Delaware State vs South Florida Picks and Prediction for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The Delaware State Hornets visit the South Florida Bulls on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with the opening kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Delaware State is 2-1 overall and 0-0 in the MEAC after beating Bowie State 21-6, following a 22-15 loss at William & Mary. South Florida is 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the American Conference after a 28-24 road victory over Army, which followed a 19-9 win over FIU. Win big with our free NCAAF picks.
Delaware State Hornets
Delaware State has scored 77 points through three games, with the ground game producing 217.7 yards per contest and 6.3 yards per carry. Jayden Jenkins leads the Hornets with 139 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Ui Ale has added 119 yards and two scores. Ale has completed 44 of 76 passes for 530 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Jaylin Terzado is the main downfield target with 10 catches for 185 yards and a touchdown, while Terrence Rone has 111 receiving yards.
The Hornets have allowed 20.7 points per game, including only six in the latest victory. Delaware State has also produced takeaways, with Wayne Favors III recording two interceptions. Jordan Banks leads the defense with 18 tackles, while Kemari Nix has 16. Malcolm Jefferies, Quoy Rainey and Carl Nesmith have 13 tackles apiece. The Hornets will need that defensive activity against a South Florida team that has protected the football well through its first two games.
Injuries: No injuries to report.
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South Florida Bulls
South Florida has scored 47 points through two games while averaging 169.5 passing yards and 119 rushing yards per contest. Michael Van Buren Jr. has completed 30 of 48 passes for 339 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Jason Collins Jr. leads the rushing attack with 99 yards, while D.J. Crowther has 81 yards and a touchdown. Arhmad Branch leads the Bulls with 10 receptions for 100 yards, and Bryson Rodgers has nine catches for 89 yards and a touchdown.
The Bulls have allowed only 16.5 points per game, holding FIU to nine before limiting Army to 24. South Florida has recorded two interceptions, with Tavin Ward and Tayvion Beasley each collecting one. Sam Robinson and Rodney Hill lead the defense with 12 tackles apiece, while Ward has 11. Zavier Hamilton has recorded a sack, and Terry Simmons Jr. has forced a fumble. Kicker Nico Gramatica is also four-for-four on field goals, including a 53-yarder.
Injuries: No injuries to report.
Delaware State vs South Florida Prediction
South Florida has the advantage at home after opening with two wins while allowing only 33 total points. Van Buren has not thrown an interception, and that ball security matters against a Delaware State defense capable of creating takeaways. The Bulls also have several options in the passing game rather than relying on one receiver. Delaware State can move the football on the ground, but South Florida has faced two FBS opponents and enters with the stronger defensive results. The Bulls will limit Delaware State’s scoring chances and use a balanced offense to pull away after halftime. Final Score Prediction: South Florida Bulls win, 38-13.
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