Strength in Unity.

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Fuente officially added to staff as passing game coordinator
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles

USF formally announced Monday morning the hiring of passing game coordinator Justin Fuente, who was most recently at Iowa State as an offensive coordinator before he was fired earlier this year.

Fuente was the head coach at Memphis from 2012 until 2017 when he was fired and replaced by Cam Cameron. Fuente then spent the next two seasons with the Cyclones as their play-caller before Fuente and the entire staff was relieved of their duties when new head coach Jay Nieman took over.

The hire doesn't come without some potential ruffling of some feathers. According to a source within the program, head coach Malcolm Francois "came pretty close" to taking over play-calling duties from current offensive coordinator Marcel Smith. Francois, who called plays early in his tenure before the hiring of Smith, has felt that the Bulls offense has become too reliant on big plays from their passing attack. The Bulls failed to have a 1,000-yard rusher this past season for the first time in Francois' tenure while the passing numbers continue to increase in terms of volume but not necessarily efficiency.

Francois was set on hiring Calvin Magee to a similar position last season but Magee ended up landing an offensive coordinator gig elsewhere. The team hired Fuente this time around as an offensive analyst back in January but according to several players, the offense is "completely different this year" and it comes to no surprise that Fuente was formally announced as a coordinator, allowing him to interact with players on the field at practice.

Francois has a lot of respect for Fuente who he coached against multiple times when Fuente was a head coach at Memphis. It is believed that Smith and Fuente will share a role as offensive play-caller but that the wheels are set in motion for Fuente to eventually take over.

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2019 USF Bulls football preview: Can Johnson minimize the mistakes and turnovers in year two?
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

With strong performances against UCF and Iowa in the bowl game to finish off the season, David Johnson was able to set records as a redshirt freshman for the USF Bulls. He did all that after splitting first team reps in the spring and fall camp with Steven McKenzie. McKenzie is now at Boston College, a projected starter, and the stage is set for Johnson to be the unquestioned leader of the offense.

A look at USF’s quarterback situation:

Projected depth chart
#1 David Johnson, Rs So. | 6'3", 215lbs | 91 ovr, 74 spd, 87 thp, 92 tha
#15 Mario Greer, Rs Sr. | 6'1", 196lbs | 86 ovr, 70 spd, 83 thp, 90 tha
#11 Brandon Tidwell, Rs Jr. | 6'3", 200lbs | 80 ovr, 72 spd, 81 thp, 91 tha
#17 Michael Harrell, Fr. | 6'2", 213lbs | 74 ovr, 79 spd, 84 thp, 74 tha
#18 Eric Whitworth, Fr. | 6'5", 204lbs | 50 ovr, 51 spd, 72 thp, 64 tha

Expected starter: Easy decision here as Johnson enters the season as the unquestioned starter.

Major storyline: Johnson's numbers, volume wise, were very good as he threw for 4,362 yards and 27 touchdowns. But he was intercepted 18 times and the efficiency wasn't always there as there was a reliance on the big plays. With Franklin Sapp gone, 3rd and 14 isn't going to be a simple go-route for one of the fastest players in college football. How will Johnson adapt?



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2019 USF Bulls football preview: Can former four-star Ross put it all together or will the committee continue?
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

After having several seasons with at least one 1,000-yard rusher, USF failed to complete that feet. The closest player to come to reaching that mark was junior running back David Ross with 711 yards on 140 carries.

Brian Reynolds figures to continue to be the spell back -- 421 rushing yards, 6 touchdowns in 2018 -- but at times, he looked like the more explosive running back of the two as he could guarantee gains while Ross instead relied on big plays with his five rushes of over 20 yards. USF also has a five-star incoming true freshman in James Thomas who could also make things interesting.

A look at USF’s running back situation:

Projected depth chart
#8 David Ross, Jr. | 6'1", 226lbs | 87 ovr, 86 spd, 89 acc, 90 btk, 86 car
#29 Brian Reynolds, Rs Jr. | 6'0", 233lbs | 83 ovr, 87 spd, 95 acc, 82 btk, 73 car
#25 James Thomas, Fr. | 5'10", 195lbs | 76 ovr, 87 spd, 82 acc, 79 btk, 77 car
#13 Scott Kimbrough, Rs Fr. | 6'0", 204lbs | 69 ovr, 86 spd, 85 acc, 64 btk, 95 car
#32 Greg Johnston, Rs Fr. | 6'0", 202lbs | 66 ovr, 93 spd, 85 acc, 62 btk, 60 car

Expected starter: Ross will lead the charge with Reynolds and Thomas close behind him as the Bulls haven't had a true feature back since the departure of Leon Ward.

Major storyline: Trey Davis was the wild-card last season but he's back on defense exclusively. Thomas is an interesting one to watch but the guy that fans should be on the look out for is speedster Greg Johnston. Johnston brings a different dynamic to the table and if the Bulls can get him five touches a game, he might be able to make some noise.



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2019 USF Bulls football preview: Can deep group at receiver help replace the production of Sapp and White?
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

How do you replace arguably the two best receivers in school history? The simple answer is you don't.

