Strength in Unity.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls rally in the fourth behind Oliver, defense to put stop to losing streak with win over East Carolina
October 29th, 2016 -- Dowdy Ficklen Stadium (Greenville, North Carolina)
#22 South Florida Bulls (5-2, 2-1) at East Carolina Pirates (3-4, 1-2)



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USF - 0 / 10 / 7 / 18 // 35
ECU - 7 / 7 / 7 / 7 // 28
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
2:07 (ECU) Q. Smyre, 7 Yd pass from K. Benkert

Quarter 2
5:23 (USF) Z. Benjamin, 36 Yd pass from G. Oliver
2:20 (ECU) Q. Smyre, 5 Yd pass from K. Benkert
0:09 (USF) M. Perkins, 19 Yd FG

Quarter 3
6:46 (ECU) J. Tapscott, 4 Yd run
3:16 (USF) Z. White, 7 Yd pass from G. Oliver

Quarter 4
3:44 (USF) M. Perkins, 28 Yd FG
2:44 (USF) L. Ward, 7 Yd pass from G. Oliver (2pt)
2:18 (USF) R. Wilkerson, returned interception 43 Yds
0:43 (ECU) I. Jones, 21 Yd pass from K. Benkert

#22 South Florida Bulls (6-2, 3-1)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Sophomore: 31 of 40, 326 yards, 3 touchdowns, interception.
HB Leon Ward, Junior: 8 carries, 21 yards.
HB Stafon McCray, Rs Junior: 5 carries, 20 yards.
WR Franklin Sapp, Freshman: 8 receptions, 47 yards.
WR Zac White, Freshman: 6 receptions, 54 yards, touchdown.
WR Zach Benjamin, Senior: 3 receptions, 56 yards, touchdown.
TE Buck Burns, Sophomore: 2 receptions, 47 yards.
OLB Jeffrey Reese, Junior: 6 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 sacks.
CB Reggie Wilkerson, Rs Junior: 5 tackles, interception.
S Leonard Lilly, Rs Sophomore: 4 tackles, interception.
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S Dan Johnson, Freshman :: DNP [season, arm fracture]
WR Corey Sharp, Freshman :: DNP [season, dislocated elbow]

East Carolina Pirates (3-5, 1-3)
QB Kurt Benkert, Rs Junior: 19 of 24, 209 yards, 3 touchdowns 2 interceptions, 15 carries, 42 yards.
HB Joshua Tapscott, Rs Junior: 20 carries, 58 yards, touchdown.
WR Keith Foster, Junior: 8 receptions, 73 yards.
TE Darren Dowdell, Senior: 3 receptions, 68 yards.
S Brian Watkins, Junior: 10 tackles.
S Xavier Smith, Senior: 1 tackle, interception.
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HB Peyton Barber, RS Junior :: DNP [season, foot fracture]
HB Matthew Lane, Junior :: DNP [month, forearm fracture]


Next Game: vs. Temple Owls (4-4, 1-3) :: B Overall, B Offense, B Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 10 Top Stories
1. In a battle of Big Ten opposites, Michigan State defeats #7 Michigan 23-13.
2. Tyner's play leads Oregon to a 38-35 win over Stanford.
3. Buckeyes notch another W, this time against Big Ten foe Maryland.
4. Miles and Washington knock off Pac-12 opponent Arizona State 38-13.
5. The big SEC match-up this week is the battle between Florida and South Carolina.
6. LSU keeps it exciting but loses 26-22 to Alabama in SEC play.

Week 11 Notable Games
#10 South Carolina (9-1, 8-0) at #17 Florida (6-3, 5-2)
#16 Arizona State (5-3, 2-3) at #21 UCLA (6-3, 5-1)

NCAA Players of the Week
Randall Wiggins (QB, USC) :: W vs. Arizona :: 21 of 33, 341 yards, 12 carries, 31 yards, 7 total touchdowns.
David Kenney (DE, Indiana) :: W vs. Rutgers :: 7 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble, fumble recovery.

