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Bulls add another three-star prospect to their class in offensive tackle Blake Mitchell
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

USF improved their future depth along the offensive line on Monday with a commitment from three-star offensive tackle Blake Mitchell.

Mitchell, who is originally from Delray Beach but playing his senior season at South Florida powerhouse American Heritage High School, is a versatile player that has played all three positions along the offensive line. Originally a guard, Mitchell played left tackle the past two seasons at Seacrest High School (Delray Beach, Fla.) where he was an all-district selection as a junior.

He's currently playing center for the Patriots but it's hard to imagine that he ends up there at USF for the Bulls, especially if they land top target Jasper Nobles. As the lowest ranked member of the recruiting class, Mitchell is likely a depth piece addition for the team as none of his traits, outside of his versatility, jump off the tape or his athletic profile.

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
T Blake Mitchell [T #65]: 6'3", 288lbs | Delray Beach, FL | 3-star | 4.90 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 605 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
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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

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Week 10 Top Stories
1. The Pirates are no longer unbeaten after suffering a setback against Virginia.
2. Stanford takes out conference opponent Oregon 45-17.
3. Rutgers notches a conference win against Louisville behind the arm of Pitts.
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Week 10 Champions Division Results
PUR 35 - USF 31 | MICH 24 - MSU 21 | STAN 45 - ORE 17
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Week 11 Champions Division Schedule
#5 Oklahoma (5-2, 4-2) at #9 USF (5-2, 3-2)
Oregon (1-6, 1-4) at #4 Purdue (6-1, 3-1)
Ohio State (2-6, 0-6) at #20 Michigan State (4-3, 1-3)
#6 Miami (5-2, 2-2) at #11 Michigan (5-2, 3-2)
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Week 11 Notable Games
Cincinnati (6-1, 5-0) at #12 Southern Miss (6-1, 5-0)
#13 ECU (7-1, 4-1) at North Carolina (6-2, 4-1)
Kansas (5-3, 2-3) at #22 Texas (5-3, 3-2)
#17 Louisville (7-1, 4-1) at Navy (6-2, 6-0)
#23 Air Force (6-2, 3-1) at #10 Fresno State (7-1, 4-0)
#18 LSU (7-2, 5-2) at Georgia (5-3, 3-3)
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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
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Champions Division Standings
1. Stanford, 8-0, 8-0
2. Purdue, 6-1, 3-1
3. Oklahoma, 5-2, 4-2
4. USF, 5-2, 3-2
5. Michigan, 5-2, 3-2
6. Miami, 5-2, 2-2
7. Alabama, 3-5, 2-5
8. Michigan State, 4-3, 1-3
9. Oregon, 1-6, 1-4
10. Ohio State, 2-6, 0-6
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Contenders Division Standings
1. BYU, 7-1, 5-1
2. UCF, 6-2, 5-1
3. USC, 6-3, 6-2
4. LSU, 7-2, 5-2
5. Texas, 5-3, 3-2
6. Pittsburgh, 5-3, 3-2
7. Florida, 5-3, 4-3
8. Tennessee, 5-4, 4-4
9. Georgia, 5-3, 3-3
10. Penn State, 4-5, 3-4
11. Georgia Tech, 5-3, 2-3
12. Kansas, 5-3, 2-3
13. Notre Dame, 3-5, 2-4
14. Mississippi State, 4-6, 2-6
15. Kansas State, 1-8, 1-5
16. Ole Miss, 1-7, 1-6
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Rising Division Promotion Zone
1. Virginia Tech, 8-0, 6-0
2. Nebraska, 7-2, 6-1
3. Oklahoma State, 6-2, 5-1
4. Florida State, 6-2, 5-1
5. Wisconsin, 5-4, 5-3
6. Washington, 5-3, 3-2
7. Minnesota, 4-4, 3-2
8. Auburn, 4-5, 4-4
9. Texas A&M, 3-5, 2-3
10. West Virginia, 2-6, 2-3
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Stanford, 8-0
2. Virginia Tech, 8-0
3. Arizona State, 9-0
4. Purdue, 6-1
5. Oklahoma, 5-2
6. BYU, 7-1
7. Miami, 5-2
8. USF, 5-2
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9. SMU, 7-1
10. Michigan, 5-2
11. Fresno State, 7-1
12. Southern Miss, 6-1
13. UCF, 6-2
14. TCU, 7-1
15. Toledo, 7-1
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Heisman Watch
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): Last Game W 41-31 vs. Louisville - 24 of 33, 413 yards, 4 touchdowns, 12 carries, 47 yards
QB Charlie Cooke (UCF): Last Game W 35-14 at Georgia Tech - 24 of 32, 335 yards, 28 carries, 156 yards, 4 total touchdowns
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 L 45-35 at Pittsburgh - 28 of 39, 385 yards, 5 touchdowns, 15 carries, 67 yards
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Players of the Week
QB Kaleb McCauley (Penn State): 26 of 36, 315 yards, 20 carries, 98 yards, 6 total touchdowns
LB Russ Dingle (Colorado State): 7 tackles, forced fumble, interception
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WR Josh Henley (Miami): 7 receptions, 182 yards, 5 touchdowns
S Larnel Quansah (Purdue): 10 tackles, tackle for loss, sack
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Jared Wright [DE #1]: 6'6", 257lbs | Violet, LA | 5-star | University of Alabama
#4 Joel Forte [HB #2]: 6'1", 244lbs | Fremont, CA | 5-star | Ohio State University
#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
#24 Mike Dortch [WR #5]: 6'6", 226lbs | Duluth, GA | 5-star | University of Mississippi
#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
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#29 John Langford [WR #6]: 6'3", 186lbs | Wekiva Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#55 Andrew Anderson [WR #11]: 5'11", 187lbs | Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#66 Mike Stewart [S #1]: 6'1", 212lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Air Force Academy
#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
#280 Josh Gilliam [QB #10]: 6'6", 220lbs | Leisure City, FL | 4-star | University of Texas
#283 Joe Wilson [TE #12]: 6'6", 243lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida

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Recruiting Class in Review: Bulls land some all-world talent in their 2038 class, helping them win two national titles in three seasons
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

The first class in the ANAC era, USF hit the recruiting trail plenty motivated and found success early with the commitment of the nation's top player in Tampa prospect Joseph Moses. The Bulls used that momentum and their eventual undefeated season to land the nation's top recruiting class who would be instrumental in winning a national title the next season and again two seasons later in 2040.

