Florida Atlantic (3-3) vs South Florida (5-1)
October 18, 2025 at 07:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: South Florida -22 — Over/Under: +73.5
In this article we will formulate a Florida Atlantic vs South Florida prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 18th at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 8 matchup.
Florida Atlantic also has wins against Rice and Florida A&M, while picking up losses against Memphis, FIU, and Maryland. The Owls have won two games in a row and they are currently fifth in the American standings. FAU has scored 36.8 points per game with 322.8 passing yards and 121.7 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 33.3 points against per game this season. Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 1,785 yards, 14 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Easton Messer has 52 receptions for 502 yards and one score on the season.
South Florida also has wins against Charlotte, South Carolina State, Florida, and Boise State, but did lose to Miami on the road. The Bulls have won three games in a row and they are tied for second in the American standings. South Florida has scored 48.3 points per game with 260.0 passing yards and 208.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 24.7 points against per game this season. Byrum Brown has thrown for 1,439 yards, 13 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while also leading the rushing attack with 364 yards and five scores on 85 carries this year.
Florida Atlantic has lost nine of its last 11 road games.
Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games as an underdog in Florida.
South Florida has covered the spread in three of its last four home games.
Each of Florida Atlantic’s last six games against teams from Florida have gone OVER the total points line.
South Florida has averaged 60.0 points over its last three games – most in the FBS over that span.
Florida Atlantic ranks 4th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (322.8).
Florida Atlantic ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-6.5).
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Florida Atlantic Owls Betting Preview
The Florida Atlantic Owls are 3-3 (2-1) this season after they defeated UAB by a score of 53-33 in their last game. Florida Atlantic led 35-14 at halftime and 50-22 in the third quarter, before cruising to the easy win. The Owls out gained UAB by a total of 494-329, went 3-10 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Caden Veltkamp went 20-30 for 297 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Kaden Shields-Dutton rushed 15 times for 77 yards and three scores. Asaad Waseem led the receivers with seven receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown in the win. The FAU defense recorded five sacks and eight tackles for loss in the game.Florida Atlantic also has wins against Rice and Florida A&M, while picking up losses against Memphis, FIU, and Maryland. The Owls have won two games in a row and they are currently fifth in the American standings. FAU has scored 36.8 points per game with 322.8 passing yards and 121.7 rushing yards per game, while they are allowing 33.3 points against per game this season. Caden Veltkamp has thrown for 1,785 yards, 14 touchdowns, and nine interceptions, while Easton Messer has 52 receptions for 502 yards and one score on the season.
South Florida Bulls Betting Preview
The South Florida Bulls are 5-1 (2-0) this year after they defeated North Texas by a score of 63-36 in their last game. South Florida was tied at 21 at halftime, but they scored 28 points in the third quarter to pull away in the win. The Bulls out gained North Texas by a total of 582-423, went 7-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 5-3 in the game. Byrum Brown went 22-28 for 245 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 82 yards and two scores. Jeremiah Koger led the receivers with four receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The USF defense recorded two sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game.South Florida also has wins against Charlotte, South Carolina State, Florida, and Boise State, but did lose to Miami on the road. The Bulls have won three games in a row and they are tied for second in the American standings. South Florida has scored 48.3 points per game with 260.0 passing yards and 208.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 24.7 points against per game this season. Byrum Brown has thrown for 1,439 yards, 13 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while also leading the rushing attack with 364 yards and five scores on 85 carries this year.
Why the South Florida Bulls will win
The team ranked 19th in the AP Poll has won seven of its last eight games.Florida Atlantic has lost nine of its last 11 road games.
Florida Atlantic has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games as an underdog in Florida.
South Florida has covered the spread in three of its last four home games.
Total Points Facts
Each of South Florida’s last eight games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.Each of Florida Atlantic’s last six games against teams from Florida have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
South Florida ranks 1st among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (+11.5).South Florida has averaged 60.0 points over its last three games – most in the FBS over that span.
Florida Atlantic ranks 4th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (322.8).
Florida Atlantic ranks 133rd among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-6.5).
Florida Atlantic vs South Florida Prediction
South Florida picked up a massive road win last week against North Texas, as they continue their pursuit of the College Football Playoff. The Bulls have been very good to start this season and they have scored 54 points or more in each of their last three. Florida Atlantic has won two games in a row, but their defense has allowed 33, 21, 55, and 38 in their last four games. I don’t see how FAU is going to slow down South Florida, so give me the Bulls to cover at home.David Racey is 70-48 (59%) in College Football this season and is one of the top College Football Handicappers on the site. Click here for his premium plays for the week!