BIG EAST FOOTBALL PREVIEW GAME #11: SOUTH FLOIDA

November 21, 2008


It seems like a long time ago that South Florida was 5-0 and making their move up college football's national polls. However, things have not gone well for the Bulls since they began Big East play, losing four of five games, droppig their record to 6-4. Last week's 49-16 loss at home to Rutgers might be the straw tat breaks the camel's back and USF implodes this year.

Their opponent for tonight, Connecticut, is solidly in the bowl picture, at 7-3, and coming off an easy win over Syracuse. The Huskies wil look to rely on star running back Donald Brown who has rushed for over 1,500 yards and has scored 16 touchedowns this season.

News for the Bulls has not been good throughout the last several weeks. With running back Mike Ford never getting his season going full speed because of inuries, much of the offensive responsibilities have fallen on QB Matt Grothe. Now, Grothe is banged up as well as the Bulls limp to the finish.

Still, college football odds currently have USF as the three-point favorite. However, it could be too late for the Bulls to re-start their season.

Prediction:

Connecticut 23
South Florida 17