Strength in Unity.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

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TCU (5-4, 1-4) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 || 21
#15 USF (7-2, 4-1) | 14 | 28 | 14 | 14 || 70
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Bulls Drop A Seventy....Burrito? On TCU
With the alumni in attendance for Homecoming Weekend, the USF Bulls scored 42 points.

In the first half.

Bulls head coach Malcolm Francois was able to play a lot of his backups and freshman as the Horned Frogs were ran out of Tampa to the tune of a 70-21 beatdown.

James Pittman and most of the Bulls starters only played a half, enough for Pittman to throw five touchdowns. William Stone remained in the game sporadically in the second half, scoring two more touchdowns including one with just four seconds left in the game after the Bulls had already taken a kneel on first down.

Francois took exception to the defensive lineman rushing on that kneel down.

"I didn't like the fact that they were trying to do whatever they were trying to do on first down," Francois said when asked why he called a play with four seconds left in the game, "I thought it was [expletive] so we can play that game."
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] E. Bass, 42 Yd pass from J. Pittman (7:54)
[USF] W. Stone, 18 Yd pass from J. Pittman (3:09)

Quarter 2
[USF] W. Stone, 4 Yd run (7:00)
[USF] E. Bass, 13 Yd pass from J. Pittman (4:16)
[TCU] C. Coleman, 10 Yd pass from B. Beck (2:28)
[USF] W. Stone, 62 Yd pass from J. Pittman (1:49)
[USF] W. Stone, 23 Yd pass from J. Pittman (0:08)

Quarter 3
[USF] S. Townsend, 36 Yd run (7:09)
[TCU] J. Dahl, 16 Yd pass from B. Beck (5:43)
[USF] M. McFarland, 10 Yd run (3:11)

Quarter 4
[USF] W. Stone, 9 Yd run (7:34)
[TCU] B. Beck, 2 Yd run (5:26)
[USF] W. Stone, 6 Yd run (0:04)
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#15 South Florida Bulls
QB James Pittman: 17 of 21, 279 yards, 5 touchdowns, 8 carries, 64 yards.
QB Mike McFarland: 6 of 6, 80 yards, 6 carries, 28 yards, touchdown.
HB Derrick Green: 7 carries, 44 yards.
HB John Dixon: 5 carries, 51 yards.
WR William Stone: 10 carries, 107 yards, 3 touchdowns, 6 receptions, 128 yards, 3 touchdowns.
TE Erik Bass: 5 receptions, 117 yards, 2 touchdowns.
LB Travis Hughes: 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack.

Texas Christian Horned Frogs
QB Brian Beck: 24 of 27, 300 yards, 2 touchdowns, interception, 21 carries, 77 yards, touchdown.
HB Ryan Harris: 14 carries, 44 yards.
TE Craig Coleman: 8 receptions, 80 yards, touchdown.
WR Drew Gray: 4 receptions, 41 yards.
WR Kevin Johnson: 3 receptions, 63 yards.
TE John Dahl: 2 receptions, 53 yards, touchdown.
LB Ben Coley: 11 tackles, 2 tackles for losses.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 11 Big XII Results
USF 70 - TCU 21 :: WVU 28 - KSU 18 :: TEX 38 - BAY 35
ISU 35 - OU 28 :: USF 45 - TTU 20
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Week 11 Top Stories
1. In the Top 25 Nebraska walks away with a conference victory vs. Minnesota.
2. Clemson triumphs over #2 Florida State.
3. Spartans fall victim to an unlikely Ohio State team in Big Ten play.
4. Ole Miss downs rival Arkansas 34-19 with the help of Hadley.
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Week 12 Big XII Schedule
#12 USF (7-2, 4-1) at West Virginia (6-4, 4-2)
TCU (5-4, 1-4) at #22 UCF (8-1, 5-0)
Kansas (6-3, 3-2) at Kansas State (3-6, 1-4)
Texas Tech (3-6, 2-3) at Baylor (4-5, 3-2)
#25 Oklahoma State (6-3, 2-3) at Iowa State (5-4, 2-3)
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Week 12 Notable Games
#18 Arizona State (6-3, 4-2) at #5 Colorado (8-1, 5-1)
#24 Georgia (7-2, 5-2) at #14 Auburn (6-3, 3-3)
#7 Stanford (7-2, 5-2) at #3 USC (8-1, 6-1)
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BCS Rankings
1. Navy, 8-0
2. Clemson, 8-1
3. USC, 8-1
4. Alabama, 7-2
5. Colorado, 8-1
6. Florida State, 7-2
7. Stanford, 7-2
8. Penn State, 8-1
9. Ole Miss, 8-2
10. Notre Dame, 6-3
11. USF, 7-2
12. Arkansas, 8-2
13. UCLA, 7-3
14. Auburn, 6-3
15. Michigan State, 6-3
16. Georgia Tech, 7-2
17. Arizona State, 6-3
18. Nebraska, 6-3
19. Virginia Tech, 6-3
20. Louisville, 6-3
21. Minnesota, 6-3
22. UCF, 8-1
23. North Carolina, 6-3
24. Georgia, 7-2
25. Oregon, 6-3
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Big XII Conference Standings
North
1. West Virginia, 6-4, 4-2
2. Kansas, 6-3, 3-2
3. Oklahoma State, 6-3, 2-3
4. Iowa State, 5-4, 2-3
5. Kansas State, 3-6, 1-4
6. Oklahoma, 3-7, 1-6
South
1. UCF, 8-1, 5-0
2. USF, 7-2, 4-1
3. Texas, 6-4, 4-2
4. Baylor, 4-5, 3-2
5. Texas Tech, 3-6, 2-3
6. TCU, 5-4, 1-4
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Players of the Week
WR William Stone (USF): 6 receptions, 128 yards, 3 touchdowns, 10 carries, 107 yards, 3 touchdowns.
S Kenard Francis (Arizona): 9 tackles, tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception.
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WR William Stone (USF): 6 receptions, 128 yards, 3 touchdowns, 10 carries, 107 yards, 3 touchdowns.
DE Alan Miller (West Virginia): 12 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Jason Barbour [WR #2]: 6'2", 212lbs | Fairview Shores, FL | University of South Florida
#3 Brad Whitworth [ATH #1]: 6'1", 215lbs | Jackson, MI | University of Michigan
#4 Kyle King [ATH #2]: 6'1", 214lbs | Cary, NC | Ohio State University
#5 Mario Bass [TE #1]: 6'2", 223lbs | State College, PA | University of Texas
#6 Chris Jones [HB #1]: 6'1", 202lbs | Buford, GA | Ohio State University
#9 Erik McDaniel [ATH #4]: 6'2", 199lbs | Oxford, OH | Ohio State University
#10 Steve Robinson [WR #4]: 6'1", 196lbs | Aberdeen, WA | University of Southern California
#12 Mark Robinson [WR #6]: 6'2", 193lbs | Torrance, CA | University of Minnesota
#13 Matt Madsen [WR #7]: 6'1", 198lbs | Snellville, GA | University of Minnesota
#14 Thomas Mills [ATH #5]: 6'5", 200lbs | Gilroy, CA | University of Notre Dame
#16 Jason Dudley [WR #9]: 6'0", 180lbs | Lakeland North, WA | University of Wisconsin
#17 Rashad Tolbert [ATH #6]: 5'11", 210lb | Sedalia, MO | University of Nebraska
#20 Mike Cook [HB #2]: 5'11", 194lbs | Ran Palos Verdes, CA | New Mexico State
#22 Travis Odom [HB #3]: 6'2", 285lbs | Altadena, CA | University of Syracuse
#23 Nick Foster [ATH #7]: 5'11", 216lbs | Shields, MI | University of Tennessee
#25 Will Parker [TE #3]: 6'3", 237lbs | Chattahoochee, FL | University of Texas
#27 Lance Scott [ATH #8]: 6'0", 193lbs | Ferriday, LA | University of Alabama
#29 Earl Miller [G #1]: 6'5", 281lbs | Lowell, MI | University of Illinois

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Run of the Bulls ‣ USF Football News
Andrew Lake -- 247 Sports Staff Writer

‣ HB Mitchell out for several weeks with rib injury

USF running back Gerald Mitchell suffered a rib injury against TCU and will most likely miss the rest of the season.

Mitchell, a sophomore out of Virginia, has rushed for 613 yards on the season and five touchdowns. With David Fuller still out with a pectoral injury, the Bulls are now down to just two healthy running backs for what could be the rest of the year.

Head coach Malcolm Francois mentioned during his press availability that H-back Terrance Holland has worked with the running backs this week.

‣ Ex-Bulls still adjusting to post-USF football careers

USF lost plenty of talent to the transfer portal this past off-season with QBs Jeremy Thomas and Eugene Shaw along with receivers Brandon Burns and Benji Bright leaving the program. The grass, however, hasn't been greener.

Thomas lost the starting job at Georgia State after a disappointing first half that saw him go 5 of 17 for 87 yards and an interception. He's served as the team's backup since.

Shaw and Bright enrolled at East Mississippi Community College and they've had on-field success but haven't been able to turn into committable offers. Texas and Oklahoma are interested in Bright while Pac-12 schools USC and Stanford has been involved in Shaw's recruitment but no formal offer yet. As the recruiting cycle comes to its close, it might be closing time. USF has not made contact with either player about potentially returning.

Burns has been the lone bright spot, catching a career high 31 passes for 585 yards and three touchdowns at USC.

‣ Bulls Network to feature non-conference game in 2024

The premier of the Bulls Network, a digital only media network that was launched earlier this season, has been a success thanks largely in-part due to the behind the scenes content provided by the football program.

The network will take another major step next season when it was announced via their social media page that non-conference games will be broadcasted on the network next season.

The press release was brief and did not mention any specific details on which non-conference games will be featured. Notre Dame has broadcasting right and the Alabama matchup is not likely to be on the network, leaving ACC foes N.C. State and Louisville. Given that N.C. State is a home game, this is most likely game that will be broadcasted.

The Bulls Network partnered with Hulu to deliver a three-part series titled 'Strength In Unity' which followed the Bulls throughout spring practices. The series returned in September for just one episode, recapping fall camp. Head coach Malcolm Francois had mentioned in previous conversations with the media that the insider's access is something he's welcomed to doing more of.

"We're definitely open to doing it for the entire season," Francois said back in October when asked about his comfort level with the program being filled, "The camera crews and producers do a great job of blending in so it's not like you feel like you're on some set. They sort of hide in the shadows and you forget they're there. We had a busy travel schedule to start the season so I don't think we were quite ready for that but in the future, we're definitely open to it and would welcome it."

It was already announced last month that the team's spring and fall scrimmages will be made available on the network.

