2020 South Florida Bulls football team

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2020 South Florida Bulls football
South Florida Bulls wordmark.png
Conference American Athletic Conference
Record1–8 (0–7 AAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. (1st season)
Defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer (1st season)
Home stadium Raymond James Stadium
Seasons
←  2019
2021  →
2020 American Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 8 Cincinnati y$  6 –0   9 –1  
Tulsa y  6 –0   6 –3  
Memphis  5 –3   8 –3  
UCF  5 –3   6 –4  
SMU  4 –3   7 –3  
Houston  3 –3   3 –5  
Navy  3 –4   3 –7  
Tulane  3 –5   6 –6  
East Carolina  3 –5   3 –6  
Temple  1 –6   1 –6  
South Florida  0 –7   1 –8  
Championship: Cincinnati 27, Tulsa 24
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll.

The 2020 South Florida Bulls football team represented the University of South Florida (USF) during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulls were led by first-year head coach Jeff Scott and played their home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. They competed as members of the American Athletic Conference.

Contents

Schedule

The 2020 South Florida Schedule was initially released on February 24, 2020.

The Bulls had games scheduled against Texas, [1] Bethune–Cookman. [2] and Nevada [3] all canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 127:00 p.m. The Citadel *
 ESPNU W 27–6 0
September 192:30 p.m.at No. 7 Notre Dame *
 USA L 0–5210,085
October 33:30 p.m.at No. 15 Cincinnati
ESPN+ L 7–280
October 107:00 p.m. East Carolina Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Tampa, FL
ESPN+L 24–446,799
October 1712:00 p.m.at Temple
ESPN+L 37–39782
October 237:30 p.m. Tulsa
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Tampa, FL
ESPNL 13–425,142
November 712:00 p.m.at Memphis
ESPN+L 33–3410,300
November 143:30 p.m.at Houston
ESPN2 L 21–568,266
November 273:30 p.m. UCF
ESPN L 46–588,801

Source: [4]

Personnel

Staff

NamePositionSeasons at
South Florida		Alma Mater
Jeff Scott Head Coach1 Clemson (2003)
Allen MogridgeAssistant Head Coach / Offensive Line1 North Carolina (1999)
Charlie Weis Jr. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks1 Kansas (2015)
Glenn Spencer Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers1 Georgia Tech (1987)
Daniel Da Prato Special Teams Coordinator1 Louisiana–Monroe (2003)
Da'Quan Bowers Defensive Line1 Clemson (2019)
Xavier DyeWide Receivers1 Clemson (2010)
Joey KingTight Ends1 Carson–Newman (2005)
Jules MontinarCornerbacks / Recruiting Coordinator1 Eastern Kentucky (2009)
Wes NeighborsSafeties1 Alabama (2011)
Pat White Running Backs1 West Virginia (2008)
Brad Scott Chief of Staff1 South Florida (1979)
Trumain CarrollDirector of Football Strength & Conditioning1 Oklahoma State (2005)
Brandon RobertsAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach1 Middle Tennessee State (2009)

Game summaries

The Citadel

The Citadel at South Florida
1234Total
Bulldogs33006
•Bulls7130727
   
Scoring summary
104:07CITColby Kinter 45-yard field goal
(10 plays, 38 yards, 4:16)		CIT 3–0
00:49USFDeVontres Dukes 10-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Spencer Shrader kick)
(8 plays, 62 yards, 3:18)		USF 7–3
211:08CITColby Kinter 41-yard field goal
(10 plays, 54 yards, 4:41)		USF 7–6
06:52USFOmarion Dollison 0-yard punt returned (Spencer Shrader PAT failed)
(3 plays, −6 yards, 1:31)		USF 13–6
02:41USFNoah Johnson 9-yard rush (Spencer Shrader kick)
(5 plays, 60 yards, 2:44)		USF 20–6
406:55USFKelley Jonier 3-yard rush (Spencer Shrader kick)
(7 plays, 86 yards, 2:59)		USF 27–6
Pregame lineOver/under
USF −18.555.5
StatisticsThe CitadelSouth Florida
First downs1620
Total yards284404
Rushing yards200302
Passing yards84102
Turnovers03
Time of possession32:1727:43
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
The CitadelPassingBrandon Rainey4/18, 84 yards, 1 INT
RushingBrandon Rainey20 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingRyan McCarthy2 receptions, 44 yards
South FloridaPassing Jordan McCloud 11/16, 68 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingKelley Joiner8 carries, 87 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingBryce Miller3 receptions, 36 yards

