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- Matchup: USF Bulls vs UTSA Roadrunners
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Venue: Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Line/Point Spread: Roadrunners (-7.5)
- Over/Under Total: 51
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On October 8, 2026, the Alamodome will serve as the battleground for the clash between the UTSA Roadrunners (4-1) and the USF Bulls (4-1). According to sportsbooks, UTSA is favored by 7.5 points, while the total points for the game is pegged at 51.
The USF Bulls enter this matchup with a 4-1 record. In their most recent outing, the Bulls faced the Temple Owls, suffering a narrow defeat with a score of 17-13. In that game, they executed 66 offensive plays, accumulating a total of 319 yards. The Bulls managed 34 rushing attempts yielding 114 yards, averaging 3.4 yards per carry. Defensively, they allowed their opponents to gain 182 yards on 36 carries, resulting in an average of 5.1 yards per rush. In the passing department, USF allowed 9 completions out of 14 attempts, giving up 92 yards, with a completion percentage of 64.3%.
This season, the Bulls have totaled 1,721 yards. In terms of scoring, USF has recorded 3 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns while turning the ball over 4 times. The team has achieved 101 first downs and has been penalized 25 times for 175 yards. On average, they are gaining 160.8 rushing yards per game, placing them 68th nationally. The USF Bulls are scoring an average of 26.6 points per game.
Defensively, USF ranks 19th in the country, allowing just 14.6 points per game. Their opponents average 3.8 yards per rush and 133.8 rushing yards per contest, totaling 669 rushing yards allowed over 5 games. Through the air, the Bulls have conceded 893 passing yards, ranking them 50th, with an allowance of 178.6 yards per game and a completion percentage of 63.8%. Overall, their defense has yielded 312.4 yards per game, putting them at 39th nationally, allowing 6 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
The UTSA Roadrunners, also sitting at 4-1 this season, come off a victorious game, edging the Rice Owls 16-14. In that match, UTSA gave up 46 rushing attempts for 144 yards (averaging 3.1 yards per carry). Their pass defense held opponents to a completion percentage of 42.9%, allowing 88 yards on 6 completions out of 14 attempts. UTSA totaled 314 yards on 72 plays, averaging 4.4 yards per play while running for 166 yards on 43 carries, averaging 3.9 yards per rush.
On the offensive side, the UTSA Roadrunners average 384.6 yards per game, ranking 79th in Division 1. They have incurred penalties totaling 454 yards across 44 infractions, placing them 11th in college football for aiding opponents. Their ground game averages 173.8 yards per game, having rushed for a total of 869 yards. The Roadrunners have thrown 2 interceptions and lost 1 fumble, obtaining 99 first downs. In terms of scoring, they sit 67th in D-1, averaging 31.4 points per game. This season, UTSA has amassed 1,054 passing yards, averaging 210.8 passing yards per game, ranking 87th in the division.
Defensively, UTSA allows 26.2 points per game, positioning them 96th nationally. They have surrendered 997 rushing yards (199.4 yards per game), along with 9 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, UTSA has allowed 5 passing touchdowns and 207.6 yards per game, ranking them 67th in D-1. Overall, their defense has participated in 382 plays, placing them 136th in Division 1. They have recovered 2 fumbles and achieved 5 interceptions this season, conceding a total of 131 points.
Who will emerge victorious in the Bulls vs. Roadrunners college football showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Choose the Roadrunners -7.5
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