TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The University of South Florida now has its first-ever CEO of Athletics. Rob Higgins was named to the position at an event at the school on Monday morning. "While this will always be the University's athletic department, it's now officially team Tampa Bay's as well," said Higgins. He takes on the job at an interesting time, when USF's football team … [Read more...] about Rob Higgins takes over as USF CEO of athletics
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USF blows out South Carolina State
USF opened up Saturday’s game against South Carolina State with a 93-yard interception return for a touchdown by graduate linebacker Mac Harris, setting the tone for a 63-14 victory at Raymond James Stadium. The blowout win was the most the Bulls scored since last November, when they beat Tulsa in a 63-30 rout. South Florida […] The post USF blows out South Carolina State … [Read more...] about USF blows out South Carolina State
At USF, words of late basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim resonate within football program
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The initials of former South Florida basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim are on the headset that USF football coach Alex Golesh wears on the sideline. And Abdur-Rahim's words that he said in 2023 have quickly become the credo of sorts for the Bulls as well. “This ain't the same ol' South Florida, my brother.” Abdur-Rahim, who died at 43 last year … [Read more...] about At USF, words of late basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim resonate within football program
USF to close nonconference slate against South Carolina State
The Bulls return home Saturday to face South Carolina State after enduring one of the toughest opening stretches in the nation. Since entering the Football Bowl Subdivision, USF is 33-1 against Football Championship Subdivision opponents, most recently beating Bethune-Cookman last season 48-3. On the other hand, South Carolina State remains winless at 0-20 all-time against … [Read more...] about USF to close nonconference slate against South Carolina State
Carson Beck, Mark Fletcher Jr. lead the way as No. 5 Miami rolls past No. 18 USF, 49-12
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Carson Beck threw three touchdown passes, Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 5 Miami remained unbeaten with a 49-12 win over No. 18 South Florida on Saturday. It was Miami's biggest victory margin over a ranked opponent since beating Washington 65-7 in 2001, the Hurricanes' most recent national championship … [Read more...] about Carson Beck, Mark Fletcher Jr. lead the way as No. 5 Miami rolls past No. 18 USF, 49-12