AAC Players of the Week
Gunner Kiel (QB, Cincinnati) :: W vs. SMU :: 18 of 31, 247 yards, 24 carries, 62 yards, 4 total touchdowns.
Mike Tyson (CB, Cincinnati) :: W vs. SMU :: 2 tackles, 2 interceptions.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Bulls defense intercept Rumer three times as running games finds footing again in win over East Carolina
November 5th, 2016 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Temple Owls (4-4, 1-3) at #22 South Florida Bulls (6-2, 4-1)



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TEM - 14 / 0 / 3 / 0 // 17
USF - 7 / 14 / 7 / 7 // 35
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
6:59 (TEM) K. Herbin, 3 Yd pass from T. Rumer
5:08 (USF) T. Griffin, returned interception 14 Yds
1:07 (TEM) J. Lane, 26 Yd pass from T. Rumer

Quarter 2
4:53 (USF) G. Oliver, 3 Yd run
0:03 (USF) Z. Benjamin, 11 Yd pass from G. Oliver

Quarter 3
6:20 (USF) S. McCray, 8 Yd run
0:00 (TEM) J. Cooper Jr, 18 Yd FG

Quarter 4
2:06 (USF) D. Tice, 1 Yd run

#22 South Florida Bulls (7-2, 4-1)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Sophomore: 27 of 37, 249 yards, touchdown.
HB Stafon McCray, Rs Junior: 10 carries, 125 yards, touchdown.
HB Leon Ward, Junior: 8 carries, 21 yards.
WR Franklin Sapp, Freshman: 6 receptions, 39 yards.
WR Zach Benjamin, Senior: 4 receptions, 52 yards, touchdown.
WR Jay Stevens, Freshman: 4 receptions, 49 yards.
WR Zac White, Freshman: 2 receptions, 55 yards.
CB Reggie Wilkerson, Rs Junior: 3 tackles, 2 interceptions,
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S Dan Johnson, Freshman :: DNP [season, arm fracture]
WR Corey Sharp, Freshman :: DNP [season, dislocated elbow]

Temple Owls (4-5, 1-4)
QB Thomas Rumer, Rs Senior: 12 of 21, 118 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions.
HB Avery Williams, Rs Senior: 12 carries, 97 yards.
WR Khalif Herbin, Rs Senior: 4 receptions, 37 yards.
S Dion Shaw, Rs Senior: 8 tackles.
DE Kiser Terry, Senior: 8 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks.

Next Game: at #18 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-2, 3-2) :: B Overall, B+ Offense, B Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 11 Top Stories
1. Cincinnati upends UCF, knocking them off the chart of the unbeaten.
2. California proves once again that games aren't played on paper, upsetting Oregon.
3. Morhinweg and Florida knock off SEC opponent South Carolina 31-17.
4. Auburn begs to differ about Athens being a tough place to play, beating Georgia.

Week 12 Notable Games
#19 USF (7-2, 4-1) at #18 Cincinnati (7-2, 3-2)
#20 Wisconsin (6-3, 5-1) at #6 Nebraska (7-2, 4-2)

Week 12 AAC Schedule
#19 USF (7-2, 4-1) at #18 Cincinnati (7-2, 3-2)
#23 Houston (7-2, 3-2) at Navy (3-5, 1-4)
Tulsa (6-3, 5-1) at #8 UCF (8-1, 4-1)
Memphis (1-8, 0-5) at SMU (0-9, 0-5)
Connecticut (7-2, 4-1) at Temple (4-5, 1-4)
ECU (3-6, 1-4) at Tulane (6-3, 5-1)

AAC Standings
East
1. UCF, 8-1, 4-1
2. USF, 7-2, 4-1
3. Connecticut, 7-2, 4-1
4. Cincinnati, 7-2, 3-2
5. Temple, 4-5, 1-4
6. ECU, 3-6, 1-4
West
1. Tulsa, 6-3, 5-1
2. Tulane, 6-3, 5-1
3. Houston, 7-2, 3-2
4. Navy, 3-5, 1-4
5. Memphis, 1-8, 0-5
6. SMU, 0-9, 0-5

NCAA Players of the Week
James Bass (HB, Arkansas State) :: W vs. UL Monroe :: 28 carries, 237 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Kenny Bynum (OLB, Tennessee) :: W vs. Missouri :: 13 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble.

