Tampa is buzzing following a 42-10 win over USC
A former four-star safety, USF linebacker Kyle Locher put together one of the best defensive seasons in recent history last year in his first year at the position, sweeping the defensive awards. Six games into his second season at linebacker, he looks prime to do it again.
Locher intercepted Ira Prater twice, forced a fumble and led the game with eleven tackles as USF soundly beat the USC Trojans 42-10 on Saturday night to earn their fifth win of the season.
USF running backs Jacob Wheeler and Kellen Wright both rushed for over 100 yards and each had a return touchdown with Wheeler returning a kickoff in the first quarter and Wright returning a punt for a touchdown in the third quarter to extend their lead. Both also rushed for a touchdown.
---------------------------------------------------------------- Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] J. Rutledge, 15 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (6:34)
[USC] R. Jones, 19 Yd FG (4:40)
[USF] J. Wheeler, returned kickoff 97 Yds (4:28)
[USC] D. Traylor, 8 Yd run (2:16)
Quarter 2
[USF] J. Wheeler, 1 Yd run (3:43)
Quarter 3
[USF] K. Wright, returned punt 74 Yds (6:34)
[USF] J. Rutledge, 24 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (1:51)
Quarter 4
[USF] K. Wright, 5 Yd run (0:07)
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QB Mark Cunningham: 14 of 22, 198 yards, 2 touchdowns, interception, sacked once
HB Jacob Wheeler: 14 carries, 100 yards, touchdown, kick return touchdown
HB Kellen Wright: 9 carries, 101 yards, touchdown, punt return touchdown
TE Jeff Rutledge: 4 receptions, 44 yards, 2 touchdowns
WR Brooks Coe: 2 receptions, 48 yards
WR Carl Graham: 2 receptions, 31 yards
LB Kyle Locher: 11 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 interceptions, pass breakup
LB Noah Wester: 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
LB E.J. Young: 5 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 3 sacks
USC Trojans
QB Ira Prater: 15 of 24, 210 yards, 2 interceptions, sacked 6 times
HB Devin Traylor: 19 carries, 138 yards, touchdown, fumble (recovered), 2 receptions, 48 yards
WR Nate Cox: 5 receptions, 39 yards
TE Aaron Jenkins: 4 receptions, 90 yards
S Judah Ingram: 10 tackles
S Casey Taylor: 7 tackles, tackle for loss
LB Chris Martin: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
CB Nick Palmer: 3 tackles, interception
Three-star West Palm Beach linebacker Eric Robinson commits to the Bulls
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider
USF's coaching staff landed another commitment to their top ranked 2042 class with three-star linebacker Eric Robinson committing to the Bulls over Florida and Virginia.
The 35th ranked inside linebacker is an intriguing project for defensive coordinator and linebacker's coach Trai Martinez as Robinson's high school tape is fun to watch and the potential is very evident. The only question -- and it's a big one -- is what exactly is Robinson? When you turn on the tape, Robinson is a down-hill thumper at the high school but at six-feet and 216 pounds, that game is not likely to translate at the next level at his size. He has the athletic profile of an outside linebacker in sub packages but he's struggled in coverage.
A comparable prospect in recent years is Joel Espinosa who was a much higher ranked prospect and a bit thicker than Robinson coming out of high school. Espinosa has mainly been a special team's guy and has played some limited snaps at outside linebacker this season which is likely Robinson's path as well.
On campus with Robinson this past weekend was running back Justin Thomas who did not pull the trigger with his commitment. Instead, the five-star prospect remains committed to visiting Virginia, Ohio State and LSU later this season. The Bulls are expected to continue pressing for Thomas' commitment and are going to try their best to get him to make the two-hour trip from Fort Myers to Tampa as often as possible to catch some Saturday games.
The Bulls are still optimistic that they will be able to land's Thomas' commitment as they have yet to offer another running back this cycle a scholarship offer.
