UTSA vs. South Florida Prediction
Key Matchup Overview
USF and UTSA face off in a crucial Thursday night game. While the 2025 season may fall short of expectations for both, they remain top contenders in the Group of 5 conferences.
South Florida Bulls' Season
USF surprised early on with wins against Boise State and Florida but recently lost a tight game to Memphis, damaging their College Football Playoff hopes. A berth in the AAC Championship Game is still feasible if the Bulls win out and receive some outside help.
UTSA Roadrunners’ Outlook
UTSA’s path to the AAC title is narrower and depends heavily on beating USF. Currently, they enter as two-score underdogs but demonstrated offensive potential, such as their strong Week 10 performance against Tulane (48-26) following a heavy defeat to North Texas (55-17).
Strengths and Weaknesses
- UTSA’s offense ranks 37th nationally, capable of putting up points against strong Group of 5 teams.
- The defense remains a significant weakness, ranked 98th in SP+ ratings.
- USF ranks higher with the 22nd-best offense and the 63rd-ranked defense, showing more balance overall.
"The Roadrunners can light up a scoreboard with the best teams in the Group of 5, but the defense has been a mess all season."
Both teams must improve on their defensive weaknesses to capitalize on their offensive strengths and make a postseason impact.
Author’s Summary
This clash highlights two offensively strong but defensively challenged teams fighting for crucial AAC playoff positioning, making the game unpredictable and intense.