Week 8 Top Stories
1. All is well in Oxford as RedHawks down MAC rival Kent State.
2. Penn State notches a conference win behind the arm of McCauley against Purdue.
3. Ohio State loses despite the best efforts of their 106,623 fans against LSU.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 8 Champions Division Results
STAN 38 - TENN 10 | PSU 48 - PUR 17 | TEX 24 - MICH 21
MISS 34 - ND 16 | MIA 35 - UF 28
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 9 Champions Division Schedule
#4 USF (5-1, 3-1) at Oklahoma (2-5, 1-5)
#8 Penn State (4-2, 2-2) at #9 Miami (4-2, 3-1)
Florida (3-5, 3-4) at Ole Miss (2-5, 2-5)
#15 Oregon (4-2, 2-2) at #23 Michigan (2-4, 2-3)
Notre Dame (2-5, 0-5) at #1 Stanford (7-0, 6-0)
#11 Purdue (5-1, 2-1) at #19 USC (4-4, 3-4)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 9 Notable Games
#5 LSU (7-1, 6-1) at #16 Georgia Tech (5-2, 3-1)
#24 Arkansas (5-3, 5-3) at #7 Alabama (5-2, 5-2)
#20 Ohio State (4-3, 4-1) at #6 Kansas State (6-0, 3-0)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four seeds from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs
- Champions Division Championship competed at the end of the regular season to determine the top two seeds
- The fifth seed in the CFP will be awarded to the Contenders Division Champion
- Remaining three seeds of the CFP will be selected based on committee rankings and can contain non ANAC members
- 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th seed of Champions Division are relegated to the Contenders Division
- 11th seed of the Champions Division vs. 5th seed of the Contenders Division play in a play-in game following the regular season
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Leaders East
1. USF, 5-1, 3-1
2. Miami, 4-2, 3-1
3. Alabama, 5-2, 5-2
4. Penn State, 4-2, 2-2 West
1. Stanford, 7-0, 6-0
2. Texas, 5-2, 4-1
3. Purdue, 5-1, 2-1
4. Oregon, 4-2, 2-2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Relegation Zone
11. Tennessee, 3-4, 3-4
12. Michigan State, 4-3, 2-3
13. Michigan, 2-4, 2-3
14. Ole Miss, 2-5, 2-5
15. Oklahoma, 2-5, 1-5
16. Notre Dame, 2-5, 0-5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. BYU, 6-0, 3-0
2. Kansas State, 6-0, 3-0
3. LSU, 7-1, 6-1
4. Ohio State, 4-3, 4-1
5. Georgia Tech, 5-2, 3-1
6. Arkansas, 5-3, 5-3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Stanford, 7-0 (automatic bid slot)
2. Texas, 5-2 (automatic bid slot)
3. USF, 5-1 (automatic bid slot)
4. Miami, 4-2 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion (currently projected: LSU vs. BYU) (automatic bid slot)
6. Rutgers, 6-0
7. Penn State, 4-2
8. Alabama, 5-2
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9. Kansas State, 6-0
10. Miami University, 5-1
11. Florida State, 4-3
12. Purdue, 5-1
13. Oregon, 4-2
14. Utah, 5-1
15. Northern Illinois, 5-1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
QB Ray Gray (Kansas State): 23 of 32, 307 yards, 19 carries, 107 yards, 5 total touchdowns
CB Doug Hadley (TCU): 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, 3 interceptions
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HB Adam Self (Ole Miss): 44 carries, 217 yards, 4 touchdowns
LB Aaron Hunter (USC): 8 tackles, tackle for loss, forced fumble, fumble recovery
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#3 Brandon Taylor [ATH #2]: 5'10", 224lbs | Lexington, NE | 5-star | University of Texas
#4 Andrew Jones [ATH #3]: 6'2", 201lbs | Torrance, CA | 5-star | Stanford University
#8 Dallas Hagen [ATH #4]: 6'5", 257lbs | Madison, NJ | 5-star | Virginia Tech University
#9 Drew Reid [HB #3]: 6'1", 211lbs | Griffith, IN [IMG] | 5-star | University of Michigan
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#14 Matt Ross [ATH #7]: 6'0", 225lbs | Kerrville, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#15 Russ Jefferson [WR #3]: 5'10", 185lbs | Eden, NC | 5-star | University of Tennessee
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#17 Brent Gooden [WR #4]: 6'3", 203lbs | Riverview, MI | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#27 Robert Stover [ATH #14]: 6'4", 213lbs | Atmore, AL | 5-star | University of Nebraska
#28 A.J. Jones [TE #2]: 6'3", 230lbs | Laredo, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#33 Rich Joseph [G #2]: 6'3", 294lbs | Aberdeen, MS [IMG] | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#34 Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | University of South Florida
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#37 Chris Franklin [S #1]: 6'1", 203lbs | Lamar, CO | 5-star | Air Force Academy
#38 Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | University of South Florida
#40 Adam Whaley [WR #8]: 6'0", 173lbs | Casa de Oro, CA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#49 Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#65 Ronnie Robbins [ATH #25]: 6'0", 207lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Ole Miss
#69 Tucker Parker [DE #4]: 6'1", 218lbs | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#142 Jeff Brooks [ATH #36]: 6'3", 216lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#186 Mike Massey [WR #25]: 6'3", 211lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#189 Scott Neal [HB #18]: 6'0", 193lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#202 Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#204 Allen Daniel [ATH #45]: 6'2", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#219 Titus Harris [T #7]: 6'4", 302lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Kansas State University
#253 Willie Houston [HB #26]: 5'10", 216lbs | Palmetto Estates, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#267 Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#282 Sam Fenner [C #6]: 6'4", 275lbs | Boca Del Mar, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University
Taylor Smith ready to be next great USF tight end with commitment to USF
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider
When South Carolina native Taylor Smith transferred to IMG Academy for his junior season, the coaching staff asked him to watch tape on former USF tight end Chris Wallace, who spent two seasons at IMG, in order to improve as a pass catcher.
