UTSA vs. South Florida Prediction: Thursday NCAAF Picks
Find our best college football picks for Thursday's AAC game between UTSA and South Florida, plus PrizePicks targets for Byrum Brown and Owen McCown.
Game Overview
UTSA (4-4) travels to Tampa to face South Florida (6-2) at Raymond James Stadium in a Thursday night AAC showdown. The Bulls boast one of the nation’s most explosive offenses, led by quarterback Byrum Brown. Despite their strong offense, South Florida lost narrowly to Memphis last week, ending their College Football Playoff hopes.
Meanwhile, UTSA and quarterback Owen McCown look to build on a convincing 48-26 win over Tulane last week and aim to get back to .500 in conference play.
Team Styles and Key Players
- South Florida Bulls: Known for a fast-paced offense (second fastest in seconds per play) and a dual-threat QB in Byrum Brown.
- UTSA Roadrunners: Employ a more methodical, balanced offensive approach.
Both teams are still contenders for an AAC bowl game spot. The Roadrunners gained the upper hand in the series with a 49-21 win over the Bulls earlier in 2023.
PrizePicks Player Highlights
- Byrum Brown (South Florida)
- Owen McCown (UTSA)
Game Time
The primetime AAC matchup kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday night.
The Bulls have emerged as one of the nation’s most explosive offensive units behind QB Byrum Brown, but they're coming off a close loss to Memphis last week which killed any College Football Playoff hopes.
The Roadrunners and QB Owen McCown aim to build on last week’s decisive 48-26 win over Tulane to climb back to .500 in conference play.
Author's summary: UTSA and South Florida clash Thursday with contrasting styles at Raymond James Stadium, both aiming to strengthen their postseason chances in a key AAC matchup.