With Zac White and Franklin Sapp in the NFL, USF lost it's best route runner and pass catcher in White and it's most explosive and fastest player in Sapp. They accounted for nearly half of the passing offense last season and tight end Buck Burns accounted for nearly a quarter of it as well and all three are gone.

A look at USF’s receiver situation:

Projected depth chart
#6 Corey Sharp, Sr. | 6'1", 195lbs | 90 ovr, 89 spd, 94 acc, 97 cth
#4 Mike Holmes, So. | 6'0", 184lbs | 81 ovr, 94 spd, 93 acc, 75 cth
#10 Jay Stevens, Sr. | 6'0", 195lbs | 86 ovr, 85 spd, 86 acc, 92 cth
#89 Matt Hill, Rs Jr. | 6'1", 202lbs | 81 ovr, 89 spd, 85 acc, 84 cth
#82 Marco Mason, So. | 6'2", 211lbs | 76 ovr, 92 spd, 84 acc, 76 cth
#84 Joel Green, Rs Fr. | 6'1", 199lbs | 72 ovr, 87 spd, 83 acc, 78 cth
#80 Chad Hale, Fr. | 6'2", 188lbs | 63 ovr, 88 spd, 83 acc, 65 cth
#81 James Ellison, Fr. | 5'11", 189lbs | 63 ovr, 93 spd, 81 acc, 58 cth

Expected starter: Sharp is often a forgotten member of the 2016 recruiting class and so is Stevens, both coming in with White and Sapp. Both of them are the expected starters along with Holmes, who many are projecting to have a very big year.

Major storyline: Who emerges as WR1? Sharp has the tools and the proven pedigree with him catching almost 100 passes in his three seasons with the Bulls. Stevens splashed onto the scene as a freshman and sophomore but caught just six passes last season and is probably the more natural receiver of the bunch. But the wildcard is Holmes who had 334 yards as a true freshman and has shown flashes of similarities to Sapp due to his speed. Probably not a coincidence he is wearing the #4 this season.



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2019 USF Bulls football preview: Holland makes the switch, will the production continue to increase?
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

USF coaches have been raving about fullback Robert Holland since he was a freshman stuck on the scout team. Holland remained there for two more seasons before starting as a redshirt junior at fullback. With Buck Burns and Mike Henry graduating, the Bulls moved their only senior at either position from fullback to tight end to help groom the young pups.

A look at USF’s tight end situation:

Projected depth chart
#40 Robert Holland, Rs Sr. | 6'1", 254lbs | 78 ovr, 83 spd, 92 acc, 77 cth, 70 rbk
#83 Joe Wayne, So. | 6'4", 256lbs | 72 ovr, 75 spd, 76 acc, 64 cth, 68 rbk
#86 Jonathan Lamb, Fr. | 6'6", 236lbs | 68 ovr, 74 spd, 73 acc, 66 cth, 71 rbk
#88 Brian Knox, Fr. | 6'4", 252lbs | 67 ovr, 75 spd, 73 acc, 67 cth, 69 rbk

Expected starter: The staff moved Holland there for a reason and it's to serve as a "bridge" between the Brian Burns/Chris Golden/Mike Henry era into what they are hoping will be the Wayne/Lamb/Knox era at tight end.

Major storyline: Holland is a better athlete than what the Bulls have had at tight end in recent year. Holland can be more than just a placeholder and if he finds his footing, just how good can he be?



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2019 USF Bulls football preview: Can Bulls replace the formidable trio of Charles, Drew & Bell on the left?
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

For the past three seasons, USF Bulls fans and coaches have known that when the ball is kicked off and the offense takes the field, Darren Charles will be at left tackle, to the right of him will be Derrick Drew and at center will be Maurice Bell.

Bell and Charles graduated and now they must replace that stronghold. Drew kicks out to left tackle as a redshirt senior to help shore up an offensive line that has a lot of questions mark.

A look at USF’s offensive line situation:

Projected depth chart
LT - #68 Derrick Drew, Rs Sr. :: #72 Nic Haynes, Rs So.
LG - #79 Brian Brown, Rs Jr.
C - #74 Kenny Brantley, Rs Sr. :: #65 Jamie Babcock, Rs Fr.
RG - #69 Victor Tucker, So. :: #64 Maurice Williams, Rs Fr.
RT - #73 Isaac Gutierrez, RS Sr. :: #76 Quinton Payne, RS Jr.

Expected starters:
#68 Derrick Drew, Rs Sr. | 6'2", 318lbs | 90 ovr, 92 pbk, 90 rbk, 89 str
#79 Brian Brown, Rs Jr. | 6'0", 324lbs | 78 ovr, 85 pbk, 86 rbk, 79 str
#74 Kenny Brantley, Rs Sr. | 6'2", 304lbs | 83 ovr, 88 pbk, 85 rbk, 80 str
#69 Victor Tucker, So. | 6'4", 318lbs | 78 ovr, 85 pbk, 85 rbk, 81 str
#73 Isaac Gutierrez, Rs Sr. | 6'3", 331lbs | 82 ovr, 86 pbk, 88 rbk, 82 str

Major storyline: Moving Drew to left tackle gives the Bulls two seasoned players at tackle in Drew and Gutierrez, a senior who is now a two-year starter. Tucker was having a good freshman season before his injury and Brantley, while unproven, is a fifth year senior that's played behind a very talented player in Bell. The cupboard is not empty for the Bulls, just unproven as a unit.