At Notre Dame

South Florida at Notre Dame
1234Total
Bulls00000
•No. 7 Fighting Irish142110752
  • Date: September 19, 2020
  • Location: Notre Dame Stadium
    South Bend, IN
  • Game start: 2:39 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 7 minutes
  • Game attendance: 10,085
  • Game weather: 62 °F (17 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: 4 E MPH
  • Referee: Marcus Woods
  • TV announcers (USA Network): Paul Burmeister (play–by–play), Tony Dungy (analyst), and Jac Collinsworth (sideline reporter)
    
Scoring summary
112:05ND Ian Book 4-yard rush (Jonathan Doerer kick)
(7 plays, 54 yards, 2:55)		ND 7–0
07:06NDChris Tyree 1-yard rush (Jonathan Doerer kick)
(7 plays, 43 yards, 3:24)		ND 14–0
214:25NDIan Book 1-yard rush (Jonathan Doerer kick)
(11 plays, 58 yards, 5:07)		ND 21–0
11:15NDC'Bo Flemister 26-yard rush (Jonathan Doerer kick)
(5 plays, 53 yards, 1:57)		ND 28–0
01:55NDIan Book 1-yard rush (Jonathan Doerer kick)
(4 plays, 25 yards, 0:54)		ND 35–0
306:34NDJonathan Doerer 22-yard field goal
(10 plays, 60 yards, 3:21)		ND 38–0
03:23NDJordan Botelho 1-yard blocked punt returned (Jonathan Doerer kick)
(6 plays, 27 yards, 3:11)		ND 45–0
402:15NDJafar Armstrong 5-yard rush (Dawson Goepferich kick)
(10 plays, 66 yards, 7:00)		ND 52–0
Pregame lineOver/under
ND −25.548.5 [5]
StatisticsSouth FloridaNotre Dame
First downs1121
Total yards231429
Rushing yards106281
Passing yards125148
Turnovers00
Time of possession27:3332:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South FloridaPassingJordan McCloud8/14, 64 yards
RushingJohnny Ford6 carries, 70 yards
ReceivingLatrell Williams2 receptions, 48 yards
Notre DamePassingIan Book12/19, 143 yards
RushingC'Bo Flemister13 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Tommy Tremble 3 receptions, 60 yards

At Cincinnati

South Florida at Cincinnati
1234Total
Bulls00707
•No. 15 Bearcats7714028
  • Date: October 3, 2020
  • Location: Nippert Stadium
    Cincinnati, OH
  • Game start: 3:35 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 15 minutes
  • Game attendance: 0
  • Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C) • Weather: Mostly Cloudy • Wind: 6 SW MPH
  • Referee: Hank Johns
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): David Saltzman (play–by–play) and Keith Moreland (analyst)
  
Scoring summary
104:28CIN Gerrid Doaks 10-yard rush (Cole Smith kick)
(13 plays, 92 yards, 6:02)		CIN 7–0
200:39CINJosh Whyle 13-yard pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith kick)
(11 plays, 65 yards, 4:53)		CIN 14–0
304:01CINBruno Labelle 3-yard pass from Desmond Ridder (Cole Smith kick)
(8 plays, 67 yards, 4:10)		CIN 21–0
00:49USFJohnny Ford 2-yard rush (Jared Sackett kick)
(10 plays, 65 yards, 3:06)		CIN 21–7
00:36CINTre Tucker 97-yard kickoff returned (Cole Smith kick)
(0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00)		CIN 28–7
Pregame lineOver/under
CIN −22.545 [6]
StatisticsSouth FloridaCincinnati
First downs1922
Total yards291332
Rushing yards83189
Passing yards208143
Turnovers54
Time of possession23:3636:24
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South FloridaPassingJordan McCloud12/21, 137 yards, 2 INTs
RushingLeonard Parker7 carries, 51 yards
Receiving DeVontres Dukes 3 receptions, 47 yards
CincinnatiPassing Desmond Ridder 16/26, 143 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs
Rushing Gerrid Doaks 22 carries, 102 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJayshon Jackson3 receptions, 47 yards