Smith caught a career high six touchdown passes as a junior on his way to becoming the eight ranked tight end in his recruiting class and he hopes to keep following in Wallace's footsteps by committing to the University of South Florida over Ole Miss, Stanford, and Kansas State.
"There really wasn't a second or third place," Smith told the media at his announcement when asked about how finished second behind USF, "They were one through five, really, I never saw myself playing anywhere else."
Originally from Barnwell, Smith plays a physical style of football that will endear him with tight end coach Buck Burns and offensive line coach Jim Michalczik. USF signed another talented tight end last cycle in Jeff Rutledge whose blocking has gotten him on the field. Rutledge is a better athlete than Smith but they are similar players that are in-line tight ends that can contribute early as a blocker while they develop their abilities as receivers. Rutledge has a bit more upside to be a more complete tight end down the line as it'll be a steeper curve for Smith but the potential is definitely there.
2040 USF Recruiting Class
WR Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | 4.56 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat
IOL Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 620 Squat Max
C Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | 5.04 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
DE/TE Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 475 Squat Max
QB Mark Cunningham [QB #1]: 6'3", 211lbs | Augusta, GA | 4-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
TE Taylor Smith [TE #8]: 6'3", 253lbs | Barnwell, SC [IMG] | 4-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 325 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
CB Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
OLB Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
OLB James Scott [OLB #27]: 6'1", 208lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
QB Brandon Riley [QB #76]: 5'11", 185lbs | Pinewood, FL (juco) | 3-star | 4.80 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max
2040 USF Recruiting Board
WR Carl Graham [ATH #1]: 6'3", 233lbs | Clifton, AZ | 5-star | USF, UNLV,
HB Jacob Wheeler [HB #1]: 5'10", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | Miami, Georgia, USF
HB Dominique Shelton [HB #2]: 6'0", 196lbs | South Sumter, SC | 5-star | Georgia Tech, Georgia, Oklahoma, Ohio State, USF
S Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Florida State, UCF, Mississippi State
CB Charlie Robinson [CB #1]: 6'4", 176lbs | Barberton, OH | 4-star | USF, Indiana, Purdue
DT Nick Brown [DT #3]: 6'7", 283lbs | Groves, TX | 4-star | USC, USF
DT Brandon Smith [DT #21]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 3-star | Miami, USF, UCF
OLB Joey Franklin [OLB #29]: 6'4", 229lbs | Manning, SC | 3-star | Alabama, USC, Southern Miss, Fresno State, South Alabama, Florida Atlantic, USF
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T Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 345lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | Committed to Southern Miss
QB James White [QB #5]: 6'6", 218lbs | Bonita Spring, FL | 4-star | Texas State, Alabama, USC
G Kellen Banks [G #25]: 6'1", 298lbs | Gainesville, FL | 3-star | Committed to Air Force
Week 9 Preview: at Oklahoma Sooners
Season Record: 2-5, 1-5 Champions Division
Head Coach: Mike Bloomgren (25-21 at Oklahoma, 4th year, 119-92)
Offensive Coordinator: Garrick McGee (Pro)
Defensive Coordinator: George Morris (3-4 D)
Team Leaders
Passing: David Russ (426 yards per game, 3 TD, 0 INT, 184.2 rating -- missed last six games)
Rushing: Joey Hall (705 yards, 6.8 ypc, 2 TD)
Receiving: Doug Nichols (23 receptions, 338 yards, 7 TD)
Defense: Eddie Patterson (24 tackles, 3 INT)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 75th
Total Offense: 37th
Rushing Offense: 53rd
Passing Offense: 42nd
Total Defense: 123rd
Rushing Defense: 103rd
Passing Defense: 123rd
Turnover Differential: 16th
Team Schedule
vs. #23 Michigan: L 56-24
at #15 Oregon: L 35-28
vs. #1 Stanford: L 45-17
at Notre Dame: W 31-3
vs. #11 Purdue: L 42-24
at #19 USC: L 42-24
at Kansas: W 38-31
Team Injuries
OU LB #96 Larry Ford, Rs Junior | 86 ovr, 75 spd, 85 acc, 63 awr, 84 tkl, 87 bsh, 80 zcv
USF dodges a bullet on the road, escaping Norman with a 17-16 win against the Sooners
In the only game that David Russ started and finished this season, he threw for 426 yards and three touchdowns in the season opener loss to Michigan.
