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USF wins their eight consecutive game, this time against conference foe Temple to remain unbeaten in AAC play
November 4th, 2017 -- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA)
#21 South Florida Bulls (7-1, 4-0) at Temple Owls (5-3, 4-0)
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USF - 0 / 7 / 21 / 17 // 45
TEM - 0 / 7 / 7 / 0 // 14
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
3:28 (TEM) G. Minor, 27 Yd pass from P. Walker
1:04 (USF) F. Sapp, 17 Yd pass from G. Oliver
Quarter 3
7:53 (TEM) A. Bower, returned interception 32 Yds
6:49 (USF) L. Ward, 36 Yd run
4:30 (USF) L. Ward, 29 Yd run
0:47 (USF) T. Moore, 1 Yd run
Quarter 4
5:05 (USF) L. Ward, 5 Yd run
1:48 (USF) M. Perkins, 33 Yd FG
0:50 (USF) L. Ward, 47 Yd run
South Florida Bulls (8-1, 5-0)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Junior: 28 of 36, 333 yards, touchdown, 2 interceptions.
HB Leon Ward, Senior: 11 carries, 171 yards, 4 touchdowns.
WR Franklin Sapp, Sophomore: 11 receptions, 156 yards, touchdown.
WR Zac White, Sophomore: 5 receptions, 54 yards.
S Dan Johnson, Sophomore: 12 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, sack.
CB Brett Johnson, Junior: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, 0.5 sack, interception.
Temple Owls (5-4, 4-1)
QB P.J. Walker, Rs Senior: 8 of 17, 58 yards, touchdown, interception.
HB Zaire Williams, Rs Senior: 15 carries, 50 yards.
CB Clint Cook, Rs Sophomore: 9 tackles.
LB Jarred Alwan, Rs Senior: 5 tackles, tackle for loss, sack, interception.
CB Andy Bower, Senior: 4 tackles, tackle for loss, interception.
Next Game: vs. Cincinnati Bearcats (5-4, 3-2) :: C+ Overall, C+ Offense, C+ Defense
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1. Pittsburgh hands the #3 Hokies their first setback of 2017.
2. Alabama continues their perfect 9-0 mark with a conference win against LSU.
3. #8 Badgers are stunned 37-17 by an overachieving Iowa team.
4. The Missouri Tigers home field advantage was too much for the Volunteers to overcome.
5. Holmes and Nittany Lions are confident after conference victory over Michigan.
Week 12 Notable Games
#15 Nebraska (6-3, 4-2) at #13 Wisconsin (7-2, 5-1)
#1 Ohio State (9-0, 6-0) at #8 Penn State (7-2, 4-2)
#22 Indiana (7-2, 5-1) at #20 Michigan (5-4, 3-3)
Week 12 AAC Schedule
Cincinnati (5-4, 3-2) at #17 South Florida (8-1, 5-0)
Navy (1-7, 1-4) at Houston (4-5, 2-3)
Tulane (4-5, 2-4) at East Carolina (3-6, 1-4)
#14 Central Florida (7-2, 4-1) at Tulsa (7-2, 4-2)
Temple (5-4, 4-1) at Connecticut (6-3, 2-3)
SMU (2-7, 2-3) at Memphis (1-8, 1-4)
AAC Standings
East
1. USF, 8-1, 5-0
2. Temple, 5-4, 4-1
3. UCF, 7-2, 4-1
4. Cincinnati, 5-4, 3-2
3. Connecticut, 6-3, 2-3
6. ECU, 3-6, 1-4
West
1. Tulsa, 7-2, 4-2
2. SMU, 2-7, 2-3
3. Houston, 4-5, 2-3
4. Tulane, 4-5, 2-4
5. Navy, 1-7, 1-4
6. Memphis, 1-8, 1-4
NCAA Players of the Week
Byron Bonds (QB, Nebraska) :: W vs. Minnesota :: 19 of 24, 427 yards, 15 carries, 44 yards, 6 total touchdowns.
Josh Bright (S, Iowa) :: W vs. Wisconsin :: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack, 2 interceptions.
AAC Players of the Week
Leon Ward (HB, USF) :: W at Temple :: 11 carries, 171 yards, 4 touchdowns.
Chequan Burkett (LB, UCF) :: W vs. Cincinnati :: 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, forced fumble, fumble recovery.
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Recruiting Class in Review: Revisiting Francois' inaugural class ahead of Senior Day
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider
In the team's last home game before they move onto the Big 12, it's almost apropos that it will also be Senior Day for Malcolm Francois' first, full recruiting class since taking over as head coach of USF Bulls back in 2013.
