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3rd Quarter Report
Only one more quarter stands between Tulane and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead UTSA 23-10.
Tulane entered the match having won nine straight and they're just one quarter away from another. Will they make it ten, or will UTSA step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.
Preview
UTSA has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Tulane Green Wave at 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Benson Field at Yulman Stadium. UTSA is expected to lose this one by three points, so we'll see if that gives them a bit of motivation.
UTSA put the finishing touches on their fourth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat South Florida 49-21 at home.
Frank Harris continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 112 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 411 yards and three touchdowns. UTSA also got help from Joshua Cephus who showed off his sure hands for 163 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Tulane had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.4 points), and they went ahead and made it nine on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 24-8 victory over FAU. 24 seems to be a good number for Tulane as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of points in their previous game.
Tulane's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Michael Pratt, who threw for 252 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Chris Brazzell II, who picked up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The team's defense also helped out by holding FAU to a paltry 234 yards. A big part of that defensive dominance came down to Tulane's ability to keep the quarterback under pressure: the team laid the passer out five times before it was all said and done. FAU's QB won't forget Darius Hodges anytime soon given Hodges sacked him twice.
UTSA's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.3 points per game. As for Tulane, their win bumped their record up to 10-1.
Tulane and UTSA pleased both fans and bettors in their last games by winning and covering the spread. Going forward, the match is expected to be close, with Tulane going off as just a 3-point favorite. Bettors picking them against the spread have some confidence (to put it mildly), as the team is sitting on a five-game streak of failing to cover when playing at home.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's match: The Roadrunners have been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 174.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like the Green Wave struggle in that department as they've been averaging 161.8 per game. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to find expert analysis of the match and other college football content.
