The South Florida Bulls (6-2, 3-1 American) recently lost to Memphis 34-31, which knocked them out of the Associated Press Top 25. Despite this setback, USF still has a chance to make it to the American Conference Championship.
The Bulls had a strong start to the season, securing wins against ranked teams Boise State at home and upsetting Florida. After a loss at Miami, they won four consecutive games, three of which were against conference opponents. The close loss to Memphis, where the Tigers scored in the last two minutes, altered the Bulls’ path.
UTSA (4-4, 2-2) currently sits at .500 after an impressive 22-point upset over Tulane.
The Roadrunners began their season with consecutive losses to Texas A&M and Texas State but have recovered to win four of their last six games, including victories over FCS Incarnate Word, Colorado State, and Rice.
While UTSA needs to win its remaining games and receive outside help to reach the American Conference Championship, the team still has a chance to qualify for a bowl game.
"Though South Florida lost to Memphis in its most recent game, falling out of the Associated Press Top 25, the Bulls still have a shot to appear in the American Conference Championship."
USF will host UTSA this week in a key matchup with postseason implications for both teams.
This matchup features two teams with postseason hopes, as USF aims to bounce back after a narrow loss and UTSA seeks an upset to keep its bowl game dreams alive.