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Star quarterback Byrum Brown and the South Florida Bulls (3-2) meet the UAB Blazers (1-4) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET at Protective Stadium.
The Blazers are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), against the Bulls (with an over/under of 68.5 points).
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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 | -110 | -110 | 68.5 | -110 | -110 | -157 | +133 |
South Florida Pick Insights
- South Florida’s ATS record is 3-1-0 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 compiling 435.6 yards per game on offense (39th in the FBS), and rank 94th on defense, yielding 398 yards allowed per game.
- South Florida is putting up 30.2 points per game on offense, which ranks them 65th in the FBS. Defensively, the defense ranks 86th, allowing 28.2 points per contest.
- South Florida owns the 52nd-ranked passing offense this season (252 passing yards per game), and has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 12th-worst with 279.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- South Florida ranks 41st in run offense (183.6 rushing yards per game) and 48th in run defense (118.4 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- South Florida is averaging a 39.3% third-down percentage on offense (79th in the FBS), and ranks 38th defensively with a 33.8% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- South Florida ranks 93rd in college football with a -2 turnover margin after forcing 7 turnovers (54th in the FBS) while committing nine (102nd in the FBS).
South Florida’s Best Players
- Brown has thrown for 1,223 yards, completing 61% of his passes and collecting nine touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also run 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 has hauled in 20 catches for 380 yards (76 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Sean Atkins has reeled in 28 passes while averaging 66.2 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Khafre Brown has been the target of 23 passes and compiled 14 receptions for 248 yards, an average of 49.6 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Daquan Evans has three sacks to lead the team, and also has seven TFL and 23 tackles.
- Jhalyn Shuler, South Florida’s tackle leader, has 28 tackles this year.
- Logan Berryhill leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 16 tackles and two passes defended.
UAB Betting Insights
- So far this year, UAB has put together a 3-2-0 record against the spread.
- UAB is 2-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- Three of UAB’s five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
UAB Pick Insights
- UAB ranks 52nd in total yards per game (418.2), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-worst in the FBS with 433.6 total yards conceded per contest.
- UAB’s defense has been bottom-25 in scoring defense this season, allowing 36 points per game, which ranks eighth-worst in the FBS. On offense, it ranks 82nd with 27 points per contest.
- UAB’s pass offense has been thriving, posting 294 passing yards per contest (22nd-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 72nd by allowing 229.2 passing yards per game.
- UAB has been struggling in run defense, ranking ninth-worst with 204.4 rushing yards given up per game. It has been more effective offensively, generating 124.2 rushing yards per contest (103rd-ranked).
- UAB’s defense has been bottom-25 on third down this season, ceding a 54.2% third-down conversion rate, which ranks worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 47th with a 54.2% third-down rate.
- UAB has recorded 10 forced turnovers (15th in the FBS) and committed eight turnovers (82nd in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 35th in the FBS.
UAB’s Best Players
- Jacob Zeno has compiled 1,442 yards on 75.5% passing while recording eight touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 102 yards with three scores.
- Isaiah Jacobs has run the ball 55 times for 249 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Jermaine Brown Jr. has racked up 154 yards (on 40 carries) with three touchdowns, while also catching 17 passes for 125 yards.
- Tejhaun Palmer leads his team with 231 receiving yards on 20 catches with one touchdown.
- Amare Thomas has caught 23 passes and compiled 227 receiving yards (45.4 per game) with one touchdown.
- Fred Farrier II’s 10 grabs (on 16 targets) have netted him 193 yards (38.6 ypg).
- Kevin Penn leads the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Keondre Swoopes is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 29 tackles.
- Ricky Lee III has a team-high one interception to go along with one pass defended.
