Rice Owls vs South Florida Bulls Matchup

Check out our free South Florida Bulls vs Rice Owls pick and preview for this CFB week 14 game in Houston. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 14 CFB matchup.

South Florida comes into this game with a 6-5 record, while the Rice Owls are just 3-8 on the season. The Bulls are the -4.5-point favorites on the road as they head to Rice Stadium in Houston for a 2:00 ET kickoff on Saturday, November 30th. The over/under line is currently set at 52.5 points. This week 14 college football matchup can be seen on ESPN+.

Bulls vs. Owls Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: South Florida Bulls at Rice Owls
Where: Houston at Rice Stadium
Date: Saturday, November 30th
Betting Odds SFL -4.5, SFL -199 | RICE +165 O/U 52.5

Bulls Preview:

South Florida enters Week 14 with a 6-5 record, but they have no chance of winning the American Athletic Conference. However, they are guaranteed to be bowl-eligible. The Bulls are 3-3 at home and 2-2 on the road this season, and they are ranked 78th in our power rankings.

South Florida has been favored in four games this season, going 4-0 in those matchups. As underdogs, they are 1-5. Their average scoring margin is +3.3 points per game, and they have a 5-5 record against the spread. On the road, they are 3-1 ATS, while they are 2-4 ATS at home.

The over/under line for this week’s game is 52.5 points. South Florida’s games have averaged an over/under line of 58.5 points, and their over/under record is 5-4-1, with an average total of 60.2 points per game.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

South Florida’s offense is averaging 31.7 points per game, ranking 35th nationally. They are 23rd in rushing, with 199.2 yards per game on 38.5 attempts. Kelley Joiner leads the ground attack with 747 yards, 11 touchdowns, and an impressive 7 yards per carry.

Quarterback Bryce Archie has thrown for 1,452 yards, and the Bulls are 38th in passing attempts. Archie has eight touchdowns and eight interceptions, with a passer rating of 75. South Florida ranks 102nd in passer rating and 93rd in our offensive power rankings. Sean Atkins leads the team with 585 receiving yards.

Bulls Team Defense

South Florida's defense has allowed 28.5 points per game this season, ranking 70th nationally. In their recent matchup against Tulsa, they gave up 30 points but also forced three interceptions. Tulsa managed 478 total yards, including 223 rushing yards on 47 attempts and 255 passing yards.

Opponents are averaging 265.4 passing yards per game against South Florida, with a completion rate of 59.3%. The Bulls rank 105th in rushing defense, allowing 163.3 yards per game on 38.5 attempts per contest.

Owls Preview:

Owls Offense Breakdown

Rice’s offense has struggled this season, averaging just 21 points per game, placing them 88th in the nation. They are ranked 120th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 14. Their third-down conversion rate is low, at 35.1%, and their rushing game has been lacking, with only 114.2 yards per game.

E.J. Warner leads the passing attack with 2,280 yards, and Rice ranks 9th in passing attempts per game. Warner has thrown 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, with a passer rating of 75. Matt Sykes has 677 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season.

Owls Team Defense

Rice's defense has allowed an average of 25.2 points per game this season, including 40 points in their recent 40-14 loss to UAB. They gave up 364 total yards, with 190 rushing yards and 174 passing yards, and forced no turnovers in the game.

Opponents have averaged 160.5 passing yards per game against Rice, the 12th-lowest in the nation, on 25.7 pass attempts per game. However, Rice's defense has struggled against the run, allowing 167 rushing yards per game, ranking 113th nationally.

Bulls vs Owls Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the South Florida Bulls offense has averaged 33 points per game while allowing an average of 34. South Florida posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 7-3 ATS.
In their last ten games at home, the Rice Owls have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-6-1 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 18 points per game in these contests.
As the betting underdog, the Rice Owls have an ATS mark of just 4-5-1 in their last ten games. Rice posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the South Florida Bulls have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 4-1 in these scenarios.