When it was all said and done, how does this class grade out? The grading criteria is as follows: 1 star for non-contributor, 2 star for depth player, 3 star for contributor, 4 star for impact starter, 5 star for a star player.

2038 USF Recruiting Class
WR Joseph Moses [WR #1]: 6'2", 210lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.50 40-yd dash, 335 Bench Press Max, 225 Squat Max
Career Stats » 200 receptions, 2699 yards, 20 touchdowns, 9 dropped passes
Analysis » As a true freshman, Moses emerged as a slot option for the Bulls, catching 47 passes for the national champions. Even with shaky quarterback play in 2039, Moses was still one of the country's best slot receivers, improving from his impressive freshman numbers. With a steadied offense during his junior season, Moses led the team with 87 receptions for 1258 yards, adding in ten touchdowns with just two drops to wrap up a great career for his hometown team and living up to the hype as a top prospect.
Grade » 5-star

WR Alston Marks [WR #2]: 6'1", 202lbs | York, SC | 5-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 250 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
Career Stats » 155 receptions, 1995 yards, 12 touchdowns, 5 dropped passes
Analysis » Similar to Moses, Marks got better each season as he saw his role increased from rotational player as a freshman to USF's second option on the outside opposite of Maurice Bennett and as a junior, Marks was the team's best outside receiver and was key in them winning the national championship last year.
Grade » 5-star

S Michael Robinson [FS #1]: 6'2", 179lbs | Belle Glade, FL | 5-star | 4.32 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press Max, 365 Squat Max
Career Stats » 252 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 4 interceptions, touchdown, 14 pass breakups, fumble recovery
Analysis » A day one starter, Robinson started every game at USF during his career and was a steadying force for a defensive unit that put up some impressive performances over the years. While the numbers weren't always there, his impact was always felt on his way to becoming a three time All-American.
Grade » 5-star

ILB Noah Wester [ILB #1]: 6'2", 220lbs | Calabasas, CA | 4-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 335 Bench Press Max, 655 Squat Max
Career Stats » 77 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, interception, 2 pass breakups
Analysis » Unlike the previous three players, Wester didn't hit the ground running, being limited to just a special teamer during his first two seasons at USF. His role has expanded the past two seasons but ultimately, Wester just couldn't get over the hump in his early years to be able to dethrone veteran guys like Nicholas Holt, Brett Freeman and Alex McDaniel who were lesser ranked prospects.
Grade » 3-star

G/T Woody Humphrey [G #1]: 6'1", 268lbs | North Druid Hills, GA | 4-star | 4.68 40-yd dash, 455 Bench Press Max, 680 Squat Max
Career Stats » 22 pancakes, 7 sacks allowed
Analysis » After starting a few games as a true freshman due to injury, Humphrey entered the starting five as a sophomore at right tackle before making the move back to guard where he had great success as a junior, earning All-Conference nods. Part of a really impressive haul along the offensive line, he was part of a unit that helped USF have the country's best scoring offense in 2040 after a down year in 2039.
Grade » 4-star

T/G Wally Bayless [T #5]: 6'4", 275lbs | Milpitas, CA [IMG] | 4-star | 5.08 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 610 Squat Max
Career Stats » 3 pancakes, 10 sacks allowed
Analysis » Similar to Humphrey, Bayless played a bit as a true freshman before starting as a sophomore, initially at right guard before making the move to right tackle for his junior season where he had a decent year. Bayless' athletic profile allowed him to enter the NFL early and get drafted in the fifth round but overall, his career at USF was a bit of a dissapointment given his ranking.
Grade » 3-star

S/LB Kyle Locher [SS #1]: 6'3", 204lbs | Goodland, KS [IMG] | 4-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 330 Bench Press Max, 365 Squat Max
Career Stats » 225 tackles, 44 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 9 interceptions, 3 touchdowns, 13 pass breakups, 6 forced fumbles, fumble recovery
Analysis » In the past two seasons, Locher has went from just a guy to arguably one of USF's best players in recent history, perhaps all-time. He had a magical junior season and is now having an even better year in his second season at linebacker after making the switch from safety.
Grade » 5-star

DT Rahmod Carter [DT #4]: 6'5", 298lbs | Kenosha, WI [IMG] | 4-star | 4.88 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 545 Squat Max
Career Stats » No stats
Analysis » First it was Michael Williams and then it was Jesse Berrong and Matt Langford and now its Brandon Smith and potentially Shawn Thomas well, Carter just has been unable to win these positional battles in spring and fall camp, leading to him being left off the two-deep for three seasons now.
Grade » 1-star

CB Bryan Carter [CB #3]: 6'1", 171lbs | Calabasas, CA | 4-star | 4.42 40-yd dash, 245 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
Career Stats » 116 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 10 interceptions, touchdown, 8 pass breakups, fumble recovery
Analysis » A NSD steal from the Ducks, it paid dividends right away as Carter recorded four interceptions as a true freshman and was an all-conference player. He led the team in interceptions as a sophomore and was an all-conference play once more as a junior to put a bow on a great career for the Bulls.
Grade » 5-star

CB K.J. Waters [CB #5]: 6'1", 161lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 250 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
Career Stats » 145 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, sack, 9 interceptions, 3 touchdowns, 20 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles, fumble recovery
Analysis » Not to be outdone by his classmates Robinson and Carter, Waters was a star in his own right, announcing himself to the college football world with some big plays in the college football playoffs to help beat Alabama in the national championship game with two pick sixes. An All-American as a freshman, Waters was one of college football's best corners in all three seasons at USF.
Grade » 5-star