East Carolina

East Carolina at South Florida
1234Total
•Pirates17147644
Bulls7100724
  • Date: October 10, 2020
  • Location: Raymond James Stadium
    Tampa, FL
  • Game start: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 10 minutes
  • Game attendance: 6,799
  • Referee: Anthony Calabre
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Lincoln Rose (play–by–play) and Stanford Routt (analyst)
        
Scoring summary
110:35ECUJake Verity 25-yard field goal
(11 plays, 67 yards, 4:25)		ECU 3–0
08:58USFJohnny Ford 8-yard rush (Kenny Scribner kick)
(6 plays, 65 yards, 1:37)		USF 7–3
03:50ECUDarius Pinnix 2-yard pass from Holton Ahlers (Jake Verity kick)
(12 plays, 59 yards, 5:08)		ECU 10–7
00:16ECUC. J. Johnson 75-yard pass from Holton Ahlers (Jake Verity kick)
(3 plays, 78 yards, 1:16)		ECU 17–7
213:18ECURahjai Harris 42-yard rush (Jake Verity kick)
(1 play, 42 yards, 0:08)		ECU 24–7
04:59USFJohnny Ford 7-yard rush (Kenny Scribner kick)
(5 plays, 80 yards, 1:55)		ECU 24–14
02:17ECURahjai Harris 10-yard rush (Jake Verity kick)
(1 play, 10 yards, 0:05)		ECU 31–14
00:32USFJared Sackett 31-yard field goal
(11 plays, 61 yards, 1:45)		ECU 31–17
300:10ECUC. J. Johnson 14-yard pass from Holton Ahlers (Jake Verity kick)
(8 plays, 50 yards, 4:23)		ECU 38–17
413:20ECUJake Verity 42-yard field goal
(4 plays, 6 yards, 1:33)		ECU 41–17
03:14ECUJake Verity 37-yard field goal
(15 plays, 54 yards, 8:46)		ECU 44–17
00:31USFNoah Johnson 15-yard rush (Jared Sackett kick)
(7 plays, 54 yards, 2:43)		ECU 44–24
Pregame lineOver/under
USF −5.558 [7]
StatisticsEast CarolinaSouth Florida
First downs2122
Total yards432398
Rushing yards21092
Passing yards222306
Turnovers02
Time of possession35:3624:24
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
East CarolinaPassing Holton Ahlers 17/26, 222 yards, 3 TDs
RushingRahjai Harris19 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingC. J. Johnson3 receptions, 99 yards, 2 TDs
South FloridaPassingJordan McCloud26/35, 298 yards
RushingJohnny Ford8 carries, 44 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingLatrell Williams8 receptions, 93 yards

At Temple

South Florida at Temple
1234Total
Bulls71410637
•Owls10791339
  • Date: October 17, 2020
  • Location: Lincoln Financial Field
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Game start: 12:05 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 32 minutes
  • Game attendance: 782
  • Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: NNW 9 MPH
  • Referee: Luke Richmond
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Dave Leno (play–by–play) and Ken Dunek (analyst)
         
