South Florida Bulls vs Syracuse Orange
Thursday, December 21st 2023 (8:00 PM EST)
Syracuse -3 (56.0) (100) Open: -3.0 | 59.0
South Florida 45 - Syracuse: 0 (RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl)
Bulls (7 - 6) (7 - 6 - 0)
Coach Alex Golesh (1 - 2)
Avg Score : 32 - 30 (34 - 32 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Alex Golesh (1 - 2)
Avg Score : 32 - 30 (34 - 32 on Road)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Wind: 20.6 MPHBowl Game Opt OutsOur Line: -0 (SP+ -9)
PPG only: USF: 31 - SYR: 32 (63)
SYR Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
USF Travel: 1100 miles
PPG only: USF: 31 - SYR: 32 (63)
SYR Win prob: 56% | Cover: 47%
USF Travel: 1100 miles
Orange (6 - 7) (5 - 7 - 1)
Coach Dino Babers (39 - 49)
Avg Score : 34 - 29 (35 - 26 @ Home)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Dino Babers (39 - 49)
Avg Score : 34 - 29 (35 - 26 @ Home)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| South Florida's 2023 Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | |
| Sat 9/2 | South Florida at Western Kentucky | +13.5 | 71.5 | L 24 - 41 | |
| Sat 9/9 | South Florida vs Florida A&M | -20.0 | 63.0 | W 38 - 24 | |
| Sat 9/16 | South Florida vs Alabama | +34.0 | 61.0 | L 3 - 17 | |
| Sat 9/23 | South Florida vs Rice | +2.5 | 56.5 | W 42 - 29 | |
| Sat 9/30 | South Florida at Navy | +4.0 | 54.0 | W 44 - 30 | |
| Sat 10/7 | South Florida at UAB | -3.5 | 68.5 | L 35 - 56 | |
| Sat 10/14 | South Florida vs Florida Atlantic | -3.0 | 61.0 | L 14 - 56 | |
| Sat 10/21 | South Florida at UConn | +1.0 | 57.0 | W 24 - 21 | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||
| Sat 11/4 | South Florida at Memphis | +13.5 | 68.5 | L 50 - 59 | |
| Sat 11/11 | South Florida vs Temple | -7.5 | 70.5 | W 27 - 23 | |
| Fri 11/17 | South Florida at UTSA | +14.5 | 65.5 | L 21 - 49 | |
| Sat 11/25 | South Florida vs Charlotte | -7.5 | 56.5 | W 48 - 14 | |
| Thu 12/21 | South Florida vs Syracuse | +3.0 | 56.0 | W 45 - 0 | |
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
| Syracuse's 2023 Schedule | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | |
| Sat 9/2 | Syracuse vs Colgate | -40.0 | 49.5 | W 65 - 0 | |
| Sat 9/9 | Syracuse vs Western Michigan | -24.5 | 56.5 | W 48 - 7 | |
| Sat 9/16 | Syracuse at Purdue | -1.0 | 56.5 | W 35 - 20 | |
| Sat 9/23 | Syracuse vs Army | -13.0 | 50.5 | W 29 - 16 | |
| Sat 9/30 | Syracuse vs Clemson | +7.0 | 52.0 | L 14 - 31 | |
| Sat 10/7 | Syracuse at North Carolina | +9.5 | 59.0 | L 7 - 40 | |
| Sat 10/14 | Syracuse at Florida State | +18.5 | 53.5 | L 3 - 41 | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||
| Thu 10/26 | Syracuse at Virginia Tech | +2.5 | 47.5 | L 10 - 38 | |
| Fri 11/3 | Syracuse vs Boston College | -3.0 | 51.0 | L 10 - 17 | |
| Sat 11/11 | Syracuse vs Pittsburgh | +4.5 | 37.5 | W 28 - 13 | |
| Sat 11/18 | Syracuse at Georgia Tech | +6.5 | 51.5 | L 22 - 31 | |
| Sat 11/25 | Syracuse vs Wake Forest | -3.0 | 43.5 | W 35 - 31 | |
| Thu 12/21 | Syracuse vs South Florida | -3.0 | 56.0 | L 0 - 45 | |
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
Losses: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
USF's OC Joel Gordon vs SYR's DC Rocky Long SYR's OC Jason Beck vs USF's DC Todd Orlando
Important Stats (2022)
Overall Stats 2022
Additional Stats 2022
Important Stats (2022)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF | .27 | 44% | 32.2 | 46% | 3.54 | 197 | 42% | 193 | 4.12 | .39 | 51% | 29.8 | 52% | 51% | 4.56 | 36.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| SYR | .19 | 45% | 34.1 | 48% | 3.17 | 143 | 43% | 232 | 3.83 | .13 | 47% | 29.2 | 49% | 44% | 3.42 | 63.3 | 1 | 1.7 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| SYR | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Overall Stats 2022
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF Offense | 12 | 32.2 | 34.3 | 44% | 4.12 | 1.7 | 19 | 390 | 197 | 193 | 5.3 | 56% | 43% | 46% | 42% | 16% | .27 |
| SYR Defense | 13 | 29.2 | 26.1 | 46.5% | 3.42 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 57% | 43% | 49% | 44% | 16% | .13 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF Defense | 12 | 29.8 | 31.8 | 51.1% | 4.56 | 1.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 54% | 45% | 52% | 51% | 14% | .39 |
| SYR Offense | 13 | 34.1 | 35.1 | 45% | 3.83 | 1 | 20 | 375 | 143 | 232 | 4.2 | 46% | 53% | 48% | 43% | 19% | .19 |
Additional Stats 2022
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 12 | 29:28 | 19.3 | 39% | 45% | 4.6 | 36.9 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 1 | 29.9 |
| Syracuse | 13 | 28:14 | 20.2 | 37% | 42% | 8.6 | 63.3 | 1 | 1.7 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 2 | 30.1 |
