Away Team
Record 7-2
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 5-4-0 ATS
Road 2-2 road
Standings
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4d 12:38:50
Start Time 8:00 PM EST
Date November 12, 2026
Venue Raymond James Stadium
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Season Series First 2026 meeting; Memphis leads all-time series 10-4 and won 34-31 in 2025.

Memphis enters Tampa with a 7-2 record and an explosive offense averaging 37.6 points, but South Florida has allowed only 15.1 points per game. The contrast between scoring strength and defensive resistance drives this American Conference matchup.

Home Team
Record 6-3
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 4-5-0 ATS
Home 4-1 home
Analysis Updated: 6:30 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 6:30 AM ET
Odds Updated: 7:19 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
SFLA +6.5
Open: SFLA +6
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Moneyline
SFLA +205
Open: SFLA +190
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Total
49.5
Open: 49.5
Total Steady

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Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes has 2,532 passing yards and 25 touchdowns through nine games. South Florida quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. has 1,273 passing yards and six passing touchdowns. Memphis running back Jaylin Carter has gained 929 rushing yards and scored 10 rushing touchdowns.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | SFLA +7.5
Best Home Moneyline
Fanatics | SFLA +220
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 48.5
Best Away Spread
DraftKings | MEMP -6.5
Best Away Moneyline
DraftKings | MEMP -250
Best Under Line
DraftKings | 49.5
Updated 7:19 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelMEMP -7.5
SFLA +7.5
MEMP -255
SFLA +210
O 48.5
U 48.5
DraftKingsMEMP -6.5
SFLA +6.5
MEMP -250
SFLA +205
O 49.5
U 49.5
FanaticsMEMP -7
SFLA +7
MEMP -275
SFLA +220
O 49
U 49

Injury Report

Memphis receiver B. Kluse carried a questionable listing with an undisclosed issue for the East Carolina game, and South Florida receivers A. Branch and J. Alexis were listed questionable for the UAB game. Those listings came from earlier weeks, so watch Thursday's game-week report for their status. Receiver rotations and passing efficiency could shift if any of them sits, so no numerical injury adjustment is built in.

Key Players

Memphis
Marcus Stokes
Stokes has thrown for 2,532 yards and 25 touchdowns in nine games.
South Florida
Michael Van Buren Jr.
Van Buren has completed 116 passes for 1,273 yards and six touchdowns.

Key Matchup Edge

Memphis produces 514.0 yards and 37.6 points per game, compared with South Florida's 316.2 yards and 25.9 points. The Bulls counter by allowing only 15.1 points and 183.3 passing yards per game. That creates a clear strength-on-strength matchup: Memphis has the larger offensive ceiling, but USF has demonstrated stronger scoring prevention.

3 Things to Watch

  • Memphis 290.6 passing yards per game
  • South Florida allows 15.1 points per game
  • Tigers 2-2 ATS in road games

Betting Breakdown

Memphis visits South Florida on Thursday, November 12, for an 8:00 p.m. Eastern kickoff at Raymond James Stadium. The Tigers are 7-2 overall and 4-1 in American Conference play, while the Bulls stand 6-3 overall and 2-3 in the league. Memphis has won four of its last five and enters after consecutive victories over East Carolina and Army. Its offense averages 514.0 yards and 37.6 points per game, with Marcus Stokes throwing for 2,532 yards and 25 touchdowns. South Florida has split its last four and most recently fell 20-17 at East Carolina. The Bulls produce 25.9 points per game but have restricted opponents to 15.1, making scoring efficiency the central tactical question. Memphis is 5-4 against the spread, including 2-2 away, compared with South Florida at 4-5 ATS and 3-2 at home. Totals trends diverge: six Memphis games have gone over, and six South Florida games have gone under. Those histories provide context alongside the Thursday market and final lineup availability.

Memphis Betting Outlook

Memphis has rebounded from its October 16 defeat at Tulane with a 41-34 overtime victory against East Carolina and a 49-22 win over Army. The Tigers are 4-1 straight up over their most recent five games and 3-2 against the spread in that stretch. Marcus Stokes has supplied 2,532 passing yards and 25 touchdowns, while Jaylin Carter leads the rushing attack with 929 yards and 10 scores. The offense averages 223.4 rushing yards as well as 290.6 passing yards per contest. Memphis is only 2-2 both straight up and ATS away from home, a useful caution when weighing its strong overall scoring averages against USF's defensive performance.

South Florida Betting Outlook

South Florida returns home following a 20-17 defeat at East Carolina, leaving the Bulls 2-3 in their last five and 4-1 at Raymond James Stadium this season. The team is 4-5 against the spread, including 3-2 at home; its last five contests have produced two covers. Defensively, South Florida allows just 15.1 points, 183.3 passing yards, and 129.3 rushing yards per game. Offensively, Michael Van Buren Jr. has 1,273 passing yards, six touchdown passes, and no interceptions across his listed appearances. The Bulls average 168.0 passing yards per game, so sustaining drives against a high-output Memphis offense is critical. Six of nine South Florida games have finished under their closing totals.

