Game: UAB Blazers vs. USF Bulls

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/point distribution: Bulls (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

The USF Bulls (2-4) will face the UAB Blazers (1-5) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium. USF opens this contest as a 13.5-point favorite. The total was set at 58.

The UAB Blazers come into this game 1-5 this season. The last time they took the field, the Blazers faced the Army Black Knights and emerged from that game with a 44-10 loss. On the ground, the Blazers gained 413 yards on 56 attempts, an average of 7.4 yards per run allowed. UAB had 3 pass completions on 8 attempts for 102 yards and a 37.5% completion rate. In the game, they had 63 plays that turned into 303 yards. The UAB Blazers ran the ball a total of 24 times and had 61 yards, an average of 2.5 yards per attempt.

The Blazers have accumulated 2,132 total yards this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, UAB has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns. They gave the ball to their opponents 14 times. UAB has 124 first downs and they were warned for 52 violations for 433 yards. As a team, they average 140.2 yards rushing, which ranks them 86th nationally. In terms of scoring, the UAB Blazers are averaging 20.3 PPG.

When it comes to passing yards, the Blazers allow 815 yards, which ranks them 2nd nationally. They concede 135.8 yards per pass via the pass and allow a completion rate of 55.1%. Over the course of the season, they are averaging 394.0 yards per game, which ranks them 95th in college football. They scored 5 touchdowns through the air and 20 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are averaging 5.6 yards per carry and 258.2 rushing yards per contest this season. In total, they have conceded 1,549 rushing yards in 6 contests. The Blazers rank 126th nationally in scoring opponents, which translates to a PPG of 38.0.

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The Bulls enter this game 2-4 this season. In their last game, the Bulls suffered a loss with a final score of 21-3 against the Memphis Tigers. USF ran the football 1.3 yards per attempt and finished the game with 24 yards on 19 attempts. The Bulls finished the game with 258 yards rushing on 60 plays (4.3 yards per game). The Bulls' pass defense allowed a 70.0% completion rate and delivered 208 yards on 28 of 40 through the air. USF allowed 31 rushing attempts for 137 yards (4.4 yards per carry).

When it comes to scoring performance, the Bulls rank 103rd in the nation with an average of 23.5 points per game. The USF Bulls are averaging 349.7 yards per game, ranking 104th in Division 1. The USF offense has racked up 408 penalty yards on 47 infractions, ranking them 23rd in D-1 in errors . They missed 3 picks, lost 5 fumbles and had 115 first downs. Year to date, the Bulls have thrown for a total of 1,180 yards through the air and an average of 196.7 yards per game, which ranks them 98th in the country. The rush holds them to an average of 153.0 yards per game and has carried the ball 918 yards this season.

USF has allowed 860 total yards on the ground (143.3 yards per contest) and 12 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have averaged 12 passing touchdowns and 275.8 yards per game, which ranks them 122nd nationally. They have tallied 5 fumbles and 5 interceptions this year. The Bulls' defense has played in 410 games, which ranks 91st nationally. The Bulls are giving up 30.8 points per contest, ranking 105th in D-1. Over the course of the season they have given up a total of 185 points.

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

Josh's pick: Take the Bulls -13.5

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