South Florida remains in contention for the AAC title but must recover from its recent defeat to stay in the race. The Bulls will host UTSA on Thursday as 13.5-point favorites. Meanwhile, the Roadrunners enter the matchup riding high after pulling off an impressive upset last week.
South Florida boasts one of college football’s most explosive offenses, averaging 40.4 points per game—second only to North Texas in the AAC. UTSA, on the other hand, averages 34.1 points per contest and relies heavily on its running game. While oddsmakers expect a comfortable home victory, UTSA has the potential to keep the scoreboard close and the game exciting.
Robert Henry Jr. wasn’t the headline act in the Roadrunners’ win over Tulane but stands out as his team’s most consistent weapon. The running back has racked up 955 rushing yards and nine touchdowns this season. Only two backs in the nation currently have more yards, yet Henry averages over two yards per carry more than each of them.
Henry’s effectiveness on the ground could be crucial for UTSA as they face the AAC’s second-ranked run defense.
South Florida is favored to win big at home, but UTSA’s strong run game led by Robert Henry Jr. could challenge the Bulls’ defense and tighten the margin.