AAC Players of the Week
Gunner Kiel (QB, Cincinnati) :: W vs. UCF :: 10 of 19, 236 yards, 15 carries, 62 yards, 6 total touchdowns.
Reggie Wilkerson (CB, USF) :: W vs. Temple :: 3 tackles, 2 interceptions.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Sapp, White continue to provide spark for offense as Bulls escape Nippert Stadium with critical win
November 12th, 2016 -- Nippert Stadium (Cincinnati, OH)
#19 South Florida Bulls (7-2, 4-1) at #18 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-2, 3-2)



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USF - 7 / 10 / 10 / 7 // 34
CIN - 0 / 17 / 14 / 0 // 31
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
0:59 (USF) Z. White, 6 Yd pass from G. Oliver

Quarter 2
7:22 (CIN) L. Clemens, 33 Yd FG
5:05 (CIN) D. Dowdy, 7 Yd pass from G. Kiel
2:15 (USF) S. McCray, 1 Yd run
0:43 (CIN) D. Dowdy, 2 Yd pass from G. Kiel
0:01 (USF) M. Perkins, 45 Yd FG

Quarter 3
6:33 (USF) F. Sapp, 36 Yd pass from G. Oliver
4:30 (USF) M. Perkins, 30 Yd FG
3:31 (CIN) D. Buckley, 6 Yd run
1:33 (CIN) D. Buckley, 3 Yd run

Quarter 4
6:37 (USF) Z. White, 5 Yd pass from G. Oliver

#19 South Florida Bulls (8-2, 5-1)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Sophomore: 26 of 36, 320 yards, 3 touchdowns, interception.
HB Leon Ward, Junior: 12 carries, 47 yards.
HB Stafon McCray, Rs Junior: 10 carries, 73 yards, touchdown.
WR Franklin Sapp, Freshman: 7 receptions, 143 yards, touchdown.
WR Zac White, Freshman: 7 receptions, 65 yards, 2 touchdowns.
CB Antwan Shaw, Junior: 4 tackles, interception.
OLB Shelton Richardson, Freshman: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.
OLB Jeffrey Reese, Junior: 3 tackles, tackle for loss, sack.
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S Dan Johnson, Freshman :: DNP [season, arm fracture]
WR Corey Sharp, Freshman :: DNP [season, dislocated elbow]

#18 Cincinnati Bearcats (7-3, 3-3)
QB Gunner Kiel, Rs Senior: 15 of 24, 243 yards, 2 touchdowns, interception.
HB Deionte Buckley, Rs Senior: 16 carries, 99 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Nate Cole, RS Senior: 5 receptions, 86 yards.
S Marcus Foster, Rs Senior: 10 tackles, sack.
CB Mike Tyson, Senior: 10 tackles.
OLB Ey Shawn McClain, Rs Senior: 2 tackles, interception.


Next Game: vs. Connecticut Huskies (7-3, 4-2) :: B+ Overall, B+ Offense, B Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 12 Top Stories
1. Ohio State rolls on, this time against Big Ten opponent Penn State.
2. Armstrong Jr. and Nebraska knock off Big Ten opponent Wisconsin 42-20.
3. #7 Huskies fall victim to an unlikely Oregon State team in Pac-12 play.
4. Oregon's 12th man helps them beat a feisty Washington State team 45-42.

Week 13 Notable Games
#25 Texas Tech (6-3, 4-2) at #4 Oklahoma (8-1, 6-0)
#10 Louisville (10-1, 8-0) at #12 NC State (9-1, 6-1)
#14 Oregon (8-2, 6-1) at #18 Washington (7-3, 4-3)
#5 Georgia Tech (8-2, 6-2) at #2 Virginia Tech (10-0, 7-0)

Week 13 AAC Schedule
Connecticut (7-3, 4-2) at #16 USF (8-2, 5-1)
Temple (5-5, 2-4) at #22 Cincinnati (7-3, 3-3)
#7 UCF (9-1, 5-1) at ECU (3-7, 1-5)
SMU (1-9, 1-5) at #20 Houston (8-2, 4-2)
Navy (3-6, 1-5) at Memphis (1-9, 0-6)

AAC Standings
East
1. UCF, 9-1, 5-1
2. USF, 8-2, 5-1
3. Connecticut, 7-3, 4-2
4. Cincinnati, 7-3, 3-3
5. Temple, 5-5, 2-4
6. ECU, 3-7, 1-5
West
1. Tulane, 7-3, 6-1
2. Tulsa, 6-4, 5-2
3. Houston, 8-2, 4-2
4. Navy, 3-6, 1-5
5. SMU, 1-9, 1-5
6. Memphis, 1-9, 0-6

NCAA Players of the Week
Manny Stocker (QB, NC State) :: W vs. Idaho :: 15 of 19, 324 yards, 9 carries, 34 yards, 6 total touchdowns.
Timothy Cole (OLB, Texas) :: L vs. Kansas :: 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack, 2 forced fumbles, fumble recovery.