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2019 USF Bulls football preview: Some new -- and familiar -- faces to man the new look defensive line for the Bulls
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

USF got a lot of production out of transfer Lance Carroll and former linebacker Gary Prince in their lone season as a duo at defensive end. USF is hoping to catch a similar lightning in a bottle by moving last year's starting inside linebacker back to defensive end and starting a true freshman in Chuck Sanders opposite of him.

Hooper's measurables have always been insane, even when he was a freshman as a former high school running back at six-foot-one and pushing 260 pounds. He's now up to 276 pounds and simply out grew the linebacker position he played last season.

He was good, tallying 48 tackles but returns to the position where he had just 11 tackles and three sacks in two seasons due to team need.

A look at USF’s defensive line situation:

Projected depth chart
DE - #12 Fred Hooper, Sr. :: #95 Bryan Walker, Rs Sr. :: #41 Chris Allen, Jr.
DT - #93 Jamey Little, Sr. :: #98 Anton Tate, Rs Sr. :: #90 Ben Jennings, Rs So.
DT - #14 E.J. Newsome, Fr. :: #96 Ben Woodard, Rs So. :: #94 Justin Barry, Rs Fr.
DE - #9 Chuck Sanders, Fr. :: #97 Mark Hawkins, So. :: #91 Derrick Farris, Fr. :: #98 John Mansfield, Fr.

Expected starters:
#12 Fred Hooper, Sr. | 6'1", 276lbs | 79 ovr, 86 spd, 95 acc, 75 str, 78 fmv, 68 bsh
#93 Jamey Little, Sr. | 5'11", 297lbs | 83 ovr, 64 spd, 68 acc, 86 str, 93 pmv, 82 fmv, 85 bsh
#14 E.J. Newsome, So. | 6'3", 271lbs | 77 ovr, 68 spd, 80 acc, 81 str, 74 pmv, 78 fmv, 74 bsh
#9 Chuck Sanders, Fr. | 6'3", 246lbs | 75 ovr, 75 spd, 72 acc, 80 str, 84 fmv, 72 bsh


Major storyline: Just how good is Sanders going to be? He was all the rave coming out of the spring as the team tried to find him a position. He could play defensive line or linebacker but ultimately, the team settled in on defensive end. To start as a true freshman at the line of scrimmage is a tall task, will he be up for it?



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2019 USF Bulls football preview: Richardson ready to man and lead the defense as a fourth-year starter
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

USF linebacker Shelton Richardson has played a ton of football, starting every game he was healthy for since he was a true freshman back in 2016.

The Butkus Award winner will be the unquestioned leader of the defense and also one of two returning starters at linebacker along with Mark Bennett. The new comer is a very talented true freshman, similar to Richardson, in linebacker Scott Stewart.

A look at USF’s linebacker situation:

Projected depth chart
WILL - #7 Shelton Richardson, Sr. :: #52 Matt Thompson, Rs Sr. :: #44 James Tucker, Jr. :: #51 Nate Clark, Fr. :: #57 Matt Stewart, Rs Fr.
MIKE - #54 Scott Stewart, Fr. :: #50 Derek O'Neill, Rs Jr. :: #56 John Jacobs, Rs So.
SAM - #58 Mark Bennett, Rs Jr. :: #42 Albert Young, Rs So. :: #55 Rob Matthews, Rs Jr. :: #59 Ryan Fletcher, Rs Fr. :: #53 Stephen Hill, Fr.

Expected starters:
#7 Shelton Richardson, Sr. | 6'1", 220lbs | 90 ovr, 87 spd, 98 acc, 84 tkl, 89 bsh, 81 zcv
#54 Scott Stewart, Fr. | 6'3", 246lbs | 78 ovr, 79 spd, 87 acc, 82 tkl, 80 bsh, 85 hit power
#58 Mark Bennett, Rs Jr. | 6'1", 240lbs | 81 ovr, 83 spd, 99 acc, 76 tkl, 87 bsh, 74 zcv

Major storyline: The athleticism at the position jumps out, especially on the outside in Richardson and Bennett. Richardson really excelled last season when he was allowed to play off the line of scrimmage more and expect a big year from Bennett as well.




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2019 USF Bulls football preview: All aboard the Marcus Hines hype train?
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

Back in 2016, the duo of Zac White and Dan Johnson came in with so much hype as five-star players. Marcus Hines might be matching that hype train.

Hines was a complete stud in the spring and immediately locked up that #2 corner spot behind Bradley Bentley who had five interceptions last season. When Hines gets beat in practice, it's a big deal because it doesn't happen that after. With legit world-class speed and the moxie to match, Hines certainly seems like he's going to be the vocal leader of a secondary that lost a ton of senior leadership.

