USF Football

If Byrum Brown is unable to play after his injury Saturday, Bryce Archie will get the start against Memphis -- Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

For USF football, this week's open date is a time for serious soul-searching

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USF asking the question after blowout loss to Tulane: Where do we go from here?

USF was blown out by Tulane, and even worse, QB Byrum Brown was injured

USF's challenge at Tulane is to put together a complete game against a good team

Sep 13, 2024; Kansas City, Kansas, USA; UNLV Rebels quarterback Matthew Sluka (3) throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Children's Mercy Park. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

USF is trying to bring order to NIL, but UNLV's situation shows it's the wild west

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Sep 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) runs with the ball against the Miami Hurricanes in the third quarter  at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

USF begins the pursuit for its first football conference title Saturday at Tulane

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Sep 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) reacts after a play against the Miami Hurricanes in the third quarter  at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

As USF prepares to open Conference play, let's just say the AAC has been a bit wacky

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Sep 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Bryce Archie (3) drops back to pass against the Miami Hurricanes in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

USF won't have to Pac after all as the Bulls will remain in the AAC

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Sep 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Damien Martinez (6) scores a touchdown against the South Florida Bulls in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

It may not look like it on the scoreboard but USF defense really is better than 2023

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Sep 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Bryce Archie (3) is sacked by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Francisco Mauigoa (1) in the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

As far as USF has come, the Miami blowout shows how far the Bulls have to go

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Sep 12, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA;  Fans fill the stadium map of California before the game between the California Golden Bears and the San Diego State Aztecs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Pac-12 doesn't make sense for USF in realignment, and that's no fake

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Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Matthew McCoy (78) celebrates with fans after defeating the Gators during the season opener at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the University of Miami Hurricanes. The Hurricanes defeated the Gators 41-17. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Miami fans talk smack about USF but Hurricanes' players and coaches sure don't

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USF v Alabama

USF athletic director on conference realignment: "It's about being in the top tier"

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Oct 28, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Quinton Flowers (9) before the game against the Houston Cougars at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

USF football's history on the big stage: a mix of real good, not so good, and u-g-l-y

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Sep 14, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal arrives at Hard Rock Stadium before a game against the Ball State Cardinals. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami game gives USF football another chance to shine in the national spotlight

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Dec 21, 2023; Boca Raton, FL, USA;  South Florida Bulls head coach Alex Golesh holds up the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl trophy after beating Syracuse Orange at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

With USF football rising, Alex Golesh is already showing up on coaching lists like UF

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USF is generating excitement for their fans Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Capacity expanded at Ray-Jay to meet the demand for USF-Miami football tickets

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Sep 14, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws the football before the game against the Ball State Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Nightmare averted at Southern Miss as USF football bounces back from early deficit

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Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) clutches the ball as he is brought down by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William McLelland-Imagn Images

If USF football is as good as most people think, the Bulls must beat Southern Miss

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Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Florida Bulls defensive back Kajuan Banks brings down Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cole Adams (7) near the end zone during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William McLelland-Imagn Images

Alex Golesh: "It breaks my soul" after USF football collapsed late against Alabama

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Dec 26, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas State Bobcats running back Ismail Mahdi (21) runs with the ball against Rice Owls defensive back AJ Stephens (25) in the second quarter at Gerald J Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Hey, Pac 12, we're here to help: Here are 3 AAC teams you can have. You can choose 2.

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Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) eyes a pass against the South Florida Bulls during the third quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William McLelland-Imagn Images

For USF football, the trick is to replicate the first 54 minutes over the final six

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Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) prepares to throw against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William McLelland-Imagn Images

Watching the beating USF QB Byrum Brown took at Alabama was scary at times

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Aug 31, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats tight end Jordan Dingle (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the third quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Carter Skaggs-Imagn Images

Kickoff time for the USF-Miami game is set, but first comes Southern Miss

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Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA;  Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) tries to leap through a tackle by South Florida Bulls cornerback Brent Austin (20) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 42-16. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

USF football gave up 42 points and we praise the defense? You bet we do

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Sep 7, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Florida Bulls running back Nay'Quan Wright (5) runs the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William McLelland-Imagn Images

If you watched USF football against Alabama, you know the final score is deceiving

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Sep 16, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;  South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) runs with the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Three keys USF football needs to have its best chance at Alabama

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Sep 16, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;  South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) is pressured by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (32) in the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The soothsayers (and video game) say no way USF football even stays close to Alabama

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