Vanguard receiver James Bethea is a national recruit, but in-state USF has taken the lead in his recruitment and is the team to beat at the moment

USF receiver target James Bethea poses at the Under Armour Camp in Orlando.

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Bulls remain on top for WR Bethea heading into spring visits

For the second time in three years, South Florida men's basketball sits atop the American Conference as regular-season champions after a 90-62 win

South Florida men's basketball coach Bryan Hodgson coaches his team against Alabama at Coleman Coliseum.

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Bulls and first-year coach Hodgson capture American regular season crown

The transfer portal has reshaped roster building across college football, but nowhere has the impact been more dramatic than inside the Group of Six,

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Group of Six transfer portal winners: San Diego State, USF & more

Coming off a very strong 2025 season with a new head coach now leading the way, USF football will kick off the 2026 season at home against FIU and

NCAA Football: South Florida at North Texas

Oct 10, 2025; Denton, Texas, USA; South Florida Bulls running back Alvon Isaac (15) is tripped up by North Texas Mean Green safety Patrick Smith-Young (12) during the second half of a game at DATCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Bulls 2026 schedule features a balanced lineup of games

South Florida coaches, both the old and the new staff, have hosted Bradford (Fla.) athlete Jordan Cason, and he will be back in Tampa soon for an

Receiver Jordan Cason poses at the Under Armour Camp in Orlando in 2026.

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Bulls remain in the mix for rising WR Cason

New South Florida coach Brian Hartline and his staff have been working to put together a 2027 recruiting board from scratch after taking over in late

South Florida quarterback commit James Perrone poses after the Under Armour Next Football Camp Series at Bishop Moore Catholic.

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Intel from UA Orlando: New Bulls staff making an impact on 2027 targets

Following a coaching change and a complete exodus of USF's quarterback room to the transfer portal, new head coach Brian Hartline and his brother,

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New USF staff aim to rebuild quarterback room

Buford (Ga.) three-star quarterback DJ Hunter has decommitted from Kentucky.  He was pledged to the Wildcats for over 10 months, but is now back on

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2027 QB DJ Hunter decommits from Kentucky

Late last month, South Florida coaches got a jump start on recruiting in-state offensive tackle Nico Ramos when he took a Junior Day visit to Tampa.

Offensive tackle Nico Ramos and USF coach Brian Hartline pose during his visit last month to Tampa.

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Bulls jumpstart OL Nico Ramos recruitment with strong JR Day visit

Central Florida native and 2027 wide receiver James Bethea participated in the Navy All-American Bowl in early January, which motivated him to become

SEC programs and a Florida school pushing for 2027 WR James Bethea

South Florida's winning ways could see the Bulls back in the postseason under first-year head coach Bryan Hodgson. At 16-8 and 8-3 in American

Hodgson's first-year Bulls have tournament buzz building

The truth is, Jeremiah Smith could have attended any college in America and developed into a first-round pick in the NFL Draft. The term

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Brian Hartline spent years grappling with his future, so why was USF the move?

OPA LOCKA, Fla. -- Versatility is certainly a character trait that college football coaches look for when recruiting high school talent.

Three schools lead for versatile 2027 athlete George Harris

It’s early, but Venice (Fla.) class of 2027 running back Dorien Jones is starting to make some progress in his recruitment.

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2027 RB Dorien Jones Recaps USF Visit

Miller County (Ga.) linebacker Jamarion Shephard spent some time with the new South Florida coaching staff during a recent junior day visit. He

USF assistant Chad Creamer and linebacker target Jamarion Shephard poses during a JR Day visit to Tampa in January. 

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Georgia linebacker impressed with new USF staff

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- USF 2027 commit James Perrone was one of the many participants at the Elite 11 Regional competition in Miami and also Battle

USF 2027 QB commit James Perrone throws for ACC head coach and transfers to second school in offseason

Brian Hartline built a national reputation at Ohio State by coaching and developing elite wide receivers, helping the Buckeyes earn “WRU” status

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Brian Hartline, USF, offer and impress 2027 QB Brodie Campbell

The new era of South Florida football has been hyper-focused on piecing together a 2026 roster, but things are shifting with classes underway to 2027

Florida State commit safety Mekhi Williams poses with new USF head coach Brian Hartline during his Junior Day visit to Tampa.

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Bulls host top Southeast talent for Junior Day

Joe Philon is currently the No. 50 overall player in the 2026 Rivals150. After playing with the Skills Center Elite program on the Under Armour Next

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Top-50 prospect Joe Philon sets visit & breaks down final five schools

The transfer portal is closed for new entries, but players can still commit to play ball until the final enrollment in August, just before the

NCAA Football: Old Dominion at Virginia Tech

Sep 13, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Cameron Seldon (9) runs the ball during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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

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

NCAA Football: Texas Southern at California

Sep 6, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; Texas Southern Tigers quarterback KJ Cooper (10) throws a pass against the California Golden Bears during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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

Oct 18, 2025; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams wide receiver Armani Winfield (1) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the second half against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

NCAA Football: Hawaii at Colorado State

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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.

NCAA Football: Texas Bowl-Houston vs Louisiana State

Dec 27, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Louisiana State Tigers quarterback Michael van Buren Jr. (11) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half against the Houston Cougars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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