Scoring summary
110:10TEMJadan Blue 5-yard pass from Anthony Russo (Will Mobley kick)
(8 plays, 50 yards, 2:57)		TEM 7–0
08:26TEMWill Mobley 24-yard field goal
(4 plays, 5 yards, 1:10)		TEM 10–0
04:34USFRandall St. Felix 13-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Jared Sackett kick)
(10 plays, 49 yards, 3:44)		TEM 10–7
209:39USFDeVontres Dukes 28-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Jared Sackett kick)
(10 plays, 95 yards, 3:20)		USF 14–10
05:16TEMJadan Blue 13-yard pass from Anthony Russo (Will Mobley kick)
(11 plays, 73 yards, 4:17)		TEM 17–14
01:18USFNoah Johnson 2-yard rush (Jared Sackett kick)
(4 plays, 35 yards, 0:59)		USF 21–17
308:14TEMWill Mobley 26-yard field goal
(16 plays, 66 yards, 6:46)		USF 21–20
05:39USFJohnny Ford 13-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Jared Sackett kick)
(8 plays, 46 yards, 2:24)		USF 28–20
03:16USFJared Sackett 29-yard field goal
(4 plays, −2 yards, 1:01)		USF 31–20
01:07TEMBranden Mack 12-yard pass from Anthony Russo (two-point conversion pass attempt failed)
(7 plays, 57 yards, 2:09)		USF 31–26
409:52TEMArnold Ebiketie 11-yard fumble returned (two-point conversion rush attempt failed)
(4 plays, 8 yards, 1:37)		TEM 32–31
04:28TEMRandle Jones 13-yard pass from Anthony Russo (Will Mobley kick)
(11 plays, 81 yards, 3:47)		TEM 39–31
01:03USFLeonard Parker 1-yard rush (two-point conversion rush attempt failed)
(12 plays, 72 yards, 3:21)		TEM 39–37
Pregame lineOver/under
TEM −1453 [8]
StatisticsSouth FloridaTemple
First downs2132
Total yards324416
Rushing yards143146
Passing yards181270
Turnovers32
Time of possession27:3932:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South FloridaPassingJordan McCloud15/26, 182 yards, 3 TDs
RushingJohnny Ford15 carries, 68 yards
ReceivingOmarion Dollison4 receptions, 64 yards
TemplePassingAnthony Russo30/42, 270 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs
Rushing Re'Mahn Davis 25 carries, 83 yards
ReceivingRandle Jones8 receptions, 81 yards, 1 TD

Tulsa

Tulsa at South Florida
1234Total
•Golden Hurricane71421042
Bulls607013
      
Scoring summary
112:10TULJuanCarlos Santana 33 Yd pass from Zach Smith (Zack Long Kick)
(4 plays, 65 yards, 1:05)		TUL 7–0
09:59USFJared Sackett 39 Yd Field Goal
(6 plays, 17 yards, 1:20)		TUL 7–3
06:57USFJared Sackett 25 Yd Field Goal
(4 plays, 1 yard, 1:18)		TUL 7–6
212:23TULCorey Taylor II 5 Yd Run (Zack Long Kick)
(10 plays, 73 yards, 4:34)		TUL 14–6
04:54TUL Deneric Prince 27 Yd Run (Zack Long Kick)
(12 plays, 80 yards, 4:43)		TUL 21–6
308:43USFBryce Miller 4 Yd pass from Noah Johnson (Jared Sackett Kick)
(10 plays, 72 yards, 4:57)		TUL 21–13
07:26TULDeneric Prince 62 Yd Run (Zack Long Kick)
(3 plays, 75 yards, 1:17)		TUL 28–13
05:56TUL Zaven Collins 38 Yd Interception Return (Zack Long Kick)
(3 plays, 4 yards, 1:30)		TUL 35–13
02:21TULCorey Taylor II 1 Yd Run (Zack Long Kick)
(7 plays, 56 yards, 2:12)		TUL 42–13
Pregame lineOver/under
TUL −1251.5 [9]
StatisticsTulsaSouth Florida
First downs2117
Total yards462305
Rushing yards227122
Passing yards235183
Turnovers13
Time of possession28:3331:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TulsaPassingZach Smith16/24, 233 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingDeneric Prince15 carries, 109 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingSam Crawford Jr.4 receptions, 82 yards
South FloridaPassingNoah Johnson18/27, 150 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingCade Fortin4 carries, 39 yards
ReceivingOmarion Dollison6 receptions, 54 yards

At Memphis

South Florida at Memphis
1234Total
Bulls3243333
•Tigers6771434
  • Date: November 7, 2020
  • Location: Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
    Memphis, TN
  • Game start: 11:05 a.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 14 minutes
  • Game attendance: 10,300
  • Game weather: 73 °F (23 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: SE 7 MPH
  • Referee: Hank Johns
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Lincoln Rose (play–by–play) and LaDarrin McLane (analyst)
         
