South Florida Bulls vs UTSA Roadrunners Predictions October 8, 2026
UTSA will beat South Florida, with a projected score of UTSA 27, South Florida 23, on October 8 at the Alamodome. The Roadrunners’ disruptive defensive performance against Rice supplies the strongest matchup reason, although the Bulls’ defense makes a close finish plausible. Neither UTSA -6.5 (-122) nor the total offers a convincing betting edge. The official recommendation is Pass.
South Florida Bulls vs UTSA Roadrunners prediction and best bet
UTSA gets the pick in this 2026 college football matchup, with low confidence. Its ability to create negative plays against Rice gives the Roadrunners a plausible route to slowing South Florida. The forecast favors UTSA narrowly, rather than treating its status as the home favorite as proof of a comfortable win.
The official betting recommendation is Pass. South Florida’s defensive performance against Temple complicates the favorite’s spread case, while one low-scoring game from each team is a thin foundation for a total wager. A projected winner and a score are useful judgments, but neither automatically makes the supplied price attractive.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Venue: Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas.
Broadcast: ESPN.
Records: South Florida is 4-1 overall and 1-1 in American Conference play. UTSA is 4-1 after winning its conference opener.
SportsJaw moneyline: South Florida +220; UTSA -275.
SportsJaw spread: South Florida +6.5 (+100); UTSA -6.5 (-122). Total: Over 56.5 (-114); Under 56.5 (-106).