DE/DT Jesse Berrong [DE #14]: 6'2", 265lbs | Northridge, OH | 4-star | 4.72 40-yd dash, 390 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
Career Stats » 51 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, fumble recovery
Analysis » Similar to Locher, Berrong was just rotational guy before making a position switch, moving to defensive tackle as a sophomore where he recorded six tackles for loss before becoming an All-American as a junior with 12 tackles for loss and seven sacks prior to declaring early for the draft
Grade » 4-star

T Cole Britton [T #10]: 6'6", 288lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 5.00 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
Career Stats » 3 pancakes, 7 sacks allowed
Analysis » Britton's story is still being written as he earned his first playing time this season after winning the starting job at right tackle. He's been a decent player but honestly, not quite USF caliber
Grade » 2-star

QB Jet Millines [QB #5]: 6'3", 225lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | 4.50 40-yd dash, 235 Bench Press Max, 330 Squat Max
Career Stats » 540 of 767, 7035 yards, 61 touchdowns, 20 interceptions, sacked 35 times, 186 carries, 1154 yards, 10 touchdowns, 7 fumbles
Analysis » Perhaps the toughest grade of the class, Millines helped USF win the national championship as a freshman, replacing the injured Jared Chavis in the national championship game against Alabama. He lost the starting job during his sophomore year due to his struggles and was never the full time starter his junior season until the playoffs where he caught fire and led the Bulls to the natty. He's a borderline five-star but that sophomore season makes it tough.
Grade » 4-star

TE Landon Wile [TE #11]: 6'3", 227lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3-star | 4.72 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max 345 Squat Max
Career Stats » No stats
Analysis » Wile had all of the making to be a great tight end, following in the footsteps of Chris Wallace. He lost the starting job to Antoine Frank in back to back seasons before true freshman Jeff Rutledge also took the job last year.
Grade » 1-star

OLB/ILB Jackson Gold Jr. [OLB #22]: 5'11", 210lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | 4.76 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 620 Squat Max
Career Stats » No stats
Analysis » Maybe he'll crack the rotation once Wester and Locher graduate as Gold has an extra year of eligibility left.
Grade » 1-star

QB Jacob Venckus [QB #30]: 6'2", 210lbs | Shelby, MI | 3-star | 4.76 40-yd dash, 310 Bench Press Max, 250 Squat Max
Career Stats » 104 of 157, 1085 yards, 8 touchdowns, 3 interceptions
Analysis » For a moment during the 2039 season, Venckus looked to be a potential quarterback of the future with some impressive performance but his limited physical tools were then quickly evident and he's since been USF's third quarterback, his role for the remainder of his career most likely.
Grade » 2-star

Superlative Awards
Most Important Signing: Moses happened early in the cycle so the one that was major was closing the deal with Carter on National Signing Day after the absolute disaster that was the previous year's where the Bulls struck out on many of their top targets.

Most Productive Signing: Locher might be running away with it after this season but among the early departures, it's probably Moses whose senior season was one of the better seasons of any USF receiver which is saying a lot.

Biggest Bust of the Class: It's got to be Rahmod Carter who was just a non-factor for four seasons and likely a fifth one as well with his redshirt senior year coming up.

Most Untapped Potential: Wile has been a practice squad darling since his freshman season so the potential was there but the Bulls just never put him out there to see what they had in him.

Biggest Steal of the Class: With just three 3-stars, it's slim picking and Venckus would win it by default. Among the four stars, Berrong was probably the biggest surprise as he ended up being a very good player for the Bulls, just in a different way than they expected.

Biggest Lost of the Class: The top two guys that USF wanted but were unable to get in this cycle were defensive end Jason Wilson who ended up at Navy and Nevada fullback T.J. Dawson who they were recruiting as a tight end. After not playing much in his first three seasons, including redshirting his first, Wilson has 4.5 sacks on the year as a junior along with eleven tackles for loss. If he returns next season, he'll be one of the AAC's best defensive players.

Dawson has been a versatile piece for the Wolfpack with 316 rushing yards and two touchdowns with 36 receptions for 295 yards and three receiving touchdowns through four seasons. He's essentially what USF went out and got last season in Earl May.

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Week 11 Preview: vs. #5 Oklahoma Sooners
Season Record: 5-2, 4-2 Champions Division
Head Coach: Mike Bloomgren (45-27 at Oklahoma, 6th year, 139-98)
Offensive Coordinator: Paul Daniels (Pro)
Defensive Coordinator: George Morris (3-4 D)

Team Leaders
Passing: David Russ (1927 yards, 19 TD, 2 INT, 203.4 rating)
Rushing: Ryan Vance (625 yards, 6.9 ypc, 11 TD)
Receiving: Kendrick Mays (27 receptions, 471 yards, 3 TD)
Defense: Daniel Mataele (31 tackles, 6 TFL, 3 sacks)

Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 4th
Total Offense: 4th
Rushing Offense: 50th
Passing Offense: 7th
Total Defense: 81st
Rushing Defense: 105th
Passing Defense: 53rd
Turnover Differential: 15th

Team Schedule
vs. #1 Stanford: L 45-42
at #6 Miami: W 49-37
vs. #11 Michigan: L 28-26
vs. #4 Purdue: W 48-28
at #22 Texas: W 41-35
vs. Alabama: W 38-20
at Oregon: W 35-14