After missing the last six games, Russ looked far from his usual self outside of a long coverage bust by USF, completing just fifty percent of his passes for 121 yards, missing out on the chance to catch USF's offense sleeping in the 17-16 loss to the Bulls on Saturday afternoon.
The Sooners had several chances to get the upset win with USF turning the ball over in the second half on a muffed punt, failing to convert on fourth down which gave the Sooners possession on the Bulls side of the field and in the fourth quarter, the Sooners had three different chances to win the game with a touchdown and eventually a field goal with three minutes remaining but never sealed the deal.
It wasn't a banner day for quarterback Jet Millines either who threw his ninth interception of the season and fumbled twice, including on the second to last drive which went out of bounds in the Bulls own territory on third down. He did rush for 45 yards, including a 35-yarder on the first drive of the third quarter to setup the nine-yard touchdown pass to Maurice Bennett.
---------------------------------------------------------------- Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[OU] A. Cronin, 44 Yd FG (4:54)
[USF] K. Wright, 5 Yd run (1:35)
Quarter 2
[OU] D. Nichols, 38 Yd pass from D. Russ (3:12)
Quarter 3
[USF] M. Bennett, 9 Yd pass from J. Millines (7:08)
Quarter 4
[OU] A. Cronin, 41 Yd FG (7:56)
[USF] C. Sanders, 36 Yd FG (4:41)
[OU] A. Cronin, 30 Yd FG (2:47)
---------------------------------------------------------------- #4 South Florida Bulls
QB Jet Millines: 24 of 35, 198 yards, touchdown, interception, sacked 4 times, 11 carries, 45 yards, 2 fumbles (2 recovered)
HB Eric Valentine: 10 carries, 28 yards
HB William Sapp: 8 carries, 29 yards
HB Kellen Wright: 4 carries, 20 yards, touchdown
WR Maurice Bennett: 6 receptions, 53 yards, touchdown
WR Alston Marks: 5 receptions, 56 yards
WR Joseph Moses: 5 receptions, 53 yards
LB Nicholas Holt: 6 tackles, tackle for loss
S Joey Bailey: 5 tackles, tackle for loss, sack
DE David Richardson: 2 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
Oklahoma Sooners
QB David Russ: 13 of 26, 121 yards, touchdown, sacked 5 times
HB Joey Hall: 20 carries, 152 yards
TE Doug Nichols: 4 receptions, 66 yards, touchdown
WR Pierre Cannon: 4 receptions, 34 yards, 6 tackles, tackle for loss, sack, interception
LB Joe Kennedy: 7 tackles, tackle for loss
LB Lance King: 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack
Bulls dip their toe in The Buckeye State to snatch the nation's top corner in Charlie Robinson
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider
USF doesn't spend a ton of time recruiting in the Midwest but when they do decide to head up north, it's typically for elite talent in the likes of Jason McDowell in recent years. They did it earlier this cycle with Ohio's Jake Thompson and struck gold once more in the Buckeye State, landing a commitment from the nation's top corner in Charlie Robinson.
Robinson announced on Friday his commitment to USF over Indiana, Purdue, Miami and Texas. The six-foot-four corner is a man among boys at the high school level, playing excelling at multiple positions for the Magic.
Any concerns about Robinson's level of competition were quieted over the past two summers as he continued to dominate the 7-on-7 circuit, playing for The Super Gremlins, a Tampa-based 7-on-7 squad that is ran by former Bulls tight end Jean-Jacques Francois who is the son of USF head coach Malcolm Francois Sr. With those connections, it was always going to be an uphill climb for a team to pull Robinson away from the Bulls as the next elite corner to come through the pipeline.
As a prospect, there's a case to be made that Robinson should be a five-star as he ran a 4.4 on the lasers this past summer to put away any doubts of him lacking the top end speed at six-foot-four to play corner at the highest level. He's plenty fluid, especially for his height, and shows high football IQ with the ability to play multiple positions on the backend whether at the boundary, at safety or even in the slot.
The only knock against Robinson is his slight frame as some coaches believe he's closer to being in the 160-pound range than his listed 176. He does look very slight in person and he doesn't play with much physicality in the run game.
At six-foot-four, Robinson is one of the taller corners that USF has signed in recent years as they've typically gone after smaller, shiftier guys that can handle their own on an island. Cody Fuller was a walk-on at six-foot-four who played a ton as a freshman but hasn't played much since due to him being a little bit stiff as a bigger guy.
