South Florida vs. San Jose State Prediction: College Football Betting Picks, Odds for Hawaii Bowl

The South Florida Bulls and the San Jose State Spartans will clash on Christmas Eve. Before Santa arrives, we have a present in Christmas Eve football with the Hawaii Bowl kicking off tonight.

South Florida comes into the game with a record of 6-6. Head Coach Alex Golesh has done well since taking over this program. The Bulls won their first bowl game since 2017 last season. South Florida continues to improve after years of struggles.

Late in the season, South Florida played some of their best football, winning two of their last three games. The Bulls were outlasted 35-28 against Rice to close their season. With a win tonight, the Bulls will tie their program record for most wins since 2018.

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South Florida vs. San Jose State Odds

South Florida vs. San Jose State Date, Time, and Where To Watch

• Date: December 24, 2024
• Time: 8:00 pm ET
• Where To Watch: ESPN

South Florida vs. San Jose State Prediction

Junior Bryce Archie leads the team with 1,679 yards, nine touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Kelley Joiner leads the ground game with 766 yards and 11 touchdowns. Viera, Florida native Sean Atkins leads the Bulls with 677 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

San Jose State rolls into the game with a record of 7-5. The Spartans will be playing in their third consecutive bowl game. Last season, San Jose State came up short in the Hawaii Bowl. San Jose State has not won a bowl game since the 2015 Cure Bowl.

The Spartans have lost three consecutive bowl games. After a strong 3-0 start to the season, the Spartans came back to life. San Jose State posted a conference record of 3-4. This Spartans team ended the year losing two of their final three games.

Junior Walker Eget has thrown for 2,224 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Mission Hills, California native Floyd Chalk IV has rushed for 661 yards and nine touchdowns. Nick Nash has racked up the most receiving yards in the country at 1,382, and added on a stunning 16 touchdowns. Nash has opted out of tonight’s game to prepare for the NFL Draft.

South Florida vs. San Jose State Pick

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We are now 12-0 betting ATS in bowl season.

Tonight, we will improve that record to 13-0.

We will see a close back-and-forth game tonight.

This type of game of game script will favor the underdog.

South Florida's offense is good enough to keep pace and stay within the number.