2042 USF Recruiting Class
WR Eddie Shaw [WR #4]: 6'2", 225lbs | Greenville, MS | 5-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 245 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
DE John Potts [DE #2]: 6'4", 257lbs | Sidney, NE [IMG] | 5-star | 4.60 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max
CB Thomas Felder [CB #5]: 6'1", 180lbs | Bowling Green, KY | 4-star | 4.40 40-yd dash, 295 Bench Press Max, 250 Squat Max
DT Brent Craft [DT #14]: 6'2", 280lbs | Sanford, FL | 4-star | 5.08 40-yd dash, 405 Bench Press Max, 645 Squat Max
CB Lamar McNair [CB #9]: 5'9", 192lbs | Fenton, MI | 4-star | 4.50 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
TE Joe Wilson [TE #12]: 6'6", 243lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | 4.68 40-yd dash, 350 Bench Press Max, 295 Squat Max
T Kyle Wilson [T #20]: 6'7", 275lbs | North Druid Hills, GA | 3-star | 5.00 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 585 Squat Max
ILB Eric Robinson [ILB #35]: 6'0", 216lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 390 Bench Press Max, 560 Squat Max
OL Josh Henry [ATH #72]: 6'4", 278lbs | Belle Glade FL | 3-star | 5.04 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat
2042 USF Recruiting Board
HB Justin Thomas [HB #1]: 5'9", 180lbs | Fort Myers, FL | 5-star | Ohio State, USF, South Carolina
WR Joshua Butler [WR #1]: 6'3", 202lbs | Belton, SC | 5-star | USF, Georgia, Georgia Tech, LSU, Florida
WR Frank Paris [WR #2]: 6'2", 196lbs | El Campo, TX | 5-star | USF, Stanford, Utah
G Nick Ryan [G #1]: 6'2", 291lbs | Plymouth, NH [IMG] | 5-star | USF, USC, Miami
S Mike Mason [S #2]: 6'4", 212lbs | Venice, FL | 4-star | USF, UCF, West Virginia
C Jasper Nobles [C #1]: 6'1", 259lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | USF, Miami, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon
G Kyle Walton [G #4]: 6'1", 267lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | USC, USF, Texas, Ole Miss, Boston College
T Sam Jefferson [T #6]: 6'4", 272lbs | Thomaston, GA | 4-star | Florida, USF, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Georgia Tech
T Blake Mitchell [T #65]: 6'3", 288lbs | Delray Beach, FL | 3-star | USF, FIU
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TE Mike Morris [TE #1]: 6'1", 218lbs | Lancaster, OH | 5-star | Committed to Oklahoma
OLB Joe Jackson [OLB #9]: 6'1", 217lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Committed to Oklahoma
Week 8 Top Stories
1. Miami University rolls on this time against MAC opponent Kent State.
2. Air Force notches a conference win against Arizona behind the arm of Posley.
3. Arkansas lifts its ACC record to 3-4 with a close win over Wisconsin.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 8 Champions Division Results
PUR 34 - tOSU 9 | MICH 36 - ORE 31 | OU 38 - ALA 20
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 9 Champions Division Schedule
Ohio State (2-5, 0-5) at #12 Miami (3-2, 1-2)
#8 Michigan (4-1, 2-1) at #1 Stanford (6-0, 6-0)
#11 Purdue (4-1, 1-1) at #10 Michigan State (4-1, 1-1)
#7 Oklahoma (4-2, 3-2) at Oregon (1-4, 1-2)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 9 Notable Games
#23 Toledo (5-1, 1-1) at Eastern Michigan (5-1, 2-0)
LSU (6-2, 4-2) at #5 BYU (7-0, 5-0)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four teams from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs. The remaining four spots are voted upon by the committee and can contain non ANAC members
- Once the teams are selected, the committee votes on the seeding as well
- ANAC members that are selected for the playoffs are automatically promoted or retain their place within the Champions Division for next season
- The remaining non-playoff teams in the Champions Division will compete in a play-in bowl with top seeded, non-playoff Contenders Division members for the right to play in the Champions Division the next season
- Bottom eight finishers in the Contenders Division are relegated and replaced with the top eight finishers in the Rising Division
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Standings
1. Stanford, 6-0, 6-0
2. USF, 5-1, 3-1
3. Michigan, 4-1, 2-1
4. Oklahoma, 4-2, 3-2
5. Purdue, 4-1, 1-1
6. Michigan State, 4-1, 1-1
7. Miami, 3-2, 1-2
8. Oregon, 1-4, 1-2
9. Alabama, 2-5, 2-5
10. Ohio State, 2-5, 0-5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Standings
1. BYU, 7-0, 5-0
2. UCF, 4-2, 3-1
3. USC, 4-3, 4-2
4. LSU, 6-2, 4-2
5. Georgia, 5-2, 3-2
6. Texas, 4-3, 3-2
7. Tennessee, 5-3, 4-3
8. Florida, 3-3, 3-3
9. Penn State, 3-4, 3-3
10. Georgia Tech, 4-2, 2-2
