South Florida Bulls defeat Delaware State Hornets 59-17: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Delaware State Hornets 17, South Florida Bulls 59
The South Florida Bulls beat the Delaware State Hornets 59-17 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium. The South Florida Bulls covered the spread as 36.5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 60, with 76 points combined.
Delaware State Hornets vs. South Florida Bulls final score and game recap
The South Florida Bulls led 14-7 after the first quarter and 28-17 at halftime. They outscored the Delaware State Hornets 31-0 in the second half, 17-0 in the fourth quarter alone. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ui Ale (Delaware State Hornets): 16/22 passing for 249 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Nathan Stewart (Delaware State Hornets): 2 catches for 102 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Michael Van Buren Jr. (South Florida Bulls): 23/32 passing for 300 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- D.J. Crowther (South Florida Bulls): 8 carries for 101 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Delaware State Hornets vs. South Florida Bulls?
The South Florida Bulls covered the spread as 36.5-point favorites, winning by 42 points.
Did Delaware State Hornets vs. South Florida Bulls go over or under the total?
The game went over: 76 points combined against a closing total of 60, over by 16. 45 of the 76 points came in the first half.
Delaware State Hornets vs. South Florida Bulls game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: South Florida Bulls won the first quarter.
- South Florida Bulls team total 48.5: the over, paying -115, with 59 scored.
- First-quarter total 14.5: the over, paying +120, with 21 points scored.
- Delaware State Hornets team total 10.5: the over, paying +100, with 17 scored.
- First-half spread: Delaware State Hornets +21.5 covered, paying -118.
- First-half moneyline: South Florida Bulls won the first half.
- First-half total 34.5: the over, paying -105, with 45 points scored.
Delaware State Hornets vs. South Florida Bulls odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Delaware State Hornets at +5500 and the South Florida Bulls at -66678. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the South Florida Bulls a 98% favorite. The South Florida Bulls won as the favorite at -66678: $0.15 profit on a $100 bet.
Delaware State Hornets and South Florida Bulls betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Delaware State Hornets 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the South Florida Bulls 3-0 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time. That made it three straight wins for the South Florida Bulls.
What's next for Delaware State Hornets and South Florida Bulls?
Next for the South Florida Bulls: at the Bowling Green Falcons on Saturday, September 26, 2026.