Memphis enters the AAC matchup at Raymond James Stadium with a potent offense averaging over 514 yards and 37.6 points per game, led by quarterback Marcus Stokes and running back Jaylin Carter, while coming off a bye week that provides rest and preparation advantages. South Florida counters with a strong scoring defense allowing just 15.1 points per contest but faces significant challenges from multiple key absences, including running back D.J. Crowther, wide receiver Arhmad Branch, and quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. The Tigers hold a 10-4 all-time series edge, including the last five meetings, and remain in conference title contention, whereas the Bulls have been eliminated after recent losses. Thursday night home games in the conference have favored hosts historically, yet Memphis’s offensive output and South Florida’s injury situation shape the current trader consensus around a moderate favorite role for the visitors.
In the upcoming college football game between Memphis and South Florida, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (as of creation of the first market related to the event): This market will resolve to "Memphis" if Memphis win the game. This market will resolve to "South Florida" if South Florida win the game. Overtime is included if played. If the game ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50. If this market's outcome was definitively determined under its rules by the listed resolution sources before abandonment, that outcome will stand. Otherwise, the following no-result provisions apply. If the game is canceled, does not start by Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or is abandoned with no official result by that time, this market will resolve 50-50.