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Star runner Byrum Brown and the South Florida Bulls (3-2) play the UAB Blazers (1-4) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET at Protective Stadium.
The Bulls are the favorites (-3.5) in their matchup against the Blazers, with the over/under at 67 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Bulls are -167 and the Blazers are +140.)
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Game Info for South Florida vs. UAB
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama
- Stadium: Protective Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | -3.5 | -110 | -110 | 67 | -110 | -110 | -167 | +140 |
South Florida Pick Insights
- South Florida has gone 3-1-0 ATS this season.
- Two of South Florida’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
South Florida Stats & Insights
- South Florida is averaging 435.6 yards per game on offense this year (39th in the FBS), and are giving up 398 yards per game (92nd) on defense.
- South Florida is compiling 30.2 points per game on offense, which ranks them 63rd in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 84th, allowing 28.2 points per contest.
- Despite having a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks 14th-worst in the FBS (279.6 passing yards allowed per game), South Florida has put up better results on offense, ranking 51st in the FBS by putting up 252 passing yards per game.
- South Florida is putting up 183.6 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 40th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 46th, surrendering 118.4 rushing yards per contest.
- On offense, South Florida ranks 79th in the FBS with a 39.3% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 36th in third-down percentage allowed (118.4).
- South Florida ranks 93rd in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 7 turnovers (53rd in the FBS) while committing nine (102nd in the FBS).
South Florida’s Best Players
- Brown has been a dual threat for South Florida so far this season. He has 1,223 passing yards, completing 61% of his passes and recording nine touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 330 yards (66 ypg) on 89 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Nay’Quan Wright has carried the ball 70 times for 287 yards (57.4 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Naiem Simmons’ 380 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 31 times and has totaled 20 receptions and two touchdowns.
- Sean Atkins has hauled in 28 receptions totaling 331 yards, finding the end zone three times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Khafre Brown has compiled 14 catches for 248 yards, an average of 49.6 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Daquan Evans has three sacks to pace the team, and also has seven TFL and 23 tackles.
- Jhalyn Shuler is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 28 tackles.
- Logan Berryhill leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 16 tackles and two passes defended.
UAB Betting Insights
- UAB has a 3-2-0 record against the spread this season.
- UAB is a 2-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season.
- In UAB’s five games with a set total, three have hit the over (60%).
UAB Pick Insights
- UAB’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, allowing 433.6 total yards per game, which ranks 17th-worst. Offensively, it ranks 52nd with 418.2 total yards per contest.
- UAB ranks 80th in points per game (27), but it has been worse defensively, ranking 10th-worst in the FBS with 36 points surrendered per contest.
- UAB’s pass offense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 22nd-best in the FBS with 294 passing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is ceding 229.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 71st.
- UAB’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, surrendering 204.4 rushing yards per game, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 102nd with 124.2 rushing yards per contest.
- UAB has been struggling on third down, ranking third-worst with a 54.2% third-down conversion rate allowed per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, regstering a 43.8% third-down rate (48th-ranked).
- UAB has compiled 10 forced turnovers (14th in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (83rd in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 34th in the FBS.
UAB’s Best Players
- Jacob Zeno has racked up 1,442 yards (288.4 ypg) while completing 75.5% of his passes and recording eight touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 102 yards with three touchdowns.
- Isaiah Jacobs has run the ball 55 times for 249 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Jermaine Brown Jr. has run for 154 yards across 40 carries, scoring three touchdowns. He’s chipped in with 17 catches for 125 yards.
- Tejhaun Palmer leads his team with 231 receiving yards on 20 catches with one touchdown.
- Amare Thomas has racked up 227 receiving yards (45.4 yards per game) and one touchdown on 23 receptions.
- Fred Farrier II’s 10 grabs (on 16 targets) have netted him 193 yards (38.6 ypg).
- Kevin Penn paces the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Keondre Swoopes, UAB’s top tackler, has 29 tackles this year.
- Chris Bracy leads the team with one interception, while also putting up three tackles and one pass defended.