11. Notre Dame, 2-5, 2-4
12. Kansas, 4-2, 1-2
13. Pittsburgh, 3-3, 1-2
14. Mississippi State, 3-5, 2-5
15. Kansas State, 1-7, 1-4
16. Ole Miss, 1-5, 1-5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rising Division Promotion Zone
1. Virginia Tech, 6-0, 5-0
2. Florida State, 5-1, 4-1
3. Nebraska, 5-2, 4-1
4. Minnesota, 4-2, 3-1
5. Oklahoma State, 4-2, 3-1
6. Wisconsin, 4-3, 4-2
7. Texas A&M, 3-3, 2-1
8. Auburn, 3-4, 3-3
9. Arkansas, 3-5, 3-4
10. UCLA, 3-4, 2-3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Stanford, 6-0 (automatic bid)
2. Fresno State, 6-0
3. Virginia Tech, 6-0
4. Miami University, 6-0
5. BYU, 7-0
6. USF, 5-1 (automatic bid)
7. Oklahoma, 4-2 (automatic bid)
8. Michigan, 4-1 (automatic bid)
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9. Michigan State, 4-1
10. ECU, 6-0
11. Miami, 3-2
12. Purdue, 4-1
13. Navy, 5-1
14. SMU, 5-1
15. Arizona State, 7-0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heisman Watch
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): Last Game W 38-10 at Maryland - 18 of 23, 275 yards, 12 carries, 34 yards, 3 total touchdowns
QB James Hall (BYU): Last Game W 42-17 vs. Mississippi State - 12 of 22, 201 yards, 31 carries, 182 yards, 5 total touchdowns
QB John Prater (Texas): Last Game W 41-34 at UCF - 20 of 25, 319 yards, 2 touchdowns, 23 carries, 116 yards
QB Macan Anderson (Tennessee): Last Game W 38-17 vs. South Carolina - 13 of 15, 216 yards, 14 carries, 60 yards, 4 total touchdowns
QB Salesa Fiso (South Alabama): Last Game W 41-21 vs. UMass - 23 of 33, 319 yards, 20 carries, 73 yards, 3 total touchdowns
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
QB Ray Smith (Texas State): 17 of 28, 258 yards, 22 carries, 104 yards, 5 total touchdowns
LB Kyle Locher (USF): 11 tackles, tackle for loss, forced fumble, 2 interceptions
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QB James McBride (Purdue): 17 of 26, 251 yards, 12 carries, 42 yards, 4 total touchdowns
LB Kyle Locher (USF): 11 tackles, tackle for loss, forced fumble, 2 interceptions
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Jared Wright [DE #1]: 6'6", 257lbs | Violet, LA | 5-star | University of Alabama
#5 Marcus Morris [ATH #2]: 6'2", 215lbs | Richfield, MN | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#6 Nick Wade [ATH #3]: 6'3", 194lbs | Cleburne, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
#15 T.J. Slaughter [WR #3]: 6'0", 180lbs | Channelview, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
#16 Eddie Shaw [WR #4]: 6'2", 225lbs | Greenville, MS | 5-star | University of South Florida
#20 Erik Brothers [ATH #10]: 5'11", 187lbs | East Lasing, MI | 5-star | Michigan State University
#22 Mike Morris [TE #1]: 6'1", 218lbs | Lancaster, OH | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#23 Justin Palmer [ATH #11]: 6'0", 223lbs | Pecos, TX | 5-star | Southern Methodist University
#26 John Potts [DE #2]: 6'4", 257lbs | Sidney, NE | 5-star | University of South Florida
#27 Spencer Scott [CB #1]: 6'1", 191lbs | Weatherford, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
#29 John Langford [WR #6]: 6'3", 186lbs | Wekiva Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#30 Travis Romero [ATH #12]: 6'1", 193lbs | River Ridge, LA | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#31 Brian Wright [ATH #13]: 5'11", 189lbs | White River Junction, VT | 5-star | Nebraska University
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#29 John Langford [WR #6]: 6'3", 186lbs | Wekiva Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#80 Jamie Davis [ATH #25]: 6'1", 195lbs | Jacksonville, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#115 Larry Dennis [CB #6]: 5'9", 173lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#134 Brent Tyler [S #4]: 6'1", 208lbs | Sunset, FL | 4-star | University of Southern California
#171 Brent Craft [DT #14]: 6'2", 280lbs | Sanford, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#206 Joe Jackson [OLB #9]: 6'1, 217lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Oklahoma
#213 Derek Lewis [DT #20]: 6'1", 292lbs | North Naples, FL | 4-star | University of Colorado
#251 Paris Weaver [DT #21]: 6'4", 288lbs | Glenvar Heights, FL | 4-star | University of Alabama - Birmingham
#271 Craig Young [S #7]: 6'1", 192lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of Alabama
#283 Joe Wilson [TE #12]: 6'6", 243lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
Bye Week Report: USF has two months to prepare for a potential rematch against Stanford, will they avoid pitfalls?
