The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) welcome the USF Bulls (1-0) to Bryant-Denny Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Alabama vs. USF odds, and make our expert'college football picks and predictions.
South Florida kicked off its season with a 48-3 win as a 43-point home favorite over Bethune-Cookman Aug. 31 as the Under (59.5) hit. QB Byrum Brown managed the game well with 152 passing yards, and RB Kelley Joiner chipped in with 78 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. WR Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen led the receiving group with 73 yards on 5 catches. But with Alabama up next, the Bulls will need to seriously up their game, especially when it comes to protecting Brown and handling Bama’s explosive offense.
Alabama kicked off the season in style, showing why it’s always in the national championship conversation. The Crimson Tide covered as 34-point favorites in a 63-0 win over visiting Western Kentucky Aug. 31 with the Over (59.5) cashing. QB Jalen Milroe was on point, completing 7 of 9 passes for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns. RB Justice Haynes didn't need many touches to make an impact, racking up 102 rushing yards and a touchdown on just 4 carries. WR Ryan Williams turned 2 catches into 139 yards and 2 scores, proving the Tide’s big-play potential. On defense, Alabama was rock solid, shutting out Western Kentucky and stifling its offense. At home, the Crimson Tide look set to keep rolling, especially against USF.
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