The South Florida Bulls head into this week’s matchup against UTSA looking to bounce back from a narrow road loss to Memphis. Despite dropping out of the AP Top 25, the Bulls remain in contention for a spot in the American Conference Championship.
South Florida (6-2, 3-1 American) opened the season with momentum, earning victories over ranked teams, including Boise State at home and a stunning upset at Florida. After a road loss to Miami, the Bulls rebounded with four consecutive wins, three coming in conference play. However, their recent 34-31 setback at Memphis, sealed in the final two minutes, tightened the race within the league.
UTSA (4-4, 2-2 American) regained balance at .500 after a 22-point win over Tulane. The Roadrunners began the season with consecutive losses to Texas A&M and Texas State but have since improved, with victories against Incarnate Word, Colorado State, and Rice. To reach the conference championship, UTSA will need to win out and rely on favorable results from other teams, though a bowl berth remains within reach.
"South Florida is a 14-point college football betting favorite against UTSA, with the Over/Under set at 67.5."
Both teams still have strong postseason aspirations. For South Florida, this is an opportunity to reassert dominance in the conference, while UTSA aims to extend its late-season surge and improve its bowl prospects.
South Florida seeks redemption against a surging UTSA, with both teams fighting to keep their postseason dreams alive in a pivotal American Conference matchup.