MEM @ SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS

USF’s quarterback question

Michael Van Buren Jr. missed South Florida’s Nov. 6, 2026 game with an injury, and Luke Kromenhoek completed 17 of 21 passes for 179 yards and a touchdown. Van Buren’s availability for Memphis remains the key lineup question.

Memphis brings a high-output offense

Through nine games, Memphis is averaging 514.0 yards and 37.6 points per game while producing 7.2 yards per play. That efficiency will test a USF defense that has generally kept opponents’ scoring down.

USF’s defense has kept games close

Through Nov. 6, South Florida has allowed 15.1 points and 312.7 yards per game. That defense gives the home side a path to make Memphis earn its scores.

Bulls have protected the ball through the air

South Florida’s quarterbacks have thrown zero interceptions on 217 attempts in 2026. Maintaining that ball security could matter against a Memphis defense with 11 interceptions.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Jaylin Carter anytime touchdown, price dependent

Consider Jaylin Carter to score at a fair price; he has been a notable Memphis rushing-score option in 2026. Check his status before betting.

Wait for a posted spread and total

As of Nov. 8, matchup odds pages showed no spread or total, so avoid forcing a main-market bet before prices are posted.