Jeff Scott

Alex Golesh set to take over as South Florida coach

Dec. 04, 2022 12:57 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida hired Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh as its new head football coach on Sunday. Golesh, who came to...

AP source: USF hiring to Tennessee OC Golesh as head coach

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2022 10:23 PM EST
South Florida is hiring Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh to be its head football coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on...

UCF running back RJ Harvey (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Samuel Jackson (73) after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

No. 25 UCF beats rival USF 46-39 to reach AAC title game

Nov. 26, 2022 10:58 PM EST

Central Florida running back Isaiah Bowser (5) runs for yardage as Navy safety Rayuan Lane III (18) moves in to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 25 UCF needs to top USF to have a shot at AAC title game

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2022 03:52 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback Mikey Keene, left looks for a receiver as he is rushed by Navy defensive end Jacob Busic (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 25 UCF remains in contention to appear in AAC title game

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 10:59 AM EST

Mordecai helps SMU reach bowl in 41-23 win over USF

Nov. 12, 2022 03:56 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tanner Mordecai threw his two touchdown passes in a 21-point third quarter and SMU became bowl eligible with a 41-23 win over South Florida on...

South Florida head coach Jeff Scott checks the scoreboard during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

USF coach Jeff Scott fired, a day after 54-28 loss to Temple

Nov. 06, 2022 06:48 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker, left, fumbles as he is hit by Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Tennessee recovered the ball and avoided a safety. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia now college football's standard

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2022 08:56 PM EDT

Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) tackles Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

What to Watch: Big Ten East set to become 2-team race again

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 11:47 AM EDT

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker carries the ball as he is tackled by South Florida cornerback T-Mac Simpson (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

McClelland, No. 24 Cincinnati hold off South Florida 28-24

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 08, 2022 06:22 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Ben Bryant runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kennesaw State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

No. 24 Cincinnati seeks 30th straight home win versus USF

By Jeff Wallner Oct. 06, 2022 11:44 AM EDT

Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) runs from the grasp of South Florida defensive back Aamaris Brown (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Cunningham has 4 TDs, Louisville thumps South Florida 41-3

By Ed Peak Sep. 24, 2022 03:32 PM EDT

Florida cornerback Jalen Kimber, top left, breaks up a pass intended for South Florida wide receiver Xavier Weaver (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

USF botches late FG, No. 18 Florida gets 31-28 win in Swamp

By Mark Long Sep. 17, 2022 11:11 PM EDT

Florida head coach Billy Napier stands next to his players during a timeout in the final minutes of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

QB Richardson ready to redeem himself, No. 18 Florida vs USF

By Mark Long Sep. 15, 2022 01:46 PM EDT

South Florida head coach Jeff Scott reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Richardson, No. 18 Florida look to regain confidence vs USF

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 08:21 AM EDT

BYU wide receiver Chase Roberts, top, is brought down by South Florida defensive back TJ Robinson, bottom, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

No. 25 BYU waits out delay to rout South Florida 50-21

Sep. 03, 2022 10:06 PM EDT

FILE - South Florida head coach Jeff Scott tries to fire up his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. South Florida plays BYU on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

South Florida eyes opportunity against No. 25 BYU in opener

By Fred Goodall Sep. 01, 2022 01:26 PM EDT

No. 25 BYU launches season of high expectations at USF

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 12:59 PM EDT
No. 25 Brigham Young (0-0) at South Florida (0-0), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (ESPNU) Line: Brigham Young by 11 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. ...