Written By: Evan PerkinsThe South Florida Bulls (1-0) are up for the challenge of taking down the fourth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Saturday, September 7 at 7:00 PM ET. The Crimson Tide is heavily favored and has a point spread at -31.0 (-110).
The Bulls looked great in their first game of the season, defeating the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 48-3. They scored 14 or more points in three consecutive quarters before coasting in the fourth.
Byrum Brown had a quick burst of play, boasting 13 out of 20 completions for 152 yards. Kelly Joiner also shined with 14 carries for 78 yards and two touchdowns. They will need a strong performance here to make a dent against the Bama defense.
The Bulls controlled the ball for just 22 minutes without a turnover. At this rate, they put up a ton of offense in a hurry. This will be pivotal against the Crimson Tide.
They held the Wildcats to 170 yards and put up 403 themselves. If that same progress can be carried over to this game, they have a chance to cause some pressure on the defense.
The Crimson Tide quickly rolled into their first victory, a 63-0 shutout over the West Kentucky Hilltoppers. They continued to lay it on after being up 42-0 at the half. They are one of the favored teams to win the National Championship this year, and to prove they can win without Nick Saban, expect them to have their foot on the gas here.
Jalen Milroe looked impeccable, completing seven of his nine passes for 200 yards and having five touchdowns. Ryan Williams received two passes that totaled 139 yards and had two touchdowns. Everyone had a great offensive day.
The Crimson Tide put up 600 yards and limited the Hilltoppers to 145. They also caused two turnovers but had one of their own. If the margin of yards is that crazy here, the Crimson Tide can afford to make a mistake or two.
In the South Florida Bulls vs. Alabama Crimson Tide matchup, MyBookie has the Crimson Tide as a heavy favorite, with market insights backing this up with a 97.7 percent chance of victory. Current odds show the Crimson Tide as 31.0-point favorites, so the market is firmly behind them.
The Crimson Tide quickly took care of their first opponent and put on a show. They will likely do the same here with a strong performance on both sides. Look for the Crimson Tide to cover the spread.
