South Florida aims to rebound after its narrow 34–31 loss to Memphis, which dropped the Bulls out of the Associated Press Top 25. Despite the setback, USF (6–2, 3–1 American) remains in contention for a spot in the American Conference Championship.
The Bulls opened their season strongly with two standout victories over ranked teams — one against Boise State at home and another major upset against Florida. After a loss to Miami, USF responded with four consecutive wins, three of which came against conference opponents.
Meanwhile, UTSA (4–4, 2–2) regained momentum following a decisive 22-point win over Tulane to reach .500 on the season. The Roadrunners began with losses to Texas A&M and Texas State but have since secured victories over Incarnate Word, Colorado State, and Rice.
USF is one of six teams in the American Conference with a single conference loss, keeping the title race tight. UTSA, although needing several favorable outcomes, still has mathematical chances both for a championship appearance and a bowl game.
This week’s matchup sees USF hosting UTSA in what could be a pivotal clash affecting postseason positioning for both programs. The Bulls will look to reaffirm their dominance at home, while the Roadrunners aim to extend their late-season surge.
“South Florida is a 14-point favorite, with an Over/Under of 67.5 as of this writing.”
Both teams have significant stakes riding on this matchup, making it one of the more compelling late-season games in the American Conference.
USF looks to recover from a narrow defeat and solidify its conference title hopes, while UTSA fights to keep its bowl aspirations alive in a high-stakes showdown.