FBS-CFB Game Preview: #18 South Florida Bulls (2-0) vs. #5 Miami Hurricanes (2-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Kickoff: 4:30 PM ET

Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Broadcast: The CW (national) Radio: Miami Hurricanes Radio Network / USF Bulls Radio Network

Weather Outlook

Forecast: Mostly sunny, light winds (6–8 mph)

Temperature at Kickoff: ~86°F, humid, “feels like” low 90s

Impact: Heat and humidity could test depth, especially for USF’s defensive front in the second half

Injury & Availability Report

Miami (FL):

No offensive starters ruled out; OL rotation intact

DL Rueben Bain Jr. fully fit after minor Week 1 knock

South Florida:

No confirmed absences for key starters

QB Byrum Brown (dual-threat) healthy and coming off back-to-back high-usage games

Recent Form

Miami (FL):

W 45–3 vs. Bethune-Cookman — dominant on both sides, no turnovers

W 27–24 at No. 4 Clemson — statement road win, defense forced 2 turnovers

South Florida:

W 34–7 vs. Boise State — controlled tempo, +2 turnover margin

W 18–16 at Florida — gritty defensive stand, late FG sealed upset

Series History

All-Time: Miami leads 3–0

Last Meeting: 2024 — Miami 50, USF 15 (Tampa)

Trend: Miami has scored 40+ in all three meetings

Betting Trends

Miami: 1–1 ATS in 2025; 5–0 SU in last 5 home games

South Florida: 2–0 ATS in 2025; 4–1 ATS in last 5 road games

Totals: Under in both teams’ games this season; Miami defense holding opponents to 13.5 PPG

Game Odds

South Florida Bulls          56.5

Miami Hurricanes            – 17.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025