In the upcoming college football game, scheduled for September 5 at 7:00PM ET: If Florida International wins, the market will resolve to "Florida International". If South Florida wins, the market will resolve to "South Florida". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
South Florida enters its 2026 season opener as a clear favorite against Florida International at Raymond James Stadium, driven by a superior transfer class under new head coach Brian Hartline and starting quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Bulls benefit from home-field advantage in their final season at the venue, while breaking in nine new offensive starters and aiming to establish early momentum in the American Athletic Conference. FIU, in Willie Simmons’ second year, counters with transfer quarterback JJ Kohl but faces a significant talent disparity after a 7-6 campaign in 2025; both programs carry roster turnover and limited returning production that heightens uncertainty in the Week 1 matchup. Historical results favor USF, though the teams have not met since 2008.