Event Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Venue: FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL
Broadcast: ESPN2
Betting Odds: Florida Atlantic (+2.5)
Total Points Over-Under: 47.5
On Friday, November 1, 2024, FAU Stadium will host an exciting clash as the Florida Atlantic Owls (2-5) battle the USF Bulls (3-4). The USF Bulls enter this game as 2.5-point favorites, with the over/under established at 47.5 points.
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The USF Bulls come into this matchup with a record of 3-4 for the season. In their latest game against the UAB Blazers, the Bulls clinched a victory, concluding the match with a score of 35-25. When looking at their defensive performance against the run, USF allowed 101 yards on 34 attempts, averaging just 3.0 yards per carry. In the air, they faced 56 attempts, conceding 384 yards at a completion rate of 58.9%. In total, the Bulls executed 73 plays, resulting in 349 offensive yards. Their rushing attack totaled 148 yards on 41 attempts, averaging 3.6 yards per rush.
This season, the Bulls have achieved a total of 2,447 yards. In terms of scoring, they have tallied 6 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns, while committing 10 turnovers. The team has successfully recorded 133 first downs, facing 54 penalties for a total of 468 yards. On average, they gain 152.3 rushing yards per game, ranking them 74th nationally. The USF Bulls are scoring an average of 25.1 points per game this season.
In pass defense, the Bulls have given up a total of 2,039 yards, placing them 114th in Division 1. They allow an average of 291.3 passing yards per contest, with a completion percentage of 63.7%. Overall, they are conceding 428.6 yards per game, which ranks them 118th in Division 1. This season, they have allowed 14 touchdown passes and 12 rushing touchdowns. Their opponents are averaging 3.8 yards per carry and 137.3 rushing yards per game, with the Bulls yielding 961 rushing yards through 7 games. The Bulls currently rank 105th in the country for points allowed, giving up 30.0 points per game.
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The Florida Atlantic Owls enter with a 2-5 record this season. In their previous game, they suffered a 38-24 defeat against the UTSA Roadrunners. Florida Atlantic averaged 3.0 yards per rush, accumulating 100 yards on 33 attempts. They completed the game with 203 total yards, running 54 plays at an average of 3.8 yards per play. The Owls’ pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 57.8%, yielding 340 yards on 26 of 45 attempts. On the ground, they conceded 145 yards on 44 carries, averaging 3.3 yards per carry.
On offense, the Florida Atlantic Owls average 349.6 yards per game, ranking 100th in college football. They have accumulated 405 penalty yards from 54 infractions, putting them 42nd in Division 1 in penalties. The Owls report an average of 168.4 rushing yards per game and have accumulated a total of 1,179 rushing yards this season. They have thrown 8 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles, while securing 131 first downs. In the scoring department, Florida Atlantic ranks 94th in Division 1 with an average of 24.4 points per game. Thus far, they have recorded 1,268 passing yards, averaging 181.1 passing yards per game, placing them 111th in Division 1.
The Owls’ defense has surrendered a total of 1,405 rushing yards, averaging 200.7 yards allowed per game, and 11 rushing touchdowns this season. Furthermore, they have given up 13 passing touchdowns, allowing 192.6 yards per game, which ranks them 33rd in Division 1. Florida Atlantic’s defense has recovered 6 fumbles and intercepted 8 passes this year. Their defense has been on the field for 482 plays, ranking them 35th in Division 1. They allow an average of 28.1 points per game, placing them 92nd nationally, having allowed a total of 197 points this season.
Who will emerge victorious in this Bulls vs Owls college football game against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on the USF Bulls -2.5