Scoring summary
112:19USFSpencer Shrader 49-yard field goal
(4 plays, 2 yards, 1:23)		USF 3–0
07:32MEM Riley Patterson 52-yard field goal
(5 plays, 31 yards, 1:37)		TIE 3–3
03:33MEMRiley Patterson 33-yard field goal
(7 plays, 43 yards, 2:14)		MEM 6–3
214:18USFSpencer Shrader 47-yard field goal
(11 plays, 46 yards, 4:15)		TIE 6–6
13:02USFDaquan Evans 51-yard interception returned (Jared Sackett kick)
(3 plays, 10 yards, 1:09)		USF 13–6
11:33MEMCalvin Austin III 65-yard pass from Brady White (Riley Patterson kick)
(3 plays, 69 yards, 1:23)		TIE 13–13
11:24USFKelley Joiner Jr. 75-yard pass from Noah Johnson (Jared Sackett kick)
(1 play, 75 yards, 0:09)		USF 20–13
03:52USFMitchell Brinkman 3-yard pass from Noah Johnson (Jared Sackett kick)
(7 plays, 63 yards, 3:05)		USF 27–13
308:52MEMSean Dykes 5-yard pass from Brady White (Riley Patterson kick)
(10 plays, 59 yards, 5:09)		USF 27–20
03:58USFSpencer Shrader 41-yard field goal
(11 plays, 67 yards, 4:50)		USF 30–20
404:36USFSpencer Shrader 46-yard field goal
(6 plays, 20 yards, 3:39)		USF 33–20
03:19MEMSean Dykes 10-yard pass from Brady White (Riley Patterson kick)
(7 plays, 72 yards, 1:17)		USF 33–27
01:03MEMCalvin Austin III 9-yard pass from Brady White (Riley Patterson kick)
(8 plays, 76 yards, 1:20)		MEM 34–33
Pregame lineOver/under
 MEM −17.567.5 [10]
StatisticsSouth FloridaMemphis
First downs16 24
Total yards330 535
Rushing yards113 98
Passing yards217 437
Turnovers0 1
Time of possession29:25 30:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South FloridaPassingNoah Johnson 20–29, 217 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Brian Battie  10 carries, 76 yards
ReceivingKelley Joiner 3 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD
MemphisPassing Brady White  30–50, 437 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
RushingKylan Watkins 10 carries, 44 yards
ReceivingSean Dykes 7 receptions, 147 yards, 2 TDs

At Houston

South Florida at Houston
1234Total
Bulls0071421
•Cougars1414141456
  • Date: November 14, 2020
  • Location: TDECU Stadium
    Houston, TX
  • Game start: 2:35 p.m. CST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 22 minutes
  • Game attendance: 8,266
  • Game weather: 83 °F (28 °C) • Weather: Partly Cloudy • Wind: S 10 MPH
  • Referee: Charles Lamertina
  • TV announcers (ESPN2/ESPN+): David Saltzman (play–by–play) and Stanford Routt (analyst)
       
Scoring summary
114:04HOUBryson Smith 28-yard pass from Clayton Tune (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(3 plays, 75 yards, 0:56)		HOU 7–0
02:05HOUClayton Tune 26-yard rush (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(6 plays, 80 yards, 3:05)		HOU 14–0
210:06HOUClayton Tune 13-yard rush (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(6 plays, 56 yards, 2:19)		HOU 21–0
07:16HOUKeith Corbin 33-yard pass from Clayton Tune (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(3 plays, 53 yards, 1:05)		HOU 28–0
313:51HOUMarcus Jones 72-yard punt returned (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(3 plays, 4 yards, 1:09)		HOU 35–0
06:07HOUDerek Parish 85-yard fumble returned (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(10 plays, 49 yards, 3:59)		HOU 42–0
03:37USFLeonard Parker 2-yard rush (Spencer Shrader kick)
(6 plays, 75 yards, 2:30)		HOU 42–7
411:50USFOmarion Dollison 2-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Spencer Shrader kick)
(11 plays, 83 yards, 4:25)		HOU 42–14
10:22USFBentlee Sanders 38-yard interception returned (Spencer Shrader kick)
(3 plays, 9 yards, 1:28)		HOU 42–21
05:35HOUChristian Trahan 6-yard pass from Clayton Tune (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(7 plays, 75 yards, 5:00)		HOU 49–21
05:15HOUJames Fullbright III 14-yard rush (Kyle Ramsey kick)
(1 play, 14 yards, 0:07)		HOU 56–21
Pregame lineOver/under
HOU −14.5 58.5 [11]
StatisticsSouth FloridaHouston
First downs2325
Total yards359 505
Rushing yards136 319
Passing yards223 186
Turnovers2 1
Time of possession 31:01 28:59
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South FloridaPassingJordan McCloud 14–29, 180 yards, 1TD
RushingBrian Battie 13 carries, 86 yards
ReceivingBryce Miller 5 receptions, 53 yards
HoustonPassing Clayton Tune  14–25, 165 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
RushingClayton Tune 10 carries, 120 yards, 2TDs
ReceivingKeith Corbin 4 receptions, 67 yards, 1 TD