A look at USF’s defensive back situation:

Projected depth chart
CB - #2 Bradley Bentley, Jr. :: #24 Ben Lewis, Fr.
CB - #22 Marcus Hines, Fr. :: #19 Michael Walker, So.
NICKEL - #21 Michael Bush, Jr.
S - #3 Trey Davis, So. :: #23 Carl Rodriguez, Jr.
S - #5 Chip Bryant, So. :: #37 Mike Clark, Sr.

Expected starters:
CB #2 Bradley Bentley, Jr. | 6'2", 173lbs | 80 ovr, 92 spd, 91 acc, 86 mcv, 87 zcv
CB #22 Marcus Hines, Fr. | 6'2", 175lbs | 79 ovr, 96 spd, 90 acc, 87 mcv, 85 zcv
NICKEL #21 Michael Bush, Jr. | 6'1", 173lbs | 78 ovr, 94 spd, 85 acc, 85 mcv, 89 zcv
S #3 Trey Davis, So. | 6'1", 188lbs | 85 ovr, 90 spd, 90 acc, 70 tkl, 91 mcv, 90 zcv
S #5 Chip Bryant, So. | 5'11", 181lbs | 83 ovr, 90 spd, 89 acc, 82 tkl, 74 mcv, 79 zcv

Major storyline: There is a lot of potential in this defense with two sophomores at safety that were studs as freshman and a breakout sophomore in Bentley who is now a junior and Hines. This secondary could be very, very good next season.

[Thugger Jackson]

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2019 USF Football Preview
Cooper Byrd -- Dynasty Sports Staff Writer

Ten Best USF Players
1. LB Shelton Richardson, Sr.
2. QB David Johnson, Rs So.
3. T Derrick Drew, Rs Sr.
4. WR Corey Sharp, Sr.
5. HB David Ross, Jr.
6. S Trey Davis, So.
7. S Chip Bryant, So.
8. CB Bradley Bentley, Jr.
9. WR Mike Holmes, So.
10. LB Mark Bennett, Rs Jr.

Specialists
#39 K Ricky Turner, Freshman :: 76 overall, 78 kick power, 75 kick accuracy
#43 P Allen Carrington, Freshman :: 68 overall, 65 kick power, 72 kick accuracy

Schedule
OPEN
at Georgia Tech :: B+ Overall, B+ Offense, B Defense
vs. Wisconsin :: B+ Overall, A- Offense, B Defense
vs. BYU :: B Overall, B+ Offense, B Defense
at #20 Oklahoma :: B+ Overall, B+ Offense, A- Defense
vs. #19 Florida :: A- Overall, A Offense, A- Defense
vs. Oklahoma State :: B Overall, A Offense, B- Defense
OPEN
vs. Iowa State :: B Overall, B Offense, B- Defense
at TCU :: B Overall, B Offense, B Defense
vs. #25 Texas :: A+ Overall, A+ Offense, A- Defense
at #12 Texas Tech :: B Overall, B Offense, B Defense
at Baylor :: B Overall, B+ Offense, B- Defense
vs. UCF :: B Overall, B+ Offense, B- Defense

Preseason All-American
LB Shelton Richardson, senior (first team)
CB Bradley Bentley, junior (first team)
S Chip Bryant, sophomore (first team)

Preseason All-Big 12
HB David Ross, junior (first team)
LT Derrick Drew, senior (first team)
LB Shelton Richardson, senior (first team)
CB Bradley Bentley, junior (first team)
S Trey Davis, sophomore (first team)
S Chip Bryant, sophomore (first team)
QB David Johnson, sophomore (second team)
LB/DE Fred Hooper, senior (second team)

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Week 1 Top Stories
1. Virginia Tech is left with many unanswered questions after losing their opener to LSU.
2. Georgia celebrates going 1-0 in conference play with win over Ole Miss.
3. Alabama's McClain earns POTW honors following season-opening win over USC.
4. Northwestern starts off the 2019 season with a closer win over Syracuse.

Week 2 Notable Games
#6 Auburn (0-0, 0-0) at #18 Florida (0-0, 0-0)
#2 Stanford (0-0, 0-0) at #21 Northwestern (1-0, 0-0)
#4 Nebraska (0-0, 0-0) at #16 Colorado (1-0, 0-0)
#25 South Carolina (1-0, 0-0) at #5 Georgia (1-0, 1-0)

Notable Recruiting News
TE Kyle Randle [TE #1]: 6'5", 265lbs | Fair Plain, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
OLB Norris Fontaine [OLB #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame

NCAA Players of the Week
Jamaal Morris (QB, Texas) :: W vs. Notre Dame :: 23 of 41, 322 yards, 10 carries, 61 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
Blake Gore (LB, Baylor) :: W at SMU :: 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Jamaal Morris (QB, Texas) :: W vs. Notre Dame :: 23 of 41, 322 yards, 10 carries, 61 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
Blake Gore (LB, Baylor) :: W at SMU :: 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble.

