Florida Atlantic Owls vs USF Bulls Prediction, 10/18/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Atlantic Owls vs USF Bulls

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Location: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Bulls (-22.0)

Total/Over-Under: 73.5

Raymond James Stadium is the location where the USF Bulls (5-1) will go up against the Florida Atlantic Owls (3-3) on Saturday, October 18, 2025. USF is 22.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 73.5.

The Florida Atlantic Owls step onto the field holding a record of 3-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Owls took on the UAB Blazers and notched a win by a score of 53-33. Against the rush, the Owls conceded 68 yds on 28 tries, which is an average of 2.4 yds per run allowed. Florida Atlantic allowed 29 pass completions on 41 attempts for 261 yds, and a completion percentage of 70.7%. In all, they had 64 plays which totaled 492 yds. The Florida Atlantic Owls ran the ball a total of 33 different times and compiled 147 yds, which had them averaging 4.5 yds per attempt.

The Owls have tallied 2,667 total yards this year. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Florida Atlantic has earned 15 touchdowns via the pass and 8 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the ball 13 different times. Florida Atlantic has accrued 143 first downs, and they have committed 41 infractions for 357 yards. As a unit they average 121.7 yards in the run game which has them sitting 107th in college football. Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Florida Atlantic Owls are averaging 32.8 points per contest.

The Owls rank 127th in Division 1 concerning team defense, giving up 33.3 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.4 yards per tote and 163.7 rushing yards per contest for the season. During the season, they have allowed 982 rushing yards through 6 outings. When talking about yards through the air, the Owls are conceding 1,273 yds which has them ranked 57th in the country. They have conceded 212.2 yards per outing via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 64.9%. Overall, they are granting 375.8 yards per contest putting them at 80th in D-1. They have given up 10 touchdowns by air and 14 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Bulls head into this matchup 5-1 this year. The last time they took the field, the Bulls got the win with a final of 63-36 when they played the North Texas Mean Green. USF ended up running for 5.4 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 306 yards on 57 carries. The Bulls finished the contest with a total of 580 yards on 86 plays (6.7 yds per play). The Bulls pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 63.8%, surrendering 336 yds on 30 for 47 through the air. USF surrendered 29 rush attempts for 107 yds (3.7 yards per rush).

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Bulls currently sit 12th in the nation maintaining an average of 40.7 points per game. The USF Bulls have an average of 468.3 yards per game, ranking them 18th in Division 1. The USF offense has totaled 356 penalty yds on 39 infractions, which is good for 53rd in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 5 picks while letting opponents recover 5 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 138 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Bulls have compiled 1,560 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 260.0 throwing yards per contest, which has them sitting 45th in the nation. They average 208.3 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,250 yards for this season.

The Bulls are surrendering 24.7 PPG, which has them ranked 72nd in Division 1. USF has surrendered a total of 767 yards rushing (127.8 yards per contest) and 10 touchdowns rushing on the season. They have given up 9 touchdowns through the air as well as 261.5 yards/game, which puts them in 125th in Division 1. The Bulls defense has taken part in 436 plays, which is 117th in college football. Their defense has 7 fumbles and 9 picks for the season. In total, they have conceded 148 points.

Who will win tonight's Owls/Bulls college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulls -22.0

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