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USF Set to Take on Tulane in Conference Matchup at Yulman Stadium

This Saturday, the Tulane Green Wave will face off against the USF Bulls in their first conference matchup of the season at Yulman Stadium at 12:00 p.m. EST. Both teams have a 2-2 record and are eager to secure a victory to kick off their conference play. The current conference leaders, Army and Navy, have identical 2-0 records. Tulane is favored by five points in this game, with the total set at 64.5 points. Initially opening at -6.5, the current betting line has Tulane at -5.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bulls +170 | Green Wave -205
• Spread: Bulls +5 (-110) | Green Wave -5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 64.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tulane will win straight-up is 67%.

South Florida vs Tulane Stats

South Florida Bulls

Last week, USF faced a tough Miami team and suffered a 50-15 loss. Bryum Brown had a solid game as the main QB, throwing for 254 yards, while Bryce Archie struggled with only 37 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions. Sean Atkins threw a touchdown pass on his lone attempt. The ground game was lacking, with Kelley Joiner leading the team with just 31 yards. On defense, Tawfiq Boyd led with four tackles and Brent Austin got the lone interception.

Brown leads the offense with a 57.9% completion rate for 702 yards and two touchdowns. Joiner and Nay'Quan Wright also contributed to the rushing game. Atkins is the top receiver with 24 catches for 289 yards, but has yet to catch a touchdown pass. On defense, Mac Harris leads in total tackles, with De'Shawn Rucker leading in solo tackles. Kajuan Banks has multiple sacks, while Brent Austin leads in passes defended. K'Wan Powell is listed on the injury report as out with an undisclosed injury.

South Florida is currently ranked 25th in offense, scoring an average of 37.67 points per game. Their defense is ranked 77th, allowing an average of 23.00 points per game. The team has a season record of 2-2 (3-1 ATS) with a power ranking of 80.

Tulane Green Wave Analysis

In their recent game against Louisiana Lafayette, Tulane secured a 41-33 victory with standout performances from Darian Mensah and Makhi Hudges. Mensah threw for 83 yards and a touchdown while Hudges rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown. Reggie Brown and Mario Williams were key players in the receiving game, with Brown scoring the sole receiving touchdown and Williams leading in receiving yards. Tyler Grubbs, Sam Howard, and Deshaun Batiste were notable on the defensive end, with Jalen Geiger and Jack Tchienchou each recording an interception. Mensah leads the team as the primary quarterback, while Hudges leads in rushing yards. Mario Williams is the top receiver, and Alex Bauman is the go-to in the end zone. Defensively, Grubbs and Bailey Despanie lead in tackles, with Howard contributing in sacks. The team has a balanced secondary with multiple players making plays. Shazz Preston is the only player listed on the injury report. Tulane Green Wave has a power ranking of 71 and is ranked #54 in offense and #76 in defense. The team is currently 2-2 overall. In recent matchups, South Florida has the advantage with a 3-0 record against Tulane.

USF Poised for Victory in Highly Anticipated Match Against Tulane

Given the competitive nature of the upcoming game between USF and Tulane, I anticipate a closely contested match until the final whistle. USF, known for their dominance against non-ranked teams this season, is likely to have an advantage over Tulane, who have suffered recent losses in their past three games. With a strong offensive lineup, USF is poised to exhaust the Tulane defense and assert their superiority on the field. Following a challenging defeat by Miami, the Bulls are motivated to showcase their abilities and contend for the conference title. Therefore, my prediction leans towards USF emerging victorious in this upcoming game.

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