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Byrum Brown will lead the South Florida Bulls (3-4) into their game versus the UConn Huskies (1-5) at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.
The Huskies are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1), against the Bulls (with an over/under of 57 points).
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Game Info for South Florida vs. UConn
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: East Hartford, Connecticut
- Stadium: Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | -1 | -108 | -111 | 57 | -110 | -110 | -121 | +101 |
South Florida Pick Insights
- South Florida’s ATS record is 3-3-0 this season.
- South Florida has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 1 point or more this season (0-2).
- South Florida games with a set total have hit the over four times this season (66.7%).
South Florida Stats & Insights
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 defense that ranks eighth-worst in the FBS (455 yards allowed per game), South Florida has played better offensively, ranking 38th in the FBS offensively putting up 433.9 yards per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (36.1 points allowed per game), South Florida has had more success on offense, ranking 69th in the FBS by totaling 28.6 points per game.
- With 305 passing yards allowed per game on defense, which ranks fifth-worst in the FBS, South Florida has been forced to rely on their 47th-ranked passing offense (252.9 passing yards per contest) to keep them in games.
- On offense, South Florida ranks 42nd in the FBS with 181 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 81st in rushing yards allowed per contest (150).
- South Florida ranks 87th in third-down efficiency (37.9%) on offense and 60th in third-down conversion rate allowed (37.3%) on defense this season.
- South Florida owns the 98th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing nine turnovers (62nd in the FBS) while turning it over 12 times (101st in the FBS).
South Florida’s Best Players
- Brown leads South Florida with 1,662 yards (237.4 ypg) on 136-of-228 passing with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He also has 512 rushing yards on 116 carries while scoring seven touchdowns on the ground.
- Nay’Quan Wright has carried the ball 90 times for 404 yards (57.7 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Sean Atkins’ team-high 493 yards as a receiver have come on 43 catches (out of 58 targets) with three touchdowns.
- Naiem Simmons has reeled in 24 passes while averaging 62.6 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Khafre Brown’s 15 grabs have yielded 273 yards and two touchdowns.
- Daquan Evans leads the team with three sacks, and also has eight TFL and 30 tackles.
- Jhalyn Shuler is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 40 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
- Logan Berryhill has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 25 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
UConn Betting Insights
- So far this year, UConn has compiled a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- UConn is a 3-2 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 1 point or more this season.
- In UConn’s six games with a set total, three have hit the over (50%).
UConn Pick Insights
- UConn’s offense has been bottom-25 in total offense this season, generating 322.8 total yards per game, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 85th with 389 total yards surrendered per contest.
- UConn has plenty of room to get better, as it ranks 17th-worst in points per game (20.5) this season and 24th-worst in points allowed per game (31.5).
- UConn ranks 24th-worst in passing yards per game (190.5), but it has been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 106th in the FBS with 251.3 passing yards ceded per contest.
- UConn is putting up 132.3 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (98th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 137.7 rushing yards per game (66th-ranked) on defense.
- UConn is generating a 37.6% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (90th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering a 40.5% third-down rate (85th-ranked) on defense.
- UConn has recorded seven forced turnovers (96th in the FBS) and committed seven turnovers (35th in the FBS) this season for a 0 turnover margin that ranks 63rd in the FBS.
UConn’s Best Players
- Ta’Quan Roberson has thrown for 970 yards on 60.3% passing while recording seven touchdown passes with two interceptions this season.
- Victor Rosa has run for 399 yards on 75 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- DeVontae Houston has racked up 161 yards (on 34 attempts).
- Justin Joly has hauled in 275 receiving yards on 23 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring one touchdown as a receiver.
- Brett Buckman has caught 22 passes and compiled 261 receiving yards (43.5 per game) with one touchdown.
- Cameron Ross’ 38 targets have resulted in 23 grabs for 246 yards and one touchdown.
- Pryce Yates has two sacks to lead the team, and also has five TFL and 17 tackles.
- Jackson Mitchell is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 49 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Chris Shearin leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 15 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