[Thugger Jackson]

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Bulls land rising senior WR Wagner out of Miami; will they keep loading at the position?
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Four-star wide receiver Ryan Wagner out of Northwestern High School in Miami, Florida has committed to the USF Bulls.

Wagner, a six-foot-three receiver, transferred to Northwestern after being an overlooked prospect out of Coral Springs for his senior season. An impressive summer in the camp and 7v7 circuit saw Wagner grab that elusive fourth star and he's backed it up with his play this season.

The Bulls were one of the few to jump in on this top 160 player and it's unsure why. Wagner is a legitimate six-three receiver with verified sub 4.33 time at the forty. He's somewhat raw as a receiver, having only caught twenty five passes in his high school career but he has a ton of long touchdowns on gadget plays and jet sweeps.

USF doesn't appear to be done at the position. They're still the favorite to land five-star receiver Darius Downs and Texas' James Harper is also another likely commit. Downs is too talented to turn down and Harper, at six-foot-five, brings the team something they lost in Benj Bright's transfer which is a big body receiver. With now two receivers signed in the class and potentially two more on the way, nearly 1/3rd or at worst 1/4th of the class might end up being receivers.

2024 USF Recruiting Class
WR Jason Barbour [WR #2]: 6'2", 212lbs | Fairview Shores, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 300 Bench Press, 300 Squat
LB Danny Love [LB #2]: 6'4", 238lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.58 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press, 620 Squat
DT James Faulk [DT #6]: 6'4", 275lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.92 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press, 570 Squat
HB Jason Finley [HB #14]: 6'1", 212lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press, 310 Squat
DT William Levine [DT #9]: 6'4", 292lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | 4.94 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 630 Squat
WR Ryan Wagner [WR #32]: 6'3", 209lbs | Coral Spring, FL | 4-star | 4.32 40-yd dash, 285 Bench Press, 325 Squat
DE Kyle Swain [DE #13]: 6'2", 253lbs | Prichard, AL | 4-star | 4.78 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press, 560 Squat
QB Jay Jackson [QB #21]: 5'11", 204lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press, 350 Squat
T Marcus Clark [T #50]: 6'5", 288lbs | St. Joseph, MO | 3-star | 5.16 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press, 560 Squat
G Robbie Wade [G #78]: 6'0", 309lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.98 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 630 Squat

2024 USF Recruiting Board
WR Darius Downs [WR #5]: 6'4", 215lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Clemson
TE Vincent Everett [TE #2]: 6'1", 241lbs | Plantation, FL | 5-star | USF, Texas, Florida, Florida State, Auburn
WR James Harper [WR #41]: 6'5", 231lbs | Beeville, TX | 4-star | Clemson, Georgia Tech, Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, USF
TE Tony Hurst [TE #15]: 6'3", 249lbs | Moses Lake, WA | 4-star | Oregon, Nebraska, Appalachian State, USC, USF
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S Kelvin Ware [S #1]: 6'1", 199lbs | Cerritos, CA | 5-star | Michigan, Alabama, USC
C Ed Cade [C #1]: 6'2", 290lbs | Stanford, CA | 5-star | Nevada, North Texas, Notre Dame, Penn State
C M.J. Williams [C #2]: 6'0", 290lbs | Beaumont, TX | 4-star | Committed to Tulsa
T Parker Wright [T #4]: 6'7", 283lbs | Gainesville, FL | 4-star | Florida, Minnesota

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 12 Preview: at West Virginia Mountaineers
Record: 6-4, 4-2 Big XII
Head Coach: Jeff Casteel (25-21 at West Virginia, 4th year)

Team Leaders
Passing: Victor Clark (55.2% completion, 2360 yards, 22 TD, 9 INT, 136.7 QB rating)
Rushing: Howard Harris (827 yards, 6.9 ypc, 10 TD)
Receiving: Frank Moore (56 receptions, 682 yards, 8 TD)
Defense: Alan Miller (61 tackles, 23 TFL, 6.5 sacks)

Team Rankings
Total Offense: 37th
Total Defense: 87th
Points Per Game: 29th
Turnover Differential: 36th

Team Schedule
vs. FCS NW: W 27-14
vs. Wake Forest: W 38-31
at Maryland: L 45-24
at #20 Virginia Tech: L 38-26
at Baylor: L 37-34 OT
vs. #22 UCF: L 42-37
vs. #25 Oklahoma State: W 31-21
at Kansas: W 42-21
at Iowa State: W 49-21
vs. Kansas State: W 28-18

Injuries
LG Jake Edwards, Junior | 6'1", 325lbs | 73 ovr, 78 str, 78 pbk, 79 rbk

West Virginia Mountaineers Projected Starters
QB Victor Clark, Rs Junior | 6'1", 234lbs | 86 ovr, 76 spd, 78 acc, 86 thp, 87 tha
HB Howard Harris, Rs Senior | 6'2", 224lbs | 87 ovr, 89 spd, 90 acc, 88 btk, 78 car, 89 elu
WR Steven Dunlap, Junior | 6'0", 174lbs | 79 ovr, 91 spd, 91 acc, 69 cth
WR Nathan Gold, Rs Sophomore | 6'3", 232lbs | 79 ovr, 93 spd, 92 acc, 80 cth
WR Matt Lewis, Rs Sophomore | 6'0", 221lbs | 77 ovr, 84 spd, 86 acc, 78 cth
TE Frank Moore, Senior | 6'6", 280lbs | 79 ovr, 83 spd, 83 acc, 87 cth, 66 rbk
LT Chris Ferguson, Rs Sophomore | 6'4", 300lbs | 85 ovr, 84 str, 84 pbk, 91 rbk
LG Kyle Jacobs, Rs Freshman | 6'3", 293lbs | 71 ovr, 79 str, 78 pbk, 78 rbk
C Chris Haynes, Rs Junior | 6'0", 332lbs | 75 ovr, 90 str, 77 pbk, 81 rbk
RG Tyler Taylor, Rs Sophomore | 6'4", 291lbs | 86 ovr, 86 str, 82 pbk, 91 rbk
RT Brian Pierce, Rs Senior | 6'4", 301lbs | 81 ovr, 84 str, 85 pbk, 83 rbk
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DE Brian Bennett, Rs Junior | 6'1", 249lbs | 86 ovr, 76 spd, 80 str, 85 pmv, 82 fmv, 96 bsh
DE Alan Miller, Senior | 6'1", 249lbs | 86 ovr, 85 spd, 75 str, 83 pmv, 90 fmv, 81 bsh
DT Darius Stewart, Rs Senior | 6'4", 297lbs | 85 ovr, 77 str, 88 pmv, 90 pmv, 89 bsh
LB Pat Bowers, Rs Junior | 6'3", 224lbs | 81 ovr, 84 spd, 87 acc, 80 tkl, 89 bsh
LB Jason Davis, Rs Junior | 6'3", 262lbs | 80 ovr, 87 spd, 84 acc, 77 tkl, 89 bsh
LB Garrett Fuller, Senior | 6'5", 248lbs | 89 ovr, 84 spd, 86 acc, 92 tkl, 86 bsh
CB Andy Fields, Rs Senior | 6'1", 197lbs | 88 ovr, 92 spd, 94 acc, 93 mcv, 96 zcv
CB Bryan Gold, Rs Junior | 5'10", 167lbs | 78 ovr, 93 spd, 89 acc, 84 mcv, 82 zcv
S Steven Griffith, Junior | 6'3", 184lbs | 83 ovr, 89 spd, 93 acc, 83 zcv, 80 tkl
S Justin Brown, Rs Sophomore | 6'0", 218lbs | 77 ovr, 85 spd, 91 acc, 76 zcv, 82 tkl
S/LB Ryan Williams, Rs Junior | 6'6", 252lbs | 80 ovr, 82 spd, 92 acc, 80 tkl, 84 bsh, 75 zcv, 74 mcv

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

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#12 USF (8-2, 5-1) | 7 | 14 | 7 | 17 || 45
WVU (6-5, 4-3) | 7 | 17 | 7 | 0 || 31
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Tampa is Buzzing Following a 45-31 Win over West Virginia
Don't look now but there just might be a quarterback controversy brewing in Tampa, again.

Mike McFarland replaced the injured Jason Pittman and threw for four touchdowns as USF was able to pull away from West Virginia and leave Morgantown with a 45-31 victory.

Pittman left the game in the first drive with a back injury, hampering the Bulls running game which allowed West Virginia to enter the second half with a 24-21 lead. The Mountaineers scored on their first drive of the second half to make it 31-21 but wouldn't score for the rest of the game.

Returner Malcolm Francois Jr., the son of Bulls head coach Malcolm Francois, returned a kick and a punt for a touchdown, including a 67-yarder in the fourth quarter which helped turn the tide and the momentum.

After a stop by the Bulls defense, Joel Bass was able to get behind the defense for a 44-yard bomb.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[WVU] P. Jackson, 2 Yd run (3:31)
[USF] M. Francois Jr, returned kickoff 104 Yds (3:20)

Quarter 2
[USF] A. Vincent, 14 Yd pass from M. McFarland (9:24)
[USF] A. Vincent, 26 Yd pass from M. McFarland (8:21)
[WVU] M. Lewis, 49 Yd pass from V. Clark (7:01)
[WVU] V. Morton, 42 Yd FG (2:30)
[WVU] H. Harris, 1 Yd run (0:24)

Quarter 3
[WVU] M. Lewis, 17 Yd pass from V. Clark (8:21)
[USF] C. Hale, 21 Yd pass from M. McFarland (4:17)

Quarter 4
[USF] K. Justice, 28 Yd FG (8:28)
[USF] M. Francois, returned punt 67 Yds (7:04)
[USF] J. Bass, 44 Yd pass from M. McFarland (3:57)
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#12 South Florida Bulls
QB Mike McFarland: 30 of 38, 368 yards, 4 touchdowns, 10 carries, 12 yards.
QB James Pittman: 2 of 2, -1 yards.
HB Derrick Green: 15 carries, 66 yards.
WR William Stone: 10 carries, 25 yards, 10 receptions, 76 yards.
WR Andrew Vincent: 9 receptions, 119 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Joel Bass: 3 receptions, 57 yards, touchdown.
LB Dallas Gross: 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack.
S Jake Lott: 9 tackles, interception.

