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Four-star Miami Northwestern tight end Russell Arrington commits to Bulls over Tide
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider
The city of Miami has been kind to USF throughout Malcolm Francois Sr's tenure while at USF, landing several top prospect over the years from the '305' from William Stone to Travis Hughes to Jed White. But recently, USF has had some tough sledding with the area, losing out on some top recruits but were able to land one on Friday as tight end Russell Arrington committed to USF over Alabama, Troy, FIU and Mississippi State following his official visit.
While Arrington's game isn't as flashy as some of the names listed, he fills a big need for USF at the position as they add one of the better blocking tight ends to come out in recent years. An imposing figure at six-foot-six and 270 pounds, Arrington looks like an extra tackle out there for powerhouse Miami Northwestern and has been compared as such by his coaches.
"I think he can easily be a top ten, top fifteen tackle prospect if he wanted to," said Northwestern head coach Adam Moore, "This is a kid that played [offensive line] coming up, played some defense, running back, he's got it all really."
Arrington will need to continue developing as a pass catcher in order to maximize his potential as his unique size and blocking ability will get him on the field early but he does suffer from drops and his route running has plenty of room for improvement. From a body type perspective, Arrington is similar to fellow tight end commit Jake Bryant who is listed just ten pounds lighter than Arrington but Arrington is the better blocker and overall athlete while Bryant is a bit more developed as a receiver and better with the ball in his hands.
Either way, if both are able to improve as pass catchers, they will make life very difficult for defenses when they're on the field.
2043 USF Recruiting Class
WR Ryan Murray [WR #1]: 6'0", 180lbs | Springdale, OH | 5-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 200 Squat Max
HB/WR Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.40 40-yd dash, 330 Bench Press Max, 315 Squat Max
CB Brandon Bryant [CB #1]: 6'1", 179lbs | Lakeland, FL | 4-star | 4.34 40-yd dash, 265 Bench Press Max, 215 Squat Max
G Kevin Brown [G #4]: 6'4", 308lbs | Rome, GA | 4-star | 4.94 40-yd dash, 435 Bench Press Max, 645 Squat Max
TE Russell Arrington [TE #5]: 6'6", 270lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.66 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 265 Squat Max
DE Seth Whitaker [ATH #28]: 6'1", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 380 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
G Ed Foster [G #5]: 6'2", 321lbs | Dallas, TX | 4-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 440 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
DE Dante Avery [DE #9]: 6'2", 255lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | 4.60 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max
DB Cameron Stokes [ATH #31]: 6'3", 205lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 270 Bench Press Max, 290 Squat Max
TE Jake Bryant [TE #6]: 6'6", 260lbs | Canton, OH | 4-star | 4.82 40-yd dash, 370 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
G Brian Jackson [G #36]: 6'3", 312lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 620 Squat Max
C Brett Pennington [C #3]: 6'0", 304lbs | Fountain Hills, AZ [IMG] | 4-star | 5.08 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 525 Squat Max
LB Nate Jacobs [ILB #6]: 6'5", 225lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 345 Bench Press Max, 645 Squat Max
S Shawn Franklin [S #5]: 6'3", 202lbs | Natchitoches, LA | 4-star | 4.52 40-yd dash, 390 Bench Press Max, 360 Squat Max
G Luis Pearson [G #10]: 6'5", 294lbs | Shelby, NC [IMG] | 4-star | 5.00 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 665 Squat Max
DE Brian Neal [DE #17]: 6'8", 260lbs | Mullins, SC | 4-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max
CB Anthony Sharp [CB #7]: 5'9", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.34 40-yd dash, 220 Bench Press Max, 280 Squat Max
OLB Oliver Colvin [OLB #13]: 6'3", 232lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | 4.56 40-yd dash, 430 Bench Press Max, 555 Squat Max
2043 USF Recruiting Board
CB Jonathan Brown [CB #3]: 6'1", 164lbs | McKinney, TX | 4-star | USF, Stanford, Oklahoma
OL/DL James Boyd [ATH #35]: 6'4", 275lbs | Largo, FL | 4-star | Alabama, Texas, Miami, Michigan, USF