With everyone in that class heading into either their senior or redshirt junior season, let's revisit that class and grade it out.
2014 USF Bulls Recruiting Class
HB Leon Ward [HB #11]: 6'0", 186lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star
Career Stats :: 408 carries, 2605 yards, 25 touchdowns.
Analysis :: The biggest get of the class, Ward is arguably the most productive one as well and with him becoming the feature back in 2017, Ward is on pace to have a 1,000-yard season and has an outside shot at breaking of a few records.
QB Grant Oliver [QB #16]: 6'2", 219lbs | Panthersville, GA | 3-star
Career Stats :: 585 of 841, 7047 yards, 38 touchdowns, 21 interceptions.
Analysis :: After coming in with a lot of hype, a tough spring showing saw Oliver's stock drop and he spent his first two seasons as a backup in Tampa. In 2016, Oliver splashed onto the scene and hasn't looked back since. If he comes back next season as a redshirt senior and leads USF to a successful maiden campaign in the Big 12, Oliver will enter his name in the discussions of best ever to do it at USF.
LB Gary Prince [LB #23]: 6'3", 235lbs | Waggaman, LA | 3-star
Career Stats :: 2 tackles.
Analysis :: It's easy to forget that Prince was the third highest ranked player in this class and at the time viewed as a big win over LSU. Prince has just two tackles to his name and has largely been a special teams player. He is the projected starter for next season, however.
OLB Jeffrey Reese [OLB #24]: 6'2", 238lbs | Plant City, FL | 3-star
Career Stats :: 104 tackles, 45 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, interception.
Analysis :: While Reese has never been able to match the production of his 2015 season, he's put together three solid seasons as a starter and was a four-year contributor. He also mastered the BUCK linebacker position with his blend of speed and strength, laying the blueprint for the next guy in line.
S Tavarious Bailey [S #26]: 6'2", 199lbs | Lehigh Acres, FL | 3-star
Career Stats :: 62 tackles, 2 interceptions.
Analysis :: Bailey was able to get onto the field as a true freshman in 2014 but then saw his playing time limited in 2015. The last few seasons, however, Bailey was returned as a staple in the defense due to his sure tackling. He was never elite in coverage but far from the liability that many thought he would be.
TE Chris Golden [TE #30]: 6'7", 257lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star
Career Stats :: 32 receptions, 254 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Analysis :: Golden's stats are never going to fly off the page but as a thee-year contributor and a captain as a senior, Golden's ability to block and be a vertical threat has always made him valuable. He was never able to flip that switch and take that next step into an elite player but for a three-star player, USF fans should be satisfied with his production.
CB Antwan Shaw [CB #38]: 6'1", 174lbs | Miami, FL, | 3-star
Career Stats :: 62 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 8 interceptions.
Analysis :: Shaw had a great freshman season but with the arrival of Georgia transfer Reggie Wilkerson, Shaw did not register a single stat in 2015 and in hindsight, should have been redshirted. Shaw had a bounce back in 2016 with four interceptions and had his best career game against Oklahoma in one of the program's biggest wins.
CB Leonard Lilly [CB #40]: 6'1", 188lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star
Career Stats :: 54 tackles, 2 interceptions, touchdown.
Analysis :: Lilly's lack of top end speed saw him switch to safety and after a redshirt season and spending 2015 season as a reserve, Lilly had a few starts last season when Dan Johnson went down with an injury. He continues to be apart of the safety rotation this year and projects to be a locked in starter next season.
TE Mike Henry [TE #46]: 6'2", 233lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star
Career Stats :: 25 receptions, 383 yards, touchdown.
Analysis :: The addition of Buck Burns in the subsequent class has limited Henry's production but nevertheless, nothing to sneeze at for a guy that was viewed as a project. Henry primarily played receiver in high school and it's been a transition but the 241 pound tight end is getting there and has another year of eligibility next season.
HB Richard Miller [HB #53]: 6'2", 217lbs | Tuscaloosa, AL | 3-star
Career Stats :: 155 carries, 640 yards, 24 touchdowns.
Analysis :: Miller got stuck behind some talented running backs, a few 1000-yard rushers and fellow class-mate Leon Ward but even with all of that, he still managed to score at least four touchdowns each season and could end his career as USF's all-time rushing touchdown leader with a strong finish to the season.
TE Thomas Moore [TE #59]: 6'0", 231lbs | Jacksonville, FL | 3-star
Career Stats :: 4 carries, 14 yards, touchdown, 20 receptions, 154 yards.
