The USF Bulls face off against the UTSA Roadrunners with much at stake ahead in the American Athletic Conference.
Despite a recent loss to Memphis that knocked South Florida out of the AP Top 25, the Bulls (6-2 overall, 3-1 in conference) remain contenders for the American Conference Championship. USF opened the season strong with wins over ranked Boise State at home and an impressive upset at Florida. After a setback at Miami, the Bulls rallied with four straight victories, including three within the league.
“A close 34-31 loss to Memphis, where the Tigers scored in the final two minutes, shifted momentum against USF.”
The UTSA Roadrunners (4-4, 2-2) are even at .500 after a surprising 22-point victory over Tulane. Their season began with defeats to Texas A&M and Texas State, but they've bounced back, winning four of their last six games — including wins against FCS Incarnate Word, Colorado State, and Rice.
UTSA still has hopes for bowl eligibility and would likely need to win remaining games with some external help to reach the American Conference Championship.
This game promises to be a crucial matchup, as both teams continue their pursuit of postseason opportunities.
Author's summary: USF and UTSA meet with significant playoff implications, as USF aims to recover from a tough loss and UTSA seeks to keep its bowl hopes alive.