

Regarding getting in the endzone, the USF Bulls are sitting at 32.0 points per outing. As a unit they hold an average of 217.0 yards rushing which has them sitting 25th in the country. The Bulls have tallied 1,639 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, USF has compiled 4 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns on the ground. USF has recorded 91 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 37 penalties for 315 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times.

Concerning passing yardage, the Bulls have given up 1,117 yds which has them ranked 124th in the country. They are allowing 279.3 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 60.3%. During the season, they are granting 410.5 yards per game ranking them 103rd in college football. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns via the pass as well as 9 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing an average of 3.8 yards per run and 131.3 yards on the ground per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have conceded 525 running yards through 4 contests. The Bulls are ranked 104th in the country regarding the opposition scoring, allowing 29.8 points per game.

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The Green Wave come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Green Wave walked away with a victory by a final of 41-33 against the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. The Green Wave finished the game with 355 yds and they ran 64 plays (5.5 yards per play). Tulane ran for 5.8 yards per attempt, totaling 272 yds on 47 attempts. Tulane surrendered 27 running attempts for 183 yards (6.8 yards per carry). The Green Wave pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 54.3%, relinquishing 238 yards on 19 out of 35 through the air.

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Green Wave are ranking 40th in college football with 34.8 PPG. The Tulane Green Wave average 399.3 yards per game, which has them sitting 72nd in D-1. The Tulane offense has accrued 286 penalty yds on 33 infractions, which has them sitting 15th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have been able to earn 80 first downs. Over the course of the season to this point, the Green Wave have earned 829 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 207.3 throwing yards per game, which ranks 90th in the country. They are averaging 192.0 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 768 yards for the season.

Tulane has conceded a total of 682 yards rushing (170.5 yards per game) and 6 touchdowns by way of the ground game for the season. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 171.3 yards/outing, which has them sitting 37th in the nation. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble recovered and 4 picks for the season. The Green Wave defense has taken part in 246 plays, which is 61st in the nation. The Green Wave are surrendering 25.3 PPG, which has them 79th in the nation. This season, they have relinquished 101 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bulls +7.0

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