Run Game Stats (2023)
Pass Game Stats (2023)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF Offense | 12 | 56% | 46% | 36.8 | 196.8 | 5.3 | 25 | .33 | 3.54 | 79% | 11% | 1.2 |
| SYR Defense | 13 | 57% | 49% | - | - | - | - | .12 | 3.27 | 67% | 12% | 0.8 |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF Defense | 12 | 54% | 52% | - | - | - | - | .41 | 3.52 | 70% | 10% | 1.25 |
| SYR Offense | 13 | 46% | 48% | 34.1 | 143.1 | 4.2 | 21 | .22 | 3.17 | 70% | 12% | 0.98 |
Pass Game Stats (2023)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF Offense | 12 | 43% | 42% | 15.7 | 27.2 | 192.9 | 7.1 | 12.3 | 18 | 9 | .24 | 1.6 | 31% | 28% | .33 | 5% | 2.3 |
| SYR Defense | 13 | 43% | 44% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | .18 | 1.3 | 25% | 29% | .21 | 5% | 1.7 |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USF Defense | 12 | 45% | 51% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | .43 | 1.5 | 26% | 38% | .5 | 4% | 1.9 |
| SYR Offense | 13 | 53% | 43% | 17.5 | 28.5 | 231.6 | 8.1 | 13.2 | 19 | 9 | .16 | 1.5 | 33% | 32% | .35 | 6% | 2 |
South Florida's Power Ratings
South Florida's Power Rating: #NR
South Florida's Offense Rating: #NR
South Florida's Defense Rating: #NR
2023 Talent Rating: 484.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
South Florida's 2023 Expected Record: -
South Florida's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.5 #102
South Florida's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #61
South Florida's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #123
South Florida's SP+ Ratings
South Florida's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.5 #102
South Florida's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #61
South Florida's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #123
Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 492.43
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78
South Florida's Power Rating: #NR
South Florida's Offense Rating: #NR
South Florida's Defense Rating: #NR
2023 Talent Rating: 484.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
South Florida's 2023 Expected Record: -
South Florida's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.5 #102
South Florida's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #61
South Florida's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #123
South Florida's SP+ Ratings
South Florida's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -9.5 #102
South Florida's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #61
South Florida's Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #123
Average Talent
Average American Athletic Talent Rating is 492.43
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78
Power Ratings Matchup
South Florida: Syracuse:
SP+ Ratings Matchup
South Florida: -9.5 Syracuse: -1.0
South Florida: Syracuse:
SP+ Ratings Matchup
South Florida: -9.5 Syracuse: -1.0
Syracuse's Power Ratings
Syracuse's Power Rating: #NR
Syracuse's Offense Rating: #NR
Syracuse's Defense Rating: #NR
2023 Talent Rating: 646.00 #64
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Syracuse's 2023 Expected Record: -
Syracuse's SP+ Ratings
Syracuse's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0 #68
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #82
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #50
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 758.94
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78
Syracuse's Power Rating: #NR
Syracuse's Offense Rating: #NR
Syracuse's Defense Rating: #NR
2023 Talent Rating: 646.00 #64
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Syracuse's 2023 Expected Record: -
Syracuse's SP+ Ratings
Syracuse's 2023 Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0 #68
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #82
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #50
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 758.94
Average Power Five Talent: 811.88
Average FBS Talent: 636.78
South Florida Scoring
Offense: 32.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 34.3
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 31.8
South Florida's 2023 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Offense: 32.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 34.3
Defense: 29.8 PPG
Defense on Road: 31.8
South Florida's 2023 Record
Record: 7 - 6
Record vs Spread: 7 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 3 - 4
Record vs Spread on Road: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 6 - 2 - 0
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Projected Score
