South Florida-Florida International Preview

The South Florida Bulls and the Florida International Golden Panthers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at FIU Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 28½-point favorites versus the Golden Panthers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. South Florida allowed two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but held on for a 37-34 win over Kansas in Week 3. The Bulls failed to cover the 4.5-point spread, while the combined 71 points sailed OVER the posted total of 51. Matt Grothe threw for 333 yards with two touchdowns, while rushing for 31 yards and a TD for South Florida. Florida International lost their second straight as they were routed 42-0 by Iowa in Week 2, as 27-point road underdogs. The 42 points fell UNDER the day's posted total o 44.5. Wayne Younger passed for 107 yards in a losing effort. Current streak: South Florida has won 3 straight games. Florida International has lost 2 straight games. Team records: South Florida: 3-0 SU, 0-2 ATS Florida International: 0-2 SU, 1-1 ATS South Florida most recently: When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the conference are 9-1 Florida International most recently: When playing in September are 0-10 When playing on turf are 1-9 After being outgained are 1-9 When playing outside the conference are 0-10 A few trends to consider: South Florida is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games South Florida is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Florida's last 7 games on the road South Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida International's last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Florida International's last 23 games Florida International is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home Florida International is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games Next up: South Florida at North Carolina State, Saturday, September 27 Florida International at Toledo, Saturday, September 27