AAC Players of the Week
Shawn Harris (HB, Tulane) :: W vs. East Carolina :: 28 carries, 204 yards, 2 touchdowns, 5 receptions, 98 yards, touchdown.
Marcus Foster (S, Cincinnati) :: L vs. USF :: 10 tackles, tackle for loss, sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Oliver overcomes four interception first half to set school record along with Sapp in win over UConn
November 19th, 2016 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL)
Connecticut Huskies (7-3, 4-2) at #16 South Florida Bulls (8-2, 5-1)



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UCONN - 14 / 7 / 14 / 0 // 35
USF - 3 / 3 / 21 / 9 // 36
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
5:28 (UCONN) J. Marriner, 9 Yd run
3:04 (USF) M. Perkins, 32 Yd FG
1:16 (UCONN) C. Carroll, 14 Yd pass from C. Cochran

Quarter 2
2:43 (UCONN) C. Carroll, 6 Yd pass from C. Cochran
1:41 (USF) M. Perkins, 25 Yd FG

Quarter 3
4:52 (USF) Z. Benjamin, 7 Yd pass from G. Oliver
3:11 (UCONN) J. Marriner, 15 Yd pass from C. Cochran
2:39 (USF) Z. Benjamin, 86 Yd pass from G. Oliver
1:36 (UCONN) K. Denman, 58 Yd pass from C. Cochran
0:07 (USF) S. McCray, 6 Yd run

Quarter 4
5:23 (USF) M. Perkins, 35 Yd FG
3:19 (USF) F. Sapp, 68 Yd pass from G. Oliver (2pt failed)

#16 South Florida Bulls (9-2, 6-1)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Sophomore: 28 of 45, 456 yards, 3 touchdowns, 4 interceptions.
HB Leon Ward, Junior: 14 carries, 79 yards.
WR Franklin Sapp, Freshman: 8 receptions, 193 yards, touchdown.
WR Zach Benjamin, Senior: 5 receptions, 132 yards, 2 touchdowns.
LB Nigel Harris, Rs Junior: 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack.
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S Dan Johnson, Freshman :: DNP [season, arm fracture]
WR Corey Sharp, Freshman :: DNP [season, dislocated elbow]

Connecticut Huskies (7-4, 3-3)
QB Casey Cochran, Rs Senior: 24 of 32, 345 yards, 4 touchdowns.
HB Josh Marriner, Rs Junior: 25 carries, 124 yards, touchdown, 4 receptions, 82 yards, touchdown.
TE Keith Denman, Rs Sophomore: 5 receptions, 123 yards, touchdown.
WR Curtis Carroll, Sophomore: 5 receptions, 45 yards, 2 touchdowns.
S Obi Melifonwu, Rs Senior: 8 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 interceptions.
LB Jacob Rodriguez, Rs Sophomore: 3 tackles, interception.
LB Josh Moss, Rs Sophomore: 1 tackle, interception.


Next Game: vs. #18 Central Florida Golden Knights (9-2, 5-2) :: B+ Overall, B+ Offense, B+ Defense

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 13 Top Stories
1. Newby is disgusted with Nebraska's performance against unranked Purdue.
2. Louisville notches a conference win against NC State behind the arm of Gardner.
3. No other game was bigger than Virginia Tech's 49-21 win over rival Georgia Tech.
4. ECU stuns rival UCF 28-14.
5. Texas explodes for 38 points against Big 12 rival Oklahoma State.