West Virginia Mountaineers
QB Victor Clark: 34 of 43, 426 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
HB Howard Harris: 19 carries, 94 yards, touchdown.
WR Matt Lewis: 9 receptions, 137 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Nathan Gold: 7 receptions, 90 yards.
TE Frank Moore: 4 receptions, 89 yards.
S Steven Griffith: 9 tackles.
LB Garrett Fuller: 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 12 Big XII Results
USF 45 - WVU 31 :: UCF 38 - TCU 34 :: KU 36 - KSU 30
MISS 56 - OU 21 :: BAY 33 - TTU 28 :: OKST 45 - ISU 14
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Week 12 Top Stories
1. Williams and Arizona State knock off Pac-12 opponent Colorado 31-28.
2. Stanford is celebrating after a sweet victory over Pac-12 foe #3 USC.
3. UMass destroys Tennessee in their own backyard.
4. Nebraska keeps it exciting but loses 28-24 to Wisconsin in Big Ten play.
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Week 13 Big XII Schedule
Texas (6-4, 4-2) at #11 USF (8-2, 5-1)
Iowa State (5-5, 2-4) at Kansas (7-3, 4-2)
Kansas State (3-7, 1-5) at #23 Oklahoma State (7-3, 3-3)
TCU (5-5, 1-5) at Texas Tech (3-7, 2-4)
#21 UCF (9-1, 6-0) at Baylor (5-5, 4-2)
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Week 13 Notable Games
#18 Virginia Tech (7-3, 5-2) at #16 Georgia Tech (8-2, 6-2)
#6 Penn State (9-1, 6-1) at #14 Michigan State (7-3, 5-2)
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BCS Rankings
1. Navy, 9-0
2. Clemson, 9-1
3. Stanford, 8-2
4. Alabama, 8-2
5. Florida State, 8-2
6. Penn State, 9-1
7. Ole Miss, 9-2
8. Notre Dame, 6-3
9. USC, 8-2
10. Colorado, 8-2
11. USF, 8-2
12. Arizona State, 7-3
13. Arkansas, 8-2
14. UCLA, 8-3
15. Michigan State, 7-3
16. Georgia Tech, 8-2
17. Virginia Tech, 7-3
18. Louisville, 7-3
19. Georgia, 8-2
20. Minnesota, 7-3
21. UCF, 9-1
22. North Carolina, 7-3
23. Auburn, 6-4
24. Oklahoma State, 7-3
25. Missouri, 7-3
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Big XII Conference Standings
North
1. Kansas, 7-3, 4-2
2. West Virginia, 6-5, 4-3
3. Oklahoma State, 7-3
4. Iowa State, 5-5, 2-4
5. Kansas State, 3-7, 1-5
6. Oklahoma, 3-8, 1-6
South
1. UCF, 9-1, 6-0
2. USF, 8-2, 5-1
3. Texas, 6-4, 4-2
4. Baylor, 5-5, 4-2
5. Texas Tech, 3-7, 2-4
6. TCU, 5-5, 1-5
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Players of the Week
QB Donny Davis (LSU): 16 of 26, 314 yards, 17 carries, 146 yards, 4 total touchdowns.
CB Cory Landrum (Army): 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, 2 forced fumbles, fumble recovery.
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QB Derrick Williams (UCF): 19 of 29, 321 yards, 18 carries, 81 yards, 4 total touchdowns.
LB Reggie Hall (Kansas): 6 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, interception.
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Jason Barbour [WR #2]: 6'2", 212lbs | Fairview Shores, FL | University of South Florida
#3 Brad Whitworth [ATH #1]: 6'1", 215lbs | Jackson, MI | University of Michigan
#4 Kyle King [ATH #2]: 6'1", 214lbs | Cary, NC | Ohio State University
#5 Mario Bass [TE #1]: 6'2", 223lbs | State College, PA | University of Texas
#6 Chris Jones [HB #1]: 6'1", 202lbs | Buford, GA | Ohio State University
#7 Derek Bruner [WR #3]: 5'11", 178lbs | Warren, PA | Penn State
#9 Erik McDaniel [ATH #4]: 6'2", 199lbs | Oxford, OH | Ohio State University
#10 Steve Robinson [WR #4]: 6'1", 196lbs | Aberdeen, WA | University of Southern California
#12 Mark Robinson [WR #6]: 6'2", 193lbs | Torrance, CA | University of Minnesota
#13 Matt Madsen [WR #7]: 6'1", 198lbs | Snellville, GA | University of Minnesota
#14 Thomas Mills [ATH #5]: 6'5", 200lbs | Gilroy, CA | University of Notre Dame
#16 Jason Dudley [WR #9]: 6'0", 180lbs | Lakeland North, WA | University of Wisconsin
#17 Rashad Tolbert [ATH #6]: 5'11", 210lb | Sedalia, MO | University of Nebraska
#20 Mike Cook [HB #2]: 5'11", 194lbs | Ran Palos Verdes, CA | New Mexico State
#22 Travis Odom [HB #3]: 6'2", 285lbs | Altadena, CA | University of Syracuse
#23 Nick Foster [ATH #7]: 5'11", 216lbs | Shields, MI | University of Tennessee
#25 Will Parker [TE #3]: 6'3", 237lbs | Chattahoochee, FL | University of Texas
#26 Ed Cade [C #1]: 6'2", 290lbs | Stanford, CA | Penn State
#27 Lance Scott [ATH #8]: 6'0", 193lbs | Ferriday, LA | University of Alabama
#29 Earl Miller [G #1]: 6'5", 281lbs | Lowell, MI | University of Illinois

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Five-star WR Darius Downs commits to USF; gives Bulls two five-star WRs in one class
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

The last time USF had two five star receivers in one class, it was Andrew Vincent and William Stone. If Jason Barbour and Darius Downs end up being a similar tandem, the folks in Temple Terrace won't mind it at all.

Downs committed to USF over the weekend, giving them their 12th commitment of the class, their third wide receiver and their second five-star. Downs isn't as highly touted as Barbour, who is both the number two player in the class and at his position according to 247. Downs is the fifth ranked receiver and the eleventh ranked player and while he isn't as fast or explosive, he's a bit bigger at six-foot-four and 215 pounds.

Florida State and Miami made a late push for Downs but it wasn't enough as he remained solid with the Bulls.

USF's receiving corps could look very different next season if both Stone and Vincent, as expected, declare for the draft. Shane Peterson and Steve Townsend have shown flashes as true freshman but both weigh under 185 pounds and are not the physical athletes that Downs and Barbour are. Outside of Joel Bass, they might be the most physical ready receivers on the roster by next spring.

USF did strike out on tight end Tony Hurst who committed to Oregon. The Bulls had been trying to get the west coast tight end to come visit Tampa but that never materialized. With Auburn and Florida making a late run at five-star tight end Vincent Everett, striking out on Hurst could loom large. It's too late in the process to really look at other options as there simply aren't a ton of available players at the position. Spots are also going to be tight in this class and the Bulls wouldn't want to spend a spot just to spend it.

2024 USF Recruiting Class
WR Jason Barbour [WR #2]: 6'2", 212lbs | Fairview Shores, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 300 Bench Press, 300 Squat
WR Darius Downs [WR #5]: 6'4", 215lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press, 280 Squat
LB Danny Love [LB #2]: 6'4", 238lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.58 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press, 620 Squat
DT James Faulk [DT #6]: 6'4", 275lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.92 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press, 570 Squat
HB Jason Finley [HB #14]: 6'1", 212lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press, 310 Squat
DT William Levine [DT #9]: 6'4", 292lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | 4.94 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 630 Squat
WR Ryan Wagner [WR #32]: 6'3", 209lbs | Coral Spring, FL | 4-star | 4.32 40-yd dash, 285 Bench Press, 325 Squat
DE Kyle Swain [DE #13]: 6'2", 253lbs | Prichard, AL | 4-star | 4.78 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press, 560 Squat
QB Jay Jackson [QB #21]: 5'11", 204lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press, 350 Squat
T Marcus Clark [T #50]: 6'5", 288lbs | St. Joseph, MO | 3-star | 5.16 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press, 560 Squat
G Robbie Wade [G #78]: 6'0", 309lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.98 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 630 Squat

2024 USF Recruiting Board
TE Vincent Everett [TE #2]: 6'1", 241lbs | Plantation, FL | 5-star | Auburn, USF, Florida
WR James Harper [WR #41]: 6'5", 231lbs | Beeville, TX | 4-star | USF, Clemson, Wisconsin, Georgia Tech
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S Kelvin Ware [S #1]: 6'1", 199lbs | Cerritos, CA | 5-star | Michigan, Alabama, USC
C Ed Cade [C #1]: 6'2", 290lbs | Stanford, CA | 5-star | Committed to Penn State
C M.J. Williams [C #2]: 6'0", 290lbs | Beaumont, TX | 4-star | Committed to Tulsa
T Parker Wright [T #4]: 6'7", 283lbs | Gainesville, FL | 4-star | Florida, Minnesota
TE Tony Hurst [TE #15]: 6'3", 249lbs | Moses Lake, WA | 4-star | Committed to Oregon

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Former Bulls and Falcons' QB Harrell: 'I would have won the Heisman in this offense'
Johnny Murray -- The Tampa Bay Times Sports Columnist

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Harrell was an electric player in college, throwing for over 6,000 yards and rushing for nearly 3,000 while at USF in Doc Holiday's offense. The Bulls single-season passing touchdown leader feels there was some meat left on the bone however.

"I would have thrown for 4,000 yards in that offense," Harrell says, "We had a good offense with Doc [Holiday], Troy [Henry] and [William Stone and Andrew Vincent] but the scheme they're running now? I would have won the Heisman in this offense."

USF has one of the best offenses in the country, the best when it comes to total offense. The difference between the current offense and the one Harrell ran is the balance. Even at his apex, Harrell never threw for more than 3,000 yards in a season and instead almost had three 1,000-yard rushers, an impressive feat in of itself. The Bulls offense is currently ranked fourth in passing offense and 27th in rushing offense. James Pittman, once considered a limited passer that would never work at the P5 level, has thrown for 2,182 yards. Mike McFarland, in just a few appearances, had thrown for 733 with five touchdowns and no interceptions.

Part of it has been injuries at running back but another has been head coach Malcolm Francois being more comfortable in his second time around as a play caller. He's prioritized getting the ball in the hands of his playmakers in Stone and Vincent as well as the Bass cousins, Erik and Joel.

Francois picking up the play calling duties was seen as a stop gap due to Holiday's late retirement into the coaching cycle. If the Bulls finish the season strong, extend their home-game winning streak to 29 and end their season with a few hardware, will Francois' new found role become a more permanent one?

