University of South Florida

After senior defensive back Mekhi LaPointe (22) hauled in an interception against the Gators on Saturday, he went down with a hip injury that will keep him out for the upcoming game against Florida A&M, and probably the next couple weeks, according to coach Jeff Scott. USF ATHLETICS PHOTO The Bulls bolstered their secondary through the transfer portal in the offseason, but … [Read more...] about Bulls dealing with injury issues in the secondary

With a game against Florida A&M approaching Saturday, coach Jeff Scott (center) said he isn’t prepared to name a starting quarterback at a press conference Tuesday. ORACLE PHOTO/LEDA ALVIM Despite the depth chart listing sophomore quarterback Cade Fortin as the starter, coach Jeff Scott said in a Tuesday press conference he was not yet ready to name a starting quarterback … [Read more...] about Starting quarterback remains unannounced

Freshman forward/midfielder Serita Thurton logged five shots with one on goal in USF’s win against Miami. USF ATHLETICS PHOTO After falling to No. 22 Tennessee and battling to a draw against Florida Atlantic in its past two games, the USF women’s soccer team is back to its winning ways after defeating Miami 1-0 on Sunday. The lone goal came via a corner kick from junior Sydny … [Read more...] about NOTEBOOK: Women’s soccer tops Miami

The Bulls had a number of opportunities to score more points than they did against Florida on Saturday. ORACLE PHOTO/LEDA ALVIM Defeating No. 13 Florida was always going to be a tall task for the Bulls, coming off a 45-0 beatdown at the hands of NC State the week prior. Although the 42-20 outcome wasn’t the upset coach Jeff Scott hoped would happen, he thought the grit and … [Read more...] about Takeaways: Bulls miss opportunities, play multiple quarterbacks against Florida

UF Quarterback Anthony Richardson (center) led the Gators in passing and rushing Saturday against the Bulls. ORACLE PHOTO/ LEDA ALVIM No one at Raymond James Stadium should have been surprised by the outcome of Saturday’s game between USF and No. 13 Florida, but perhaps the only surprise was that the Bulls managed to get on the scoreboard in their 42-20 loss to the Gators. USF … [Read more...] about Bulls outclassed against No. 13 Florida

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — No. 13 Florida tuned up for the start of Southeastern Conference play with a 42-20 rout of overmatched South Florida that may — or may not — have answered the question of whether starter Emory Jones or backup Anthony Richardson is best suited to run the Gators offense. The quarterbacks shared playing time for the second straight week, with each having his … [Read more...] about No. 13 Florida routs USF 42-20 as QB debate continues

The Bulls will have a one-game road trip against Miami on Sunday before coming back home for a Sept. 16 matchup against the East Carolina Pirates. USF ATHLETICS PHOTO The USF women’s soccer team sputtered en route to a 1-1 tie with Florida Atlantic on Thursday night, wrapping up a six-game home stand with just three wins.  “I can’t say I’m not disappointed,” coach Denise … [Read more...] about USF battles to draw against Florida Atlantic to wrap up home stand

The majority of student tickets available have been claimed, with under 3,000 left. ORACLE PHOTO/LEDA ALVIM Raymond James Stadium will welcome Bulls fans back for the first home regular-season game Saturday, as the Gators make the trip from Gainesville to Tampa for a 1 p.m. kickoff. It will be the first game since the 2019 season where USF will be playing in front of a home … [Read more...] about Packed stadium awaits Bulls in home opener against Gators

Week 2 of the college football season is set to begin on Friday night. Last weekend gave us some interesting first games, with a number of the nation’s dominant programs looking pretty susceptible. And then there is No. 1 Alabama, which looks pretty far ahead of the field. We have a great slate of games this weekend. At noon, No. 3 Ohio State hosts No. 12 Oregon, with both … [Read more...] about The Spun’s 2021 College Football Staff Picks: Week 2