Robinson doesn't have that issue so a better comp for him might be Ronnie Gay who is a bit of a blast from the past as a three-year starter for the Bulls back in the 2020s, turning into an All-American as a three-star prospect.
2040 USF Recruiting Class
WR Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | 4.56 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat
IOL Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 620 Squat Max
C Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | 5.04 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
DE/TE Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 475 Squat Max
QB Mark Cunningham [QB #1]: 6'3", 211lbs | Augusta, GA | 4-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
CB Charlie Robinson [CB #1]: 6'4", 176lbs | Barberton, OH | 4-star | 4.40 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
TE Taylor Smith [TE #8]: 6'3", 253lbs | Barnwell, SC [IMG] | 4-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 325 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
CB Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
OLB Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
OLB James Scott [OLB #27]: 6'1", 208lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
QB Brandon Riley [QB #76]: 5'11", 185lbs | Pinewood, FL (juco) | 3-star | 4.80 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max
2040 USF Recruiting Board
WR Carl Graham [ATH #1]: 6'3", 233lbs | Clifton, AZ | 5-star | USF, UNLV,
HB Jacob Wheeler [HB #1]: 5'10", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | Miami, Georgia, USF
HB Dominique Shelton [HB #2]: 6'0", 196lbs | South Sumter, SC | 5-star | USF, Georgia Tech
S Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Florida State, UCF, Mississippi State
DT Nick Brown [DT #3]: 6'7", 283lbs | Groves, TX | 4-star | USC, USF
DT Brandon Smith [DT #21]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 3-star | Miami, USF, UCF
OLB Joey Franklin [OLB #29]: 6'4", 229lbs | Manning, SC | 3-star | Alabama, USC, Southern Miss, Fresno State, South Alabama, Florida Atlantic, USF
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T Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 345lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | Committed to Southern Miss
QB James White [QB #5]: 6'6", 218lbs | Bonita Spring, FL | 4-star | Texas State
G Kellen Banks [G #25]: 6'1", 298lbs | Gainesville, FL | 3-star | Committed to Air Force
Week 9 Top Stories
1. Purdue notches a conference win against USC behind the arm of Bennett.
2. Penn State goes on the road and beats Miami 50-41.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 9 Champions Division Results
USF 17 - OU 16 | PSU 50 - MIA 14 | UF 48 - MISS 28
MICH 45 - ORE 38 | STAN 38 - ND 6 | PUR 27 - USC 20
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 10 Champions Division Schedule
Tennessee (3-5, 3-4) at #6 USF (6-1, 4-1)
#1 Stanford (8-0, 7-0) at #9 Purdue (6-1, 3-1)
#8 Alabama (6-2, 5-2) at #16 Michigan (3-4, 3-3)
USC (4-5, 3-5) at #19 Oregon (4-3, 2-3)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 10 Notable Games
#15 Miami (4-3, 3-2) at #12 Florida State (5-3, 4-2)
Ohio State (4-4, 4-2) at #2 BYU (7-0, 4-0)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four seeds from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs
- Champions Division Championship competed at the end of the regular season to determine the top two seeds
- The fifth seed in the CFP will be awarded to the Contenders Division Champion
- Remaining three seeds of the CFP will be selected based on committee rankings and can contain non ANAC members
- 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th seed of Champions Division are relegated to the Contenders Division
- 11th seed of the Champions Division vs. 5th seed of the Contenders Division play in a play-in game following the regular season
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Leaders East
1. USF, 6-1, 4-1
2. Alabama, 6-2, 5-2
3. Penn State, 5-2, 3-2
4. Miami, 4-3, 3-2 West
1. Stanford, 8-0, 7-0
2. Texas, 6-2, 4-1
3. Purdue, 6-1, 3-1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Relegation Zone
11. Michigan State, 5-3, 2-3
12. Oregon, 4-3, 2-3
13. USC, 4-5, 3-5
14. Ole Miss, 2-6, 2-6
15. Oklahoma, 2-6, 1-6
16. Notre Dame, 2-6, 0-6
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Kansas State, 7-0, 4-0
2. BYU, 7-0, 4-0
3. LSU, 8-1, 7-1
4. Florida State, 5-3, 4-2
5. Ohio State, 4-4, 4-2
6. Arkansas, 5-4, 5-3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Stanford, 8-0 (automatic bid slot)
2. Texas, 6-2 (automatic bid slot)
3. USF, 6-1 (automatic bid slot)
4. Alabama, 6-2 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion (currently projected: LSU vs. Kansas State) (automatic bid slot)
6. BYU, 7-0
7. Rutgers, 7-0
8. Miami University, 6-1
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9. Florida State, 5-3
10. Purdue, 6-1
11. Utah, 6-1
12. Northern Illinois, 6-1
13. Michigan, 3-4
14. Miami, 4-3
15. Georgia Tech, 5-3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
QB Andre Huff (UNLV): 20 of 30, 395 yards, 7 touchdowns, 9 carries, 48 yards
LB Gilbert Downing (Army): 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble, interception
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QB Kaleb McCauley (Penn State): 26 of 31, 427 yards, 6 touchdowns, 14 carries, 34 yards