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 13 Preview: Texas Longhorns
Record: 6-4, 4-2 Big XII
Head Coach: Kliff Kingsbury (36-26 at Texas, 5th year, 84-56)

Team Leaders
Passing: Clifton McFarland (58.7% completion, 2681 yards, 32 TD, 6 INT, 164.9 QB rating)
Rushing: Johnny Irvin (664 yards, 7.0 ypc, 3 TD)
Receiving: Ernest Dorsey (49 receptions, 814 yards, 5 TD)
Defense: Michael Woods (55 tackles, 23 TFL, 8.0 sacks)

Team Rankings
Total Offense: 7th
Total Defense: 109th
Points Per Game: 2nd
Turnover Differential: 40th

Team Schedule
at #14 Michigan State: L 28-21
at Ohio State: L 45-38 OT
at #23 Oklahoma State: W 56-35
vs. Kansas: W 41-24
vs. Texas State: W 48-21
vs. Oklahoma: W 63-49
vs. #13 UCLA: W 49-28
at TCU: L 38-35
at #21 UCF: L 38-34
vs. Baylor: W 38-35

Injuries
HB Terrell Booker, Rs Senior | 6'1", 200lbs | 94 ovr, 91 spd, 94 acc, 97 btk, 88 car
WR Jesse Keyes, Rs Junior | 6'1", 186lbs | 79 ovr, 94 spd, 93 acc, 79 cth


Texas Longhorns Projected Starters
QB Clinton McFarland, Rs Junior | 6'2", 213lbs | 95 ovr, 93 spd, 92 acc, 88 thp, 92 tha
HB Johnny Irvin, Rs Senior | 5'11", 206lbs | 89 ovr, 87 spd, 92 acc, 91 btk, 80 car
WR Ernest Dorsey, Junior | 6'3", 215lbs | 89 ovr, 96 spd, 97 acc, 86 cth
WR Roderic Ostrander, Junior | 5'11", 175lbs | 87 ovr, 93 spd, 94 acc, 86 cth
WR Tyrell Carpenter, Freshman | 6'1", 187lbs | 78 ovr, 84 spd, 83 acc, 75 cth
TE George Smith, Senior | 6'3", 268lbs | 84 ovr, 82 spd, 93 acc, 87 cth, 73 rbk
LT Derron Crews, Junior | 6'6", 316lbs | 87 ovr, 88 str, 88 pbk, 88 rbk
LG Joe Novak, Rs Senior | 6'4", 276lbs | 96 ovr, 91 str, 87 pbk, 99 rbk
C Jeff Berg, Rs Senior | 6'0", 321lbs | 90 ovr, 82 str, 91 pbk, 87 rbk
RG Patrick Pennington, Rs Senior | 6'6", 327lbs | 89 ovr, 86 str, 86 pbk, 96 rbk
RT John Smart, Junior | 6'8", 334lbs | 84 ovr, 86 str, 87 pbk, 85 rbk
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DE Michael Woods, Rs Junior | 6'1", 281lbs | 92 ovr, 79 spd, 83 acc, 91 str, 94 pmv, 96 fmv, 91 bsh
DE Tony Cross, Rs Senior | 6'5", 253lbs | 90 ovr, 78 spd, 81 acc, 81 str, 86 pmv, 99 fmv, 99 bsh
DT Atwuan Smith, Rs Sophomore | 6'4", 279lbs | 84 ovr, 77 str, 85 pmv, 86 fmv, 84 bsh
DT Patrick Mason, Sophomore | 6'0", 266lbs | 81 ovr, 83 str, 85 pmv, 73 fmv, 79 bsh
LB Greg Graves, Rs Junior | 6'5", 244lbs | 90 ovr, 85 spd, 98 acc, 78 tkl, 94 bsh
LB Clark McKinney, Senior | 6'2", 224lbs | 91 ovr, 85 spd, 92 acc, 87 tkl, 96 bsh
LB Brock Smith, Rs Sophomore | 6'1", 218lbs | 88 ovr, 89 spd, 99 acc, 88 tkl, 81 bsh
CB Pierre Randle, Junior | 5'11", 178lbs | 86 ovr, 96 spd, 97 acc, 87 mcv, 97 zcv
CB John Miller, Freshman | 6'1", 200lbs | 80 ovr, 97 spd, 93 acc, 85 mcv, 85 zcv
S Kyle Rogers, Sophomore | 6'3", 221lbs | 85 ovr, 96 spd, 88 acc, 78 zcv, 86 tkl
S Dennis Taylor, Senior | 6'5", 194lbs | 85 ovr, 90 spd, 90 acc, 79 zcv, 92 tkl


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TEX (6-5, 4-3) | 10 | 10 | 6 | 0 || 26
#11 USF (9-2, 6-1) | 14 | 24 | 0 | 3 || 41
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Stone Breaks Single-Season Catch Record in Bulls Win over Texas
Whenever you're in the record books with the likes of Zac White and Franklin Sapp, you've done something right as a USF Bull.

After breaking Sapp's single-season yardage record as a freshman, William Stone broke Zac White's single season record for most catches on a 44-yard touchdown that helped give the Bulls a 41-26 victory over the Texas Longhorns on Saturday.

Stone, who has played both receiver and running back this season, leads the team in rushing yards and is fourth in the nation with 1,128 receiving yards. He finished the game with his 92nd catch of the season, putting him on the brink of 100 receptions. Andrew Vincent, who put together another solid performance, is also nearing the 1,000-yard mark. The Bulls haven't had two receivers reach 1,000-yards since White and Sapp.

Texas starting quarterback Clifton McFarland left the game in the third quarter with an ankle injury and did not return. In the first half, McFarland accounted for all but two yards of the Texas offense.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[TEX] C. McFarland, 3 Yd run (8:27)
[USF] J. Dixon, 6 Yd run (5:45)
[TEX] S. Holmes, 44 Yd FG (2:24)
[USF] E. Bass, 31 Yd pass from J. Pittman (0:43)

Quarter 2
[TEX] G. Smith, 34 Yd pass from C. McFarland (9:35)
[USF] A. Vincent, 25 Yd pass from J. Pittman (7:34)
[USF] J. Pittman, 26 Yd run (6:49)
[USF] K. Justice, 30 Yd FG (2:32)
[TEX] S. Holmes, 34 Yd FG (0:51)
[USF] W. Stone, 44 Yd pass from J. Pittman (0:18)

Quarter 3
[TEX] S. Holmes, 48 Yd FG (7:14)
[TEX] S. Holmes, 43 Yd FG (1:27)

Quarter 4
[USF] K. Justice, 25 Yd FG (2:05)
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#11 South Florida Bulls
QB James Pittman: 31 of 39, 388 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 13 carries, 38 yards, touchdown.
HB Derrick Green: 16 carries, 103 yards.
WR Andrew Vincent: 9 receptions, 118 yards, touchdown.
WR William Stone: 9 receptions, 111 yards, touchdown.
TE Erik Bass: 6 receptions, 92 yards, touchdown.
LB Montrell Jennings: 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack.
LB Travis Hughes: 7 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 interceptions.
DE Stephen Hill: 7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.
DT Jeremy Daniels: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.

Texas Longhorns
QB Clifton McFarland: 23 of 28, 219 yards, touchdown, interception, 12 carries, 70 yard, touchdown.
QB Joe Harris: 13 of 14, 113 yards, interception, 11 carries, -4 yards.
HB Johnny Irvin: 8 carries, 17 yards, 8 receptions, 62 yards.
WR Tyrell Carpenter: 7 receptions, 49 yards.
WR Ernest Dorsey: 5 receptions, 68 yards.
WR Roderick Ostrander: 5 receptions, 62 yards.
TE George Smith: 5 receptions, 46 yards, touchdown.
LB Kurt Collier: 8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack.
S Dennis Taylor: 6 tackles, interception.
CB Pierre Randle: 5 tacles, interception.


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Week 13 Big XII Results
USF 41 - TEX 26 :: KU 35 - ISU 21 :: KSU 48 - OKST 14
TCU 41 - TTU 20 :: UCF 55 - BAY 29
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Week 13 Top Stories
1. All is well in Syracuse as Orange down ACC rival Florida State.
2. Payne and Michigan State knock off conference opponent Penn State 20-9.
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Week 14 Big XII Schedule
#20 UCF (10-1, 7-0) at #9 USF (9-2, 6-1)
Kansas State (4-7, 2-5) at Iowa State (5-6, 2-5)
Texas Tech (3-8, 2-5) at Texas (6-5, 4-3)
Baylor (5-6, 4-3) at TCU (6-5, 2-5)
West Virginia (6-5, 4-3) at Oklahoma (3-8, 1-6)
Oklahoma State (7-4, 3-4) at #24 Kansas (8-3, 5-2)
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Week 14 Notable Games
#20 UCF (10-1, 7-0) at #9 USF (9-2, 6-1)
#19 Georgia (9-2, 7-1) at #15 Georgia Tech (9-2, 7-2)
#13 UCLA (8-3, 6-2) at #6 USC (9-2, 6-2)
#7 Notre Dame (7-3) at #4 Stanford (9-2, 7-2)
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BCS Rankings
1. Navy, 10-0
2. Clemson, 10-1
3. Stanford, 9-2
4. Alabama, 9-2
5. Ole Miss, 9-2
6. USC, 9-2
7. Notre Dame, 7-3
8. Michigan State, 8-3
9. USF, 9-2
10. Colorado, 9-2
11. Arkansas, 9-2
12. Arizona State, 8-3
13. Penn State, 9-2
14. UCLA, 8-3
15. Georgia Tech, 9-2
16. Florida State, 8-3
17. Georgia, 9-2
18. Louisville, 8-3
20. UCF, 10-1
21. North Carolina, 8-3
22. Syracuse, 6-5
23. San Jose State, 10-1
24. Nebraska, 7-3
25. Kansas, 8-3
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Big XII Conference Standings
North
1. Kansas, 8-3, 5-2
2. West Virginia, 6-5, 4-3
3. Oklahoma State, 7-4, 3-4
4. Iowa State, 5-6, 2-5
5. Kansas State, 4-7, 2-5
6. Oklahoma, 3-8, 1-6
South
1. UCF, 10-1, 7-0
2. USF, 9-2, 6-1
3. Texas, 6-5, 4-3
4. Baylor, 5-6, 4-3
5. TCU, 6-5, 2-5
6. Texas Tech, 3-8, 2-5
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Players of the Week
QB Derrick Williams (UCF): 18 of 27, 397 yards, 15 carries, 68 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
LB Randall Thomas (Fresno State): 11 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 3 forced fumbles.
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QB Derrick Williams (UCF): 18 of 27, 397 yards, 15 carries, 68 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
LB Travis Hughes (USF): 7 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 interceptions.
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Heisman Finalists
HB Nate Pugh (Navy): 316 carries, 2025 yards, 22 touchdowns.
QB Derrick Williams (UCF): 223 of 313, 3423 yards, 39 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 167 carries, 806 yards, 8 touchdowns.
QB Franklin Sullivan (SJSU): 175 of 260, 2601 yards, 28 touchdowns, interception, 162 carries, 872 yards, 10 touchdowns.
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 Jeff Young [WR #1]: 6'5", 199lbs | Glenvar Heights, FL | Georgia Tech
#2 Jason Barbour [WR #2]: 6'2", 212lbs | Fairview Shores, FL | University of South Florida
#3 Brad Whitworth [ATH #1]: 6'1", 215lbs | Jackson, MI | University of Michigan
#4 Kyle King [ATH #2]: 6'1", 214lbs | Cary, NC | Ohio State University
#5 Mario Bass [TE #1]: 6'2", 223lbs | State College, PA | University of Texas
#6 Chris Jones [HB #1]: 6'1", 202lbs | Buford, GA | Ohio State University
#7 Derek Bruner [WR #3]: 5'11", 178lbs | Warren, PA | Penn State
#9 Erik McDaniel [ATH #4]: 6'2", 199lbs | Oxford, OH | Ohio State University
#10 Steve Robinson [WR #4]: 6'1", 196lbs | Aberdeen, WA | University of Southern California
#11 Darius Downs [WR #5]: 6'4", 215lbs | Miami, FL | University of South Florida
#12 Mark Robinson [WR #6]: 6'2", 193lbs | Torrance, CA | University of Minnesota
#13 Matt Madsen [WR #7]: 6'1", 198lbs | Snellville, GA | University of Minnesota
#14 Thomas Mills [ATH #5]: 6'5", 200lbs | Gilroy, CA | University of Notre Dame
#16 Jason Dudley [WR #9]: 6'0", 180lbs | Lakeland North, WA | University of Wisconsin
#17 Rashad Tolbert [ATH #6]: 5'11", 210lb | Sedalia, MO | University of Nebraska
#20 Mike Cook [HB #2]: 5'11", 194lbs | Ran Palos Verdes, CA | New Mexico State
#22 Travis Odom [HB #3]: 6'2", 285lbs | Altadena, CA | University of Syracuse
#23 Nick Foster [ATH #7]: 5'11", 216lbs | Shields, MI | University of Tennessee
#24 Scott Johnson [S #1]: 6'2", 201lbs | Rose Hill, VA | Florida State University
#25 Will Parker [TE #3]: 6'3", 237lbs | Chattahoochee, FL | University of Texas
#26 Ed Cade [C #1]: 6'2", 290lbs | Stanford, CA | Penn State
#27 Lance Scott [ATH #8]: 6'0", 193lbs | Ferriday, LA | University of Alabama
#29 Earl Miller [G #1]: 6'5", 281lbs | Lowell, MI | University of Illinois

