USF vs Illinois 9/15/18 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Off to a 2-0 start, the USF Bulls travel to Illinois to battle the Illini. A second straight win over a Power 5 opponent would be a huge victory for USF as they look to raise their national profile.

Quarterback Blake Barnett has finally started to live up to the potential that made a high profile recruit at the Unversity of Alabama. Barnett has thrown for 507 yards, 5 touchdowns, and 1 interception this year and also leads the Bulls in rushing with 122 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. Randall St. Felix leads the Bulls in receiving with 7 receptions for 143 yards and 1 touchdown on the season. Tyre McCants is an additional player to watch for USF and has 16 receptions on the season. Sitting at 2-0, Head Coach Lovie Smith and the Illinois Fighting Illni are riding high. The Illini play host to the USF Bulls and are looking to avenge a 47-23 loss to the Bulls last season.

AJ Bush quarterbacks the Fighting Illini and has thrown for 223 yards on the season. Bush also leads the Illini in rushing with 142 yards. Reggie Corbin is an additional threat in the backfield for the Illini and has ran for 142 yards and 3 touchdowns on the season. Sam Mays is the leading receiver for Illini and has 8 receptions for 89 yards this season.