CB Casey Scott (Purdue): 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#3 Brandon Taylor [ATH #2]: 5'10", 224lbs | Lexington, NE | 5-star | University of Texas
#4 Andrew Jones [ATH #3]: 6'2", 201lbs | Torrance, CA | 5-star | Stanford University
#8 Dallas Hagen [ATH #4]: 6'5", 257lbs | Madison, NJ | 5-star | Virginia Tech University
#9 Drew Reid [HB #3]: 6'1", 211lbs | Griffith, IN [IMG] | 5-star | University of Michigan
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#14 Matt Ross [ATH #7]: 6'0", 225lbs | Kerrville, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#15 Russ Jefferson [WR #3]: 5'10", 185lbs | Eden, NC | 5-star | University of Tennessee
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#17 Brent Gooden [WR #4]: 6'3", 203lbs | Riverview, MI | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#27 Robert Stover [ATH #14]: 6'4", 213lbs | Atmore, AL | 5-star | University of Nebraska
#28 A.J. Jones [TE #2]: 6'3", 230lbs | Laredo, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#33 Rich Joseph [G #2]: 6'3", 294lbs | Aberdeen, MS [IMG] | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#34 Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | University of South Florida
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#37 Chris Franklin [S #1]: 6'1", 203lbs | Lamar, CO | 5-star | Air Force Academy
#38 Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | University of South Florida
#39 Kyle Moore [ATH #19]: 6'1", 174lbs | Washington D.C. | 5-star | Rutgers University
#40 Adam Whaley [WR #8]: 6'0", 173lbs | Casa de Oro, CA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#49 Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#65 Ronnie Robbins [ATH #25]: 6'0", 207lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Ole Miss
#69 Tucker Parker [DE #4]: 6'1", 218lbs | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#142 Jeff Brooks [ATH #36]: 6'3", 216lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#186 Mike Massey [WR #25]: 6'3", 211lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#189 Scott Neal [HB #18]: 6'0", 193lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#202 Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#204 Allen Daniel [ATH #45]: 6'2", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#219 Titus Harris [T #7]: 6'4", 302lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Kansas State University
#236 Cedric Grant [G #13]: 6'4", 303lbs | Gladeview, FL | 4-star | University of Louisville
#253 Willie Houston [HB #26]: 5'10", 216lbs | Palmetto Estates, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#267 Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#282 Sam Fenner [C #6]: 6'4", 275lbs | Boca Del Mar, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University
247 Sports' top recruit, Carl Graham, confirms official visit dates and locks in a commitment date
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider
Five-star athlete Carl Graham has told 247Sports.com that he will be taking official visits this weekend to UNLV and an official visit to USF the following weekend and is currently scheduled to announce his commitment three weeks from today on November 11th.
"It's just been a crazy year for me so I really want to wrap up my commitment and focus on winning my team a state title," Graham told 247 Sports' Cooper Tucker.
The nation's top prospect according to both 247 Sports ranking and the industry composite, the Arizona native is playing out his senior season at Bergen Catholic in New Jersey due to an undisclosed personal matter.
Purdue, Michigan, Ole Miss and Michigan State all got him on campus this past summer for unofficial visits but its USF that remains the lead with UNLV being a surprise addition in recent months. Graham's cousin is UNLV senior running back Duane Sears who is averaging 100.4 yards per game this season for the Rebels. The Rebels also signed close friend and former teammate Nick Fitzpatrick last year as a three-star defensive end.
While the Bulls are widely considered the favorites for Graham's commitment, close bonds have already cost the Bulls a recruiting battle on the trail this cycle. In a recent interview, five-star offensive tackle Brian Smith Jr. detailed how USF's recruitment -- or lack thereof -- of teammate and best friend Scott Neal [247 Sports HB #18] led to him signing with Southern Miss in a surprise commitment.
"It wasn't like a package deal or anything," Smith Jr. told On3 of his and Neal's surprise commitment to the Golden Eagles, "But we're humans at the end of the day, [Neal is] my boy. We'd be taking these trips to [USF] and they weren't paying him any attention, not talking to him. He ain't no scrub, he's a 1,000-yard rusher in each season he played at so it just rubbed me the wrong way the way they treated a really good player out of their own backyard. You can't be all about the crib and keeping all this talent in-state and then ignore that."
It'll be an interesting to see if familial ties also play into five-star running back Jacob Wheeler's commitment. Wheeler's twin brother, Jay, committed to Washington State, a school that isn't listed in Wheeler's latest top three which includes USF, Georgia and Miami. Had USF offered the three-star running back, would they be in a better position to close the deal with his five-star brother?
