USF Bulls vs UTSA Roadrunners Prediction, 10/8/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USF Bulls vs UTSA Roadrunners

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Location: Alamodome in San Antonio, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Roadrunners (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Alamodome is the location where the UTSA Roadrunners (4-1) will meet the USF Bulls (4-1) on Thursday, October 8, 2026. UTSA is 7.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 51.

The USF Bulls step onto the field holding a record of 4-1 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Bulls went up against the Temple Owls and went home with a loss by a final score of 17-13. When all was said and done, they had 66 plays which totaled 319 yds. The USF Bulls ran the football 34 different times and tallied 114 yards, which had them averaging 3.4 yards per carry. On the ground, the Bulls conceded 182 yards on 36 attempts, which averages out to 5.1 yds per run allowed. USF relinquished 9 pass completions on 14 attempts for 92 yds, and a completion rate of 64.3%.

The Bulls have attained 1,721 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, USF has earned 3 touchdowns through the air and 13 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 4 times. USF has 101 1st downs, and they have been flagged for 25 infractions for 175 yds. As a unit they are averaging 160.8 yards on the ground ranking them 68th in D-1. When talking about putting points on the board, the USF Bulls are averaging 26.6 points per game.

The Bulls sit in 19th in the nation when it comes to team defense, conceding 14.6 points per contest. The opposition is running for 3.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 133.8 rushing yards per game on the season. During the season, they have allowed 669 yards via the ground game in 5 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Bulls have given up 893 yards which puts them in 50th in the nation. They are allowing 178.6 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 63.8%. For the year, they have yielded 312.4 yards/outing ranking them 39th in D-1. They have yielded 6 touchdowns via the pass and 2 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Roadrunners come into this game with a record of 4-1 for this season. In their last game, the Roadrunners took home the win by a final score of 16-14 against the Rice Owls. UTSA surrendered 46 rushing attempts for 144 yds (3.1 yds per rush). The Roadrunners pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 42.9%, surrendering 88 yards on 6 for 14 passing. The Roadrunners finished the game with a total of 314 yds while they ran 72 plays (4.4 yards per play). UTSA ran the ball for 3.9 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 166 yds on 43 carries.

The UTSA Roadrunners hold an average of 384.6 yards per contest, which has them sitting 79th in Division 1. The UTSA offense has 454 yds of penalties on 44 infractions, which is 11th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They maintain an average of 173.8 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 869 yards in total. They have thrown 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 99 first downs. In terms of the points being put on the board, the Roadrunners are sitting 67th in D-1 averaging 31.4 points per game. During the season thus far, the Roadrunners have thrown for 1,054 passing yards along with an average of 210.8 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 87th in college football.

The Roadrunners are conceding 26.2 points per game, which has them 96th in the nation. UTSA has conceded a total of 997 yards rushing (199.4 yards/game) as well as 9 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have allowed 5 touchdowns via the pass and 207.6 yards per game, which has them sitting 67th in D-1. The Roadrunners defense has taken part in 382 plays, which ranks 136th in Division 1. They have tallied 2 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions over the course of the season. This year, they have allowed 131 points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Roadrunners -7.5

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