Week 14 Notable Games
#18 UCF (9-2, 5-2) at #12 USF (9-2, 6-1)
#2 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0) at #10 Michigan (8-3, 6-2)
#25 Alabama (7-4, 5-3) at #13 Auburn (9-2, 6-2)

Week 14 AAC Schedule
#18 UCF (9-2, 5-2) at #12 USF (9-2, 6-1)
#16 Houston (9-2, 5-2) at Memphis (1-10, 0-7)
#17 Cincinnati (8-3, 4-3) at Connecticut (7-4, 4-3)
SMU (1-10, 1-6) at Navy (4-6, 2-5)
ECU (4-7, 2-5) at Temple (5-6, 2-5)
Tulane (8-3, 6-1) at Tulsa (7-4, 5-2)

AAC Standings
East
1. USF, 9-2, 6-1
2. UCF, 9-2, 5-2
3. Cincinnati, 8-3, 4-3
4. Connecticut, 7-4, 4-3
5. Temple, 5-6, 2-5
6. ECU, 4-7, 2-5
West
1. Tulane, 8-3, 6-1
2. Houston, 9-2, 5-2
3. Tulsa, 7-4, 5-2
4. Navy, 4-6, 2-5
5. SMU, 1-10, 1-6
6. Memphis, 1-10, 0-7

NCAA Players of the Week
Kyle Sloter (QB, Southern Miss) :: W vs. UTEP :: 31 of 44, 572 yards, 17 carries, 40 yards, 6 total touchdowns.
Edward Williams (LB, Tulane) :: W vs. Mississippi State :: 10 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, interception.

AAC Players of the Week
Colin Osborne (HB, Navy) :: W vs. Memphis :: 16 carries, 95 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 receptions, 82 yards.
Edward Williams (LB, Tulane) :: W vs. Mississippi State :: 10 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, interception.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Oliver rallies to take down Golden Knights as Bulls clinch yet another American Athletic Conference divisional championship
November 25th, 2016 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL)
#18 Central Florida Golden Knights (9-2, 5-2) at #12 South Florida Bulls (9-2, 6-1)



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UCF - 7 / 13 / 7 / 0 // 27
USF - 3 / 7 / 7 / 17 // 34
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
6:46 (UCF) E. Smith, 54 Yd pass from T. Green
1:18 (USF) M. Perkins, 18 Yd FG

Quarter 2
7:52 (UCF) D. Spencer, returned interception 25 Yds
2:32 (UCF) C. Brown, 30 Yd FG
0:38 (USF) Z. White, 11 Yd pass from G. Oliver
0:00 (UCF) C. Brown, 40 Yd FG

Quarter 3
2:07 (USF) R. Miller, 1 Yd run
1:33 (UCF) T. Oldham, 50 Yd pass from T. Green

Quarter 4
7:28 (USF) M. Perkins, 28 Yd FG
5:12 (USF) F. Sapp, 4 Yd pass from G. Oliver
2:29 (USF) L. Ward, 34 Yd pass from G. Oliver

#12 South Florida Bulls (10-2, 7-1)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Sophomore: 31 of 40, 428 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
HB Leon Ward, Junior: 10 carries, 49 yards, 4 receptions, 52 yards, touchdown.
WR Zac White, Freshman: 5 receptions, 64 yards, touchdown.
WR Jay Stevens, Freshman: 5 receptions, 44 yards.
WR Zach Benjamin, Senior: 4 receptions, 115 yards.
WR Franklin Sapp, Freshman: 4 receptions, 37 yards, touchdown.
ILB Mitchell Wright, Rs Junior: 5 tackles, interception.
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S Dan Johnson, Freshman :: DNP [season, arm fracture]
WR Corey Sharp, Freshman :: DNP [season, dislocated elbow]

#18 Central Florida Golden Knights (9-2, 5-3)
QB Troy Green, Rs Senior: 17 of 29, 278 yards, 2 touchdowns, interception.
HB Dontravious Wilson, Rs Junior: 14 carries, 46 yards.
WR Dareen Owi, Rs Senior: 5 receptions, 54 yards.
WR Taylor Oldham, Rs Senior: 3 receptions, 110 yards, touchdown.
WR Ernest Smith, Sophomore: 3 receptions, 77 yards, touchdown.
CB Jacoby Green, Rs Senior: 11 tackles.
S D.J. Killings, Rs Junior: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, sack, interception.
OLB Domenic Spencer, Rs Senior: 3 tackles, interception.