Team Injuries
None

Oklahoma Sooners Projected Starters
QB #1 David Russ, Rs Senior | 6'0", 208lbs | 99 ovr, 58 spd, 71 acc, 99 awr, 90 thp, 99 tha
HB #40 Ryan Vance, Junior | 5'11", 196lbs | 91 ovr, 91 spd, 94 acc, 91 btk, 83 car, 94 elu
WR #89 Kendrick Mays, Rs Senior | 6'5", 233lbs | 87 ovr, 95 spd, 89 acc, 81 cth
WR #86 Damion Webster, Sophomore | 6'4", 182lbs | 85 ovr, 85 spd, 91 acc, 84 cth
WR #81 Adam Whaley, Rs Freshman | 6'0", 178lbs | 84 ovr, 84 spd, 91 acc, 83 cth
TE #83 Doug Nichols, Senior | 6'5", 242lbs | 95 ovr, 80 spd, 88 acc, 85 cth, 86 rbk
LT #63 Joe Baker, Sophomore | 6'4", 275lbs | 80 ovr, 79 pbk, 89 rbk, 87 str
LG #70 Damien Washington, Rs Junior | 6'0", 287lbs | 97 ovr, 99 pbk, 92 rbk, 94 str
C #79 Isaiah Jones, Sophomore | 6'3", 320lbs | 83 ovr, 80 pbk, 88 rbk, 84 str
RG #69 Eric Edwards, Senior | 6'4", 270lbs | 96 ovr, 92 pbk, 99 rbk, 86 str
RT #68 Kawaan Walker, Rs Junior | 6'3", 335lbs | 86 ovr, 84 pbk, 86 rbk, 89 str
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DE #67 Daniel Mataele, Senior | 6'4", 277lbs | 90 ovr, 73 spd, 67 acc, 87 str, 93 pmv, 94 fmv, 94 bsh
DE #99 Christian Harrison, Junior | 6'4", 254lbs | 86 ovr, 77 spd, 76 acc, 84 str, 88 pmv, 90 fmv, 87 bsh
NT #97 Ernest Goode, Rs Senior | 6'4", 309lbs | 89 ovr, 72 acc, 92 str, 91 pmv, 84 fmv, 93 bsh
DT #51 Rodney Parrish, Rs Senior | 6'2", 223lbs | 77 ovr, 86 acc, 62 str, 77 pmv, 82 fmv, 95 bsh
OLB #55 David Sherman, Rs Senior | 6'1", 218lbs | 95 ovr, 89 spd, 99 acc, 70 awr, 86 tkl, 94 bsh, 79 zcv, 85 pmv, 85 fmv
ILB #54 Courtney Johnson, Rs Senior | 5'11", 231lbs | 92 ovr, 87 spd, 93 acc, 61 awr, 81 tkl, 92 bsh, 86 zcv
ILB #51 Rodney Parrish, Rs Senior | 6'2", 223lbs | 93 ovr, 84 spd, 86 acc, 68 awr, 92 tkl, 95 bsh, 80 zcv
OLB #58 Lance King, Senior | 6'0", 243lbs | 95 ovr, 83 spd, 92 acc, 58 awr, 94 tkl, 97 bsh, 83 zcv, 75 pmv, 75 fmv
CB #36 Leon Glover, Junior | 5'10", 169lbs | 86 ovr, 93 spd, 94 acc, 71 awr, 88 mcv, 91 zcv, 92 press
CB #31 Matthew Hill, Junior | 6'3", 206lbs | 86 ovr, 92 spd, 95 acc, 69 awr, 95 mcv, 88 zcv, 87 press
NB #30 Kavesz Matthews, Rs Junior | 6'0", 182lbs | 81 ovr, 92 spd, 87 acc, 83 awr, 88 mcv, 88 zcv, 90 press
S #28 Charlie Washington, Rs Senior | 6'2", 188lbs | 90 ovr, 94 spd, 95 acc, 78 awr, 87 tkl, 77 mcv, 85 zcv
S #37 Jayshawn Whigham, Senior | 6'4", 189lbs | 91 ovr, 80 spd, 93 acc, 85 awr, 81 tkl, 80 mcv, 93 zcv
K #11 Adrian Cronin, Junior | 95 ovr, 99 kpw, 93 kac
P #2 Willie Madison, Junior | 73 ovr, 79 kpw, 68 kac

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#5 OU (5-3, 4-3) | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6 || 19
#9 USF (6-2, 4-2) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 || 41
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South Florida Bulls takes care of Oklahoma Sooners 41-19 to improve to 6-2
Through much of the game, USF had outplayed and outgained the Oklahoma Sooners but were only leading by a touchdown heading into the fourth quarter due to five turnovers, including three in the red area.

The game had a similar feeling to USF's previous game where they allowed Purdue to hang around and eventually complete the comeback. USF running back Jacob Wheeler had different plans.

The second-year star broke off a 72-yard touchdown run with 5:04 left in the game to extend USF's lead and then put the nail in the coffin with an eighteen yard scamper to beat Oklahoma 41-19 on Senior Day.

The Sooners had success on the ground with Ryan Vance rushing for 141 yards and a touchdown but it was a tough game for Oklahoma senior David Russ who threw four interceptions and outside of a few deep shots, struggled against USF's defense.

USF quarterback Mark Cunningham didn't fare much better as his first interception came in the redzone when a ball that was dropped by receiver Tracy Brooks was intercepted by the Sooners. Cunningham would be intercepted four seconds before the end of the half as USF tried to extend their lead and his final interception came in the red zone once more on a throw to the endzone to Carl Graham that was underthrown.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] E. May, 8 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (1:38)

Quarter 2
[OU] A. Cronin, 18 Yd FG (6:20)
[OU] A. Cronin, 54 Yd FG (1:12)
[USF] N. Weiss, 52 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (0:28)

Quarter 3
[USF] D. Shelton, 2 Yd run (2:46)
[OU] R. Vance, 5 Yd run (0:57)

Quarter 4
[USF] E. May, 1 Yd run (7:17)
[OU] C. Garrison, 1 Yd run -- 2pt failed (5:32)
[USF] J. Wheeler, 72 Yd run -- 2pt failed (5:04)
[USF] J. Wheeler, 18 Yd run (1:48)
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#9 South Florida Bulls
QB Mark Cunningham: 30 of 41, 329 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 5 carries, 29 yards
HB Jacob Wheeler: 10 carries, 132 yards, 2 touchdowns
HB Kellen Wright: 7 carries, 59 yards, fumble (lost)
FB Earl May: 1 carry, 1 yard, touchdown, 1 reception, 8 yards, touchdown
WR Scott Price: 9 receptions, 100 yards
TE Jeff Rutledge: 7 receptions, 35 yards
WR Brooks Coe: 4 receptions, 83 yards
WR Carl Graham: 4 receptions, 24 yards
WR Nick Weiss: 2 receptions, 59 yards, touchdown
LB Kyle Locher: 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, interception
LB E.J. Young: 8 tackles
LB Noah Wester: 6 tackles, 3 tackles for loss
CB Akeem Smith: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
CB Travis Jones: 3 tackles, interception
CB Charlie Robinson: 2 tackles, interception
S Joel McDonald: 2 tackles, interception