UCF

UCF at South Florida
1234Total
•Knights1417141358
Bulls77141846
            
Scoring summary
107:37USFDeVontres Dukes 23-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Spencer Shrader kick)
(8 plays, 80 yards, 1:54)		USF 7–0
05:07UCFBentavious Thompson 27-yard rush (Daniel Obarski kick)
(8 plays, 75 yards, 2:30)		TIE 7–7
00:25UCFJake Hescock 1-yard pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski kick)
(11 plays, 78 yards, 3:31)		UCF 14–7
213:09UCFJacob Harris 20-yard rush (Daniel Obarski kick)
(2 plays, 71 yards, 0:23)		UCF 21–7
06:14UCFJacob Harris 25-yard pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski kick)
(7 plays, 49 yards, 1:34)		UCF 28–7
02:29USFBryce Miller 5-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Spencer Shrader kick)
(11 plays, 75 yards, 3:45)		UCF 28–14
00:09UCFDaniel Obarski 23-yard field goal
(10 plays, 69 yards, 2:20)		UCF 31–14
307:57UCFJordan McCloud 3-yard rush (Spencer Shrader kick)
(9 plays, 80 yards, 3:15)		UCF 31–21
06:32UCFJacob Harris 47-yard pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski kick)
(4 plays, 69 yards, 1:25)		UCF 38–21
02:19USFDeVontres Dukes 14-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Spencer Shrader kick)
(11 plays, 86 yards, 4:13)		UCF 38–28
01:13UCFDillon Gabriel 12-yard rush (Daniel Obarski kick)
(4 plays, 45 yards, 1:06)		UCF 45–28
412:21USFJared Sackett 30-yard field goal
(10 plays, 62 yards, 3:52)		UCF 45–31
10:10USFBrian Battie 1-yard rush (Spencer Shrader kick)
(3 plays, 48 yards, 0:57)		UCF 45–38
06:34UCFGreg McCrae 20-yard rush (Daniel Obarski kick)
(5 plays, 40 yards, 2:27)		UCF 52–38
01:40UCFBentavious Thompson 2-yard rush (Daniel Obarski PAT failed)
(6 plays, 34 yards, 3:51)		UCF 58–38
00:14USFBryce Miller 19-yard pass from Jordan McCloud (Jordan McCloud two-point conversion rush)
(4 plays, 60 yards, 1:26)		UCF 58–46
Pregame lineOver/under
UCF –2570.5
StatisticsUCFSouth Florida
First downs28 38
Total yards 577 646
Rushing yards 241 242
Passing yards 336 404
Turnovers 1 2
Time of possession 26:41 33:19
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UCFPassing Dillon Gabriel  22-36, 336 yards, 4TDs, 1 INT
RushingGreg McCrae 25 carries, 130 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJacob Harris 5 receptions, 110 yards, 3 TDs
South FloridaPassingJordan McCloud 32-46, 404 yards, 4TDs
RushingKelley Joiner 14 carries, 116 yards
ReceivingBryce Miller 11 receptions, 121 yards, 2 TDs

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
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PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP ——*RV———————————
Coaches ——*RV———————————
CFP Not released—Not released

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by Brian Kelly in his 11th season at Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish played their home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana.

The 2020 Cincinnati Bearcats football team represented the University of Cincinnati in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bearcats played their home games at Nippert Stadium and competed as members of the American Athletic Conference. They were led by fourth-year head coach Luke Fickell.

