Florida Atlantic Owls vs South Florida Bulls Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 10/18/25

The FAU Owls make the cross-state trek to Raymond James Stadium to battle the ranked USF Bulls in Tampa. USF’s offense has been super explosive, going for 54 or more points in 3 straight outings while averaging 58.5 points per game (PPG) in the past 2 American Conference games against Charlotte and North Texas. It has covered both of its games as a favorite of 21 or more points, too, while cashing the over in 4 in a row. QB Byrum Brown leads the team with 1,439 passing yards, 13 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, while also leading with 364 rushing yards and 5 scores. If FAU is to sniff an upset, it all starts with containing Brown, or at least limiting him somewhat.

The Owls looked dead in the water after back-to-back losses at FIU and home to Memphis, both by double digits. However, FAU surprised Rice 27-21 on the road, and it followed that up with a 53-33 win over UAB – showing a little offensive explosiveness of its own. In fact, the Owls are good for 26 or more points in each of the past 5 games since a 39-7 loss at Maryland in the opener. The over is 4-1 in the past 5 games, though the total on this game is much too high. However, FAU catching more than 3 touchdowns is huge, and if you can get 21 and a hook, that could be a very important half-point. FAU should be able to keep USF within arm’s length, but its defense leaves a lot to be desired, so be ready to sweat. The road team has won and covered the past 3 meetings in this series.

FAU vs South Florida prediction: FAU Owls +21.5 (-115) at time of publishing. Playable to 21.

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