2040 USF Recruiting Class
WR Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | 4.56 40-yd dash, 255 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat
IOL Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 620 Squat Max
C Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | 5.04 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
DE/TE Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 475 Squat Max
QB Mark Cunningham [QB #1]: 6'3", 211lbs | Augusta, GA | 4-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
CB Charlie Robinson [CB #1]: 6'4", 176lbs | Barberton, OH | 4-star | 4.40 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
TE Taylor Smith [TE #8]: 6'3", 253lbs | Barnwell, SC [IMG] | 4-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 325 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
CB Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
OLB Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
OLB James Scott [OLB #27]: 6'1", 208lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
QB Brandon Riley [QB #76]: 5'11", 185lbs | Pinewood, FL (juco) | 3-star | 4.80 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max
2040 USF Recruiting Board
WR Carl Graham [ATH #1]: 6'3", 233lbs | Clifton, AZ | 5-star | USF, UNLV,
HB Jacob Wheeler [HB #1]: 5'10", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | Miami, Georgia, USF
HB Dominique Shelton [HB #2]: 6'0", 196lbs | South Sumter, SC | 5-star | USF, Georgia Tech
S Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Florida State, UCF, Mississippi State
DT Nick Brown [DT #3]: 6'7", 283lbs | Groves, TX | 4-star | USC, USF
DT Brandon Smith [DT #21]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 3-star | Miami, USF, UCF
OLB Joey Franklin [OLB #29]: 6'4", 229lbs | Manning, SC | 3-star | Alabama, USC, Southern Miss, Fresno State, South Alabama, Florida Atlantic, USF
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T Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 345lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | Committed to Southern Miss
QB James White [QB #5]: 6'6", 218lbs | Bonita Spring, FL | 4-star | Texas State
G Kellen Banks [G #25]: 6'1", 298lbs | Gainesville, FL | 3-star | Committed to Air Force
Week 10 Preview: vs. Tennessee Volunteers
Season Record: 3-5, 3-4 Champions Division
Head Coach: Quentin Taylor (53-35 at Tennessee, 7th year, 63-38)
Offensive Coordinator: James Coley (Pro)
Defensive Coordinator: John Butler (4-2-5 D)
Team Leaders
Passing: Alvin Holley (1245 yards, 13 TD, 4 INT, 141.8 rating)
Rushing: Chad Smith (552 yards, 4.3 ypc, 5 TD)
Receiving: Brian Harris (50 receptions, 555 yards, 7 TD)
Defense: Babatunde Gonzales (50 tackles, 6 TFL, 2 INT)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 102nd
Total Offense: 93rd
Rushing Offense: 70th
Passing Offense: 88th
Total Defense: 73rd
Rushing Defense: 61st
Passing Defense: 78th
Turnover Differential: 55th
Team Schedule
vs. Florida: L 34-7
at Ole Miss: L 38-28
vs. #7 Penn State: W 24-14
at #19 Oregon: W 35-21
vs. #24 Michigan State: W 31-24
vs. #8 Alabama: L 35-21
vs. #1 Stanford: L 38-10
vs. Georgia: L 42-21
Bulls come up short in 48-45 shootout loss to unranked Tennessee at home
A two-win Tennessee team at that time took undefeated USF to the brink, losing to the eventual champions by just two points after being outscored in the second half.
It was now the Volunteers turn to put together the second half comeback.
Despite USF's offense coming to life with quarterback Jacob Venckus replacing Jet Millines in the second half to the tune of three touchdown passes, Venckus would leave the game with a concussion, paving the way for the Volunteers to complete the upset 48-45 win over the Bulls.
Venckus replaced Millines on USF's third drive of the third quarter after Millines had thrown an interception and went three-and-out on the next drive which allowed the Volunteers to score ten unanswered points to open up the second half. With the score 21-17, Venckus completed the first four passes of his career including the thirteen-yard connection to Joseph Moses to extend the lead back to two possessions.
"We felt it was the right time to give Jacob [Venckus] an opportunity," USF head coach Malcolm Francois Sr. said after the game, stating it was a decision made in collaboration with offensive coordinator DeMarcus Bennett but ultimately his.
Alvin Holley and the Vols offense took no time to respond, scoring in two plays to cut back into it. The offenses continued to trade as the third quarter ended with Venckus throwing an eleven yard touchdown passes to Brooks Coe and Holley responding with a 46-yard strike to tight end Shelton Horne to make it 35-31.
With his best non-scoring drive of the game to start the fourth quarter, Venckus and the Bulls offense gave the Volunteers a crevasse and they took it, taking the lead with Holley's fourth touchdown of the day with 7:21 remaining.
The Bulls would take the lead with a beautiful lofted pass to Maurice Bennett from Venckus but the lead would be short lived as Chad Smith ripped off a 49-yard just a few seconds later to take the lead with 4:28 left in the game.
