UTSA vs. South Florida Prediction, Thursday NCAAF Picks: Target Bryum Brown

UTSA vs. South Florida Prediction: Thursday NCAAF Picks

UTSA (4-4) faces South Florida (6-2) in an American Athletic Conference (AAC) game tonight at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Bulls possess one of the nation’s most dynamic offenses led by quarterback Byrum Brown but are coming off a narrow loss to Memphis that ended their College Football Playoff hopes.

The Roadrunners and QB Owen McCown look to build on their strong 48-26 victory over Tulane last week as they aim to reach a .500 record in conference play.

Matchup Breakdown

South Florida features a fast-paced offense, ranking 2nd in the nation for seconds per play.
Byrum Brown is a dual-threat quarterback, key to the Bulls’ offensive explosiveness.
UTSA plays a more methodical, balanced style.
The Roadrunners hold the edge in the series, having beaten South Florida 49-21 earlier this year.
Both teams are contenders for AAC bowl games.

PrizePicks Player Targets

Top picks include South Florida’s Byrum Brown and UTSA’s Owen McCown for fans engaging in PrizePicks contests during this primetime matchup starting at 7:30 p.m.

"The Bulls have emerged as one of the nation’s most explosive offensive units behind QB Byrum Brown."

"The Roadrunners and QB Owen McCown aim to build on last week’s decisive 48-26 win over Tulane to climb back to .500 in conference play."

Conclusion

This clash offers a contrast of styles with South Florida’s speed and dual-threat quarterback against UTSA’s balanced and steady approach.

Author’s summary: UTSA and South Florida meet in a key AAC showdown featuring contrasting styles and playoff hopes, with standout QBs Byrum Brown and Owen McCown in focus.

PrizePicks — 2025-11-06