#5 Oklahoma Sooners
QB David Russ: 20 of 31, 240 yards, 4 interceptions, sacked twice, 4 carries, -8 yards
HB Ryan Vance: 26 carries, 141 yards, touchdown
WR Adam Whaley: 5 receptions, 56 yards
TE Doug Nichols: 5 receptions, 34 yards
WR Kendrick Mays: 4 receptions, 100 yards
WR Damion Webster: 3 receptions, 41 yards
S Charlie Washington: 8 tackles
LB Rodney Parrish: 7 tackles, tackle for loss
CB Leon Glover: 6 tackles, interception
S Jayshawn Whigham: 4 tackles, interception
CB Kavesz Matthews: 4 tackles, interception

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Week 11 Top Stories
1. #4 Boilermakers fall victim to an unlikely Oregon team in Champions Division play.
2. The Hokies remain unbeaten as they knock off conference foe West Virginia.
3. The Buckeyes find out just how tough it is to win at Spartan Stadium.
4. No teams like traveling to Los Angeles but Florida makes the best of it.
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Week 11 Champions Division Results
USF 41 - OU 19 | ORE 48 - PUR 14 | tOSU 31 - MSU 28 | MIA 42 - MICH 32
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Week 12 Champions Division Schedule
#5 USF (6-2, 4-2) at #4 Miami (6-2, 3-2)
#14 Michigan (5-3, 3-3) at #13 Purdue (6-2, 3-2)
Michigan State (4-4, 1-4) at Oregon (2-6, 2-4)
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Week 12 Notable Games
#10 Toledo (8-1, 4-1) at #18 Miami University (7-2, 3-2)
#8 ECU (8-1, 5-1) at Clemson (6-3, 3-3)
#6 BYU (8-1, 5-1) at #17 Texas (6-3, 4-2)
#1 Stanford (8-0, 8-0) at USC (6-3, 6-3)
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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 bottom team in the Champions Division is automatically relegated and the top team in the Contenders Division is automatically promoted
- 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
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Champions Division Standings
Playoff Zone
1. Stanford, 8-0, 8-0
2. USF, 6-2, 4-2
3. Miami, 6-2, 3-2
4. Purdue, 6-2, 3-2
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Promotional Play-In Bowl Zone
5. Oklahoma, 5-3, 4-3
6. Michigan, 5-3, 3-3
7. Oregon, 2-6, 2-4
8. Alabama, 4-5, 2-5
9. Michigan State, 4-4, 1-4
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Relegation Zone
10. Ohio State, 3-6, 1-6
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Contenders Division Standings
Promotional Zone
1. BYU, 8-1, 5-1
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Promotional Play-In Bowl Zone
2. UCF, 6-3, 5-2
3. USC, 6-4, 6-3
4. Texas, 6-3, 4-2
5. LSU, 7-3, 5-3
6. Florida, 6-3, 5-3
7. Georgia, 6-3, 4-3
8. Tennessee, 6-4, 5-4
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Relegation Zone
9. Penn State, 5-5, 4-4
10. Georgia Tech, 6-3, 3-3
11. Pittsburgh, 5-4, 3-3
12. Kansas, 5-4, 2-4
13. Notre Dame, 3-6, 2-5
14. Mississippi State, 5-6, 2-6
15. Kansas State, 1-8, 1-5
16. Ole Miss, 2-7, 1-6
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Rising Division Promotional Zone
1. Virginia Tech, 9-0, 7-0
2. Nebraska, 7-3, 6-1
3. Florida State, 7-2, 6-1
4. Oklahoma State, 7-2, 6-1
5. Washington, 6-3, 4-3
6. Wisconsin, 5-5, 5-3
7. Auburn, 4-6, 4-4
8. Minnesota, 4-5, 3-3
9. Iowa, 4-5, 3-4
10. Arkansas, 3-7, 3-5
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Stanford, 8-0
2. Arizona State, 10-0
3. Virginia Tech, 9-0
4. USF, 6-2
5. Miami, 6-2
6. BYU, 8-1
7. Southern Miss, 7-1
8. Oklahoma, 5-3
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9. ECU, 8-1
10. Toledo, 8-1
11. Louisville, 8-1
12. Air Force, 7-2
13. Michigan, 5-3
14. Fresno State, 7-2
15. Purdue, 6-2
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Heisman Watch
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): Last Game W 48-27 vs. Temple - 25 of 32, 342 yards, 4 touchdowns, 17 carries, 99 yards
QB Charlie Cooke (UCF): Last Game L 56-40 at Tennessee - 33 of 37, 443 yards, 17 carries, 76 yards, 5 total touchdowns
QB John Prater (Texas): Last Game W 48-14 vs. Kansas - 16 of 31, 264 yards, 16 carries, 58 yards, 5 total touchdowns
QB Kaleb McCauley (Penn State): Last Game W 42-33 at Notre Dame - 23 of 31, 348 yards, 16 carries, 81 yards, 5 total touchdowns
QB Macan Anderson (Tennessee): Last Game W 56-40 vs. UCF - 23 of 33, 327 yards, 7 touchdowns, 21 carries, 86 yards
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Players of the Week
QB David Pettit (Memphis): 21 of 33, 297 yards, 23 carries, 124 yards, 6 total touchdowns
S Dan Crenshaw (Northwestern): 3 tackles, 3 interceptions
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WR Andy Bowen (Alabama): 10 receptions, 161 yards, 4 touchdowns
CB Johnny Mosley (Oregon): 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, 2 interceptions
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Jared Wright [DE #1]: 6'6", 257lbs | Violet, LA | 5-star | University of Alabama
#4 Joel Forte [HB #2]: 6'1", 244lbs | Fremont, CA | 5-star | Ohio State University
#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
#24 Mike Dortch [WR #5]: 6'6", 226lbs | Duluth, GA | 5-star | University of Mississippi
#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
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#29 John Langford [WR #6]: 6'3", 186lbs | Wekiva Springs, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#55 Andrew Anderson [WR #11]: 5'11", 187lbs | Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#66 Mike Stewart [S #1]: 6'1", 212lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Air Force Academy
#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
#280 Josh Gilliam [QB #10]: 6'6", 220lbs | Leisure City, FL | 4-star | University of Texas
#283 Joe Wilson [TE #12]: 6'6", 243lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida

