USF Football

Sep 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Willie Simmons and South Florida Bulls head coach Alex Golesh shake hands after the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports

QB Byrum Brown's goal for the upcoming USF football season: go 12-0, win national title

For USF football, Alex Golesh says Ben Knox "represents the Bulls and everything we stand for"

There's a rude awakening coming for walk-ons like those with USF football

USF's football fate this season could hang on how much its defense improves

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

USF football was close to hiring Deion Sanders but thank goodness it didn't happen

Sep 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida A&M Rattlers defensive back Javan Morgan (2) tackles South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports

There are one ... two ... three steps for USF football success in upcoming season

Oct 21, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; South Florida Bulls running back Nay'Quan Wright (5) runs the ball for a touchdown against the UConn Huskies in the second half at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Preseason honors keep piling up for USF football

Dec 28, 2023; Bronx, NY, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights running back Samuel Brown V (27) fights off a tackle by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (51) during the fourth quarter at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-USA TODAY Sports

When USF football faces Miami in Week 4, which 'Canes team will show up?

Oct 21, 2023;South Florida Bulls running back Nay'Quan Wright (5) runs through a hole created by his offensive line against the UConn Huskies in the first quarter at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

For USF football, it's about what the big guys up front do that counts

The Bulls look for significant defensive improvement in 2024

The motto for USF football defense this season: If you're juiceless, you're useless

Sep 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls tight end Jayson Littlejohn (0) celebrates a touchdown with Tight end Gunnar Greenwald (87) against Florida A&M Rattlers during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports

Something different is happening with USF football, and that's very, very good

December 20, 2008; St. Petersburg FL, USA; South Florida quarterback Matt Grothe (8) throws the ball during the first half of the 2008 St. Pete Bowl against the Memphis Tigers at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Fans, this ain't Voodoo 5, this is pulling the five BEST plays from USF's Football vault

Dec 21, 2023; Boca Raton, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) drops back to pass against the Syracuse Orange in the first quarter during the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

As USF football receiver depth grows, so do QB Byrum Brown's passing options

Sep 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls head coach Alex Golesh celebrates quarterback Byrum Brown (17) touchdown against Florida A&M Rattlers during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports

A year after being an afterthought when the season began, USF football now included in potential playoff chatter

Dec 21, 2023; Boca Raton, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls backup quarterback Bryce Archie has had a solid off-season. Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Which quarterback steps up for USF football if Byrum Brown gets hurt?

Sep 9, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Florida A&M Rattlers head coach Willie Simmons and South Florida Bulls head coach Alex Golesh shake hands after the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-USA TODAY Sports

As the opening game for USF football nears, the Bulls' "process" gets more refined

Sep 16, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls punter Andrew Stokes (36) punts the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

A 30-year old college football punter? At USF, Andrew Stokes is Papa Bear

Oct 21, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Quarterback Byrum Brown earned a ride on his teammates' shoulders after running for a touchdown last year against UConn. But things could go better for the Bulls this year if Brown runs fewer times. David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Here are three things USF football can do to turn seven wins into a lot more

Dec 21, 2023; Boca Raton, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls wide receiver Sean Atkins (38) catches a pass for a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange in the third quarter during the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

From walk-on to record-setter, Sean Atkins is what USF football wants in a leader

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) still arms South Florida Bulls defensive end Ryan Thaxton (99) during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

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Defense has to greatly improve for USF football to get where it wants to go

Oct 17, 2015; East Hartford, CT, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Quinton Flowers (9) runs the ball against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half at Rentschler Field. USF defeated UConn 28-20. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

In the ranking of all-time USF quarterbacks, Quinton Flowers leads the way

Florida Gators safety Rashad Torrence II (22) brings down South Florida Bulls running back Brian Battie (21) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, September 17, 2022. [Cyndi Chambers/Gainesville Sun]

Ncaa Football Florida Gators Vs Usf Bulls

USF watching and preparing as the NCAA athletics landscape shifts

Dec 21, 2023; Boca Raton, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls running back Nay'Quan Wright (5) celebrates with offensive lineman Donovan Jennings (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Syracuse Orange in the fourth quarter during the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Why is USF football on the upswing? It starts with the school's leadership

Dec 21, 2023; Boca Raton, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls offensive lineman Donovan Jennings (73) and defensive end Immanuel Hickman (6) hold up the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl trophy after beating Syracuse Orange at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

USF entering 2024 football season looking for even more respect