Last week, Kalen DeBoer made his debut as the new head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide. It was the first Alabama game played without Nick Saban on the sideline since 2007. Alabama disemboweled Western Kentucky 63-0, making for a spectacular debut. Now that DeBoer has completed his NCAA Football Betting inauguration, the season continues with a Saturday night home game. Alabama is up against the USF Bulls. Last year, as a rookie head coach, Alex Golesh led the Bulls to a bowl berth for the first time since 2018. Alabama will draw massive casual betting support.
USF Bulls vs. Alabama Crimson Tide NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 7, 2024, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Bryant Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| South Florida | +31 -110 | 64 -110 | – |  |
| Alabama | -31 -110 | 64 -110 | – | |
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USF Bulls Team Overview
Last game, the USF Bulls won 48-3 against Bethune Cookman as 43-point home favorites. The game went under a total of 59.5. USF has a record of 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 0-1 over/under the sports betting total. Previously, USF gave Alabama a scare in 2023. The Bulls are coming off a bowl game season.
Alabama Crimson Tide Team Overview
Last game, the Alabama Crimson Tide won 63-0 against the WKU Hilltoppers as 34-point home favorites. The game went over a total of 59.5. Alabama has a record of 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 1-0 over/under the total.
Jalen Milroe ran for two touchdowns and passed for three more. Including scores of 84 and 55 yards to highly touted freshman Ryan Williams. Hence, No. 5 Alabama breezed through Kalen DeBoer’s debut with a 63-0 victory over Western Kentucky Saturday night.
The Crimson Tide rode a cascade of big plays on both sides of the ball to a 42-0 halftime lead. Justice Haynes scored on an 85-yard run, and Jam Miller added a 39-yard touchdown. Also, Michigan transfer safety Keon Sabb set up two touchdowns with first-quarter interceptions and long returns.
In sum, Milroe played less than three quarters, completing 7 of 9 passes for 200 yards and running ten times for 79. Of course, DeBoer replaced Saban, who led Alabama to six national titles in 17 seasons. After he led Washington to the national championship game. Saban and his family were at the game, watching his former team outgain Western Kentucky 600-145 in total yards.
Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor didn’t play after an apparent left arm injury in pre-game warmups. Elijah Pritchett took his place. DeBoer said he’d be evaluated again on Sunday. Sabb proved Alabama’s free safety spot is still in good hands, even after Caleb Downs left for Ohio State following a huge freshman season. Sabb returned his first pick 23 yards and then raced down the right sidelines for 64 yards on his next.
Overall, Alabama, it would be hard to draw up a better debut for DeBoer and his offense, albeit against obviously lesser competition.
USF at Alabama SBG Free Picks
Of course, there is always betting on college football interest in Alabama. Casual money floods the betting window when the Crimson Tide hosts what the public perceives to be a lesser opponent. Alabama has too much NCAA Football Betting firepower here. USF is a solid team but is outclassed in this spot.
USF at Alabama At SBG Best Bet: Alabama Crimson Tide.