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 14 Preview: #20 Central Florida Golden Knights
Record: 10-1, 7-0 Big XII
Head Coach: Darrell Hazell (27-22 at UCF, 4th year, 49-50)

Team Leaders
Passing: Derrick Williams (71.2% completion, 3423 yards, 39 TD, 2 INT, 202.9 QB rating)
Rushing: Jeff Sands (678 yards, 6.5 ypc, 7 TD)
Receiving: Frank Taylor (82 receptions, 1137 yards, 11 TD)
Defense: Dominic Holmes (81 tackles, 12 TFL, 4.5 sacks, 2 INT)

Team Rankings
Total Offense: 3rd
Total Defense: 98th
Points Per Game: 3rd
Turnover Differential: 6th

Team Schedule
at Hawaii: W 41-35
vs. Florida Atlantic: L 31-17
vs. Oklahoma: W 35-31
vs. Old Dominion: W 49-19
vs. Florida: W 56-42
at West Virginia: W 42-37
vs. Iowa State: W 42-21
vs. Texas: W 38-34
at Texas Tech: W 45-20
vs. TCU: W 38-34
at Baylor: W 55-29

Injuries
CB Billy Robbins, Rs Junior | 6'1", 180lbs | 82 ovr, 90 spd, 82 acc, 96 mcv, 92 zcv
DT John Barrett, Rs Senior | 6'2", 303lbs | 87 ovr, 75 acc, 82 str, 88 pmv, 81 fmv, 86 bsh
DE Sid Fisher, Rs Senior | 6'3", 283lbs | 83 ovr, 72 spd, 95 acc, 74 str, 80 pmv, 90 fmv, 87 bsh

Recruits in Attendance
WR James Harper [WR #41]: 6'5", 231lbs | Beeville, TX | 4-star | USF, Clemson, Wisconsin, Georgia Tech

Central Florida Golden Knights Projected Starters
QB Derrick Williams, Rs Junior | 6'3", 211lbs | 92 ovr, 85 spd, 73 acc, 88 thp, 91 tha
HB Jeff Sands, Rs Junior | 5'11", 208lbs | 86 ovr, 89 spd, 86 acc, 84 btk, 74 car
WR Frank Taylor, Rs Senior | 6'4", 197lbs | 85 ovr, 94 spd, 96 acc, 85 cth
WR Drew Harrison, Rs Senior | 6'2", 211lbs | 84 ovr, 90 spd, 84 acc, 86 cth
WR Jeff Wright, Junior | 6'1", 205lbs | 81 ovr, 85 spd, 99 acc, 72 cth
TE Kevin Williams, Junior | 6'3", 267lbs | 82 ovr, 83 spd, 82 acc, 68 cth, 79 rbk
LT Martin McNeal, Rs Junior | 6'7", 237lbs | 82 ovr, 85 str, 84 pbk, 86 rbk
LG Nick Sutton, Rs Senior | 6'1", 292lbs | 88 ovr, 89 str, 82 pbk, 93 rbk
C Joe Harris, Rs Senior | 6'1", 318lbs | 91 ovr, 89 str, 90 pbk, 87 rbk
RG Brandon Flynn, Rs Senior | 6'4", 314lbs | 84 ovr, 80 str, 86 pbk, 88 rbk
RT Dustin Powers, Rs Junior | 6'5", 281lbs | 81 ovr, 90 str, 84 pbk, 82 rbk
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DE Nate Blair, Rs Senior | 6'1", 306lbs | 87 ovr, 60 spd, 78 acc, 82 str, 88 pmv, 84 fmv, 84 bsh
DE Brent Fuller, Sophomore | 6'3", 243lbs | 77 ovr, 72 spd, 85 acc, 77 str, 81 pmv, 78 fmv, 80 bsh
DT Jon Malone, Senior | 6'4", 304lbs | 88 ovr, 90 acc, 76 str, 95 pmv, 81 fmv, 83 bsh
DT Javon Smith, Rs Senior | 6'1", 295lbs | 82 ovr, 73 acc, 88 str, 87 pmv, 85 fmv, 80 bsh
LB Dominic Holmes, Rs Junior | 6'2", 226lbs | 85 ovr, 87 spd, 98 acc, 86 tkl, 82 bsh
LB Jeremy Bowen, Rs Senior | 5'11", 244lbs | 81 ovr, 88 spd, 89 acc, 80 tkl, 78 bsh
LB Vince Smith, Senior | 6'5", 225lbs | 86 ovr, 81 spd, 93 acc, 76 tkl, 85 bsh
CB Jeremiah Parker, Senior | 6'3", 192lbs | 78 ovr, 90 spd, 90 acc, 89 mcv, 88 zcv
CB Maurice Brown, Junior | 6'1", 176lbs | 77 ovr, 90 spd, 93 acc, 83 mcv, 87 zcv
S Brett Stewart, Junior | 6'1", 186lbs | 81 ovr, 87 spd, 91 acc, 78 zcv, 80 tkl
S Alex Bullock, Senior | 6'3", 202lbs | 80 ovr, 81 spd, 93 acc, 82 zcv, 79 tkl


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#20 UCF (10-2, 7-1) | 7 | 14 | 3 | 10 || 34
#9 USF (10-2, 7-1) | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 || 42
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The Bulls Steal One From Bitter Rival UCF
In the last six minutes of the game, USF true freshman David Green lived a lifetime.

The former five-star recruit fumbled the ball in Bulls territory with eight minutes left in the game, allowing UCF to extend their lead to six. After a William Stone touchdown gave the Bulls the lead back, it was Green who put the exclamation mark on the victory.

Green's 61-yard touchdown run helped the Bulls secure a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game and avenge last year's loss with a 42-34 win over rival UCF on Friday night.

It was a tough night for Heisman candidate Derrick Williams. He threw for 294 yards but had three interceptions, including one in the fourth quarter which led to Green's touchdown run.

Stone, who did not make the Heisman finalist list, broke his own record for most receiving yards in a single season with 1279. Stone had set the record as a true freshman.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] W. Stone, 2 Yd run (3:24)
[UCF] J. Sands, 17 Yd run (1:46)
[UCF] K. Adkins, 1 Yd pass from D. Williams (1:33)
[USF] A. Vincent, 14 Yd pass from J. Pittman (0:56)

Quarter 2
[UCF] D. Williams, 11 Yd run (9:18)
[USF] T. Holland, 7 Yd pass from J. Pittman (6:09)
[UCF] D. Williams, 7 Yd run (0:42)

Quarter 3
[UCF] S. Glover, 19 Yd FG (7:48)
[USF] A. Vincent, 43 Yd run (6:27)

Quarter 4
[UCF] J. Sands, 2 Yd run (9:18)
[UCF] S. Glover, 19 Yd FG (6:39)
[USF] W. Stone, 7 Yd run (3:53)
[USF] D. Green, 61 Yd run (3:08)
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#9 South Florida Bulls
QB James Pittman: 29 of 33, 313 yards, 2 touchdowns, interceptions, 10 carries, 32 yards.
HB Derrick Green: 14 carries, 127 yards, touchdown.
WR William Stone: 5 carries, 16 yards, 2 touchdowns, 9 receptions, 151 yards.
WR Andrew Vincent: 7 receptions, 102 yards, touchdown.
FB Terrence Holland: 7 receptions, 40 yards, touchdown.
TE Erik Bass: 4 receptions, 57 yards.
LB Travis Hughes: 15 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, sack.
LB Dallas Gross: 11 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack.
S Edgar Thompson: 6 tackles, tackle for loss, sack, interception.
CB Ray Hill: 6 tackles, interception.
DE Stephen Hill: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.
CB Jason Garcia: Tackle, interception.

Central Florida Golden Knights
QB Derrick Williams: 22 of 32, 294 yards, touchdown, 3 interceptions, 18 carries, 54 yards, 2 touchdowns.
HB Jeff Sands: 26 carries, 120 yards, 2 touchdowns.
TE Kevin Williams: 8 receptions, 121 yards.
WR Jeff Wright: 5 receptions, 81 yards.
S Alex Bullock: 8 tackles.
CB Jeremiah Parker: 4 tackles, interception.