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What is the current spread for Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls?

The current home spread is SFLA +6.5, while the away spread is MEMP -6.5.

How far has the spread moved for Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls?

The spread opened at SFLA +6 and is now SFLA +6.5.

What is the current moneyline for Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls?

The current moneyline is MEMP -250 / SFLA +205.

How far has the moneyline moved for Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls?

The moneyline opened at MEMP -230 / SFLA +190 and is now MEMP -250 / SFLA +205.

What is the current total for Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls?

The current total is 49.5.

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The total opened at 49.5 and is now 49.5.

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What is the biggest matchup edge for Memphis Tigers vs South Florida Bulls?

Memphis produces 514.0 yards and 37.6 points per game, compared with South Florida's 316.2 yards and 25.9 points. The Bulls counter by allowing only 15.1 points and 183.3 passing yards per game. That creates a clear strength-on-strength matchup: Memphis has the larger offensive ceiling, but USF has demonstrated stronger scoring prevention.

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Matchup Memphis Tigers vs. South Florida Bulls
Game Date November 12, 2026
Venue Raymond James Stadium
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LEAN
WIN %
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UNDER 43.5
58.6%
8
WIN
NEVADA@UCLA
UCLA -20.5
57.4%
7
WIN
USM@MONROE
MONROE +3.5
57.5%
7
LOSS
COASTAL@GA-ST
GA-ST -3.5
57.6%
7
LOSS
BAYLOR@UCF
BAYLOR -122
54.4%
3
WIN
KSTATE@ARIZST
KSTATE -108
59.4%
6
LOSS
BOISE@WASHST
UNDER 52.5
58.6%
6
WIN
ND@BYU
ND -10
58.8%
8
LOSS
MIZZOU@OLEMISS
OVER 58.5
59.0%
8
LOSS
OKLAST@HOU
HOU -3
59.4%
8
PUSH
KANSAS@UTAH
KANSAS +15.5
60.4%
8
LOSS
NEVADA@UTEP
NEVADA -9.5
59.5%
9
WIN
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AKRON +7
57.1%
6
LOSS
STNFRD@WAKE
STNFRD +15
58.2%
7
LOSS
OREGST@COLOST
OREGST -6.5
56.8%
8
WIN
MICHST@WISC
WISC -8
58.2%
8
WIN
UNLV@AKRON
OVER 52.5
56.5%
6
LOSS
OREGST@UTEP
OVER 55.5
56.7%
6
LOSS
GATECH@STNFRD
OVER 47.5
56.9%
6
WIN
TEXAS@TENN
UNDER 55
57.1%
7
WIN
WAGNER@CAL
OVER 65
58.1%
8
LOSS
JMAD@SDGST
UNDER 46.5
57.1%
7
WIN
MISSST@SC
OVER 58.5
58.1%
8
WIN
FRESNO@SJST
OVER 47.5
58.1%
8
LOSS
UL@USC
OVER 59.5
56.9%
6
WIN
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UNDER 56.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
CAL@CUSE
UNDER 57.5
56.9%
6
WIN
RICE@ND
OVER 54.5
57.0%
6
LOSS
RUT@BC
UNDER 54.5
56.9%
6
WIN
WASHST@WASH
OVER 51.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
TOWSON@NAVY
OVER 51
57.4%
7
WIN
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OVER 67.5
57.1%
7
LOSS
MIAOH@PITT
UNDER 47.5
57.2%
7
LOSS
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OVER 51.5
56.9%
6
LOSS
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54.1%
4
WIN
ALBANY@BUFF
UNDER 47.5
57.1%
7
WIN
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KATIN HOUSER OVER 18.5 PASS COMP
54.2%
4
LOSS
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HAWAII +4.5
54.8%
4
LOSS
MEMP@UNLV
UNLV -4
53.2%
3
LOSS
SJST@USC
OVER 61.5
57.0%
6
WIN
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UNDER 46.5
56.8%
6
WIN
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54.2%
4
LOSS
MIAMI@IND
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5
LOSS
OLEMISS@GEORGIA
KEWAN LACY ANYTIME TD
56.7%
6
WIN
BAMA@IND
FERNANDO MENDOZA UNDER 26.5 PASS ATT
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5
WIN
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58.9%
6
WIN
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LOSS
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NOTEX -7
54.2%
4
LOSS
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ISAIAH SATEGNA III ANYTIME TD
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4
WIN
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4
WIN
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56.7%
6
WIN
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