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Week 12 Preview: at #4 Miami Hurricanes
Record: 6-2, 3-2 Champions Division
Head Coach: Doug Nussmeier (16-6 at Miami, 2nd year, 172-133)
Offensive Coordinator: Dana Holgorsen (One Back)
Defensive Coordinator: Rashad Smith (3-4 D)

Team Leaders
Passing: Kyle Hutchinson (1975 yards, 26 TD, INT, 225.4 rating)
Rushing: Elliot Ingram (874 yards, 7.0 ypc, 9 TD)
Receiving: Josh Henley (41 receptions, 644 yards, 10 TD)
Defense: Brandon Sykes (42 tackles, 14 TFL, 5.5 sacks)

Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 1st
Total Offense: 3rd
Rushing Offense: 14th
Passing Offense: 17th
Total Defense: 109th
Rushing Defense: 119th
Passing Defense: 76th
Turnover Differential: 22nd

Team Schedule
vs. #9 Oklahoma: L 49-37
at Alabama: W 42-21
at #1 Stanford: L 45-38
vs. Wyoming: W 49-21
vs. Notre Dame: W 38-20
vs. Ohio State: W 38-31
at Florida State: W 46-42
at #14 Michigan: W 42-32

Injuries
MIA LT #73 Tre Phillips, Junior | 6'4", 282lbs | 82 ovr, 80 pbk, 87 rbk, 89 str (questionable)
MIA S #33 Edwin Dixon, Junior | 6'2", 195lbs | 86 ovr, 89 spd, 90 acc, 70 awr, 85 tkl, 75 mcv, 81 zcv (out)

Miami Hurricanes Projected Starters
QB #9 Kyle Hutchinson, Rs Senior | 6'5", 228lbs | 96 ovr, 60 spd, 75 acc, 98 awr, 90 thp, 92 tha
HB #22 Elliot Ingram, Rs Senior | 6'1", 210lbs | 91 ovr, 86 spd, 94 acc, 94 btk, 80 car, 90 elu
WR #88 Josh Henley, Junior | 5'11", 194lbs | 88 ovr, 92 spd, 88 acc, 84 cth
WR #87 Khalid Sharp, Rs Junior | 6'1", 221lbs | 81 ovr, 87 spd, 87 acc, 81 cth
WR #89 Matt Johnson, Freshman | 6'0", 180lbs | 80 ovr, 89 spd, 83 acc, 80 cth
TE #83 Brian Davis, Rs Senior | 6'5", 266lbs | 92 ovr, 78 spd, 80 acc, 82 cth, 85 rbk
LT #71 Lonnie Bonner, Rs Sophomore | 6'6", 320lbs | 84 ovr, 86 pbk, 85 rbk, 86 str
LG #68 Jerry Davis, Freshman | 6'1", 277lbs | 77 ovr, 81 pbk, 81 rbk, 86 str
C #69 Wesley Cole, Rs Senior | 6'1", 293lbs | 93 ovr, 92 pbk, 87 rbk, 90 str
RG #65 Felipe Hickey, Senior | 6'3", 274lbs | 89 ovr, 91 pbk, 90 rbk, 85 str
RT #72 Jamin Smith, Senior | 6'5", 297lbs | 87 ovr, 90 pbk, 88 rbk, 79 str
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DE #92 Brandon Sykes, Sophomore | 6'4", 266lbs | 82 ovr, 82 spd, 89 acc, 81 str, 84 pmv, 72 fmv, 84 bsh
DE #94 Anthony Schroeder, Junior | 6'3", 261lbs | 86 ovr, 78 spd, 71 acc, 84 str, 86 pmv, 94 fmv, 97 bsh
NT #96 Michael Evans, Junior | 6'3", 297lbs | 87 ovr, 84 acc, 87 str, 86 pmv, 80 fmv, 83 bsh
DT #90 Victor Perry, Senior | 6'3", 262lbs | 82 ovr, 76 acc, 87 str, 85 pmv, 83 fmv, 83 bsh
OLB #59 Alex Hughes, Sophomore | 6'7", 248lbs | 85 ovr, 72 spd, 88 acc, 82 awr, 88 tkl, 85 bsh, 77 zcv, 76 pmv, 61 fmv
ILB #54 Kendall Gardner, Rs Junior | 6'0", 248lbs | 85 ovr, 82 spd, 82 acc, 73 awr, 81 tkl, 85 bsh, 75 zcv
ILB #58 Jay Mills, Sophomore | 6'1", 237lbs | 80 ovr, 85 spd, 91 acc, 48 awr, 76 tkl, 88 bsh, 64 zcv
OLB #93 Mark James, Freshman | 6'2", 224lbs | 77 ovr, 82 spd, 84 acc, 51 awr, 86 tkl, 74 bsh, 67 zcv, 63 pmv, 60 fmv
CB #38 Jacob Lopez, Senior | 6'0", 189lbs | 88 ovr, 94 spd, 85 acc, 75 awr, 99 mcv, 96 zcv, 92 press
CB #31 Djimon Roach, Rs Junior | 5'11", 174lbs | 81 ovr, 88 spd, 91 acc, 72 awr, 92 mcv, 88 zcv, 89 press
NB #28 Marlin Nobles, Sophomore | 6'0", 163lbs | 80 ovr, 92 spd, 88 acc, 60 awr, 87 mcv, 91 zcv, 84 press
S #25 Charles Thomas, Rs Senior | 5'11", 191lbs | 72 ovr, 83 spd, 95 acc, 72 awr, 61 tkl, 59 mcv, 75 zcv
S #29 C.J. Graham, Junior | 6'3", 182lbs | 86 ovr, 94 spd, 96 acc, 72 awr, 81 tkl, 74 mcv, 85 zcv
K #2 Sam Cabral, Junior | 6'2", 213lbs | 95 ovr, 96 kpw, 96 kac
P #8 Scott Wall, Freshman | 6'0", 183lbs | 68 ovr, 78 kpw, 58 kac

