Rice Owls vs South Florida Bulls Betting Trends

The upcoming Saturday football game on November 29, 2025, features the Rice Owls visiting the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. This NCAAF Week 14 matchup promises intriguing betting trends and game insights for bettors. The South Florida Bulls, with a strong 8-3 record and undefeated 5-0 home record, face the Rice Owls, who stand at 5-6 overall and 2-2 on the road. The Bulls' offense is potent, averaging 497 total yards per game with a balanced attack of 275.8 passing yards and 221.2 rushing yards, while their defense allows 398.6 yards on average. Rice, meanwhile, averages 316.2 yards offensively, relying more on their rushing game (218.8 yards) than passing (97.4 yards), and their defense yields 387.3 yards per game.

South Florida’s starting quarterback leads a dynamic offense that excels in pass protection, allowing only 1.5 sacks per game, contrasting with Rice’s defense that averages over 2 sacks per game. Meanwhile, Rice’s offense faces a tough South Florida pass rush allowing only 2.5 sacks against. The Bulls are favorites with a -28 point spread and a total points line set at 57.5, indicating expectations of a high-scoring contest.

Recent performances show South Florida’s offense scoring big with 48 points in their last game, while Rice has struggled defensively, conceding 56 points recently. These betting trends and stats suggest the Bulls have a strong edge at home, especially with their superior ATS record and balanced offensive game. For bettors, these insights highlight the value in backing South Florida to cover and the potential for an over bet given the scoring trends.

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In their last matchup on November 30, 2024, Rice defeated South Florida 35-28 in an exciting contest.