South Florida (3-0) at Kansas (2-1) 7 pm EST Saturday, Sept. 23 Why to watch: For the first time this year, South Florida ventures outside the Sunshine State with a chance to make a statement against a Big 12 team. The Bulls’ 3-0 record has been deceptive and as much a product of a weak schedule as anything else. Last week’s emotional 24-17 win at budding rival UCF did seem to light a fire under a team that trudged through its first two victories. Kansas looks to rebound from a draining, 37-31 double-overtime loss at Toledo on Friday night. The Jayhawks have issues of their own, headed by an inability to protect the football in the first three games. They weren’t five-star prospects coming out of high school, but USF’s Matt Grothe and Kansas’ Kerry Meier are two of the more exciting redshirt freshmen quarterbacks in the country. Why South Florida might win: The Bull defense has been true to form so far holding opponents to 261 yards and just under 16 points a game. It’s allowing only 82 yards a game on the ground, which should neutralize Kansas RB Jon Cornish and leave a banged-up Meier to have to win the game for the Jayhawks. The young quarterback hasn’t been consistent enough to prove he can win games against good teams when it’s all on his shoulders. Why Kansas might win: South Florida’s been good against the run, but Kansas has been even better allowing 71 yards a game. The Jayhawks will turn the Bulls into a one-dimensional offense, forcing Grothe to shoulder the load against an improved secondary. In an evenly-matched game, USF’s nation’s-worst punting unit gives Kansas a major advantage in the battle for field position. Who to watch: Kansas CB Aqib Talib returned from suspension last week to give the Jayhawk secondary an immediate boost. He had six tackles and three pass breakups, helping hold the usually efficient Toledo aerial attack to 15-of-47 passing for 136 yards and a touchdown. Talib will be matched up with Ean Randolph, who leads the Bulls with 10 catches and a pair of touchdown receptions. What will happen: Don’t be fooled by the recordsâ€â€Kansas is the slightly better team. The Jayhawks will make stopping Grothe a mission to pick up a critical and hard fought home win. CFN Prediction: Kansas 24 ... South Florida 19 ... Line: Kansas -5.5 Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 The Janice Dickenson