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USF linebacker Kyle Locher among twelve semi-finalists for the Bednarik, Nagurski, and Butkus Award
Anthony Washington -- The Tampa Bay Chronicles

As expected, USF linebacker Kyle Locher was named a semi-finalists for the Bednarik Award (best defensive player), Bronko Nagurski Trophy (best defensive player) and Butkus Award (best linebacker).

Locher, who swept the college football awards last season by winning the Nagurski, Butkus and Bednarik, is on pace for an ever better season with him eclipsing his tackle tally from last season already and has already matched his five interceptions.

Fellow USF linebacker E.J. Young is also a semi-finalist for all three awards. The only other semi-finalist for the Bulls is punter Gerald Wallace who was among the twelve semi-finalists for the Ray Guy Award, award to the nation's top punter. The junior is averaging a career high 40.2 net yards on his punts this season.

Former USF quarterback and current UCF quarterback Charlie Cooke is a semi-finalist for multiple awards as he is having a standout season for the Knights, completing 78.3 percent of his passes. Some other notes:

• USF's path to the College Football Playoffs is a clear one following Oklahoma win
  Even with the Champions Division being guaranteed four playoff spots -- a point of huge contention among other conferences and their fans -- USF's playoff hopes looked bleak after the loss to Purdue as they were underdogs against Oklahoma and Miami and losing three in a row would have ended all playoff chances and put them in a promotional bowl.
  
  Instead, the Bulls easily took care of the Sooners and even as underdogs against the Miami Hurricanes this week, the Sooners win afforded them some cushion, jumping from fourth place into second with a tie breaker over Oklahoma as Purdue stumbled against Oregon. The Bulls now just need to go 2-1 between Miami, six-loss Oregon and four-loss Michigan State to make the playoffs
  
  Oregon is still a lively dog, as shown by their 48-14 win over Purdue who was still on that high of beating USF and Michigan State is no slouch, especially on the road in a late November game that is almost guaranteed to be bad weather. But Miami still has to play Purdue and the Boilermakers still have Michigan, Alabama, and Stanford left on their schedule as well. The Sooners have it a bit easier with just Michigan State and Ohio State left but the Bulls have the tiebreaker over them.
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• Some very important showcase games for USF's juniors as they eye the draft
  Seven players declare for the draft last season as juniors from USF's national championship roster and even if the Bulls fail to repeat, they could be looking at a similar entry rate into the draft in a few months. One of the intended consequences of the Champions Division realignment is the increase of primetime games and matchups that not only catch the attention of fans and the media but also NFL scouts.
  
  Here are some top juniors to keep an eye on during the last stretch of the season:
  
  HB #3 Kellen Wright, Junior | Season Stats: 72 carries, 501 yards, 7.0 ypc, 4 TD | Career Stats: 317 carries, 1797 yards, 5.7 ypc, 18 touchdowns
  He's no Derek Young, Bobby Jackson or Roger Shaw Jr. -- the last three USF running backs to declare early -- but Wright has had similar production to another early departure at the position in Pookie Harrell. Harrell will impress scouts with his versatility as a runner and his ability as a receiver, catching 59 passes last season. The production as a receiver hasn't been there this season with just ten catches but Wright has shown more big play ability this year with five rushes of more than 20 yards after having just three in his first two seasons. He needs to fix the fumbling issues but if he can have a few big games, potentially in the playoffs, Wright could see himself elevated into a third or fourth round pick.
  
  WR #88 Brooks Coe, Junior | Season Stats: 21 receptions, 345 yards | Career Stats: 53 receptions, 760 yards, 4 touchdowns
  It's hard to imagine Coe declaring early but crazier things have happened, especially when guys are coming off a really good season where they feel like they caught lightning in a bottle and want to cash in. Coe caught 29 passes as a freshman and then caught just three as a sophomore so that could impact Coe's decision to strike while the iron is hot. USF is also recruiting two five-star receivers, something he'll need to consider. At this point, he's a priority undrafted free agent at best but we've seen guys like Nigel Medley (only 31 career receptions) choose to get the clock started on their NFL career instead of fighting for a starting spot as a senior
  
  TE #85 Jeff Rutledge, Junior | Season Stats: 37 receptions, 390 yards, 4 touchdowns | Career Stats: 116 receptions, 1372 yards, 19 touchdowns
  Perhaps the most slam dunk of the juniors, the only thing that could possibly bring Rutledge back is if he wants to go from a third round pick to a no-brainer first round or, similar to Chris Wallace, simply loves playing for the Bulls. Rutledge is likely going to wear the No. 1 jersey next season if he returns but is that enough to pass on millions in the NFL, even with his NIL deals?
  
  LT #74 Garrett McTaggart, Rs Sophomore | Season Stats: 4 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed
  Similar to Coe, it'll be a shocker since McTaggart is in his first season as a starter but he was a talented prospect coming out of high school and has arguably been USF's best offensive lineman. McTaggart is the type of athlete that an NFL offensive line coach would love to have as he has great feet and even without his long arms, he could be a franchise left tackle down the line.
  
  RG #75 Ray Anderson, Junior | Season Stats: 6 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed
  Anderson is a very clean prospect from his technique to his off the field as the coaching staff raves about Anderson's leadership and intellect. He'll blow NFL front offices away during the interview process and his tape from this season has been pretty damn good as well and clean. The biggest concern is the lack of starts and his weight as he's currently playing under 300 pounds and reportedly even under 270 pounds in-season.
  
