UTSA vs. South Florida Prediction, Thursday NCAAF Picks: Target Bryum Brown

UTSA vs. South Florida Prediction: Thursday NCAAF Picks

UTSA (4-4) heads to Tampa for a Thursday night American Athletic Conference (AAC) game against South Florida (6-2) at Raymond James Stadium. The Bulls have become one of the nation’s most potent offenses, led by quarterback Byrum Brown. However, a narrow loss to Memphis last week ended their College Football Playoff hopes.

On the other side, the UTSA Roadrunners and quarterback Owen McCown look to build on a strong 48-26 win over Tulane last week to move back to .500 in conference play.

Game Overview

This matchup highlights two different styles:

UTSA employs a steady, balanced offensive approach.
South Florida relies on a fast-paced tempo, ranking 2nd fastest in seconds per play, with Brown's dual-threat quarterback skills.

Both teams remain contenders in the AAC bowl race, but the Roadrunners currently have the upper hand in their head-to-head series, winning 49-21 over the Bulls earlier in 2023.

PrizePicks Player Targets

Byrum Brown (South Florida)
Owen McCown (UTSA)

The Bulls are one of the nation’s most explosive offensive units behind QB Byrum Brown.

South Florida’s lightning-quick tempo (2nd fastest seconds per play) and dual-threat quarterback prowess define their style.

Prediction Summary

The contrasting play styles and prior results suggest an intense contest with the Roadrunners favored due to their previous convincing victory over the Bulls.

Author’s summary: UTSA and South Florida face off in a high-stakes AAC battle marked by contrasting styles, with South Florida’s fast offense and strong QB play challenging UTSA’s balanced attack and momentum after a big recent win.

PrizePicks — 2025-11-06