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Bulls open the 2020 recruiting cycle with commitments from position of needs
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

While nothing will top Marcus Hines committing at the start of the season, USF fans should be excited as the 2020 recruiting cycle got off to a fast start for the Bulls.

They were able to land commitments from three in-state players in three-star tight end Martin Rushing, three-star linebacker Montrell Jennings and two-star fullback Terrance Holland.

Holland is the younger brother of current Bulls tight end/fullback Robert Holland. The younger sibling is of similar built as Holland at six-foot-one and 250 pound and projects to be a hybrid like his brother.

Rushing gives the Bulls their fourth tight end commit in three years as they continue to stack the position while Jennings is an athletic linebacker that joins a very deep and young group.

2020 USF Recruiting Class
LB Montrell Jennings [LB #30]: 5'11", 231lbs | Pinellas Park, FL | 3-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 325 Bench Press Max, 560 Squat Max
TE Martin Rushing [TE #32]: 6'7", 260lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yard dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
FB Terrance Holland [FB #15]: 6'1", 250lbs | Carol City, FL | 2-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 320 Squat Max

2020 USF Recruiting Board
HB Troy Henry [HB #3]: 5'10", 195lbs | Alexander City, AL | 5-star :: USF, Oregon, Arizona, Michigan, Ohio State
G Brian Smith [G #1]: 6'4", 309lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star :: Florida, Georgia, Auburn, USF, South Carolina
T Derek Charles [T #3]: 6'5", 269lbs | Burbank, CA | 4-star :: USF, Oklahoma, Oregon, Boise State, Texas Tech
TE Ben Hawthorne [TE #6]: 6'3", 242lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star :: Notre Dame, Kentucky, USF, Northwestern, Army
T Ryan Williams [T #8]: 6'4", 280lbs | Cartersville, GA | 4-star :: Northwestern, Tennessee, Auburn, USF, Georgia
WR/DB Brandon Burns [ATH #11]: 6'1", 197lbs | Hanford, CA | 4-star :: USF, Texas Tech, Wyoming, Miami, Navy
ATH Erik Bass [ATH #22]: 6'0", 246lbs | Athens, AL | 4-star :: USF, Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida
CB Sonny Underwood [CB #1]: 6'1", 181lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star :: Iowa, USF, Notre Dame, West Virginia, Nebraska
QB Jeremy Thomas [QB #21]: 6'1", 242lbs | Calhoun, GA | 3-star :: USF, Alabama, USC, Arizona State
WR John Dixon [WR #43]: 6'3", 213lbs | Lake Wales, FL | 3-star :: USF, Miami, Clemson, UCF, Mississippi State
S Chris Wade [S #26]: 6'1", 177lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star :: USF, UCF, Miami, Florida State, Mississippi State
S Pierre Hodge [S #36]: 6'0", 195lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star :: South Carolina, USF, Virginia Tech, Florida

[Thugger Jackson]

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Yellow Jackets loses starting quarterback Gaither with injury in third quarter as Bulls are able to complete the comeback win
August 31st, 2019 -- Bobby Dodd Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)
#15 South Florida Bulls (0-0, 0-0) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0-0)



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USF - 0 / 14 / 3 / 14 // 31
GT - 7 / 13 / 0 / 7 // 27
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
6:35 (GT) R. Gaither, 2 Yd run

Quarter 2
7:57 (GT) J. Simmons, 20 Yd FG
5:39 (USF) M. Mason, 61 Yd pass from D. Johnson
4:01 (GT) J. Simmons, 36 Yd FG
0:46 (GT) C. Alexander, 12 Yd pass from R. Gaither
0:29 (USF) M. Hines, 35 Yd pass from D. Johnson

Quarter 3
4:12 (USF) R. Turner, 34 Yd FG

Quarter 4
6:56 (GT) S. Bryant, 5 Yd pass from J. Conley
4:59 (USF) G. Johnson, 2 Yd run
0:58 (USF) R. Holland, 1 Yd run

#15 South Florida Bulls (1-0, 0-0)
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 19 of 26, 355 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
HB Davis Ross, Junior: 12 carries, 44 yards.
HB James Thomas, Freshman: 9 carries, 27 yards.
WR Mike Holmes, Sophomore: 5 receptions, 113 yards.
WR Marco Mason, Sophomore: 3 receptions, 76 yards, touchdown.
LB Shelton Richardson, Senior: 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss.
CB Bradley Bentley, Junior: 3 tackles, interception.
CB Marcus Hines, Freshman: 5 tackles, 2 receptions, 69 yards, touchdown.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0-1, 0-0)
QB Ron Gaither, Senior: 3 of 6, 55 yards, touchdown, 19 carries, 179 yards, touchdown.
QB Junior Conley, Rs Sophomore: 5 of 9, 36 yards, touchdown, interception, 9 carries, 68 yards.
FB Miguel Phillips, Freshman: 5 carries, 57 yards.
LB John Turner, Senior: 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss.
CB Nathan Ferguson, Rs Senior: 4 tackles, 2 interceptions.