Analysis :: Moore was converted to fullback as soon as he got to USF and has been a solid player since as a two-year starter.
WR Chris Walker [WR #70]: 6'4", 198lbs | West Augusta, GA | 3-star
Career Stats :: 16 receptions, 189 yards, 2 touchdowns at USF // 25 receptions, 271 yards, 2 touchdowns at Georgia State
Analysis :: Walker lasted two seasons at USF before transferring to Georgia State where he's had some production. At the time, it was a solid take for USF but given how the position has attracted elite talent since, not sure if Walker would be a take now.
DT Ross Barron [DT #70]: 6'2", 293lbs | Largo, FL | 3-star
Career Stats :: 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks.
Analysis :: Barron hasn't been able to get on the field much in the team's 3-4 scheme which deploys just one defensive tackle and prefers to have more athletic defensive ends at the five-technique. Barron has shown some splashes this season with two sacks and another year as a redshirt senior will help him.
T Terry Scales [T #76]: 6'3", 315lbs | Farmington, MI | 3-star
Career Stats :: No stats.
Analysis :: Never played for the Bulls.
DT Dennis Martin [DT #92]: 6'3", 292lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star
Career Stats :: No stats.
Analysis :: Martin failed to qualify academically as a freshman and never played.
T David Mitchell [T #119]: 6'6", 33lbs | Valdosta, GA | 2-star JUCO
Career Stats :: No stats.
Analysis :: Mitchell never got onto the field and quite frankly, Mitchell was mainly a body to add to the offensive line.
G Russ Martin [G #163]: 6'3", 283lbs | Miami, FL | 1-star JUCO
Career Stats :: No stats.
Analysis :: Never played for the Bulls.
Superlative Awards
Most Important Signing: This is a toss up between Ward and Oliver but ultimately, landing Ward as an in-state four-star recruit gave Francois and the Bulls staff the legs it needed on the recruiting trail to land some other talented guys.
Most Productive Signing: At first glance, this appeared to once again be between Ward and Oliver but it's actually Reese. Reese contributed all four seasons and was a starter for the last three with multiple all-conference honors to his name.
Biggest Bust of the Class: He has another year left but Gary Prince was ranked higher than Jeffrey Reese, Tavarious Bailey, Antwan Shaw and Leonard Lilly. Prince has been stuck behind some great linebackers and next season will be his show case but given the hype of going into SEC country and landing him, Bulls fans expected a four-year contributor.
Most Untapped Potential: TE Chris Golden's college career is nothing to sneeze but when you look at his measurables, there is no reason to think that he wouldn't be a sure-fire NFL guy. He's far from a bust but the Bulls coaching staff would sure love to have him for another year or two.
Biggest Steal of the Class: Antwan Shaw was considered to be a lock to Florida Atlantic and at the last minute, USF was able to flip him and got an all-conference player in return.
Biggest Lost of the Class: The biggest story that cycle was USF trying to hang onto defensive Sheldon Corbett, a six-foot-seven four-star defensive end that was once committed to the Bulls. Corbett ended up at Georgia Tech and after three seasons as a backup, Corbett has 36 tackles on the season but just two career sacks. WR Tyrone Gibbons was also another tough loss to Ole Miss with Gibbons having 51 career receptions for 780 yards and twelve touchdowns.
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Penn State trying to knock off Michigan and Ohio State back to back 
Shaw has been low key nice... He's got one more year right?
Shaw has been low key nice... He's got one more year right?
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Nice article on the class. Fun to look back!
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Unfortunately, he doesn't. Even though he didn't register a stat his sophomore year, he did play so ended up wasting that year. Corner looking really shaky next season with Simmons and Johnson coming back as juniors (78 overall) but then the next two corners are Bentley and Bush, two freshman currently rated 70 and 67.
Glad you enjoyed it, had fun writing it and doing some research. I'm excited to do this for some of the more stacked later classes such as the Zac White/Dan Johnson/Franklin Sapp class.
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USF Bulls lift its American Athletic Conference record to 6-0 with a close win over Cincinnati Bearcats
November 11th, 2017 -- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Cincinnati Bearcats (5-4, 3-2) at #17 South Florida Bulls (8-1, 5-0)
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CIN - 3 / 7 / 10 / 3 // 23
USF - 7 / 7 / 14 / 3 // 31
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
6:00 (USF) R. Miller, 7 Yd run
0:01 (CIN) L. Clemens, 42 Yd FG
Quarter 2
5:45 (CIN) A. Turner, 5 Yd run
0:10 (USF) R. Miller, 1 Yd run
Quarter 3
5:28 (CIN) L. Clemens, 51 Yd FG
4:36 (USF) L. Ward, 47 Yd run
2:43 (USF) L. Ward, 6 Yd run
0:13 (CIN) A. Turner, 7 Yd run
Quarter 4
3:31 (CIN) L. Clemens, 30 Yd FG
0:59 (USF) M. Perkins, 21 Yd FG
South Florida Bulls (9-1, 6-0)
QB Grant Oliver, Rs Junior: 29 of 39, 367 yards, interception.