K Jonathan Love [K #10]: 6'0", 178lbs | Horn Lake, MS | 3-star | USF, Michigan State
QB Shawn Williams [QB #22]: 6'4", 235lbs | Clearwater, FL | 3-star | Auburn, Clemson, USF
HB Davis Thomas [HB #82]: 6'2", 199lbs | Sarasota Springs, FL | 3-star | Florida State, Miami, USF
K Josiah Anderson [K #16]: 6'2", 195lbs | Sans Souci, SC | 3-star | USF
LB Marcus Wiley [OLB #55]: 6'2", 215lbs | Phoenixville, PA | 3-star | USF, Alabama, Texas, Michigan
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K Ricky Anderson [K #1]: 6'0", 178lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | Committed to Miami
P Mike Webb [P #2]: 5'11", 202lbs | St. Petersburg, FL | 3-star | Florida, Auburn
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Week 8 Preview: at #10 Georgia Bulldogs
Record: 5-1, 4-1 Contenders Division
Head Coach: Buster Faulkner (40-17 at Georgia, 5th year, 44-25)
Offensive Coordinator: Ed Brown (Multiple)
Defensive Coordinator: Manny Diaz (4-3 D)
Team Leaders
Passing: DeAndre Richard (1149 yards, 6 TD, 2 INT, 148.7 rating)
Rushing: Anthony Lynch (737 yards, 6.4 ypc, 8 TD)
Receiving: Reggie McIntire (25 receptions, 481 yards, 2 TD)
Defense: Cameron Verity (24 tackles, 8 TFL, 3.5 sacks, INT, PBU)
Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 34th
Total Offense: 42nd
Rushing Offense: 40th
Passing Offense: 60th
Total Defense: 13th
Rushing Defense: 81st
Passing Defense: 6th
Turnover Differential: 50th
Team Schedule
vs. Youngstown State: W 66-7
vs. #21 Oklahoma: L 38-31
at BYU: W 24-13
Team Injuries
USF WR Joshua Butler, Freshman (out)
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UGA LT Zach McLaughlin, Rs Junior | 76 ovr, 73 pbk, 89 rbk, 81 str
UGA OLB Pedro Ernst, Senior | 88 ovr, 87 spd, 89 acc, 54 awr, 87 tkl, 84 bsh, 90 zcv
Georgia Bulldogs Projected Starters
QB #13 DeAndre Richard, Rs Junior | 6'3", 209lbs | 91 ovr, 60 spd, 64 acc, 82 awr, 89 thp, 97 tha
HB #28 Anthony Leach, Senior | 6'0", 239lbs | 94 ovr, 88 spd, 91 acc, 87 car, 89 trk
WR #12 Reggie McIntire, Senior | 6'1", 196lbs | 90 ovr, 87 spd, 95 acc, 88 cth
WR #85 Ronald Riley, Rs Senior | 6'4", 214lbs | 90 ovr, 88 spd, 89 acc, 91 cth
WR #84 Skyler Espinosa, Rs Junior | 6'5", 237lbs | 85 ovr, 94 spd, 88 acc, 84 cth
TE #83 Brandon Walker, Junior | 6'3", 248lbs | 92 ovr, 87 spd, 85 acc, 95 cth, 72 rbk
LT #69 Wes Christian, Sophomore | 6'5", 268lbs | 75 ovr, 85 pbk, 75 rbk, 80 str
LG #65 Ben Tucky, Rs Senior | 6'4", 308lbs | 91 ovr, 84 pbk, 99 rbk, 86 str
C #78 Ryder McGill, Rs Senior | 6'1", 334lbs | 89 ovr, 90 pbk, 86 rbk, 82 str
RG #74 Charles Reid, Sophomore | 6'4", 304lbs | 73 ovr, 84 pbk, 76 rbk, 76 str
RT #63 Travis Wallace Senior | 6'4", 306lbs | 77 ovr, 80 pbk, 81 rbk, 85 str
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DE #92 Robert Dreslinki, Rs Senior | 6'4", 289lbs | 90 ovr, 84 acc, 88 str, 83 pmv, 93 fmv, 90 bsh
DE #93 Cameron Verity, Rs Senior | 6'5", 291lbs | 83 ovr, 77 spd, 95 acc, 74 str, 77 pmv, 76 fmv, 81 bsh
DT #61 Brendan Madsen, Rs Junior | 6'5", 292lbs | 86 ovr, 86 acc, 83 str, 83 pmv, 85 fmv, 81 bsh
DT #98 Tyrone Pennington, Rs Junior | 6'5", 302lbs | 82 ovr, 68 acc, 90 str, 82 pmv, 77 fmv, 88 bsh
LB #55 Dwayne Harris, Junior | 6'6", 223lbs | 88 ovr, 76 spd, 91 acc, 57 awr, 89 tkl, 90 bsh, 76 zcv
LB #56 Scott Mansfield, Rs Sophomore | 6'2", 246lbs | 75 ovr, 83 spd, 89 acc, 55 awr, 76 tkl, 82 bsh, 73 zcv
LB #57 Alvin Cantazaro, Rs Senior | 5'11", 231lbs | 83 ovr, 83 spd, 95 acc, 55 awr, 82 tkl, 85 bsh, 78 zcv
CB #26 Marcus Merritt, Senior | 5'11", 194lbs | 93 ovr, 97 spd, 96 acc, 75 awr, 97 mcv, 98 zcv, 94 press
CB #41 Adam Burton, Rs Sophomore | 6'1", 180lbs | 84 ovr, 92 spd, 90 acc, 66 awr, 90 mcv, 94 zcv, 88 press
NB #42 Cliff Swain, Rs Senior | 6'2", 202lbs | 84 ovr, 87 spd, 91 acc, 89 awr, 92 mcv, 90 zcv, 94 press
S #35 Jamal Freeman, Rs Freshman | 6'0", 202lbs | 72 ovr, 84 spd, 88 acc, 58 awr, 79 tkl, 74 mcv, 61 zcv
S #33 Dorian Wete, Rs Senior | 5'11", 221lbs | 85 ovr, 88 spd, 95 acc, 96 aawr, 71 tkl, 76 mcv, 86 zcv
K #18 Luke Garrett, Junior | 89 ovr, 87 kpw, 91 kac
P #4 Kurt Keller, Junior | 91 ovr, 93 kpw, 91 kac
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#1 USF (6-0, 4-0) | 7 | 17 | 0 | 8 || 32
#10 UGA (5-2, 4-1) | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 || 31
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USF survives road trip to Georgia as they keep their undefeated season alive
USF defensive end Marcellus Smith's missed tackle on Georgia quarterback DeAndre Richard led to the 47-yard touchdown to Reggie McIntire in the second quarter.