Next Game: Conference Championship Game

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Week 14 & 15 Top Stories
1. The Hokies are no longer unbeaten after suffering a setback against Virginia.
2. Ohio State beats Michigan on the road to remain undefeated.
3. Georgia upsets rival Georgia Tech.
4. USF notches a conference win against UCF behind the arm of Oliver.
5. #3 UL Lafayette loses a shocker to Arkansas State 21-19.
6. Oklahoma's Phillips celebrates victory over rival Oklahoma State.

Conference Championship Week
C-USA :: Middle Tennessee State (8-4, 6-2) at #19 Rice (10-2, 7-1)
American :: #13 Houston (10-2, 6-2) at #8 USF (10-2, 7-1)
SEC :: Ole Miss (8-4, 7-2) at #5 South Carolina (10-2, 8-1)
MWC :: New Mexico (8-4, 7-1) at #24 San Diego State (9-3, 7-1)
Pac-12 :: #20 UCLA (8-4, 7-2) at #15 Oregon (9-3, 7-2)
ACC :: #7 Virginia Tech (11-1, 8-1) at #4 Louisville (11-1, 9-0)
Big 10 :: #17 Wisconsin (8-4, 7-2) at #1 Ohio State (12-0, 9-0)
MAC :: Bowling Green (10-2, 8-1) at #16 Eastern Michigan (11-1, 8-1)

BCS Rankings
1. Ohio State, 12-0
2. Oklahoma, 11-1
3. Florida, 9-3
4. Louisville, 11-1
5. South Carolina, 10-2
6. Virginia Tech, 11-1
7. Washington, 9-3
8. USF, 10-2
9. Auburn, 10-2
10. NC State, 10-2
11. Nebraska, 9-3
12. UL Lafayette, 11-1
13. Cincinnati, 9-3
14. Houston, 10-2
15. Michigan, 8-4
16. Oregon, 9-3
17. Wisconsin, 8-4
18. Eastern Michigan, 11-1
19. UCLA, 8-4
20. Rice, 10-2
21. UCF, -3
22. Utah, 8-4
23. Georgia Tech, 8-4
24. Rutgers, 8-4
25. Stanford, 8-4

Heisman Finalists
1. Tommy Armstrong Jr. (QB, Nebraska)
2. Connor Mitch (QB, South Carolina)
3. Ezekiel Elliott (HB, Ohio State)
4. Cyler Miles (QB, Washington)
5. Thomas Tyner (HB, Oregon)

[Its2Eazy17]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Loving the series and what a great and much-needed win! And it is always good to see GT lose, I hate that option attack that they have.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

As War on I-4 draws massive ratings, it's participants begin flirting with SEC, Independent route as exodus plan from American Athletic Conference
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles

With talks of USF and UCF's football programs joining the Big 12 circulating the last few months, Friday night's duel certainly put it all into hyper drive. The epic game that captivated the nation on Black Friday, with USF coming out on top 34-27, could have belonged to the Big 12. The eyes of the 4.642 million viewers who watched the game, which was more than both Texas versus Texas Tech and West Virginia versus Oklahoma, could’ve been fixated on two Big 12 teams — with the conference’s signature roman numeral “12” gleaming on every jersey.

Another conference seems to have tossed their hats into the circle or rather the circle has started to draw itself around them as USF's social media was quick to announce a home-and-home series with Florida, starting in 2018 in Gainesville. The team is also rumored to be in the works with scheduling a "multi-year" agreement to play Alabama as well in an attempt to beef up their schedule and a more southern flavor to their competition.

These talks have also started rumors that if the Big 12 were too hesitant to jump on the UCF and USF bandwagon, could the SEC perhaps also be in play? At this point, all signs point to the SEC staying put for the foreseeable future but if the SEC were to want to expand once more, it stands to reason that two of the top Group of Five schools in UCF and USF would be top candidates especially when you consider the media markets.

According to a source close to USF's football program, head coach Malcolm Francois' extension last year came with the "understanding" that the team would make "bold attempts" to leave the American Athletic Conference, perhaps even becoming a free agent as an Independent in order to bolster the program's prestige.