The 2020 North Carolina Tar Heels football team represented the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tar Heels were led by head coach Mack Brown, in the second season of his second stint at North Carolina and his 12th overall season. The team played their home games at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 East Carolina Pirates football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 East Carolina Pirates football team represented East Carolina University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Pirates, led by second-year head coach Mike Houston, played their home games at Dowdy–Ficklen Stadium as members of the American Athletic Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Houston Cougars football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Houston Cougars football team represented the University of Houston in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Cougars played their home games at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas, and competed in the American Athletic Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Dana Holgorsen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Temple Owls football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls were led by second-year head coach Rod Carey and played their home games at Lincoln Financial Field, competing as a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 New Mexico Lobos football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 New Mexico Lobos football team represented the University of New Mexico in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Lobos played their home games at Sam Boyd Stadium in Whitney, Nevada as members of the Mountain West Conference due to COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the state of New Mexico. They were led by first-year head coach Danny Gonzales.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mountaineers were led by first-year head coach Shawn Clark. Appalachian State played their home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium on the school's Boone, North Carolina, campus, and competed as a member of the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference.

The 2020 Georgia Southern Eagles football team represented Georgia Southern University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Eagles played their home games at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, Georgia, and competed in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Chad Lunsford.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Troy Trojans football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Troy Trojans football team represented Troy University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Trojans played their home games at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, Alabama, and competed in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by second-year head coach Chip Lindsey.

The 2020 South Alabama Jaguars football team represented the University of South Alabama in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Jaguars played their home games at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, and competed in the West Division of the Sun Belt Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Steve Campbell.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 FIU Panthers football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 FIU Panthers football team represented Florida International University (FIU) in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers played their home games at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami, Florida, and competed in the East Division of Conference USA (C-USA). They were led by fourth-year head coach Butch Davis. The season was notably truncated due to several cancellations stemming from the effects of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

The 2020 Florida Atlantic Owls football team represented Florida Atlantic University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls played their home games at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida, and competed in the East Division of Conference USA (CUSA). They were led by head coach Willie Taggart, in his first year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team represented the University of Southern Mississippi in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Golden Eagles played their home games at the M. M. Roberts Stadium in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (CUSA). Head coach Jay Hopson, who was in his fifth year, resigned after one game and was replaced by interim head coach Scotty Walden. Walden himself resigned after four games to become the head coach at Austin Peay and was replaced by Tim Billings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 UTSA Roadrunners football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 UTSA Roadrunners football team represented the University of Texas at San Antonio during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Roadrunners played their home games at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, and competed in the West Division of Conference USA (CUSA). They were led by first-year head coach Jeff Traylor.

The 2020–21 South Florida Bulls men's basketball team represented the University of South Florida during the 2020–21 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The season marked the 49th basketball season for USF, the eighth as a member of the American Athletic Conference, and the fourth season under head coach Brian Gregory. The Bulls play their home games at Yuengling Center on the university's Tampa, Florida campus. The season ended on March 12, 2021 with a 68–67 loss to regular season conference champion Wichita State in the second round of the AAC tournament.

The 2021 South Florida Bulls football team represented the University of South Florida (USF) during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulls were led by second-year head coach Jeff Scott and played their home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This season was the ninth for the Bulls as members of the American Athletic Conference and 25th season overall.

References

  1. ↑ Knight, Joey (August 12, 2020). "USF football's season opener at Texas is officially off". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
  2. ↑ "MEAC suspends all fall sports for indefinite period". ESPN.com. July 16, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  3. ↑ Turner, Will (August 6, 2020). "Nevada takes USF off fall schedule, now FAU becomes opener". 247Sports.com . Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  4. ↑ "2020 USF Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  5. ↑ "USF Bulls vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish". Odds Shark. Retrieved September 16, 2020.
  6. ↑ "USF Bulls vs Cincinnati Bearcats". Odds Shark. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  7. ↑ "East Carolina Pirates vs USF Bulls". Odds Shark. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  8. ↑ "USF Bulls vs Temple Owls". Odds Shark. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs USF Bulls". Odds Shark. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  10. ↑ "USF Bulls vs Memphis Tigers". Odds Shark. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  11. ↑ "USF Bulls vs Houston Cougars". Odds Shark. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
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