![Marlon Mack and the Bulls should be able to gash an East Carolina defense yielding 4.7 yards per rush, Matt Baker writes. [Getty Images]](https://www.tampabay.com/resizer//AOwooLu6ZL0m0BmDj-FCiIWE2p8=/426x0/smart/filters:format(webP)/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-tbt.s3.amazonaws.com/public/2G3DOFWGMQI6TCHRIBWI6S7HAY.jpg "Marlon Mack and the Bulls should be able to gash an East Carolina defense yielding 4.7 yards per rush, Matt Baker writes. [Getty Images]")
The Times college football staff makes its picks for USF's game against East Carolina Saturday at Raymond James Stadium:
Joey Knight, @TBTimes_Bulls
USF 45-20: Bulls already have won two games 45-20. Table is set for a three-peat against turnover-prone ECU.
Matt Baker, @MBakerTBTimes
USF 38-24: Marlon Mack and the Bulls should be able to gash an East Carolina defense yielding 4.7 yards per rush.
Martin Fennelly, @mjfennelly
USF 55-21: USF remains on track. Central question: Is the ECU band coming?
Tom Jones, @TomWJones
USF 44-28: Bulls coming off impressive victory at Cincinnati and should roll up the points vs. ECU.
Traci Johnson, @TBHomeTeam
USF 48-21: The Bulls won't be the ones distracted by band protests or broadcast boycotts.
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