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles
The top-ranked Stanford Cardinal are 6-0 with their opponents having a combined record of 39-33 and have won four of their six games by less than fourteen points. USF on the other hand are 5-1 with their combined opponent record being 43-28 and only two of their wins being decided by less than eleven points.
If it wasn't for their September 14 loss to Stanford, you'd think these two heavyweights were a match for each other but the September date is a reminder of just how far the Bulls are from the Cardinal, or was it just one bad quarter from Mark Cunningham?
Since that four turnover game, the second-year quarterback threw for 269 yards against Ohio State, 326 against Michigan and 198 against USC and just three interceptions in those three games to go with his five touchdowns.
Since allowing 48 points to Stanford, USF's defense has given up just fifteen points per game in this three game stretch as they head into the bye week. Kyle Locher leads the Champions Division in tackles and interceptions while E.J. Young's five sacks also lead the division.
"We definitely want to play them again," Locher says of the matchup with Stanford, "The only way to do that is to win out, make the playoffs and see them there and that's what we're trying to do."
The only thing standing in their way? #11 Purdue, #7 Oklahoma, on the road against #12 Miami, Oregon, #20 UCF and #10 Michigan State as the Bulls end their season with a four week road trip.
Team Schedule
at Alabama (2-5): W 31-20
vs. Rutgers (5-2): W 55-7
vs. #1 Stanford (6-0): L 48-27
vs. Ohio State (2-5): W 38-14
at #8 Michigan (4-1): W 24-21
vs. USC (4-3): W 42-10
Midseason Award - Most Valuable Player
Both running backs -- Wheeler and Kellen Wright -- have a solid argument as they are averaging upwards of six yards per carry and nearly seven for Wright along with thirteen total touchdowns between them as does tight end Jeff Rutledge but the award has to go to Kyle Locher.
Locher has been the best defensive player in college football for a season and a half now and if not for the offensive bias, he would be the front runner for the Heisman. His impact and counting numbers are even better than last season's at this point and he swept the defensive awards last winter.
Midseason Award - Most Improved Player
Brooks Coe splashed onto the scene as a true freshman, averaging nearly 30 yards per game before catching just three passes as a sophomore. Coe is now one of USF's better receivers, leading the team with 17.7 yards per reception.
As Cunningham's confidence grows within the offense, expect him to push the ball down the field more and that's where the six-foot-four receiver with legit track speed thrives.
Midseason Award - Best Freshman
Clarence Sullivan has been a steady presence in the secondary, as has Julian Harrell but ultimately, former five-star receiver Scott Price has been the team's top freshmen. Opposite of Coe on the outside, Price is third on the team in receptions (24), second in receiving yards (374) and tied for first with Rutledge in touchdowns with four.
His role should only continue to grow as the season progresses and he's getting more comfortable and a better rapport with Cunningham.
Midseason Superlative - Most Disappointing Unit
There is a ton of talent along the defensive line and it doesn't always show.
Brandon Smith and Kareem Cunningham lead the unit with two sacks if you're counting outside linebacker E.J. Young as a linebacker. No other player has more than one and that's including talented players such as Kyle Wood, Ramon Hall, Brent Lawrence, Marcellus Smith and Matt Langford. They've been solid but if they want to beat Stanford or any other team and offense, they'll need to start taking over games.
