S. Florida vs. Alabama Odds & Betting Predictions - September 7, 2024

Follow On X: https://x.com/PicksOffice South Florida's offense, led by dual-threat quarterback Byrum Brown, is designed to put up points quickly. Brown was a standout last season, ranking second in the AAC with 315.5 yards of offense per game. He brings a balanced attack with his ability to run and pass, aided by a talented receiving corps, including last year’s leading target Sean Atkins and Purdue transfer Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen. The Bulls also rely heavily on their ground game, with Brown and running back Nay’quan Wright combining for over 1,600 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns in 2023. An experienced offensive line, returning six of seven key players, should help them maintain consistent production. Despite facing a strong Alabama defense, South Florida's offense has shown it can handle mismatches by exploiting tempo and versatility. Alabama’s offensive machine, on the other hand, looks nearly unstoppable. Quarterback Jalen Milroe is already living up to the Heisman hype, producing five total touchdowns in the Crimson Tide’s 63-0 demolition of Western Kentucky. Alabama's offense proved it can generate massive production with efficiency, as it needed only 12 completions to score 63 points in their season opener. The depth of their running back rotation, with nine different players recording carries in Week 1, will allow Alabama to keep the pace high and tire out South Florida's defense, which struggled last year and remains vulnerable despite returning key players. Additionally, freshman wideout Ryan Williams is emerging as a dynamic playmaker, adding more explosive potential to an already lethal attack. Defensively, while South Florida may have improved in some areas, their vulnerability was exposed multiple times last season, allowing over 40 points in five games. Their loss of standout defensive lineman Tramel Logan further weakens a unit that will have trouble containing Alabama’s balanced, multi-faceted attack. On Alabama’s side, the game could see a mix of starters and backups as they likely pull ahead early, which might allow USF to find some success late in the game.