| MATCHUP | Delaware State Hornets | South Florida Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-1 | 2-0 |
| Where | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL | |
| When | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
South Florida Bulls Preview
South Florida has a 2-0 record this season and are coming off a 28-24 road win against Army. Offensively, South Florida averages 23.5 points per game, ranking 99th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 16.5 points per game, which is 39th. South Florida averages 288.5 total yards per game (169.5 passing and 119 rushing), while allowing 364 total yards per game (149.5 rushing and 214.5 passing).
Michael Van Buren Jr. leads South Florida with 339 passing yards with 62.5% completed passes and 2 touchdowns. Jason Collins Jr. leads the team in rushing yards with 99, while Arhmad Branch has a team-high 10 receptions for 100 receiving yards. Defensively, Ayden Jackson has a team-high 16 total tackles (8 of them solo), while Zavier Hamilton leads the team with one in sack.
Delaware State Hornets Preview
Delaware State has a 2-1 record this season and are coming off a 21-6 home win against Bowie State. Offensively, Delaware State averages 25.7 points per game, while defensively they allow 20.7 points per game. Delaware State averages 423.7 total yards per game (206 passing and 217.7 rushing).
Ui Ale leads Delaware State with 530 passing yards, while Jayden Jenkins leads the team in rushing yards with 139 and Jaylin Terzado has a team-high 10 receptions for 185 receiving yards. Defensively, Jordan Banks has a team-high 18 total tackles, while Gensley Auguste leads the team with 2 sacks.
Delaware State Hornets @ South Florida Bulls Betting Trends: Week 3
Why the South Florida Bulls will win
- South Florida has won 18 of its last 19 September home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- South Florida has covered the spread in six of its last eight games at Raymond James Stadium.
- South Florida has won the first half in each of its last eight games at Raymond James Stadium.
- South Florida has won the first quarter in each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked teams at Raymond James Stadium.
Why the Delaware State Hornets will win
- South Florida has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Four of South Florida’s last five games have gone UNDER the total points line.
South Florida Bulls Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 3, Nico Gramatica ranks T14th amongst FBS players for made field goals (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- South Florida ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- South Florida ranks T1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
Delaware State vs South Florida Prediction
In this Delaware State vs South Florida Prediction, South Florida is coming as -36.5 home favorites. South Florida has been undefeated this season and have a top-40 defense in the country, while Delaware State has conceded 56 points in its first two games of the season against FCS competition. South Florida played excellent defense in its only home game and I expect them to do so again today and win this one comfortably and cover the spread.