South Florida football lost control of its destiny in a fourth-quarter collapse at Memphis on Saturday, dropping almost every CFB Playoff projection.

Oct 25, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers wide receiver Cortez Braham Jr. (4) catches the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the South Florida Bulls at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

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USF Bowl Projections after week 9

Not only did USF's College Football Playoff chances take a hit Saturday, but so did its chances to reach the championship game of The American, with

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What He Said, What He Meant: Coach Alex Golesh After USF's Loss at Memphis

South Florida football led for most of the game on Saturday at Memphis, but a critical decision in the third quarter changed the outcome of the game.

Bulls fail to tame Tigers in 34-31 loss at Memphis

Each week, BullsInsider.com catches up with the beat writer who covers the Bulls' next opponent. This week, we touched base with Tiger Sports Report

Oct 4, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Tigers running back Greg Desrosiers Jr. (13) runs with the ball against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the first half at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

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Know Your Enemy: Memphis

STORY BY MARCUS MORGAN  TAMPA — As USF prepares for a rare 12 p.m. kickoff this weekend against Memphis (6-1), Bulls coordinators Joel Gordon and

Joel Gordon meets with members of the media on Oct. 22, 2025. PHOTO BY MARCUS MORGAN

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Take Five: Gordon and Orlando ready for Memphis

USF football coach Alex Golesh spoke to the media on Tuesday as the Bulls prepare to face Memphis and try to reverse a four-game skid against the

NCAA Football: South Florida at Florida Atlantic

Nov 1, 2024; Boca Raton, Florida, USA;  South Florida Bulls head coach Alex Golesh on the sidelines during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

USF HC Alex Golesh talks Memphis

USF handled their business against FAU in style with a big win 48-13 over the Owls to move to 6-1 and 3-0 in conference play. Navy, Tulane and USF

NCAA Football: Florida Atlantic at South Florida

Oct 18, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls fans cheer during the second half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

USF Bowl Projections after week 8

Into the third quarter Saturday night, visiting Florida Atlantic stayed within striking distance and trailed 21-13. But South Florida answered with a

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What He Said, What He Meant: Coach Alex Golesh After USF's Win over FAU

South Florida jumped out to a 21-3 lead early and managed a slow third-quarter start to win 48-13 over FAU on Saturday in Tampa to move to 6-1 on the

Oct 18, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA;  Florida Atlantic Owls safety Chris Keys Jr. (20) dives to take South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) out of bounds during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

USF continues the climb with a 48-13 win over FAU on Saturday night

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NCAA Football: Florida Atlantic at Maryland

Know Your Enemy: Florida Atlantic

STORY BY MARCUS MORGAN  Ahead of USF’s showdown Saturday with Florida Atlantic at Raymond James Stadium, Bulls offensive coordinator Joel Gordon and

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Breakdown: USF's Coordinators Ready for FAU

USF football coach Alex Golesh spoke to the media on Tuesday as the Bulls return home to face FAU, aiming to get bowl eligible and remain in a key

USF coach Alex Golesh talks about the upcoming FAU game.

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USF head coach Alex Golesh previews the FAU game

South Florida won an impressive game at North Texas on Friday night to improve to 5-1 on the season and continue to be a favorite to win the American

NCAA Football: South Florida at North Texas

Oct 10, 2025; Denton, Texas, USA; South Florida Bulls offensive lineman Cole Skinner (56) reacts with teammates  after scoring a touchdown against the North Texas Mean Green during the second half of a game at DATCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

USF Bowl Projections After Week 7

There's been big wins this season for USF, in the form of Boise State and Florida. But the Bulls' 63-36 win Friday night at North Texas was as big a

What He Said, What He Meant: Coach Alex Golesh After USF's Win at North Texas

DENTON, TX- In front of the largest crowd in North Texas history, 24th-ranked South Florida stumbled out of the gates with three early turnovers,

Oct 10, 2025; Denton, Texas, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) carries the ball against the North Texas Mean Green during the first half of a game at DATCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

#24 USF takes over second half in 63-36 win at North Texas

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NCAA Football: North Texas at Army

Know Your Enemy: North Texas

South Florida opened conference play with a convincing but not spectacular win over Charlotte. The Bulls head to North Texas this weekend to face one

NCAA Football: Charlotte at South Florida

Oct 3, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA;  South Florida Bulls tight end Evan Dangler (47) scored a touchdown against the Charlotte 49ers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

USF Bowl Projections after week 6

After an idle week, South Florida was back on the field Friday night and got a somewhat comfortable win in Raymond James Stadium. The Bulls looked

What He Said, What He Meant: Coach Alex Golesh After USF's Win Over Charlotte

South Florida threw it back in style — both in look and performance — as the Bulls rolled past Charlotte in a 54-26 win that felt like a vintage USF

Oct 3, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA;  South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) throws the ball against the Charlotte 49ers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

USF downs Charlotte 54-26 in a wild conference opener

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NCAA Football: Appalachian State at Charlotte

Know Your Enemy: Charlotte

South Florida, fresh off a tough non-conference schedule and a bye week, opens American Conference play with Charlotte on Saturday in Raymond James

USF football coach Alex Golesh speaking to the media on Tuesday ahead of the Charlotte game.

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Video: Golesh previews USF's game against Charlotte

South Florida needed a break after a gauntlet of an opening schedule with three top-25 opponents and one FCS game. The Bulls won two of those big

NCAA Football: South Carolina State at South Florida

Sep 20, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA;South Florida Bulls head coach Alex Golesh and teammates run out of the tunnel before the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

USF Bowl Projections after week 5

South Florida football was battle-tested with three top-25 matchups and two top-25 wins through the first four games of the season. We take a look at

Sep 6, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) gestures towards fans after a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

NCAA Football: South Florida at Florida

Looking at the numbers on USF offense and defense through the bye week

South Florida formally introduced the new CEO of Athletics, Rob Higgins, who takes over as the new leader of the Bulls athletics programs during a

USF's new athletic director Rob Higgins at the Tampa Sports Club Hall of Fame ceremony in June.

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Video: USF introduces Rob Higgins as CEO of Athletics

After arguably the toughest three-game stretch in program history (ranked opponents Boise State, Florida and Miami), South Florida enjoyed a

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