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Navy runs over South Florida 35-3; Perry joins elite company

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 19, 2019 08:18 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo knew his defense was poised for a break-out season during spring practice. The Midshipmen's high...

Navy safety Kevin Brennan, left, breaks up a pass intended for South Florida wide receiver Jernard Phillips during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Navy runs over South Florida 35-3; Perry joins elite company

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 19, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

South Florida head coach Charlie Strong talks with quarterback Jordan McCloud during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Navy, South Florida ride momentum into key conference game

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 18, 2019 10:28 AM EDT

SMU goes to 5-0, routs South Florida in AAC opener, 48-21

Sep. 28, 2019 07:47 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Xavier Jones ran for two first-quarter touchdowns and Shane Buechele threw three second-quarter touchdown passes as SMU rolled to a 41-0 lead...

Georgia Tech holds on, edges South Florida, 14-10

By Matt Winkeljohn Sep. 07, 2019 08:21 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Jordan Cronkite stretched the football toward the goal line, but before it could break the plane for a touchdown, it squirted free and T.K. Chimedza...

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) scores on a 37-yard tun against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Taylor scores 4 TDs, No. 19 Wisconsin routs USF 49-0

By Fred Goodall Aug. 30, 2019 11:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst argues a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst likes the idea a good early-season test and expects the 19th-ranked Badgers to get one when they visit South Florida. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
No. 19 Wisconsin faces test from USF in season opener

By Fred Goodall Aug. 29, 2019 01:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis. Taylor led the nation in rushing last season, finishing with 2,194 yards and 16 touchdowns. No. 19 Wisconsin plays at South Florida on Friday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
No. 19 Wisconsin hits road for potentially difficult opener

By The Associated Press Aug. 29, 2019 11:15 AM EDT

Marshall running back Anthony Anderson (21) celebrates with quarterback Isaiah Green (17) after Anderson scored a 1-yard touchdown against South Florida during the first half of the Gasparilla Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Green, Davis helps Marshall beat South Florida 38-20

By Mark Didtler Dec. 20, 2018 11:32 PM EST

Marshall eyes strong finish against USF in Gasparilla Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2018 11:27 AM EST
Gasparilla Bowl: Marshall (8-4) vs. South Florida (7-5), Dec. 20, 8 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Marshall by 2 1/2. Series Record: First...

South Florida's Tyre McCants (8) is tackled by Central Florida's Pat Jasinski (56) and Rashard Causey (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
No. 8 UCF remains unbeaten, but loses QB Milton in 38-10 win

By Fred Goodall Nov. 23, 2018 07:41 PM EST

No. 8 UCF looks to remain unbeaten against South Florida

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 05:30 PM EST
No. 8 Central Florida (10-0, 7-0 American, No. 9 CFP) at South Florida (7-4, 3-4), Friday, 4:15 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: UCF by 14. Series...

Temple rallies in second half, beats South Florida 27-17

Nov. 17, 2018 03:47 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Isaiah Wright returned a punt 73 yards for a go-ahead touchdown and Chapelle Russell recovered a fumble in the end zone to cap a big second half...

Cincinnati wide receiver Rashad Medaris (17) catches a pass against South Florida cornerback Ronnie Hoggins (19) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Warren's 4 TDs lead No. 25 Cincinnati over USF 35-23

By Joe Kay Nov. 10, 2018 10:21 PM EST

No. 25 Cincinnati tries to stay in AAC East hunt vs USF

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 03:03 PM EST
South Florida (7-3, 3-2 American) at Cincinnati (8-1, 4-1), 7 p.m. EST (ESPNU). Line: Cincinnati by 7. Series record: Cincinnati leads 8...

Bradwell runs for 134 yards, TD; Tulane routs USF 41-15

By Fred Goodall Nov. 03, 2018 07:47 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — South Florida offered no excuses for a lopsided loss to Tulane. The Green Wave dominated the Bulls, and there was no way to rationalize the result...

Houston defensive back Gleson Sprewell signals fourth down during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
King totals 7 TDs, Houston beats No. 21 USF 57-36

Oct. 27, 2018 07:28 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Clayton Thorson (18) jumps with the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 2 Clemson hands Florida State worst home loss, 59-10

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2018 06:08 PM EDT

No. 21 South Florida looks to remain undefeated vs Houston

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 08:35 PM EDT
No. 21 South Florida (7-0, 3-0 American) at Houston (6-1, 3-0), 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN2). Line: Houston by 7½. Series record: Houston...

Connecticut running back Kevin Mensah (34) finds a hole in the South Florida defense to score on a 10-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ford runs for 3 TDs, No. 21 South Florida beats UConn 38-30

By Fred Goodall Oct. 20, 2018 10:42 PM EDT