UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls prediction and best bet for Oct. 31, 2026
South Florida will beat UAB, with a projected score of South Florida 23, UAB 17. The Bulls’ 50 tackles for loss create the strongest matchup concern for a Blazers offense missing center Adam Lepkowski. UAB’s outstanding pass defense should keep the game competitive, however, and neither the supplied 7.5-point spread nor the 42.5 total offers enough value for an official wager.
UAB Blazers vs South Florida Bulls prediction and best bet
South Florida gets the nod because its defensive disruption offers a convincing way to disrupt UAB’s offense. The Bulls rank 14th nationally with 50 tackles for loss, while the Blazers average 339.0 yards and 23.3 points per game. With Lepkowski unavailable, UAB’s protection and interior blocking deserve particular attention.
The counterweight is a UAB defense allowing just 316.6 yards per game. That makes asking South Florida to win by more than a touchdown less appealing than picking it to win outright. The forecast is South Florida 23, UAB 17, with low confidence. The best betting decision is Pass after evaluating the spread and total separately.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Kickoff: Saturday, October 31, 2026, noon ET, 11 a.m. CT.
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida.
Broadcast: ESPNU.
Records: UAB Blazers 4-3; South Florida Bulls 4-2.
SportsJaw odds: UAB Blazers +7.5 (-110); South Florida Bulls -7.5 (-108). Moneyline: UAB Blazers +250; South Florida Bulls -300. Total: Over 43.5 (-108); Under 43.5 (-110).
SportsJaw total: Over 42.5 (-108); Under 42.5 (-110). Moneyline: UAB +250; South Florida -300.