USF vs. Tulane Prediction College Football Tips 9/28/24

Tulane (2-2) vs. USF (2-2)

Game Info: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. (Benson Field at Yulman Stadium)

Betting Odds: Tulane -6 / USF +6 — Over/Under: 64.5 Click here for the latest odds

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The USF Bulls and the Tulane Green Wave meet on Saturday afternoon in Week 5 college football action at Yulman Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and identify the best bets for this game. Here is a prediction between USF and Tulane.

USF summary

The USF Bulls come into this game looking to bounce back from their 50-15 loss to Miami last time out, which dropped them to 2-2 on the year. After that game, USF travels home for a date with Memphis.

Bulls are trying to get back on track

Byrum Brown threw for 702 yards and 2 touchdowns on a 57.9% pass rate while leading the Bulls in rushing with 281 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kelley Joiner has 251 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, while Nay’Quan Wright has 199 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns and Ta’Ron Keith has 105 rushing yards with 3 TDs. Sean Atkins leads USF’s receiving group with 24 grabs for 289 yards, while Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen also has 139 receiving yards this year. On defense, Mac Harris has a team-best 24 total tackles, while Kajuan Banks leads USF with two sacks. As a team, the USF defense combined for 9 sacks and 4 interceptions.

Why the South Florida Bulls will win

South Florida has won each of its last four games against teams not ranked in the AP rankings.

South Florida has evened the difference in each of its last four games against teams not ranked in the AP.

Tulane has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.

Tulane Summary

The Tulane Green Wave comes into this game looking to build on a 41-33 win over Louisiana and get back to 2-2 on the year. After this game, Tulane will go back on the road to face UAB.

Green wave trying to ride the wave of momentum

Darian Mensah has thrown for 796 yards, 6 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 60% passing, while Makhi Hughes has a team-high 424 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Mario Williams leads the Green Wave’s receiving group with 18 grabs for 312 yards, while Dontae Fleming has 9 grabs for 164 yards. On defense, Bailey Despanie has a team-high 22 total tackles, including 19 solo tackles, while Tulane’s total defense has tallied 8 sacks and 4 interceptions so far this year.

Why the Tulane Green Wave will win

Tulane has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP ranked teams at Yulman Stadium.

South Florida has lost 16 of its last 17 road games against conference opponents.

Tulane has covered the spread in each of its last four games as a favorite against teams not in the AP rankings.

South Florida has failed to close the gap as underdogs against teams not in the AP rankings in three of its last four games in September.