Week 9 Top Stories
1. The RedHawks are no longer unbeaten after suffering a setback against Buffalo.
2. Stanford passes a major test against the #8 Wolverines.
3. The Contenders Division race takes an unexpected turn as BYU stumbles.
4. Purdue improves to 2-1 in Champions Division play with a 36-29 win over #10 Michigan State.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 9 Champions Division Results
MIA 38 - tOSU 31 | STAN 42 - MICH 32 | PUR 36 - MSU 29 | OU 35 - ORE 14
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 10 Champions Division Schedule
#6 Purdue (5-1, 2-1) at #4 USF (5-1, 3-1)
#16 Michigan State (4-2, 1-2) at #12 Michigan (4-2, 2-2)
Oregon (1-5, 1-3) at #1 Stanford (7-0, 7-0)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 10 Notable Games
#8 Miami (4-2, 2-2) at #25 Florida State (6-1, 5-1)
Army (5-3, 0-0) at #17 Air Force (6-1, 3-1)
#14 Southern Miss (5-1, 4-0) at Iowa State (6-1, 4-0)
#19 UCF (5-2, 4-1) at Georgia Tech (5-2, 2-2)
#15 Louisville (7-0, 4-0) at Rutgers (6-2, 4-1)
San Diego State (5-2, 2-1) at #7 Arizona State (8-0, 4-0)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four teams from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs. The remaining four spots are voted upon by the committee and can contain non ANAC members
- Once the teams are selected, the committee votes on the seeding as well
- ANAC members that are selected for the playoffs are automatically promoted or retain their place within the Champions Division for next season
- The remaining non-playoff teams in the Champions Division will compete in a play-in bowl with top seeded, non-playoff Contenders Division members for the right to play in the Champions Division the next season
- Bottom eight finishers in the Contenders Division are relegated and replaced with the top eight finishers in the Rising Division
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Champions Division Standings
1. Stanford, 7-0, 7-0
2. USF, 5-1, 3-1
3. Oklahoma, 5-2, 4-2
4. Purdue, 5-1, 2-1
5. Michigan, 4-2, 2-2
6. Miami, 4-2, 2-2
7. Michigan State, 4-2, 1-2
8. Alabama, 3-5, 2-5
9. Oregon, 1-5, 1-3
10. Ohio State, 2-6, 0-6
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contenders Division Standings
1. BYU, 7-1, 5-1
2. UCF, 5-2, 4-1
3. USC, 5-3, 5-2
4. LSU, 7-2, 5-2
5. Georgia, 5-2, 3-2
6. Texas, 5-3, 3-2
7. Tennessee, 5-3, 4-3
8. Pittsburgh, 4-3, 2-2
9. Georgia Tech, 5-2, 2-2
10. Florida, 4-3, 3-3
11. Penn State, 3-5, 3-4
12. Notre Dame, 2-5, 2-4
13. Mississippi State, 4-5, 2-5
14. Kansas, 4-3, 1-3
15. Ole Miss, 1-6, 1-5
16. Kansas State, 1-8, 1-5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rising Division Promotion Zone
1. Virginia Tech, 7-0, 6-0
2. Florida State, 6-1, 5-1
3. Nebraska, 6-2, 5-1
4. Oklahoma State, 5-2, 4-1
5. Minnesota, 4-3, 3-1
6. Wisconsin, 4-4, 4-3
7. Washington, 4-3, 2-2
8. Texas A&M, 3-4, 2-2
9. Auburn, 3-5, 3-4
10. Arkansas, 3-5, 3-4
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Stanford, 7-0 (automatic bid)
2. Virginia Tech, 7-0
3. ECU, 7-0
4. USF, 5-1 (automatic bid)
5. Oklahoma, 5-2 (automatic bid)
6. Purdue, 5-1 (automatic bid)
7. Arizona State, 8-0
8. Miami, 4-2
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9. BYU, 7-1
10. SMU, 6-1
11. Michigan, 4-2
12. Fresno State, 6-1
13. Navy, 6-1
14. Michigan State, 4-2
15. Southern Miss, 5-1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heisman Watch
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): Last Game W 38-10 at Boston College - 24 of 31, 365 yards, 4 touchdowns
QB Charlie Cooke (UCF): Last Game W 56-49 OT vs. Penn State: 28 of 37, 379 yards, 6 touchdowns, 9 carries, 52 yards
QB James Hall (BYU): Last Game L 23-21 vs. LSU - 2 of 7, 13 yards, 5 carries, 11 yards
QB John Prater (Texas): Last Game W 42-3 at TCU - 13 of 21, 199 yards, 20 carries, 69 yards, 2 total touchdowns
QB Macan Anderson (Tennessee): Last Game W 38-17 vs. South Carolina - 13 of 15, 216 yards, 14 carries, 60 yards, 4 total touchdowns
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Players of the Week