Syracuse 32
South Florida 31
Projected Total Points: 63
Syracuse 32
South Florida 31
Projected Total Points: 63
Syracuse Scoring
Offense: 34.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 35.1
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.1
Syracuse's 2023 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 1
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 1
Offense: 34.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 35.1
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.1
Syracuse's 2023 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 5 - 7 - 1
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 2 - 1
Record as Fav vs Spread: 4 - 2 - 1
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 1
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12/21 | Syracuse | 0 | South Florida | 45 | South Florida | Syracuse -3 | South Florida | 56.0 | Under |
| 2016 | 09/17 | Syracuse | 20 | South Florida | 45 | South Florida | South Florida -13.5 | South Florida | 74.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 10/10 | South Florida | 45 | Syracuse | 24 | South Florida | South Florida -5 | South Florida | 47.0 | Over |
| 2012 | 10/27 | South Florida | 36 | Syracuse | 37 | Syracuse | ||||
| 2011 | 11/11 | Syracuse | 17 | South Florida | 37 | South Florida | ||||
| 2010 | 10/09 | South Florida | 9 | Syracuse | 13 | Syracuse | ||||
| 2009 | 10/03 | Syracuse | 20 | South Florida | 34 | South Florida | ||||
| 2008 | 10/18 | South Florida | 45 | Syracuse | 13 | South Florida | ||||
| 2007 | 11/10 | Syracuse | 10 | South Florida | 41 | South Florida | ||||
| 2006 | 11/11 | South Florida | 27 | Syracuse | 10 | South Florida | ||||
| 2005 | 11/12 | Syracuse | 0 | South Florida | 27 | South Florida |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 2 | 0 | 1 Overs |
| South Florida | 9 | 3 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 3 - 8 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 8 - 3 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 1 |
| South Florida Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2023 | Raton Bowl | South Florida vs Syracuse | +3.0 | 56.0 | W 45 - 0 |
| 2018 | Gasparilla Bowl | South Florida vs Marshall | +3.5 | 51.0 | L 20 - 38 |
| 2017 | Birmingham Bowl | South Florida vs Texas Tech | -2.0 | 66.0 | W 38 - 34 |
| Syracuse Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2023 | Raton Bowl | Syracuse vs South Florida | -3.0 | 56.0 | L 0 - 45 |
| 2022 | Pinstripe Bowl | Syracuse vs Minnesota | +10.5 | 45.0 | L 20 - 28 |
| 2018 | World Bowl | Syracuse vs West Virginia | -3.0 | 67.5 | W 34 - 18 |
(#NR) South Florida Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: -9.5 #102
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #61
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #123
Talent Rating: 484.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -
South Florida has played in 3 Bowls in the last 5 years (2 - 1)
South Florida has played in 12 Bowls since 2000 (8 - 4)
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: -9.5 #102
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.2 #61
Defense SP+ Rating: 36.0 #123
Talent Rating: 484.00 #97
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% #NR
Expected Record: -
South Florida has played in 3 Bowls in the last 5 years (2 - 1)
South Florida has played in 12 Bowls since 2000 (8 - 4)
Power #NR
#NROff #NR
#NRDef #NR
#NRTalent #97
#64SP+ #102
#68SP+ Off #61
#82SP+ Def #123
#50Rematch from Week 1
Syracuse -3.0 (56.0)
South Florida won at Syracuse this year (45-0)
Previous Matchups
South Florida beat Syracuse in 2023 (45-0)
Weather Forecast
Playing in FAU Stadium
Conditions: Fair
Temp: 66° - Wind: 21 mph
Team Information
Injuries: USF | SYR
Depth Chart: USF | SYR
Rosters: USF | SYR
(#NR) Syracuse Info
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0 #68
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #82
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #50
Talent Rating: 646.00 #64
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Expected Record: -
Syracuse has played in 4 Bowls in the last 5 years (2 - 2)
Syracuse has played in 9 Bowls since 2000 (6 - 3)
Preseason ratings
Power Rating: #NR
Offense Rating: #NR
Defense Rating: #NR
Overall SP+ Rating: -1.0 #68
Offense SP+ Rating: 23.6 #82
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.7 #50
Talent Rating: 646.00 #64
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 #NR
Expected Record: -
Syracuse has played in 4 Bowls in the last 5 years (2 - 2)
Syracuse has played in 9 Bowls since 2000 (6 - 3)
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