It might have taken a while but Smith was able to redeem himself, sacking Richard in the fourth quarter to setup USF's game winning drive and then sealed the Bulls victory with a pressure that led to Clarence Sullivan's interception as USF escaped Sanford Stadium with the 32-31 victory over the Bulldogs.
Georgia ruled the third quarter, scoring two touchdowns and stopping USF at the goal line on fourth down to take the 31-24 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Bulls once again found themselves near the end zone but quarterback Mark Cunningham would be intercepted by linebacker Dwayne Harris on a leaping grab as Cunningham tried to find Scott Price.
USF's defense would hold down the fort, forcing back to back punts to give USF the ball back with 1:44 remaining and no timeouts. The Bulls offense once again got going thanks to a 20-yard completion across the middle to Carl Graham to get them back in the red zone.
USF took their time, eventually scoring with twelve seconds left in the game as Price broke free from the coverage near the goal line. The Bulls then opted to go for two with Justin Thomas bouncing the run to the outside to find paydirt.
"We stared the drive with a two-point conversion in mind," said USF offensive coordinator Peter Nicholson after the game, "That was always in the cards for us."
Two quick completions got Georgia in Hail Mary territory but Smith's pressure was able to ruin the play before it even started.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] A. Gunn, 36 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (6:06)
[UGA] D. Richard, 8 Yd run (2:28)
Quarter 2
[USF] V. King, 1 Yd run (6:51)
[UGA] L. Garrett, 49 Yd FG (3:55)
[USF] C. Sanders, 21 Yd FG (1:31)
[UGA] R. McIntire, 47 Yd pass from D. Richard (1:04)
[USF] T. Smith, 8 Yd pass from M. Cunningham (0:12)
Quarter 3
[UGA] W. Green, 13 Yd run (6:39)
[UGA] T. Mathis, 53 Yd pass from D. Richard (0:51)
Quarter 4
[USF] S. Price, 3 Yd pass from M. Cunningham -- 2pt (0:12)
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#1 South Florida Bulls
QB Mark Cunningham: 33 of 41, 367 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, sacked 3 times, 7 carries, 14 yards, fumble (recovered)
HB Jacob Wheeler: 13 carries, 54 yards
HB Justin Thomas: 11 carries, 70 yards
HB Victor King: 1 carry, 1 yard, touchdown
WR Scott Price: 12 receptions, 127 yards, touchdown
WR Carl Graham: 9 receptions, 136 yards
WR Eddie Shaw: 4 receptions, 31 yards
S Clarence Sullivan: 12 tackles, tackle for loss
CB Akeem Smith: 6 tackles, 4 tackles for loss
DE Marcellus Smith: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack
DT Brent Lawrence: 2 tackles, tackle for loss, sack
CB Charlie Robinson: 1 tackle, interception
#10 Georgia Bulldogs
QB DeAndre Richard: 22 of 32, 262 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, sacked twice, 5 carries, 10 yards, touchdown
HB Anthony Leach: 18 carries, 92 yards, 5 receptions, 35 yards
HB William Green: 1 carry, 13 yards, touchdown
WR Reggie McIntire: 5 receptions, 81 yards touchdown
WR Ronald Riley: 5 receptions, 50 yards
WR Skyler Espinosa: 5 receptions, 43 yards
WR Tim Mathis: 1 reception, 53 yards, touchdown
S Dorian Wete: 11 tackles
LB Alvin Catanzaro: 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack
CB Adam Burton: 2 tackles, interception
LB Dwayne Harris: 2 tackles, tackle for loss, interception
Strength in Unity.