QB P.J. Sullivan (Troy): 21 of 35, 375 yards, 19 carries, 91 yards, 6 total touchdowns
LB Nate Inman (Air Force): 9 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, interception
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QB Jeremy Watts (Stanford): 23 of 32, 355 yards, 5 touchdowns
CB Anthony Holmes (Alabama): 1 tackle, 2 interceptions
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Jared Wright [DE #1]: 6'6", 257lbs | Violet, LA | 5-star | University of Alabama
#5 Marcus Morris [ATH #2]: 6'2", 215lbs | Richfield, MN | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#6 Nick Wade [ATH #3]: 6'3", 194lbs | Cleburne, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
#14 Ryan White [QB #2]: 6'1", 196lbs | Vineland, NJ | 5-star | Virginia Tech University
#15 T.J. Slaughter [WR #3]: 6'0", 180lbs | Channelview, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
#16 Eddie Shaw [WR #4]: 6'2", 225lbs | Greenville, MS | 5-star | University of South Florida
#20 Erik Brothers [ATH #10]: 5'11", 187lbs | East Lasing, MI | 5-star | Michigan State University
#22 Mike Morris [TE #1]: 6'1", 218lbs | Lancaster, OH | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
#23 Justin Palmer [ATH #11]: 6'0", 223lbs | Pecos, TX | 5-star | Southern Methodist University
#26 John Potts [DE #2]: 6'4", 257lbs | Sidney, NE | 5-star | University of South Florida
#27 Spencer Scott [CB #1]: 6'1", 191lbs | Weatherford, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
#29 John Langford [WR #6]: 6'3", 186lbs | Wekiva Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#30 Travis Romero [ATH #12]: 6'1", 193lbs | River Ridge, LA | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#31 Brian Wright [ATH #13]: 5'11", 189lbs | White River Junction, VT | 5-star | Nebraska University
-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#29 John Langford [WR #6]: 6'3", 186lbs | Wekiva Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#80 Jamie Davis [ATH #25]: 6'1", 195lbs | Jacksonville, FL | 4-star | Georgia Tech University
#115 Larry Dennis [CB #6]: 5'9", 173lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#134 Brent Tyler [S #4]: 6'1", 208lbs | Sunset, FL | 4-star | University of Southern California
#171 Brent Craft [DT #14]: 6'2", 280lbs | Sanford, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#206 Joe Jackson [OLB #9]: 6'1, 217lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Oklahoma
#213 Derek Lewis [DT #20]: 6'1", 292lbs | North Naples, FL | 4-star | University of Colorado
#251 Paris Weaver [DT #21]: 6'4", 288lbs | Glenvar Heights, FL | 4-star | University of Alabama - Birmingham
#271 Craig Young [S #7]: 6'1", 192lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of Alabama
#283 Joe Wilson [TE #12]: 6'6", 243lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
Week 10 Preview: vs. #6 Purdue Boilermakers
Season Record: 5-1, 2-1 Champions Division
Head Coach: Brian Polian (121-68 at Purdue, 15th year, 136-90)
Offensive Coordinator: Scott Frost (Pistol)
Defensive Coordinator: Brent Venables (4-3 D)
Team Leaders
Passing: James McBride (1275 yards, 16 TD, 4 INT, 158.6 rating)
Rushing: Lonnie Williams (413 yards, 6.1 ypc, 5 TD)
Receiving: Jeff Frazier (32 receptions, 551 yards, 8 TD)
Defense: Robert Reid (26 tackles, 4 INT, 7 PBU, FF, FR)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 10th
Total Offense: 6th
Rushing Offense: 22nd
Passing Offense: 14th
Total Defense: 35th
Rushing Defense: 8th
Passing Defense: 80th
Turnover Differential: 30th
Team Schedule
vs. Indiana State: W 41-14
at Missouri: W 48-20
at #5 Oklahoma: L 48-28
vs. Vanderbilt: W 38-31
at Ohio State: W 34-9
at #16 Michigan State: W 36-29
Bulls land a surprise commitment after extending offer to Gainesville quarterback Justin Ingram
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider
Despite growing up in Gainesville, Eastside High School quarterback Justin Ingram grew up a die-hard fan of the USF Bulls, even in a Gator household.