"I don't see USF being in the AAC in two years," said a source within the American Athletic Conference main offices, "I think that's a reality that [AAC] has to come to grips with and if they're gone, so is UCF and vice-versa so at this point, it's a game of chicken to see which other conference is going to step up first."

The Bulls will be playing for their third straight American Athletic Conference championship in a week.

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Editors Note: Played this game and it froze at the end. Simmed until similar result was attained



Houston notches a conference championship in field-goal filled overtime win over USF Bulls
December 10th, 2016 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL)
#13 Houston Cougars (10-2, 6-2) at #8 South Florida Bulls (10-2, 7-1)



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HOU - 7 / 14 / 7 / 0 / 12 // 40
USF - 7 / 0 / 7 / 14 / 6 // 34
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
14:50 (USF) G. Oliver, 45 Yd run
13:09 (HOU) C. Jackson, 19 Yd pass from J. O'Korn

Quarter 2
4:21 (HOU) J. Glenn, 5 Yd run
1:38 (HOU) K. Parker, returned punt 57 Yds

Quarter 3
4:52 (USF) S. McCray, 6 Yd run
0:34 (HOU) C. Klapesky, 12 Yd pass from J. O'Korn

Quarter 4
8:28 (USF) S. McCray, 6 Yd run
1:00 (USF) B. Burns, 21 Yd pass from G. Oliver

Overtime
-- (USF) M. Perkins, 34 Yd FG
-- (HOU) T. Cummings, 42 Yd FG
-- (HOU) T. Cummings, 39 Yd FG
-- (USF) M. Perkins, 27 Yd FG
-- (HOU) C. Jackson, 22 Yd pass from J. O'Korn

#8 South Florida Bulls (10-3, 7-2)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Sophomore: 13 of 37, 124 yards, touchdown, interception.
HB Stafon McCray, Rs Junior: 19 carries, 93 yards, 2 touchdowns.
TE Buck Burns, Sophomore: 5 receptions, 51 yards, touchdown.
WR Zac White, Freshman: 5 receptions, 36 yards.
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S Dan Johnson, Freshman :: DNP [season, arm fracture]
WR Corey Sharp, Freshman :: DNP [season, dislocated elbow]

#13 Houston Cougars (11-2, 7-2)
QB Josh O'Korn, Rs Junior: 17 of 37, 262 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interception.
HB Joseph Glenn, Rs Junior: 23 carries, 110 yards, touchdown, 6 receptions, 122 yards.

Next Game: Bowl Season

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Conference Championship Week Results
C-USA :: Middle Tennessee State 27, Rice 12
American :: #8 Houston 40, #15 USF 34
SEC :: #5 South Carolina 21, Ole Miss 16
MWC :: #24 San Diego State 34, New Mexico 20
Pac-12 :: #14 Oregon 24, UCLA 21
ACC :: #3 Virginia Tech, #9 Louisville 20
Big 10 :: #1 Ohio State 34, Wisconsin 17
MAC :: #17 Eastern Michigan 56, Bowling Green 39

New Years Bowls
Outback Bowl: Ole Miss (8-5, 7-3) at #16 Michigan (8-4, 6-3)
Capital One Bowl: #7 Auburn (10-2, 7-2) at Wisconsin (8-5, 7-3)
Rose Bowl: #4 Florida (9-3, 7-2) at #14 Oregon (10-3, 8-2)
Fiesta Bowl: #8 Houston (11-2, 7-2) at #9 Louisville (11-2, 9-1)
Sugar Bowl: #6 Washington (9-3, 6-3) at #5 South Carolina (11-2, 9-1)
Orange Bowl: #3 Virginia Tech (12-1, 9-1) at #11 Nebraska (9-3, 6-3)
Cotton Bowl: Kentucky (7-5, 5-4) at Oklahoma State (8-4, 6-3)
National Championship: #2 Oklahoma (11-1, 9-0) at #1 Ohio State (13-0, 10-0)

Heisman Winner
QB Tommy Armstrong Jr, Nebraska :: 191 of 287, 2750 yards, 160 carries, 839 yards, 40 total touchdowns.