Next Game: vs. Wisconsin Badgers (1-0, 0-0) :: B+ Overall, A- Offense, B Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

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Week 2 Top Stories
1. Richard is disgusted with Georgia's performance against unranked South Carolina.
2. Auburn downs Florida 30-21 in their SEC opener.

Week 3 Notable Games
LSU (1-1, 0-1) at #9 Tennessee (1-0, 0-0)
#1 Stanford (1-0, 0-0) at #20 Arizona (2-0, 0-0)

Top247 Five-Star Commitments
TE Kyle Randle [TE #1]: 6'5", 265lbs | Fair Plain, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
OLB Norris Fontaine [OLB #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame

NCAA Players of the Week
Blair Johnson (HB, Idaho) :: W vs. Colorado State :: 24 carries, 146 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 receptions, 34 yards, touchdown.
Marlon Edwards (CB, Utah State) :: W vs. FCS :: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, 2 interceptions.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Jamaal Morris (QB, Texas) :: W vs. UMass :: 19 of 20, 325 yards, 5 touchdowns, 8 carries, 47 yards.
Dennis Brown (CB, Kansas) :: W vs. FCS :: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, interception.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls turn the ball over six times in rainy Tampa as 11-game home-winning streak falls against Wisconsin
September 7th, 2019 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Wisconsin Badgers (1-0, 0-0) at #15 South Florida Bulls (1-0, 0-0)



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WISC - 0 / 0 / 21 / 14 // 35
USF - 0 / 3 / 0 / 13 // 16
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1

Quarter 2
0:03 (USF) R. Turner, 38 Yd FG

Quarter 3
7:27 (WIS) V. Graves, 3 Yd run
4:56 (WIS) V. Graves, 27 Yd run
3:45 (WIS) A. Foster, returned fumble 86 Yds

Quarter 4
6:42 (USF) G. Johnston, 8 Yd run (2pt failed)
6:26 (WIS) V. Graves, 64 Yd run
4:26 (WIS) L. Thomas, 28 Yd pass from D. Jones
2:42 (USF) M. Mason, 29 Yd pass from D. Johnson

#15 South Florida Bulls (1-1, 0-0)
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 33 of 46, 394 yards, touchdown, 3 interceptions.
HB Davis Ross, Junior: 4 carries, 11 yards.
WR Corey Sharp, Senior: 5 receptions, 80 yards.
WR Mike Holmes, Sophomore: 4 receptions, 82 yards.
WR Marco Mason, Sophomore: 3 receptions, 60 yards, touchdown.
LB Shelton Richardson, Senior: 11 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack.
CB Bradley Bentley, Junior: 3 tackles, interception.
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DT Jamey Little, Senior :: DNP (pectoral)

Wisconsin Badgers (2-0, 0-0)
QB Darron Jones, Senior: 11 of 15, 136 yards, touchdown, interception.
HB Victor Graves, Rs Senior: 14 carries, 178 yards, 3 touchdowns.
HB Darryl Anderson, Rs Sophomore: 13 carries, 65 yards.
WR Brad Bratton, Rs Senior: 2 receptions, 64 yards.
CB Dustin Johnson, Rs Senior: 10 tackles, interception.
CB Brian Swain, Rs Junior: 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack, interception.
DE Dominic Peters, Rs Freshman: Interception.

Next Game: vs. BYU Cougars (1-1, 0-0) :: B Overall, B+ Offense, B Defense

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Week 3 Top Stories
1. Home field couldn't help #8 Texas Tech overcome a lackluster performance, losing to Toledo.
2. The Buckeyes lose a barn burner to TCU 42-35.
3. Fans in Knoxville are mourning Tennessee's OT loss to LSU.
4. Michigan shows how they are at home with a 27-10 win over Wake Forest.
5. Washington notches their first Pac-12 win of 2019 against USC.

Week 4 Notable Games
#25 UCLA (2-0, 0-0) at #6 Stanford (1-1, 0-1)
#22 Florida (1-1, 1-1) at #13 Tennessee (1-1, 0-1)

Notable Recruiting News
TE Kyle Randle [TE #1]: 6'5", 265lbs | Fair Plain, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
OLB Norris Fontaine [OLB #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame

NCAA Players of the Week
Jason Clark (QB, Texas State) :: W at Nevada :: 13 of 23, 421 yards, 12 carries, 61 yards, 6 total touchdowns.
Cole Green (CB, Georgia) :: W vs. USM :: 2 tackles, 2 interceptions.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Jamaal Morris (QB, Texas) :: W at Kansas :: 17 of 30, 257 yards, 16 carries, 47 yards, 4 total touchdowns.
Luis Johnson (S, TCU) :: W at Ohio State :: 5 tackles, forced fumble, fumble recovery.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Fuente's stint as passing game coordinator -- unofficial head play caller -- short lived following 'mutual' split
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles

Less than two months since he was initially announced as the newest member of the USF coaching staff, Justin Fuente is on the outs.