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Week 14 Big XII Results
USF 42 - UCF 34 :: ISU 42 - KSU 23 :: TEX 35 - TTU 31
BAY 31 - TCU 28 :: OU 45 - WVU 21 :: OKST 45 - KU 42
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Week 14 Top Stories
1. The shocker of the week is #5 Ole Miss falling to SEC rival Mississippi State.
2. No other game was bigger than Notre Dame's 31-17 win over rival Stanford.
3. Virginia Tech squeaks by Virginia in conference play.
4. Auburn suffers a collapse against SEC adversary Alabama.
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Week 15 Notable Games
New Mexico State (7-4, 0-0) at #4 Notre Dame (8-3, 0-0)
Army (5-6, 0-0) at #1 Navy (11-0, 9-0)
UL Monroe (4-7, 2-3) at #18 UL Lafayette (9-2, 4-1)
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BCS Rankings
1. Navy, 11-0
2. Clemson, 11-1
3. Notre Dame, 8-3
4. Alabama, 10-2
5. USC, 10-2
6. Michigan State, 9-3
7. USF, 10-2
8. Arkansas, 10-2
9. Stanford, 9-3
10. Penn State, 10-2
11. Georgia, 10-2
12. Ole Miss, 9-3
13. Louisville, 9-3
14. North Carolina, 9-3
15. Georgia Tech, 9-3
16. Syracuse, 7-5
17. UCF, 10-2
18. UCLA, 8-4
19. Nebraska, 8-4
20. UL Lafayette, 9-2
21. Boise State, 10-2
22. Colorado, 9-3
23. Virginia Tech, 8-4
24. San Jose State, 10-2
25. Ohio State, 7-5
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Big XII Conference Standings
North
1. Kansas, 8-4, 5-3
2. West Virginia, 6-6, 4-4
3. Oklahoma State, 8-4, 4-4
4. Iowa State, 6-6, 3-5
5. Kansas State, 4-8, 2-6
6. Oklahoma, 4-8, 2-6
South
1. USF, 10-2, 7-1
2. UCF, 10-2, 7-1
3. Texas, 7-5, 5-3
4. Baylor, 6-6, 5-3
5. TCU, 6-6, 2-6
6. Texas Tech, 3-9, 2-6
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Players of the Week
QB Aaron Daugherty (Ohio State): 22 of 30, 341 yards, 15 carries, 64 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
LB Jason Miller (Utah): 12 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles.
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HB Derron Walton (Oklahoma State): 21 carries, 198 yards, 2 touchdowns.
S Edgar Thompson (USF): 6 tackles, tackle for loss, sack, interception.
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 Jeff Young [WR #1]: 6'5", 199lbs | Glenvar Heights, FL | Georgia Tech
#2 Jason Barbour [WR #2]: 6'2", 212lbs | Fairview Shores, FL | University of South Florida
#3 Brad Whitworth [ATH #1]: 6'1", 215lbs | Jackson, MI | University of Michigan
#4 Kyle King [ATH #2]: 6'1", 214lbs | Cary, NC | Ohio State University
#5 Mario Bass [TE #1]: 6'2", 223lbs | State College, PA | University of Texas
#6 Chris Jones [HB #1]: 6'1", 202lbs | Buford, GA | Ohio State University
#7 Derek Bruner [WR #3]: 5'11", 178lbs | Warren, PA | Penn State
#8 Mike Douglas [ATH #3]: 6'0", 181lbs | North Bethesda, MD | University of Wisconsin
#9 Erik McDaniel [ATH #4]: 6'2", 199lbs | Oxford, OH | Ohio State University
#10 Steve Robinson [WR #4]: 6'1", 196lbs | Aberdeen, WA | University of Southern California
#11 Darius Downs [WR #5]: 6'4", 215lbs | Miami, FL | University of South Florida
#12 Mark Robinson [WR #6]: 6'2", 193lbs | Torrance, CA | University of Minnesota
#13 Matt Madsen [WR #7]: 6'1", 198lbs | Snellville, GA | University of Minnesota
#14 Thomas Mills [ATH #5]: 6'5", 200lbs | Gilroy, CA | University of Notre Dame
#16 Jason Dudley [WR #9]: 6'0", 180lbs | Lakeland North, WA | University of Wisconsin
#17 Rashad Tolbert [ATH #6]: 5'11", 210lb | Sedalia, MO | University of Nebraska
#20 Mike Cook [HB #2]: 5'11", 194lbs | Ran Palos Verdes, CA | New Mexico State
#22 Travis Odom [HB #3]: 6'2", 285lbs | Altadena, CA | University of Syracuse
#23 Nick Foster [ATH #7]: 5'11", 216lbs | Shields, MI | University of Tennessee
#24 Scott Johnson [S #1]: 6'2", 201lbs | Rose Hill, VA | Florida State University
#25 Will Parker [TE #3]: 6'3", 237lbs | Chattahoochee, FL | University of Texas
#26 Ed Cade [C #1]: 6'2", 290lbs | Stanford, CA | Penn State
#27 Lance Scott [ATH #8]: 6'0", 193lbs | Ferriday, LA | University of Alabama
#29 Earl Miller [G #1]: 6'5", 281lbs | Lowell, MI | University of Illinois

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Recruiting Class in Review: Bulls land their first ever Heisman winner in 2020 recruiting class
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Whichever class followed the 2019 recruiting class -- which included Michael Harrell, Chuck Sanders, James Thomas and Marcus Hines -- was going to have it's task cut out for it. Troy Henry certainly did his part and many contributed to the team's national championship in 2021 but top to bottom, how does this class grade out? The grading criteria is as follows: 1 star for non-contributor, 2 star for depth player, 3 star for contributor, 4 star for impact starter, 5 star for a star player.

2020 USF Bulls Recruiting Class
HB Troy Henry [HB #3]: 5'10", 195lbs | Alexander City, AL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 275 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
Career Stats » 608 carries, 4310 yards, 48 touchdowns, 158 receptions, 1345 yards, 11 touchdowns.
Analysis » Does anything really need to be said? Henry left USF as their all-time leader in the following categories: rushing touchdowns in a game, season and all-time, rushing yards in a game, season and all-time. The best running back to ever play for the school, Henry winning the Heisman his junior season does put him in the conversation with Michael Harrell, Zac White and Franklin Sapp as one of the best to ever play for the Bulls.
Grade » 5-star

G Brian Smith [G #1]: 6'4", 309lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | 4.96 40-yd dash, 480 Bench Press Max, 665 Squat Max
Career Stats » 53 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed.
Analysis » The highest ranked offensive linemen to ever commit to the Bulls, landing Smith was a big deal and he'd turn out to be a three-year starter that was instrumental in them winning championships.
Grade » 4-star

WR/DB Brandon Burns [ATH #11]: 6'1", 197lbs | Hanford, CA | 4-star | 4.50 40-yd dash, 390 Bench Press Max, 270 Squat Max
Career Stats » 9 receptions, 142 yards at USF, 37 receptions, 690 yards, 4 touchdowns at USC.
Analysis » Burns never found his position at USF. He spent his freshman season at defensive back, moved to offense to fill a need as a sophomore but then didn't play his junior season much as other young players leap-frogged him. He's done well for himself after transferring to USC.
Grade » 2-star

ATH Erik Bass [ATH #22]: 6'0", 246lbs | Athens, AL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 305 Squat Max
Career Stats » 102 receptions, 1141 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Analysis » A two-year captain, Bass splashed onto the scene as a true freshman but saw his role diminished in 2021 and in 2022, he was an after thought in the offense with just eight receptions. He's having a career year as a senior with 44 catches for 539 yards but his 2023 season costs him that fourth star.
Grade » 3-star

T Derek Charles [T #3]: 6'5", 269lbs | Burbank, CA | 4-star | 5.04 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 645 Squat Max
Career Stats » 39 pancakes, 26 sacks allowed.
Analysis » Charles is having a very tough senior season, enough to potentially cost him a spot in the NFL. He's allowed fourteen sacks this season after allowing just twelve the previous three seasons. He's been a day one starter, however, and has earned those four stars.
Grade » 4-star

S Sam Peterson [S #8]: 6'1", 179lbs | Glenrcok, WY [IMG Academy] | 4-star | 4.44 40-yd dash dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 325 Squat Max
Career Stats » 104 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, touchdown.
Analysis » It seems crazy now but at the time, there was questions about Peterson being a take for the Bulls. He played low level competition in his home state of Wyoming and his one season at IMG wasn't enough to convince some people of his talents. Several All-Americans later, he's one of the best defensive backs in Bulls history.
Grade » 5-star

WR John Dixon [WR #43]: 6'3", 213lbs | Lake Wales, FL | 3-star | 4.34 40-yd dash, 290 Bench Press Max, 235 Squat Max
Career Stats » 17 carries, 107 yards, touchdown, 3 receptions, 30 yards.
Analysis » A log jam at the position saw him convert to running back only to be stuck behind what seems like an infinite amount of five-star running backs.
Grade » 2-star

QB Jeremy Thomas [QB #21]: 6'1", 242lbs | Calhoun, GA | 3-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 235 Bench Press Max, 230 Squat Max
Career Stats » 24 of 35, 201 yards, 3 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.
Analysis » Thomas' weight never got under control and with a forty time over five seconds, he was just never a fit for the offenses that the Bulls have ran since he committed. He transferred to Georgia State only to get beat out by senior Chris Yates. He'll try his luck again next season.
Grade » 2-star

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
Career Stats » 99 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 3 interceptions.
Analysis » Proof that the process works, Jennings was a local hidden gem found by the USF who liked his physical attributes. He was non-existent his first two seasons but since then, he's steadily improved and could return next season as one of the better linebackers in the Big XII.
Grade » 4-star

TE Martin Rushing [TE #32]: 6'7", 260lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yard dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
Career Stats » 1 reception, 28 yards.
Analysis » Sometimes the idea is better than the execution. USF signed two tight ends with hopes that Bass would be a receiver hybrid while Rushing at six-foot-seven would be an goal-line option. Rushing just never got onto the field but with another year of eligibility left, he could start next season when Bass graduates.
Grade » 1-star

QB James Pittman [QB #38]: 6'6'", 220lbs | Dallas, TX | 3-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 360 Squat Max
Career Stats » 351 of 477, 3934 yards, 29 touchdowns, 24 interceptions, 202 carries, 1005 yards, 10 touchdowns.
Analysis » Pittman was signed as a project with many within the program thinking he'd be, at best, a package quarterback. He was asked to be more than that in 2022 but in 2023, Pittman turned into one of the better quarterbacks in the Big 12.
Grade » 4-star

