NCAAF · October 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET
KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES @ SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS
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Matchup Analysis
Tampa test with contrasting records
Kent State enters at 2-4 and 0-3 on the road, while South Florida is 4-2; kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
SourceKent State needs cleaner execution
Kent State was outgained 466-298 at Western Michigan, went 3-for-13 on third down and committed 11 penalties for 100 yards in the 2026 loss.
SourceHarris remains a big-play target
Wayne Harris had 11 catches for 164 yards against Western Michigan, while Dru DeShields threw for 223 yards and a touchdown.
SourceBulls have leaned on the run
Through six 2026 games, South Florida averaged 152.5 rushing yards and scored 14 rushing touchdowns.
SourceUSF showed late-game punch at UTSA
In its Oct. 8, 2026 loss at UTSA, South Florida led 24-23 late before UTSA answered in the final seconds; Michael Van Buren Jr. threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, and D.J. Crowther ran for 83 yards and a score.
SourcePick Ideas
Under 45.5 points
The under is worth a look at 45.5; Kent State scored 10 or fewer points in each of its four 2026 losses.
South Florida -20.5, with price discipline
South Florida -20.5 is a lean, but DeShields was sacked five times against Western Michigan; consider it only at a reasonable price.
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