HB Leon Ward, Senior: 11 carries, 97 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Zac White, Sophomore: 6 receptions, 126 yards.
WR Franklin Sapp, Sophomore: 5 receptions, 71 yards.
TE Buck Burns, Junior: 4 receptions, 41 yards.
S Dan Johnson, Sophomore: 7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack.
CB Brandon Simmons, Junior: 6 tackles, interception.
S Tavarious Bailey, Senior: Interception.
Cincinnati Bearcats (5-5, 3-3)
QB Brian Kennedy, Rs Junior: 10 of 28, 163 yards, 2 interceptions, 10 carries, 85 yards.
HB Anthony Turner, Rs Sophomore: 25 carries, 107 yards, 2 touchdowns.
WR Darius Robinson, Freshman: 3 receptions, 57 yards.
WR Sam Clark, Rs Junior: 2 receptions, 62 yards.
LB Prince Bratton, Rs Senior: 7 tackles.
Prospects in Attendance
DT E.J. Newsome [DT #6]: 6'3", 265lbs | Fultondale, AL | 4-star
WR Mike Holmes [WR #18]: 6'0", 183lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star
ATH Victor Tucker [ATH #35]: 6'3", 264lbs | Bradenton, FL | 4-star
HB Greg Johnston [HB #61]: 6'0", 198lbs | Winter Park, FL | 3-star
WR Scott Kimbrough [WR #48]: 6'0", 202lbs | Red Bank, SC | 4-star
DE Mark Hawkins [DE #36]: 6'2", 245lbs | Venice, FL | 3-star
TE Joe Wayne [TE #28]: 6'4", 252lbs | Brownsville, TX | 3-star
DT Justin Barry [DT #40]: 6'4", 259lbs | Homestead, FL | 3-star
OLB Matt Stewart [OLB #57]: 6'1", 239lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star
CB Michael Walker [CB #64]: 5'11", 203lbs | Spartanburg, SC | 3-star
S Aaron Graham [S #43]: 6'3, 191lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star
Next Game: at Connecticut Huskies (6-4, 2-4) :: C+ Overall, B- Offense, C+ Defense
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1. Hokies suffer humiliating upset at the hands of the Miami Hurricanes.
2. Who would've predicated that Baylor would upset Oklahoma?
3. Penn State takes down their bitter rival #1 Ohio State 41-14.
4. Alabama is named the new #1 after burying Mississippi State 59-17.
Week 13 Notable Games
#15 Michigan (6-4, 4-3) at #14 Iowa (9-1, 6-1)
#17 Oklahoma (6-3, 5-1) at #2 Texas Tech (9-0, 6-0)
Week 13 AAC Schedule
#12 South Florida (9-1, 6-0) at Connecticut (6-4, 2-4)
Cincinnati (5-5, 3-3) at Temple (6-4, 5-1)
East Carolina (4-6, 2-4) at #11 Central Florida (8-2, 5-1)
Houston (5-5, 3-3) at SMU (3-7, 3-3)
Memphis (1-9, 1-5) at Navy (1-8, 1-5)
AAC Divisional Races
East
1. USF, 9-1, 6-0
2. Temple, 6-4, 5-1
3. UCF, 8-2, 5-1
West
1. Tulsa, 7-3, 4-3
2. SMU, 3-7, 3-3
3. Houston, 5-5, 3-3
NCAA Players of the Week
Kamani Thomas (HB, Middle Tennessee State) :: W vs. Southern Miss :: 23 carries, 162 yards, 2 touchdowns, 5 receptions, 104 yards, 2 touchdowns.
Taylor Thompson (LB, Western Kentucky) :: W vs. UTSA :: 10 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack, forced fumble, 2 interceptions.
AAC Players of the Week
P.J. Walker (QB, Temple) :: W at UConn :: 17 of 26, 354 yards, 12 carries, 104 yards, 5 total touchdowns.
Todd Gurssell (LB, SMU) :: W at Memphis :: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, forced fumble, fumble recovery.