  OLB #9 E.J. Young, Junior | Season Stats: 39 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, interception | Career Stats: 128 tackles, 53 tackles for loss, 18 sacks, interception
  Heading into the season, Young was a no-brainer to declare and while that still might end up being the case, he has seen a slight dip in production. Even with that, however, Young is exactly what NFL coaches want in terms of a versatile linebacker that can make the transition to being a dedicated pass rusher, continue to be a hybrid, move to outside linebacker and set the edge or even be a full-time, off the ball linebacker. He'll get his chance to make a big splash against Miami's top ranked offense that will challenge him and the defense.
  
  CB #2 Travis Jones, Rs Sophomore | Season Stats: 27 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 interceptions, 2 PBU | Career Stats: 61 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, 7 pass breakups
  Jones moved into the CB1 role for the Bulls and has had a very good season, donning the No. 2 jersey as the leader of the secondary. There are still questions regarding physicality in the run game and Jones' slight frame but at the end of the day, Jones is one of the better press corners in college football, an attribute that is coveted. He matches up very well with Miami's receiver and could have a big day -- a quiet one that is -- which would improve his ranking.
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• USF OC Rhett Lashlee expected to draw a lot of interest in head coaching market
  USF fans shouldn't expect Lashlee to have a long-term run at USF as a coordinator similar to defensive coordinator Trai Martinez.
  
  In speaking to those within the program, there is an expectation around the program that Lashlee will be one-and-done at USF and likely take an head coaching job elsewhere. This was the expectation dating back to Lashlee's hiring in the winter to replace DeMarcus Bennett as the veteran head coach is very much interested in getting back to being the top boss and isn't enthralled with just being an offensive coordinator, despite his long-standing relationship with USF head coach Malcolm Francois Sr.
  
  If there was perhaps a possibility that Francois Sr. would name Lashlee the head coach in waiting, that could potentially change things but Francois Sr. has told those close to him that he wants to coach for at least another ten years.
  
  A name to watch should Lashlee leave? New Mexico State offensive coordinator Grant Oliver. Oliver, the former USF quarterback, had been linked previously to openings at USF since he left the program to be the offensive coordinator at Michigan in 2027. Since then, Oliver was eventually the East Carolina head coach before being fired. He has since served as OC at UAB, Oregon State, New Mexico State and has three times interviewed for the USF offensive coordinator job but lost out to Calvin Magee, Mario Greer and Doug Nussmeier which led to a slight fracture in Oliver's relationship with Francois Sr.
  
  The relationship has since been mended with Francois Sr. attending Oliver's wedding this past summer where he was pictured. It also helps that New Mexico State is averaging 29.4 points per game this season with one of the nation's top passing offense.

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#5 USF (7-2, 5-2) | 10 | 7 | 21 | 7 || 45
#4 MIA (6-3, 3-3) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 || 3
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Miami is licking their wounds after a 45-3 whipping at the hands of the South Florida Bulls
Last year, Miami has no answers for USF's offense as Jet Millines threw for four touchdowns and Mark Cunningham added two of his own while Kellen Wright rushed for 117 yards and caught eleven passes for 112 yards.

This time around, it was the Bulls defense that set the tone in the in-state battle as the Bulls ran away with the 45-3 victory on Saturday night in Miami.

Senior quarterback Kyle Hutchinson was sacked four times last season in the 56-16 loss and replaced those sacks with interceptions this year along with a strip sack that was returned for a touchdown by Kareem Cunningham to open the game. The Hurricanes also muffed a punt to bring their turnover total to six. They outgained USF in the passing game, had four more first downs and a much better third down conversation rate -- 57 percent compared to just sixteen for the Bulls -- but the six turnovers would prove to be too much.

One of Hutchinson's interceptions were to USF linebacker Kyle Locher who returned it for a touchdown, improving on his already legendary season with now six interceptions. USF running back Jacob Wheeler, who missed last year's game with an injury, rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] K. Cunningham, returned fumble 34 Yds (3:26)
[USF] C. Sanders, 39 Yd FG (0:01)

Quarter 2
[MIA] S. Cabral, 24 Yd FG (3:59)
[USF] S. Price, 16 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (0:30)

Quarter 3
[USF] K. Wright, 2 Yd run (6:08)
[USF] J. Wheeler, 12 Yd run (4:01)
[USF] K. Locher, returned interception 45 Yds (0:50)

Quarter 4
[USF] J. Wheeler, 11 Yd pass from R. Woodard (5:53)
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#5 South Florida Bulls
QB Mark Cunningham: 15 of 18, 158 yards, touchdown, interception, sacked once, 4 carries, 27 yards
QB Rashad Woodard: 2 of 2, 27 yards, touchdown
QB Jacob Venckus: 0 of 1, interception (end of half Hail Mary)
HB Jacob Wheeler: 16 carries, 82 yards, touchdown, 1 reception, 11 yards, touchdown
HB Kellen Wright: 6 carries, 20 yards, touchdown
WR Scott Price: 4 receptions, 58 yards, touchdown
WR Andre Morgan: 3 receptions, 27 yards
TE Jeff Rutledge: 2 receptions, 54 yards
LB Kyle Locher: 10 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, interception, touchdown
LB Noah Wester: 7 tackles
LB E.J. Young: 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
CB Travis Jones: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, interception
S Clarence Sullivan: 1 tackle, interception
CB Charlie Robinson: 1 interception

#4 Miami Hurricanes
QB Kyle Hutchinson: 28 of 36, 244 yards, 4 interceptions, sacked twice, 6 carries, 3 yards, fumble (lost)
HB Elliot Ingram: 16 carries, 35 yards
WR Josh Henley: 9 receptions, 112 yards
WR Matt Johnson: 6 receptions, 44 yards
WR Khalid Sharp: 5 receptions, 38 yards
S C.J. Graham: 8 tackle, tackle for loss, sack, interception
CB Djimon Roach: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, interception