USF vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Bethune-Cookman comes across the State from Daytona to deal with a USF team looking for a huge start to the season … at least this week. Alabama is up next, but for now, the Bulls should look and play the part of the up-and-coming team it is in the American Athletic Conference.

USF vs Bethune-Cookman Preview

USF vs Bethune-Cookman How to Watch
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
How to Watch: ESPN+
2023 Records: USF (7-6), Bethune-Cookman (3-8)
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Why Bethune-Cookman Will Win

The Wildcats have aggressiveness up front to be a wee bit of a bother to the USF ground game. They should generate plenty of tackles for loss and win third downs here and there, and on the other side the run game has to work. USF was 2-6 when allowing more than 4.8 yards per carry, but …

Why USF Will Win

There won’t be much of a Bethune-Cookman passing game to worry about. The Bulls should be able to load up against the run, not take a ton of chances offensively, and assume they’ll at least be even in the turnover margin while being far more efficient at keeping things moving.

USF vs Bethune-Cookman: Who Will Win

Bethune-Cookman will have a few good early drives, but they’ll stall. It won’t hold up on the lines and won’t have the passing game to get back in the game in the second half. That’s when the turnovers will start.

USF vs Bethune-Cookman Prediction, Betting Lines

USF 48, Bethune-Cookman 13
Line: USF -40.5, o/u: 60.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
USF vs Bethune-Cookman Must See Rating: 1.5

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