QB Eugene Shaw [QB #49]: 6'2", 212lbs | Glendale, WI | 3-star | 4.98 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
Career Stats » 6 of 10, 71 yards, interception.
Analysis » Shaw is currently at EMCC and trying to get back into college football. USF took a lot of swings at the position in this cycle and there were a lot of misses.
Grade » 1-star

S Pierre Hodge [S #36]: 6'0", 195lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.52 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 305 Squat Max
Career Stats » 4 tackles.
Analysis » The shift at the level of recruiting that USF was doing happened right after this class where a player like Hodge, with all due respect, simply wasn't going to be signed to play defensive back for the Bulls. They've been trying to recruit a higher level since and as a result, the likes of Hodge got stuck behind some very talented players.
Grade » 1-star

S Chris Wade [S #26]: 6'1", 177lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 335 Squat Max
Career Stats » 17 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 pass deflections, forced fumble.
Analysis » In a similar boat as Hodge, Wade was however able to get on the field as a redshirt freshman. They'll both get their chances in 2024 if the Bulls lose some players to the draft and continue to run a defense with five defensive backs as their base.
Grade » 2-star

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
Career Stats » 37 receptions, 304 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Analysis » Similar to his brother, Holland enjoyed some success in the latter part of his tenure at USF. Both brothers thrived when Malcolm Francois took over play calling with Holland catching 29 passes as a senior.
Grade » 3-star

Superlative Awards
Most Important Signing: USF had swung and miss on a few big time prospects among the offensive line. Landing Brian Smith was big because they went toe to toe with some of the top schools and landed him.

Most Productive Signing: Does it need to be said?

Biggest Bust of the Class: Burns is the only four-star that wasn't at least a one-year starter.

Most Untapped Potential: Erik Bass looked really good as a freshman and really good as a senior. What happened between those years? Some of the blame goes to a few upperclassmen ahead of him and some of it goes on Bass who never developed into a reliable enough blocker to be TE1 as opposed to a gimmick player.

Biggest Steal of the Class: A tie between Jennings and Pittman as the rest of the second half of this class all sort of crapped out.

Biggest Lost of the Class: Imagine a secondary with Marcus Hines, Jason Garcia, Ben Lewis and Sonny Underwood. USF was in on Underwood for the whole cycle but couldn't beat Iowa -- yes, Iowa -- for the five-star corner out of Miami. Maybe with Underwood, however, they don't get Garcia in the next cycle.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls add versatile WR in Texas' 4-star WR Harper out of Beeville
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

USF head coach Malcolm Francois took over coaching of the receivers -- again -- when Doc Holliday's retirement led to shuffles on the staff. Of USF's twelve commitments, four of them just happen to be new toys for the head coach.

The Bulls got their fourth receiver in the class in Beeville's James Harper, a six-foot-five receiver that has been a rising senior after catching 1,470 yards as a senior. Harper told 247 Sports that he's currently in the 230-pound range for his weight and while some schools were looking for him to lean out, USF was not amongst them.

If one chooses to read in between the lines, Harper might not be a receiver after all. The team is light on tight ends and if five-star target Vincent Everett ends up elsewhere, the Bulls will be really light at the position. Harper has the size to play tight end but its a position he's never played before and despite his size, he's not a physically imposing player and rather relies on his speed to make plays down the field.

2024 USF Recruiting Class
WR Jason Barbour [WR #2]: 6'2", 212lbs | Fairview Shores, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 300 Bench Press, 300 Squat
WR Darius Downs [WR #5]: 6'4", 215lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press, 280 Squat
LB Danny Love [LB #2]: 6'4", 238lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.58 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press, 620 Squat
DT James Faulk [DT #6]: 6'4", 275lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.92 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press, 570 Squat
HB Jason Finley [HB #14]: 6'1", 212lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press, 310 Squat
DT William Levine [DT #9]: 6'4", 292lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | 4.94 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 630 Squat
WR Ryan Wagner [WR #32]: 6'3", 209lbs | Coral Spring, FL | 4-star | 4.32 40-yd dash, 285 Bench Press, 325 Squat
WR James Harper [WR #41]: 6'5", 231lbs | Beeville, TX | 4-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 265 Bench Press, 205 Squat
DE Kyle Swain [DE #13]: 6'2", 253lbs | Prichard, AL | 4-star | 4.78 40-yd dash, 420 Bench Press, 560 Squat
QB Jay Jackson [QB #21]: 5'11", 204lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press, 350 Squat
T Marcus Clark [T #50]: 6'5", 288lbs | St. Joseph, MO | 3-star | 5.16 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press, 560 Squat
G Robbie Wade [G #78]: 6'0", 309lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.98 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press, 630 Squat

2024 USF Recruiting Board
TE Vincent Everett [TE #2]: 6'1", 241lbs | Plantation, FL | 5-star | Florida, USF, Auburn
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S Kelvin Ware [S #1]: 6'1", 199lbs | Cerritos, CA | 5-star | Michigan, Alabama, USC
C Ed Cade [C #1]: 6'2", 290lbs | Stanford, CA | 5-star | Committed to Penn State
C M.J. Williams [C #2]: 6'0", 290lbs | Beaumont, TX | 4-star | Committed to Tulsa
T Parker Wright [T #4]: 6'7", 283lbs | Gainesville, FL | 4-star | Florida, Minnesota
TE Tony Hurst [TE #15]: 6'3", 249lbs | Moses Lake, WA | 4-star | Committed to Oregon

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Conference Championship Week
Big XI :: Kansas (8-4, 5-3) vs. #7 South Florida (10-2, 7-1)
C-USA :: Old Dominion (8-4, 5-3) at UTEP (8-4, 6-2)
SEC :: #11 Georgia (10-2, 7-2) at #3 Alabama (10-2, 8-1)
MWC :: Fresno State (9-3, 8-0) vs. #19 Boise State (10-2, 8-0)
Pac-12 :: #5 USC (10-2, 7-2) at #10 Stanford (9-3, 7-2)
ACC :: #16 Georgia Tech (9-3, 7-2) at #2 Clemson (11-1, 8-1)
Big Ten :: #20 Nebraska (8-4, 6-3) at #8 Michigan State (9-3, 7-2)
MAC :: Toledo (6-6, 5-4) at Bowling Green (9-3, 8-1)
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BCS Rankings
1. Navy, 12-0
2. Clemson, 11-1
3. Notre Dame, 9-3
4. Alabama, 10-2
5. USC, 10-2
6. USF, 10-2
7. Michigan State, 9-3
8. Arkansas, 10-2
9. Penn State, 10-2
10. Stanford, 9-3
11. Georgia, 10-2
12. Ole Miss, 9-3
13. Louisville, 9-3
14. North Carolina, 9-3
15. Georgia Tech, 9-3
16. Syracuse, 7-5
17. UCF, 10-2
18. UCLA, 8-4
19. Nebraska, 8-4
20. Boise State, 10-2
21. Colorado, 9-3
22. Virginia Tech, 8-4
23. San Jose State, 10-2
24. Ohio State, 7-5
25. Vanderbilt, 8-4
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Heisman Finalists
QB Derrick Williams (UCF): 245 of 345, 3717 yards, 40 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, 185 carries, 860 yards, 10 touchdowns.
QB Philip Griffin (Alabama): 221 of 336, 3330 yards, 36 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 141 carries, 730 yards, 7 touchdowns.
QB Franklin Sullivan (San Jose State): 188 of 279, 2773 yards, 30 touchdowns, interception, 182 carries, 935 yards, 10 touchdowns.
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 Jeff Young [WR #1]: 6'5", 199lbs | Glenvar Heights, FL | Georgia Tech
#2 Jason Barbour [WR #2]: 6'2", 212lbs | Fairview Shores, FL | University of South Florida
#3 Brad Whitworth [ATH #1]: 6'1", 215lbs | Jackson, MI | University of Michigan
#4 Kyle King [ATH #2]: 6'1", 214lbs | Cary, NC | Ohio State University
#5 Mario Bass [TE #1]: 6'2", 223lbs | State College, PA | University of Texas
#6 Chris Jones [HB #1]: 6'1", 202lbs | Buford, GA | Ohio State University
#7 Derek Bruner [WR #3]: 5'11", 178lbs | Warren, PA | Penn State
#8 Mike Douglas [ATH #3]: 6'0", 181lbs | North Bethesda, MD | University of Wisconsin
#9 Erik McDaniel [ATH #4]: 6'2", 199lbs | Oxford, OH | Ohio State University
#10 Steve Robinson [WR #4]: 6'1", 196lbs | Aberdeen, WA | University of Southern California
#11 Darius Downs [WR #5]: 6'4", 215lbs | Miami, FL | University of South Florida
#12 Mark Robinson [WR #6]: 6'2", 193lbs | Torrance, CA | University of Minnesota
#13 Matt Madsen [WR #7]: 6'1", 198lbs | Snellville, GA | University of Minnesota
#14 Thomas Mills [ATH #5]: 6'5", 200lbs | Gilroy, CA | University of Notre Dame
#16 Jason Dudley [WR #9]: 6'0", 180lbs | Lakeland North, WA | University of Wisconsin
#17 Rashad Tolbert [ATH #6]: 5'11", 210lb | Sedalia, MO | University of Nebraska
#20 Mike Cook [HB #2]: 5'11", 194lbs | Ran Palos Verdes, CA | New Mexico State
#22 Travis Odom [HB #3]: 6'2", 285lbs | Altadena, CA | University of Syracuse
#23 Nick Foster [ATH #7]: 5'11", 216lbs | Shields, MI | University of Tennessee
#24 Scott Johnson [S #1]: 6'2", 201lbs | Rose Hill, VA | Florida State University
#25 Will Parker [TE #3]: 6'3", 237lbs | Chattahoochee, FL | University of Texas
#26 Ed Cade [C #1]: 6'2", 290lbs | Stanford, CA | Penn State
#27 Lance Scott [ATH #8]: 6'0", 193lbs | Ferriday, LA | University of Alabama
#29 Earl Miller [G #1]: 6'5", 281lbs | Lowell, MI | University of Illinois

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Conference Championship Game Preview: Kansas Jayhawks
Record: 8-4, 5-3 Big XII
Head Coach: Jerry Kill (23-26 at Kansas, 4th year, 88-110)

Team Leaders
Passing: Jake Anderson (52.0% completion, 1915 yards, 23 TD, 3 INT, 129.4 QB rating)
Rushing: Greg Mendoza (950 yards, 5.9 ypc, 8 TD)
Receiving: Charles Ross (58 receptions, 709 yards, 7 TD)
Defense: Justin Ferguson (53 tackles,5 TFL, 6 INT, 9 PBU)