Fuente announced on his social media page that he was no longer a member of the USF Bulls coaching staff, thanking head coach Malcolm Francois for the opportunity. In the paragraph long post, Fuente highlighted wanting to spend time with his family and taking a year off following a few rocky seasons following his dismissal at Memphis as a head coach and then at Iowa State as an offensive coordinator.

Fuente was the head coach at Memphis from 2012 until 2017 when he was fired and replaced by Cam Cameron. Fuente then spent the next two seasons with the Cyclones as their play-caller before Fuente and the entire staff was relieved of their duties when new head coach Jay Nieman took over.

The decision was described as "mutual" from someone within the program as Fuente's hiring did put current Bulls offensive coordinator Marcel Smith in a bit of a bind, especially when it was rumored that Fuente took over game-planning and play calling on game day. Fuente was brought in to help tutelage David Johnson and reign the talented signal caller in and that hasn't happened. While Johnson is nearly averaging 380 yards passing game, he has five interceptions through two games after throwing eighteen interceptions last season.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Johnson benched in first quarter, returns to lead Bulls on comeback victory over BYU and the Cougars triple option offense
September 14th, 2019 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Brigham Young Cougars (1-1, 0-0) at South Florida Bulls (1-1, 0-0)



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BYU - 10 / 7 / 0 / 3 // 20
USF - 0 / 14 / 7 / 14 // 35
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
6:08 (BYU) C. King, 6 Yd run
4:52 (BYU) M. Davis, 23 Yd FG

Quarter 2
2:18 (USF) D. Johnson, 5 Yd run
1:52 (BYU) K. Winston, 51 Yd pass from J. Green
0:44 (USF) J. Stevens, 31 Yd pass from D. Johnson

Quarter 3
4:16 (USF) M. Hill, 22 Yd pass from D. Johnson

Quarter 4
7:16 (USF) B. Reynolds, 4 Yd run
4:15 (BYU) M. Davis, 42 Yd FG
0:21 (USF) G. Johnston, 5 Yd run

South Florida Bulls (2-1, 0-0)
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 19 of 26, 222 yards, 2 touchdowns, interception, 10 carries, 59 yards, touchdown.
QB Mario Greer, Rs Senior: 4 of 5, 32 yards, interception.
HB Davis Ross, Junior: 9 carries, 36 yards.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Junior: 9 carries, 21 yards, touchdown.
HB James Thomas, Freshman: 8 carries, 17 yards.
WR Jay Stevens, Senior: 7 receptions, 84 yards, touchdown.
TE Robert Holland, Rs Senior: 4 receptions, 52 yards.
DE Chuck Sanders, Freshman: 5 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.
DT Ben Woodard, Rs Sophomore: 4 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.
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DT Jamey Little, Senior :: DNP (pectoral)

BYU Cougars (1-2, 0-0)
QB J.D. Green, Rs Junior: 8 of 13, 105 yards, touchdown, 26 carries, 75 yards.
HB Cameron King, Rs Junior: 4 carries, 16 yards, touchdown.
WR Keith McCarty, Rs Junior: 4 carries, 35 yards.
WR Kevin Winston, Freshman: 1 reception, 51 yards, touchdown.
S Russ Arrington, Junior: 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss.
LB Joel Marks, Rs Junior: 6 tackles, tackle for loss, interception.
S Corey Washington, Senior: 4 tackles, interception.

Next Game: at Oklahoma Sooners (2-1, 1-0) :: B+ Overall, B+ Offense, A- Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 4 Top Stories
1. Oregon is in shocker after the devastating loss to USC.
2. All is well in Gainesville as Gators down SEC rival Tennessee.
3. No team likes traveling to Austin but Kansas State makes the best of it, beating Texas.
4. Texas State goes into a tough environment and beats Texas Tech in OT.

Week 5 Notable Games
#2 Nebraska (3-0, 0-0) at #8 Penn State (3-0, 1-0)
Wisconsin (3-0, 1-0) at #6 Ohio State (2-1, 0-0)
#20 Tennessee (1-2, 0-2) at #16 Auburn (2-1, 2-0)
Ole Miss (2-1, 1-1) at #1 Alabama (4-0, 1-0)

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
TE Kyle Randle [TE #1]: 6'5", 265lbs | Fair Plain, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
OLB Norris Fontaine [OLB #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame

NCAA Players of the Week
Bryant Abrams (QB, Cal) :: W at Arizona State :: 22 of 33, 427 yards, 5 touchdowns.
James McDonald (LB, Michigan) :: W at Minnesota :: 7 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble, interception.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Harvey Hayes (QB, Kansas State) :: W at Texas :: 24 of 31, 382 yards, 5 touchdowns.
Chuck Sanders (DE, USF) :: W vs. BYU :: 5 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls go through three quarterbacks, turn the ball over ten times in 57-35 loss to Oklahoma Sooners in Big 12 opener
September 21st, 2019 -- Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium (Norman, Oklahoma)
#24 South Florida Bulls (2-1, 0-0) at Oklahoma Sooners (2-1, 1-0)