Award Winners
Maxwell
QB Tommy Armstrong Jr, Nebraska :: 191 of 287, 2750 yards, 160 carries, 839 yards, 40 total touchdowns.
Walter Camp
QB Jalen Whitlow, Kentucky :: 213 of 396, 2926 yards, 203 carries, 1037 yards, 38 total touchdowns.
Bednarik
CB Larry Hope, Miami :: 55 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 9 interceptions.
Nagurski
DE John Taylor, Georgia :: 77 tackles, 35 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, forced fumble.
O'Brien
QB Jonathan Wallace, Auburn :: 221 of 353, 3536 yards, 116 carries, 394 yards, 39 total touchdowns.
Walker
HB Thomas Tyner, Oregon :: 246 carries, 1507 yards, 16 touchdowns, 26 receptions, 431 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Biletnikoff
WR Bra'lon Cherry, NC State :: 72 receptions, 1241 yards, 14 touchdowns.
Mackey
TE Orlando David, Miami [OH] :: 49 receptions, 881 yards, 14 touchdowns.
Outland
C Colby Watson, UCF :: 29 pancakes, 8 sacks allowed.
Rimington
C Colby Watson, UCF :: 29 pancakes, 8 sacks allowed.
Lombardi
DE Dewayne Alford, Virginia Tech :: 65 tackles, 30 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, 2 fumble recovery.
Butkus
OLB Keith Kelsey, Louisville :: 106 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, forced fumble, touchdown.
Thorpe
CB Larry Hope, Miami :: 55 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 9 interceptions.
Groza
K James McCoy, Ohio State :: 19 of 23 FG, Long of 53, 67/67 XP
Guy
P Marcus Kelley, Louisville :: 46 punts, 34.2 Yd Net, Long of 74, 25 downed inside the 20
Best Returner
WR Ahamad Fulwood, Florida :: 716 kick return yards, touchdown, 326 punt return yards.

First Team All American
QB Kyle Sloter, Southern Miss (Sr)
HB Thomas Tyner, Oregon (Sr)
HB Romell Jordan, New Mexico (Sr)
WR Bra'lon Cherry, NC State (Sr)
WR Tony Stevens, Auburn (Jr)
TE Taylor McNamara, Oklahoma (Sr)
T Kyle Dodson, Ohio State (Sr)
T Jonathan McLaughlin, Virginia Tech (Jr)
C Corey Waldrop, South Carolina (Sr)
G Brock Standik, South Carolina (Sr)
G Parer Osterloh, Virginia Tech (Jr)
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DE Jonathan Taylor, Georgia (Sr)
DE Dewayne Alford, Virginia Tech (Sr)
DT Vincent Valentine, Nebraska (Sr)
DT Billy Price, Ohio State (Sr)
LB Nigel Harris, USF (Jr)
LB Keith Kelsey, Louisville (Sr)
LB Jaylen Prater, Northwestern (Sr)
CB Larry Hope, Miami (Sr)
CB Jack Tocho, NC State (Sr)
S Terrance Ross, Louisville (Jr)
S Trevon Griffin, USF (Sr)
K James McCoy, Ohio State (Jr)
P Marcus Kelley, Louisville (So)
KR Dylan Cantrell, Texas Tech (Jr)

[Thugger Jackson]

Re: Strength in Unity.

Oliver eyes 4,000-yard mark as Bulls head to Idaho -- yes, Idaho -- for bowl matchup versus Miami of Ohio
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles

The South Florida Bulls have accepted their invitation to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl where they will play Miami University. Not that Miami, the one in Ohio.

The Bulls lost in the AAC Championship Game more than likely cost them an appearance in a BCS bowl as the winners, Houston, are set to play Louisville in the Fiesta Bowl with an outside chance at finishing the season in top five of the BCS rankings with a win over the #9 Louisville.

Instead, the Bulls will play a Redhawk team that has the 56th ranked scoring offense in the nation and at least on paper, appear to be thoroughly outclassed by the Bulls and their talent.

Sophomore quarterback Grant Oliver has a shot at becoming the first USF player in history to throw for 4,000-yards in a season, he just needs 138 yards and he will accomplish that feat. Junior defensive linemen Derrick Calloway and Deadrin Senat also just need two sacks to reach double-digit sacks.

With many experts picking the Bulls to win the game in convincing fashion, this could open the door for redshirt freshmen quarterbacks Steven McKenzie and Mario Greer to see some snaps.