The South Florida Bulls and FAU Owls meet in an AAC showdown with both teams eager to secure a critical conference win. South Florida’s offense relies heavily on running back Kelley Joiner, who has been a consistent ground threat, particularly in recent games where he’s racked up over 100 rushing yards multiple times. Complementing this, quarterback Byrum Brown provides a stable passing game, focusing on efficient, shorter throws that maintain drive momentum.

However, South Florida’s defense has been a liability, especially in the secondary, which has allowed over 300 passing yards per game, making them vulnerable to FAU’s aerial attack led by quarterback Cam Fancher. FAU’s offensive strategy revolves around Fancher’s arm, supported by a receiving corps that can capitalize on defensive lapses. Despite these strengths, FAU’s defense has struggled against strong rush offenses, making this a potentially challenging matchup if they can’t contain Joiner. To keep pace, FAU will need to limit turnovers and pressure South Florida’s secondary. This matchup could come down to which team can execute their offensive game plan more effectively, with turnovers and time of possession as likely key factors.