South Florida and UTSA face off Thursday night in a showdown between two high-powered offenses, intensifying the American Conference title race. South Florida (6-2, 3-1 American), coming off a bye week, aims to bounce back after its first conference loss in October. The Bulls, favored by two touchdowns, host the game.
UTSA (4-4, 2-2 American) enters energized after a dominant 48-26 victory over Tulane last Thursday. The Roadrunners seek to upset another conference contender, while South Florida pursues its first-ever American Conference Championship.
Last week, UTSA revealed the team they expected at the start of the season, with offensive leaders Owen McCown, Robert Henry Jr., and Devin McCuin leading the charge. They thoroughly controlled the game against Tulane for the full 60 minutes.
“This was the team the Roadrunners envisioned at the beginning of the year when retaining offensive stars like Owen McCown, Robert Henry Jr., and Devin McCuin, and it finally materialized against the Green Wave.”
UTSA boasts an impressive 24-0 home conference record under head coach Jeff Traylor, including two Conference USA Championship wins. However, their performance on the road contrasts sharply, with just one win in their last 11 regular-season away games, scoring 24 points or fewer in each. Their offense shines in the Alamodome, consistently scoring 36 or more points in home games.
“UTSA is 24-0 against conference opponents at home under head coach Jeff Traylor, including two Conference USA Championship Game victories.”
Meanwhile, South Florida looks to capitalize on home advantage and maintain momentum as a conference leader.
Summary: This matchup features an offensive showdown with South Florida defending a strong home record and UTSA aiming to overcome its road struggles to stay competitive in the American Conference race.
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