Millines would re-enter the game on the next drive as Venckus left with a head injury, later declared a concussion by Francois Sr. On his first pass, Millines completed it to Bennett to make it 4th and inches with less than three minutes which the Bulls would convert on a handoff to William Sapp. But on 3rd and 7, Millines' accuracy issue would arise once more, failing to complete the pass to an open Bennett who finished the game with 13 receptions for 150 yards and two touchdowns.
After the field goal, the game seemed destined for overtime, especially with third and nine looming with 31 seconds left in the game and the ball on Tennessee's 26-yard line but a 29-yard completion to Horne gave them life. Holley then completed back to back passes of twelve and fourteen yards to set up the 36-yard game winning field goal.
---------------------------------------------------------------- Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[OU] A. Cronin, 44 Yd FG (4:54)
[USF] K. Wright, 5 Yd run (1:35)
Quarter 2
[OU] D. Nichols, 38 Yd pass from D. Russ (3:12)
Quarter 3
[USF] M. Bennett, 9 Yd pass from J. Millines (7:08)
Quarter 4
[OU] A. Cronin, 41 Yd FG (7:56)
[USF] C. Sanders, 36 Yd FG (4:41)
[OU] A. Cronin, 30 Yd FG (2:47)
---------------------------------------------------------------- #6 South Florida Bulls
QB Jacob Venckus: 20 of 26, 235 yards, 3 touchdowns, sacked twice (left game in fourth quarter with concussion)
QB Jet Millines: 16 of 24, 228 yards, touchdown, interception, sacked once (started game, benched in second half, returned to finish game)
HB William Sapp: 12 carries, 29 yards
HB Kellen Wright: 11 carries, 65 yards, 2 touchdowns
HB Eric Valentine: 5 carries, 18 yards, 4 receptions, 77 yards
WR Maurice Bennett: 13 receptions, 150 yards, 2 touchdowns
WR Joseph Moses: 7 receptions, 80 yards, touchdown
WR Alston Marks: 4 receptions, 40 yards
S Mark Robinson: 5 tackles
LB Nicholas Holt: 5 tackles, 2 pass deflections (dropped interception)
LB Alex McDaniel: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
Tennessee Volunteers
QB Alvin Holley: 23 of 34, 347 yards, 3 touchdowns, 7 carries, 62 yards, touchdown
HB Chad Smith: 14 carries, 148 yards, 2 touchdowns
WR Charles Evans: 7 receptions, 111 yards, touchdowns
TE Shelton Horne: 5 receptions, 100 yards, touchdown
WR Brian Harris: 5 receptions, 57 yards (former USF transfer)
S Leonard Patton: 9 tackles
CB Brandon Gary: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, interception
Week 10 Top Stories
1. BYU is still in shock after losing their first game of the season to Ohio State.
2. Trojans take care of Oregon 42-21.
3. Penn State is in shock after devastating loss to Louisiana Tech.
4. Purdue notches a conference win behind the arm of Bennett against #1 Stanford.
5. Ole Miss shocks LSU in their Magnolia Bowl.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 10 Champions Division Results
TENN 48 - USF 45 | PUR 45 - STAN 24
ALA 45 - MICH 31 | USC 41 - ORE 21
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 11 Champions Division Schedule
#15 Penn State (5-3, 3-2) at #12 USF (6-2, 4-2)
#21 Michigan State (5-3, 2-3) at #7 Texas (6-2, 4-1)
Tennessee (4-5, 4-4) at #24 Miami (4-4, 3-2)
Florida (4-5, 4-4) at #5 Stanford (8-1, 7-1)
Oregon (4-4, 2-4) at Notre Dame (2-7, 0-6)
Michigan (3-5, 3-4) at #3 Purdue (7-1, 4-1)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 11 Notable Games
#14 LSU (8-2, 7-1) at #4 Alabama (7-2, 6-2)
Bowling Green (6-2, 4-0) at #23 Miami University (6-2, 3-2)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four seeds from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs
- Champions Division Championship competed at the end of the regular season to determine the top two seeds
- The fifth seed in the CFP will be awarded to the Contenders Division Champion
- Remaining three seeds of the CFP will be selected based on committee rankings and can contain non ANAC members
- 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th seed of Champions Division are relegated to the Contenders Division
- 11th seed of the Champions Division vs. 5th seed of the Contenders Division play in a play-in game following the regular season
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Leaders East
1. Alabama, 7-2, 6-2
2. USF, 6-2, 4-2
3. Penn State, 5-3, 3-2
4. Miami, 4-4 3-2 West
1. Stanford, 8-1, 7-1
2. Purdue, 7-1, 4-1
3. Texas, 6-2, 4-1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Relegation Zone
11. Michigan, 3-5, 3-4
12. Michigan State, 5-3, 2-3
13. Oregon, 4-4, 2-4
14. Ole Miss, 3-6, 2-6
15. Oklahoma, 3-6, 1-6
16. Notre Dame, 2-7, 0-6
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Kansas State, 8-0, 5-0
2. LSU, 8-2, 7-1
3. BYU, 7-1, 4-1
4. Ohio State, 5-4, 5-2
5. Georgia Tech, 6-3, 4-2
6. Florida State, 6-3, 4-2
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Stanford, 8-1 (automatic bid slot)
2. Purdue, 7-1 (automatic bid slot)
