Namely, Alex Golesh is about to run into a College Football Betting freight train. The new head coach of the South Florida Bulls is about to live the adage of being careful about what you wish for. Of course, Golesh dreamed of being a head coach. But he did not wish to take an undermanned team on the field to face the Alabama Crimson Tide. Last week, Alabama was upset at home by the Texas Longhorns. And it was no accident. This week could be a redemption quest for Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. USF Bulls NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 16, 2023, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Alabama | -32 ( -110 ) | 61½ ( -110 ) | -15000 |  |
| USF | +32 ( -110 ) | 61½ ( -110 ) | +2000 | |
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Alabama Crimson Tide Team Overview
Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide lost 34-24 against the Texas Longhorns as 7-point home favorites. The game went over the online betting total of 53. Alabama has a record of 1-1 straight up, 1-1 against the spread, and 2-0 over/under the total. Alabama ranks 64th for total offense, 59th for passing, 68th for rushing, and 29th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 67th overall, 92nd against the pass, 45th against the rush, and 59th for points allowed. Also, Alabama ranks 12th for fewest turnovers lost and 82nd for takeaways.
Quinn Ewers passed for 349 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 11 Texas to a 34-24 victory over third-ranked Alabama. It was a huge win for a program trying to climb back to its old level of prominence nationally. In sum, Ewers was 24-of-38 passing. Also, tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders had five catches for 114 yards. The Longhorns delivered the biggest victory under Steve Sarkisian. But it didn’t come without a fight from the Crimson Tide. Alabama has seen three games slip away late in the past two seasons. Alabama had its 21-game home winning streak snapped. Additionally, Alabama saw its 57-game regular-season binge against nonconference teams end. Sarkisian came into the game 14-12 at Texas with two wins in nine tries against ranked teams. He left with a gem of a win over his former boss.
USF Bulls Team Overview
Last game, the South Florida Bulls won 38-24 against the Florida A&M Rattlers as 20.5-point road dogs. The game went under a total of 63. South Florida has a record of 1-1 straight up, 0-2 against the spread, and 0-2 over/under the total. South Florida ranks 41st for total offense, 92nd for passing, 5th for rushing, and 63rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 115th overall, 129th against the pass, 24th against the rush, and 112th for points allowed. Also, USF ranks 73rd for fewest turnovers lost and 28th for takeaways.
Byrum Brown accounted for all five of South Florida’s touchdowns. Hence, the Bulls defeated Florida A&M 38-24. Brown completed 20 of 34 passes for 197 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Also, he added 23 yards rushing with touchdowns of 8 and 13 yards. South Florida took its biggest lead at 31-17 on Brown’s second rushing touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the third quarter. Brown then led a 56-yard drive capped by his 31-yard scoring toss to Naiem Simmons. And then the Rattlers did not mount a scoring threat on their final two possessions. Florida A&M led in total yards 377-360 but had five turnovers.
Alabama at USF SBG Free Picks
In this situation, USF is totally outmanned. Alabama should power past the large College Football Betting price.
Alabama at USF SBG Best Bet: Alabama Crimson Tide.