South Florida Bulls vs UTSA Roadrunners Predictions October 8, 2026
UTSA will beat South Florida, with a projected score of UTSA 27, South Florida 20, on Thursday, October 8. The Roadrunners’ strong home record and disruptive defensive performance against Rice give them the edge over a Bulls offense coming off two quiet scoring games. Neither UTSA -7 (-115) nor the total of 50 (-110) offers a strong enough advantage for an official wager.
South Florida Bulls vs UTSA Roadrunners prediction and best bet
UTSA is the pick to win, but the best betting decision is Pass. The Roadrunners have a persuasive home record under Jeff Traylor and enter after a defensive performance that makes South Florida’s recent scoring struggles especially relevant. Those factors favor the home team without making a touchdown spread an attractive purchase.
The distinction matters here. A UTSA 27, South Florida 20 forecast lands exactly on the supplied spread and three points below the total. That is a reasonable game script, but the scoring evidence is mixed enough that neither market earns an official recommendation. Confidence in the winner is medium.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: South Florida Bulls at UTSA Roadrunners, 2026 college football season.
Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Central, 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Venue: Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
Broadcast: ESPN.
Records: South Florida is 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the American Conference. UTSA is 4-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
SportsJaw spread: South Florida +7 (-105); UTSA -7 (-115). Moneyline: South Florida +230; UTSA -280. Total: Over 50 (-110); Under 50 (-110).