"It's always been about the Bulls with me," said Ingram, whose modeled his game after former USF quarterback Jeff Jones, "I always said if they ever came calling, it'd be an easy decision and it was."
Ingram committed to the Bulls on Thursday, just hours removed from USF quarterback coach and offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee offered the three-star quarterback. Lashlee was in attendance for Ingram's high school game last Friday during the Bulls' bye week. The two spoke for close to an hour after the game with definite interest from the Bulls but no official offer. Less than a week later, the offer came through a phone call and Ingram jumped at the opportunity.
Ingram has impressive size at six-foot-five with a live arm that impressed Lashlee and the rest of the Bulls coaching staff during Ingram's camp outing this past summer at USF and again in person last week. Ingram's dealt with injuries throughout his high school career and his accuracy can be streaky at times which is why the Bulls are his only Division-I offer despite Florida State, Southern Miss and LSU showing interest.
The Gainesville prospect wasn't the only one that Lashlee visited last week as he made a mid-week visit to Iowa for an in-home with four-star quarterback Chris Price. The ninth ranked quarterback in the class, Price is more of a dual threat than Ingram and brings a different dynamic to the table.
In speaking to those within the program, Ingram's commitment is not expected to impact their recruitment of Price as both quarterbacks are aware that the Bulls want to sign two players at the position in this cycle.
2042 USF Recruiting Class
WR Eddie Shaw [WR #4]: 6'2", 225lbs | Greenville, MS | 5-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 245 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
DE John Potts [DE #2]: 6'4", 257lbs | Sidney, NE [IMG] | 5-star | 4.60 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max
CB Thomas Felder [CB #5]: 6'1", 180lbs | Bowling Green, KY | 4-star | 4.40 40-yd dash, 295 Bench Press Max, 250 Squat Max
DT Brent Craft [DT #14]: 6'2", 280lbs | Sanford, FL | 4-star | 5.08 40-yd dash, 405 Bench Press Max, 645 Squat Max
CB Lamar McNair [CB #9]: 5'9", 192lbs | Fenton, MI | 4-star | 4.50 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 240 Squat Max
TE Joe Wilson [TE #12]: 6'6", 243lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | 4.68 40-yd dash, 350 Bench Press Max, 295 Squat Max
T Kyle Wilson [T #20]: 6'7", 275lbs | North Druid Hills, GA | 3-star | 5.00 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 585 Squat Max
ILB Eric Robinson [ILB #35]: 6'0", 216lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 3-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 390 Bench Press Max, 560 Squat Max
OL Josh Henry [ATH #72]: 6'4", 278lbs | Belle Glade FL | 3-star | 5.04 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
QB Justin Ingram [QB #34]: 6'5", 227lbs | Gainesville, FL | 3-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 340 Bench Press Max, 250 Squat Max
2042 USF Recruiting Board
HB Justin Thomas [HB #1]: 5'9", 180lbs | Fort Myers, FL | 5-star | Ohio State, USF, South Carolina
WR Joshua Butler [WR #1]: 6'3", 202lbs | Belton, SC | 5-star | USF, Georgia, Georgia Tech, LSU, Florida
WR Frank Paris [WR #2]: 6'2", 196lbs | El Campo, TX | 5-star | USF, Stanford, Utah
G Nick Ryan [G #1]: 6'2", 291lbs | Plymouth, NH [IMG] | 5-star | USF, USC, Miami
S Mike Mason [S #2]: 6'4", 212lbs | Venice, FL | 4-star | USF, UCF, West Virginia
C Jasper Nobles [C #1]: 6'1", 259lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | USF, Miami, Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon
G Kyle Walton [G #4]: 6'1", 267lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | USC, USF, Texas, Ole Miss, Boston College
T Sam Jefferson [T #6]: 6'4", 272lbs | Thomaston, GA | 4-star | Florida, USF, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Georgia Tech
QB Chris Price [QB #9]: 6'2", 216lbs | Indianola, Iowa | 4-star | USC, USF, Michigan State, Stanford, Purdue
T Blake Mitchell [T #65]: 6'3", 288lbs | Delray Beach, FL | 3-star | USF, FIU
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TE Mike Morris [TE #1]: 6'1", 218lbs | Lancaster, OH | 5-star | Committed to Oklahoma
OLB Joe Jackson [OLB #9]: 6'1", 217lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Committed to Oklahoma
Bulls keep it close but fall short against Purdue as McBride leads the rally for the Boilermakers
For most of the game, Purdue's James McBride had no answers for USF's passing defense, not completing a pass until midway through the second quarter.