Team Rankings
Total Offense: 31st
Total Defense: 72nd
Points Per Game: 27th
Turnover Differential: 12th

Team Schedule
vs. Kent State: W 45-28
at Minnesota: L 31-24
vs. Middle Tennessee State: W 35-23
at Wisconsin: W 30-27 OT
at Texas: L 41-24
vs. Texas Tech: W 35-24
at Oklahoma: W 38-24
vs. West Virginia: L 42-21
at TCU: W 40-35
at Kansas State: W 36-30
vs. Iowa State: W 35-21
vs. Oklahoma State: L 45-42

Injuries
None

Kansas Jayhawks Projected Starters
QB Jake Anderson, Senior | 5'11", 214lbs | 88 ovr, 87 spd, 93 acc, 88 thp, 86 tha
HB Greg Mendoza, Rs Senior | 5'11", 220lbs | 90 ovr, 91 spd, 92 acc, 93 btk, 80 car
WR Charles Ross, Rs Senior | 6'2", 206lbs | 85 ovr, 85 spd, 84 acc, 88 cth
WR Paris Gonzalez, Rs Junior | 5'11", 199lbs | 79 ovr, 94 spd, 87 acc, 78 cth
WR Max Gibson, Rs Sophomore | 6'5", 222lbs | 79 ovr, 96 spd, 89 acc, 67 cth
TE Carlos Harrison, Freshman | 6'3", 250lbs | 75 ovr, 83 spd, 82 acc, 83 cth, 67 rbk
LT Nate Bobo, Junior | 6'6", 288lbs | 83 ovr, 88 str, 85 pbk, 88 rbk
LG Eric Marshall, Rs Sophomore | 6'2", 303lbs | 76 ovr, 78 str, 81 pbk, 82 rbk
C Guy Cook, Rs Senior | 6'3", 301lbs | 88 ovr, 83 str, 90 pbk, 86 rbk
RG Chaz Rogers, Rs Freshman | 6'3", 313lbs | 70 ovr, 76 str, 76 pbk, 77 rbk
RT John Thomas, Rs Senior | 6'4", 280lbs | 81 ovr, 88 str, 76 pbk, 88 rbk
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DE Corey Smith, Rs Junior | 6'5", 265lbs | 83 ovr, 72 spd, 78 acc, 81 str, 94 pmv, 73 fmv, 90 bsh
DE James Allen, Rs Junior | 6'3", 240lbs | 80 ovr, 70 spd, 89 acc, 76 str, 75 pmv, 78 fmv, 84 bsh
NT Nate Rowe, Rs Junior | 6'4", 305lbs | 75 ovr, 84 str, 76 pmv, 76 fmv, 74 bsh
OLB Reggie Hall, Rs Junior | 6'5", 219lbs | 79 ovr, 87 spd, 93 acc, 81 tkl, 74 bsh
ILB Jermaine Burton, Rs Sophomore | 6'3", 238lbs | 75 ovr, 79 spd, 89 acc, 73 tkl, 81 bsh
ILB Ryan Warren, Rs Senior | 6'2", 238lbs | 79 ovr, 77 spd, 91 acc, 83 tkl, 82 bsh
OLB John Seals, Junior | 6'0", 199lbs | 86 ovr, 88 spd, 99 acc, 82 tkl, 76 bsh
CB Justin Ferguson, Rs Senior | 6'1", 185lbs | 86 ovr, 93 spd, 97 acc, 92 mcv, 90 zcv
CB Marvin white, Rs Senior | 6'0", 192lbs | 85 ovr, 85 spd, 85 acc, 98 mcv, 97 zcv
S Alex Buchanan, Rs Senior | 6'0", 205lbs | 85 ovr, 93 spd, 95 acc, 81 zcv
S Caleb Miller, Junior | 6'0", 181lbs | 78 ovr, 87 spd, 91 acc, 80 zcv


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KU (8-5, 5-4) | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 || 28
#7 USF (11-2, 8-1) | 7 | 28 | 14 | 0 || 49
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Bulls Add Another Big 12 Championship to Trophy Case with 49-28 Win Over Kansas
The USF defense, specifically freshmen linebackers Dallas Gross and Travis Hughes, seemed a step behind and out of position by a few inches as Kansas jumped out to a 21-7 lead.

Until they weren't.

Hughes' interception led to USF taking the lead with 1:34 left in the second quarter and two plays later, Gross' intercept helped set up one more touchdown as the Bulls scored 21 points in 94 seconds en route to a 49-28 drubbing of the Jayhawks to clinch yet another Big 12 Championship.

William Stone returned a kickoff for a touchdown to give him a return touchdown on the season and his touchdown catch that same quarter broke the school record for career receiving yards. Zac White was the previous record holder.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[KU] G. Mendoza, 48 Yd run (6:05)
[KU] G. Mendoza, 4 Yd run (3:53)
[USF] D. Green, 3 Yd run (1:50)

Quarter 2
[KU] G. Mendoza, 11 Yd run (9:21)
[USF] W. Stone, returned kickoff 101 Yds (9:10)
[USF] W. Stone, 37 Yd pass from J. Pittman (1:34)
[USF] E. Bass, 16 Yd pass from J. Pittman (0:52)
[USF] A. Vincent, 40 Yd pass from J. Pittman (0:33)

Quarter 3
[USF] E. Bass, 8 Yd run (9:00)
[USF] W. Stone, 4 Yd pass from J. Pittman (2:21)

Quarter 4
[KU] J. Anderson, 14 Yd run (5:40)
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#7 South Florida Bulls
QB James Pittman: 27 of 34, 325 yards, 4 touchdowns, interception, 8 carries, 73 yards.
HB Derrick Green: 9 carries, 35 yards.
WR William Stone: 6 carries, 33 yards, 5 receptions, 68 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Andrew Vincent: 7 receptions, 97 yards, touchdown.
TE Erik Bass: 7 receptions, 89 yards, touchdown.
LB Travis Hughes: 16 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, sack, interception.
S Ray Thompson: 12 tackles.
LB Dallas Gross: 4 tackles, interception.

Kansas Jayhawks
QB Jake Anderson: 20 of 27, 202 yards, 3 interceptions, 19 carries, 67 yards.
HB Greg Mendoza: 18 carries, 154 yards, 3 touchdowns.
HB Robert Jones: 5 receptions, 34 yards.
WR Charles Ross: 2 receptions, 77 yards.
S Alex Buchanan: 14 tackles.
LB John Seals: 10 tackles, interception.


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Conference Championship Game Results
Big XI :: #6 South Florida 49, Kansas 28
C-USA :: UTEP 35, Old Dominion 24
SEC :: #4 Alabama 24, #15 Georgia 7
MWC :: Fresno State 28, Boise State 24
Pac-12 :: #3 USC 38, #18 Stanford, 28
ACC :: #2 Clemson 36, #22 Georgia Tech 20
Big Ten :: #12 Nebraska 24, #16 Michigan State 17
MAC :: Bowling Green 24, Toledo 17
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New Years Six Bowl Matchups
Rose Bowl :: #12 Nebraska (9-4, 7-3) at #3 USC (11-2, 8-2)
Fiesta Bowl :: #7 Arkansas (10-2, 7-2) at #8 Penn State (10-2, 7-2)
Sugar Bowl :: #6 USF (11-2, 8-1) at #4 Alabama (11-2, 9-1)
Orange Bowl :: #5 Notre Dame (9-3) at #10 Louisville (9-3, 6-3)
Cotton Bowl :: #25 Vanderbilt (8-4, 5-4) at #14 UCF (10-2, 7-1)
National Championship :: #2 Clemson (12-1, 9-1) at #1 Navy (12-0, 9-0)
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CFB Awards
Heisman: QB Derrick Williams (UCF): 245 of 345, 3717 yards, 40 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 185 carries, 860 yards, 10 touchdowns.
Maxwell: QB Derrick Williams (UCF): 245 of 345, 3717 yards, 40 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 185 carries, 860 yards, 10 touchdowns.
Walter Camp: QB Derrick Williams (UCF): 245 of 345, 3717 yards, 40 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 185 carries, 860 yards, 10 touchdowns.
Bednarik: LB Travis Hughes (USF): 137 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 5 interceptions, 5 pass deflections.
Nagurski: LB Travis Hughes (USF): 137 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 5 interceptions, 5 pass deflections.
O'Brien: QB Derrick Williams (UCF): 245 of 345, 3717 yards, 40 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 185 carries, 860 yards, 10 touchdowns.
Walker: HB Nate Pugh (Navy): 327 carries, 2084 yards, 23 touchdowns.
Biletnikoff: WR Phil Bates (USC): 89 receptions, 1392 yards, 22 touchdowns.
Mackey: TE Chad Gray (ND): 57 receptions, 1047 yards, 12 touchdowns.
Outland: C Ron Graham (PSU): 28 pancakes, 11 sacks allowed.
Rimington: C Al Cox (Georgia): 24 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed.
Lombardi: DE Stephen Hill (USF): 53 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 17 sacks.
Butkus: LB Travis Hughes (USF): 137 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, 5 interceptions, 5 pass deflections.
Thorpe: CB Mark Brown (Notre Dame): 46 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 6 interceptions, touchdown.
Groza: K Ben Alexander (Texas A&M): 23 of 25, 54 FG Lng, 100 XP%
Guy: P Terry Williams (Georgia Tech): 42 punts, 38.3 Yd Net, 25 downed inside the 20
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AP First Team All-Americans
QB Derrick Williams, UCF (Jr)
HB Nate Pugh, Navy (Sr)
HB Jason Brown, Washington State (Sr)
WR Phil Bates, USC (Sr)
WR William Stone, USF (Jr)
TE Chad Gray, UCLA (Sr)
T Jarrett Brown, USC (Sr)
T Jovon McGee, Stanford (Sr)
G Chase Broussard, Clemson (Sr)
G Eddie Newton, Alabama (Sr)
C Al Cox, Georgia (Sr)
DE Stephen Hill, USF (Sr)
DE Timothy Hill, Alabama (Jr)
DT Blake Kennedy, Nebraska (Jr)
DT Jeremy Daniels, USF (Jr)
LB Montrell Jennings, USF (Jr)
LB Dallas Gross, USF (Fr)
LB Travis Hughes, USF (Fr)
CB Joshua Coles, Stanford (Sr)
CB Mark Brown, Notre Dame (Sr)
S Jake Lott, USF (Fr)
S Edgar Thompson, USF (Jr)
K Ryan Henry, Nebraska (Sr)
P Terry Williams, Georgia Tech (So)
KR Darius Monroe, Stanford (So)