3. Texas, 6-2 (automatic bid slot)
4. Alabama, 7-2 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion (currently projected: LSU vs. Kansas State) (automatic bid slot)
6. Rutgers, 8-0
7. BYU, 7-1
8. Florida State, 6-3
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9. Northern Illinois, 7-1
10. Utah, 7-1
11. USF, 6-2
12. Virginia Tech, 7-1
13. Ohio State, 5-4
14. Georgia Tech, 6-3
15. Penn State, 5-3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
WR Josh Hobbs (Florida State): 12 receptions, 268 yards, 4 touchdowns
LB Ben Moss (UAB): 12 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
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WR Wes Stanford (Ole Miss): 15 receptions, 240 yards, 3 touchdowns
CB Brandon Gary (Tennessee): 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, interception
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#3 Brandon Taylor [ATH #2]: 5'10", 224lbs | Lexington, NE | 5-star | University of Texas
#4 Andrew Jones [ATH #3]: 6'2", 201lbs | Torrance, CA | 5-star | Stanford University
#6 Damion Webster [WR #1]: 6'4", 182lbs | Grove, OK | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#8 Dallas Hagen [ATH #4]: 6'5", 257lbs | Madison, NJ | 5-star | Virginia Tech University
#9 Drew Reid [HB #3]: 6'1", 211lbs | Griffith, IN [IMG] | 5-star | University of Michigan
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#14 Matt Ross [ATH #7]: 6'0", 225lbs | Kerrville, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#15 Russ Jefferson [WR #3]: 5'10", 185lbs | Eden, NC | 5-star | University of Tennessee
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#17 Brent Gooden [WR #4]: 6'3", 203lbs | Riverview, MI | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#27 Robert Stover [ATH #14]: 6'4", 213lbs | Atmore, AL | 5-star | University of Nebraska
#28 A.J. Jones [TE #2]: 6'3", 230lbs | Laredo, TX | 5-star | Louisiana State University
#31 Chase Stevenson [ATH #16]: 6'1", 196lbs | Darien, IL | 5-star | Iowa State University
#33 Rich Joseph [G #2]: 6'3", 294lbs | Aberdeen, MS [IMG] | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#34 Jake Thompson [ATH #17]: 6'1", 275lbs | Kettering, OH | 5-star | University of South Florida
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#37 Chris Franklin [S #1]: 6'1", 203lbs | Lamar, CO | 5-star | Air Force Academy
#38 Kyle Jones [C #1]: 6'1", 284lbs | Raleigh, NC | 5-star | University of South Florida
#39 Kyle Moore [ATH #19]: 6'1", 174lbs | Washington D.C. | 5-star | Rutgers University
#40 Adam Whaley [WR #8]: 6'0", 173lbs | Casa de Oro, CA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#41 Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Florida State University
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#10 Brian Smith Jr. [T #1]: 6'8", 360lbs | Clearwater, FL | 5-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#11 Scott Allen [ATH #5]: 6'1", 204lbs | Deltona, FL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Alabama
#16 Alex Hughes [ATH #8]: 6'7", 246lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#22 Billy Matthews [WR #5]: 6'0", 183lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#25 Nick Palmer [ATH #13]: 5'11", 172lbs | Altamonte Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#35 Robbie McClain [ATH #18]: 5'11", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 5-star | University of Southern California
#41 Mario Hawkins [S #1]: 6'2", 198lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Florida State University
#49 Marcellus Smith [DE #2]: 6'6", 239lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#65 Ronnie Robbins [ATH #25]: 6'0", 207lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Ole Miss
#69 Tucker Parker [DE #4]: 6'1", 218lbs | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#142 Jeff Brooks [ATH #36]: 6'3", 216lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#186 Mike Massey [WR #25]: 6'3", 211lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#189 Scott Neal [HB #18]: 6'0", 193lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#202 Akeem Smith [CB #5]: 5'9", 183lbs | Tallahassee, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#204 Allen Daniel [ATH #45]: 6'2", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#219 Titus Harris [T #7]: 6'4", 302lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Kansas State University
#236 Cedric Grant [G #13]: 6'4", 303lbs | Gladeview, FL | 4-star | University of Louisville
#253 Willie Houston [HB #26]: 5'10", 216lbs | Palmetto Estates, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#267 Richard Smith [OLB #13]: 6'6", 235lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#272 Jon Hunter [ATH #49]: 6'3", 247lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#282 Sam Fenner [C #6]: 6'4", 275lbs | Boca Del Mar, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University