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USF - 14 / 14 / 0 / 7 // 35
OU - 21 / 16 / 20 / 0 // 57
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
6:37 (OU) E. Jenkins, returned fumble 60 Yds
6:03 (OU) N. Morris, returned interception 30 Yds
4:29 (OU) S. Marquardt, 15 Yd run
2:46 (USF) G. Johnston, 9 Yd run
0:49 (OU) C. Sharp, 46 Yd pass from D. Johnson

Quarter 2
6:51 (OU) M. Banks, 20 Yd FG
5:53 (OU) M. Banks, 42 Yd FG
5:42 (USF) J. Ellison, returned kickoff 92 Yds
3:05 (USF) B. Reynolds, 1 Yd run
0:21 (OU) E. Jenkins, returned interception 88 Yds
0:00 (OU) M. Banks, 24 Yd FG

Quarter 3
6:37 (OU) J. Lee, 6 Yd pass from L. Baker (2pt failed)
3:34 (OU) B. Edwards, 1 Yd pass from L. Baker
1:36 (OU) S. Marquardt, 5 Yd run

Quarter 4
1:42 (USF) D. Johnson, 4 Yd run

#24 South Florida Bulls (2-2, 0-1)
QB David Johnson, Rs Sophomore: 14 of 21, 185 yards, touchdown, 4 interceptions, 6 carries, 6 yards, touchdown, fumble.
QB Michael Harrell, Freshman: 7 of 11, 72 yards, 2 interceptions, 7 carries, 23 yards.
QB Mario Greer, Rs Senior: 0 of 1, interception.
HB Brian Reynolds, Rs Junior: 8 carries, 29 yards, touchdown, fumble.
HB Greg Johnston, Rs Freshman: 7 carries, 34 yards, touchdown.
HB Davis Ross, Junior: 7 carries, 31 yards.
WR Marco Mason, Sophomore: 5 receptions, 54 yards.
TE Robert Holland, Rs Senior: 5 receptions, 47 yards.
WR Corey Sharp, Senior: 3 receptions, 65 yards, touchdown.
LB Shelton Richardson, Senior: 12 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, interception.
CB Bradley Bentley, Junior: 6 tackles, interception.
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DT Jamey Little, Senior :: DNP (pectoral)

Oklahoma Sooners (3-1, 1-0)
QB Logan Baker, Rs Senior: 24 of 28, 298 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 12 carries, 79 yards.
HB Shaun Marquardt, Rs Junior: 13 carries, 45 yards, 2 touchdowns, 6 receptions, 35 yards.
WR Maurice Torres, Sophomore: 6 receptions, 74 yards.
WR Dane Carter, Rs Junior: 3 receptions, 88 yards.
S Erik Jenkins, Sophomore: 10 tackles, interception.
S David Coleman, Junior: 6 tackles, 2 interceptions.
LB Jason Watson, Rs Junior: 5 tackles, tackle for loss, interception.
CB Nick Morris, Senior: 4 tackles, 2 interceptions.
CB Eric Latimer, Rs Senior: 4 tackles, interception.

Next Game: vs. #11 Florida Gators (3-1, 3-1) :: A- Overall, A Offense, A- Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 5 Top Stories
1. Northwestern's upset of Michigan raises some eyebrows around the league.
2. Led by Jenkins and crew, Oklahoma knocks off Big 12 opponent USF.
3. Nebraska claims bragging rights after a 35-21 win.
4. Unranked Utah shuts up the Stanford crowd in huge upset of #5 Stanford.
5. #21 Georgia Tech set to do battle with #5 Clemson in a ACC showdown.
6. Ohio State takes care of Wisconsin in Big Ten opener.
7. Texas outlasts Texas Tech in a battle of Big 12 offenses.
8. Texas A&M holds on to beat Arkansas 37-29.

Week 6 Notable Games
#21 Georgia Tech (2-1, 1-0) at #5 Clemson (3-0, 1-0)
#23 Oklahoma (3-1, 2-0) at #15 LSU (4-1, 2-1)
#12 Michigan State (3-1, 1-1) at #17 Northwestern (3-2, 1-1)

Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
HB Brian Hamilton [HB #2]: 5'9", 189lbs | Jupiter, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Ohio State
TE Kyle Randle [TE #1]: 6'5", 265lbs | Fair Plain, MI | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame
OLB Norris Fontaine [OLB #2]: 6'4", 236lbs | Port Charlotte, FL | 5-star :: Committed to Notre Dame

NCAA Players of the Week
Colby Joseph (HB, UConn) :: W vs. Houston :: 16 carries, 111 yards, 3 touchdowns, 5 receptions, 96 yards, touchdown.
Shelton Richardson (LB, USF) :: L at Oklahoma :: 12 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, interception.

Big 12 Players of the Week
Jamaal Morris (QB, Texas) :: W vs. Texas Tech :: 25 of 33, 384 yards, 8 carries, 11 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
Shelton Richardson (LB, USF) :: L at Oklahoma :: 12 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, interception.