SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. -- The trenches are an important component of winning football games, and in the offseason, five-on-five competitions provide

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Three schools leading for rising DL Tyler Alexander, ACC school to visit

A new-look South Florida football squad will take the field this spring, bolstered by new additions and a brand new offense with three quarterbacks

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USF Portal Tracker Updated 1/16

South Florida has reloaded their roster through the transfer portal after most of the offensive production transferred to Auburn. Here is a look at

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USF Portal Tracker Updated 1/14

South Florida has revamped their roster through the transfer portal after a mass exodus during the coaching transition. Here is a look at where

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Bryson Rodgers (13) returns a kickoff past Grambling State Tigers tight end Charles Bernard (48) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025. Ohio State won 70-0.

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USF Portal Tracker Updated 1/10

New USF coach Brian Hartline had a lot of work to do in the portal after a mass exodus of players, mostly to Auburn, over the last few weeks.

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Bulls on the march in the portal under Hartline add two big QBs

Former LSU Tigers quarterback Michael Van Buren has committed to play for the USF Bulls, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. USF is not too far removed

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Former LSU, Mississippi State QB Michael Van Buren commits to USF

Mississippi State transfer quarterback Luke Kromenhoek has committed to USF, per On3's Pete Nakos. He will now get ready to play for new Bulls coach

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Mississippi State transfer QB Luke Kromenhoek commits to USF

South Florida continued adding pieces to the 2026 squad with the addition of offensive lineman Michael Wooten from Arizona and Ethan Green from

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Michael Wooten (77) against the Baylor Bears at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Bulls adds veteran OLs Ethan Green and Michael Wooten from the portal

New USF coach Brian Hartline and his staff have been busy since the transfer portal opened. The staff are aiming to backfill a good foundation with

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker C.J. Hicks (11) runs during football training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 1, 2025.

Bulls add former Ohio State OLB Hicks and WV DB Boyce to 2026 squad

South Florida added former Auburn defensive back A'mon Lane-Ganus following a visit to Tampa over the weekend as the first portal commitment for the

A'mon Lane-Ganus poses during his official visit to USF.

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USF adds ex-Auburn DB Lane-Ganus from the portal

South Florida's roster will undergo a massive change with Brian Hartline taking over for Alex Golesh. Here is a look at who is gone and who is set to

USF coach Brian Hartline checks out the weight room for his football team during a tour of the facilities. 

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Joe Philon, one of the top uncommitted forwards in the 2026 class, has narrowed his list of schools down to five, according to his agent Jaafar

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Top-50 overall recruit Joe Philon discusses final 5 schools

South Florida coach Brian Hartline hired a familiar face to fill his offensive line coaching spot on his inaugural staff by adding Mike Sollenne from

Mar 20, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Cade Stover fights through a block by Mike Sollenne during Pro Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Bulls add OL coach with Florida ties Sollenne from UNLV

The core of Brian Hartline's defensive staff was solidified last week, and now his offensive staff is coming into focus. Offensive coordinator Tim

Virginia Tech running backs coach Elijah Brooks speaking to the media last October.

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Hartline adds more pieces to his offensive staff

USF quarterback Byrum Brown is entering the transfer portal, sources tell On3. He will test college football free agency with one year of eligibility

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Early intel on USF transfer QB Byrum Brown

USF senior defensive lineman Traevon Mitchell plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal, On3's Pete Nakos reports.  Mitchell played in 11 of USF's 13 games

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USF DL Traevon Mitchell plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

South Florida announced several new hires and a couple of returning faces this week as new head coach Brian Hartline assembles his first staff in

USF coach Brian Hartline meets with the media earlier this week in Tampa.

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Hartline's first USF staff is taking shape

ORLANDO- South Florida, with a short-handed staff and multiple starters sitting out the bowl game, fell 24-10 to Old Dominion in the Cure Bowl on

Jahari Grant shares his sign he made at the Cure Bowl in Orlando.

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Controversial calls and mistakes lead to USF falling 24-10 in Cure Bowl to Old Dominion

New USF coach Brian Hartline's Ohio State connections paid off with the addition of former Coastal Carolina head coach Tim Beck as his new offensive

NCAA Football: Coastal Carolina at South Carolina

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USF adds veteran coach Tim Beck as OC

USF made the short drive across I-4 to Orlando for the Cure Bowl. Interim head coach Kevin Patrick and players Cole Best, Mac Harris, and Christian

A USF helmet sits midfield at Progressive Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama before a 2025 game between the Bulls and Blazers. 

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Interim USF coach Kevin Patrick and Bulls players talk Cure Bowl in Orlando

On Monday afternoon, Old Dominion coach Ricky Rahne and players Zach Barlev, Stephon Dubose-Bourne, and Kris Trinidad spoke to the media about the

NCAA Football: Old Dominion at Virginia Tech

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ODU coach Richy Rahne and players talk Cure Bowl vs USF

Unfortunately, we will not get to see Byrum Brown play in the Cure Bowl against Old Dominion. Weirdly enough, Brown will serve as a coach during the

EJ Manuel compares USF QB Byrum Brown to Cam Newton

With massive changes and a new head coach headed to Tampa, long-time assistant coach Kevin Patrick has been tasked with leading the team in the Cure

Interim South Florida head coach and long-time defensive line coach Kevin Patrick addresses the media on Thursday ahead of the Cure Bowl.

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Interim coach Patrick aims to lead USF to 10th win

South Florida introduced new football coach Brian Hartline on Monday in a ceremony on campus as the 7th full-time head coach of the Bulls.  From the

USF introduces Brian Hartline as 7th head coach

The bowl lineup continues to fill out with On3 confirming the top five non-playoff Big Ten bowl team's destinations and the top five non-playoff

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