With the game on the line, McBride saved his best for last.
The sophomore quarterback had the drive of his life, leading the Boilermakers back from an eleven-point deficit in the fourth quarter to beat USF 35-31 on Saturday to improve their playoff chances.
Down 31-20 with 2:53 remaining, McBride changed the game in three plays: a 45-yard completion to Rashaun Thompson, a thirteen-yard pickup with his legs to get within striking range and unloaded a 33-yard touchdown to Danny James to make it a one possession game in less than 20 seconds.
Once again, USF's offense had the chance to put the game but failed to do so, nearly fumbling the ball on Mark Cunningham's fumble. USF's defense had kept Purdue's offense out of the endzone for nearly two quarters but USF's offense struggles in the second half came back to bite them, including a failed opportunity in the fourth quarter to put themselves up two touchdowns near the goal line before settling for a field goal.
With the ball back and just thirty seconds off the clock during USF's possession, McBride went back to work with another deep bomb to Thompson to get them in USF's territory. Travis Jones had a chance to end the game on the next play but the USF cornerback dropped the easy interception, giving the Boilermakers another chance.
Two plays later, Cole Coker -- who rushed for 222 yards -- found the endzone to give Purdue its first lead since the first half.
Cunningham and USF got the opportunity to respond with a minute left and seemed like they just might after a scramble drill led to Cunningham's 28-yard completion to Carl Graham. But on the next scramble drill, Cunningham and receiver Scott Price were not on the same page as the freshman stopped his route short, gifting Purdue the easy interception and the win.
---------------------------------------------------------------- Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[PUR] C. Coker, 66 Yd run (6:10)
[USF] M. Cunningham, 27 Yd run (2:50)
[USF] C. Graham, 15 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (0:46)
Quarter 2
[PUR] R. Jones, 41 Yd FG (4:25)
[PUR] J. Frazier, 6 Yd pass from J. McBride (0:59)
[USF] M. Cunningham, 21 Yd run (0:28)
Quarter 3
[USF] E. May, 43 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (5:02)
[PUR] R. Jones, 20 Yd FG (0:02)
Quarter 4
[USF] C. Sanders, 19 Yd FG (3:02)
[PUR] D. James, 33 Yd pass from J. McBride -- 2pt (2:36)
[PUR] C. Coker, 8 Yd run (0:58)
---------------------------------------------------------------- #4 South Florida Bulls
QB Mark Cunningham: 23 of 34, 252 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, sacked twice, 13 carries, 96 yards, 2 touchdowns, fumble (lost)
HB Kellen Wright: 12 carries, 75 yards
HB Jacob Wheeler: 11 carries, 30 yards
WR Carl Graham: 5 receptions, 87 yards, touchdown
TE Jeff Rutledge: 4 receptions, 15 yards
WR Mike Thomas: 3 receptions, 40 yards
FB Earl May: 1 reception, 43 yards, touchdown
LB Kyle Locher: 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss
S Julian Harrell: 7 tackles, tackle for loss
LB E.J. Young: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, interception
LB Noah Wester: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
#6 Purdue Boilermakers
QB James McBride: 19 of 28, 273 yards, 2 touchdowns, interception, sacked once
HB Cole Coker: 23 carries, 222 yards, 2 touchdowns
TE Sean Baron: 6 receptions, 33 yards
WR Raishaun Thompson: 4 receptions, 95 yards
WR Danny James: 3 receptions, 66 yards, touchdown
WR Jeff Frazier: 3 receptions, 62 yards, touchdown
S Larnel Quansah: 10 tackles, tackle for loss, sack
LB Tevin Williams: 10 tackles, 4 tackles for loss
CB Bobby Jenkins: 10 tackles, tackle for loss, sack
CB D'Juan Hall: 4 tackles, interception
LB Ricky Nwosu: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
CB J.J. Osborn: 2 tackles, interception
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