Week 8 Top Stories
1. Alabama notches a conference win against Oklahoma behind the arm of Ingram.
2. Southern Miss takes out Big 12 opponent Memphis 45-26.
3. Rutgers drops Maryland to increase its AAC record to 3-1.
4. The Bulldogs barely edge out conference foe San Jose State in a 14-13 thriller.
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Week 8 Champions Division Results
PUR 41 - BYU 21 | ALA 52 - OU 31 | MICH 24 - ORE 21
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Week 9 Champions Division Schedule
#12 Michigan State (3-2, 0-2) at #22 Purdue (4-1, 2-0)
#11 Stanford (5-2, 4-2) at #19 Michigan (3-2, 2-2)
Oregon (1-4, 0-3) at Oklahoma (3-4, 2-4)
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Week 9 Notable Games
#6 Alabama (7-1, 6-1) at Tennessee (6-1, 5-1)
#25 South Alabama (6-1, 3-1) at #9 Army (5-1, 0-0)
#8 Georgia Tech (6-1, 3-1) at Miami (4-2, 3-2)
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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
1. USF, 6-0, 4-0
2. Purdue, 4-1, 2-0
3. Alabama, 7-1, 6-1
4. Stanford, 5-2, 4-2
5. Michigan, 3-2, 2-2
6. Oklahoma, 3-4, 2-4
7. Texas, 2-3, 1-2
8. Michigan State, 3-2, 0-2
9. Oregon, 1-4, 0-3
10. BYU, 1-6, 0-5
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Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Virginia Tech, 6-0, 5-0
2. Minnesota, 7-0, 6-0
3. Georgia, 5-2, 4-1
4. Georgia Tech, 6-1, 3-1
5. Ohio State, 5-1, 3-1
6. Wisconsin, 5-2, 3-2
7. Miami, 4-2, 3-2
8. LSU, 3-4, 3-4
9. Penn State, 3-4, 2-3
10. Oklahoma State, 2-3, 1-2
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Rising Division Promotion Zone
1. Florida, 7-0, 6-0
2. Missouri, 6-1, 4-0
3. Tennessee, 6-1, 5-1
4. Iowa, 4-2, 4-2
5. West Virginia, 5-1, 2-1
6. Texas A&M, 3-3, 2-1
7. Arkansas, 4-4, 4-4
8. Pittsburgh, 4-4, 3-4
9. Notre Dame, 2-4, 2-3
10. Kansas State, 3-3, 1-2
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. USF, 6-0
2. Virginia Tech, 6-0
3. Minnesota, 7-0
4. Miami University, 7-0
5. Louisville, 6-0
6. Alabama, 7-1
7. Purdue, 4-1
8. Stanford, 5-2
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9. Georgia Tech, 6-1
10. Army, 5-1
11. Southern Miss, 6-0
12. Rutgers, 6-1
13. Florida, 7-0
14. Michigan State, 3-2
15. San Diego State, 5-1
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Heisman Watch
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): Last Game W 31-10 vs. Maryland - 24 of 34, 301 yards, 4 touchdowns, 24 carries, 110 yards
QB Andrew Jones (Stanford): Last Game W 48-28 at Notre Dame - 17 of 24, 338 yards, 12 carries, 28 yards, 2 total touchdowns
QB Melvin Ingram (Alabama): Last Game W 52-31 vs. Oklahoma - 21 of 27, 374 yards, 7 carries, 44 yards, 6 total touchdowns
HB Stephen Mason (Miami University): Last Game W 49-14 vs. Kent State - 23 carries, 169 yards, 2 touchdowns
QB Vincent Pleasant (Virginia Tech): Last Game W 38-24 at Florida State - 19 of 25, 275 yards, 30 carries, 181 yards, 4 total touchdowns
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Players of the Week
QB Vincent Pleasant (Virginia Tech): W 38-24 at Florida State - 19 of 25, 275 yards, 30 carries, 181 yards, 4 total touchdowns
DE Brian White (UL Lafayette): W 45-24 vs. FIU - 13 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, forced fumble, fumble recovery
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QB Melvin Ingram (Alabama): W 52-31 vs. Oklahoma - 21 of 27, 374 yards, 7 carries, 44 yards, 6 total touchdowns
S Brian Wiley (Purdue): W 41-21 vs. BYU - 10 tackles, forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Antonio Craft [TE #1]: 6'7", 243lbs | Hanahan, SC | 5-star | University of Alabama
#4 Ryan Murray [WR #1]: 6'0", 180lbs | Springdale, OH | 5-star | University of South Florida
#5 Maurice Darby [ATH #2]: 5'10", 191lbs | Van Wert, OH | 5-star | Ohio State University
#8 Craig Butler [ATH #5]: 5'11", 177lbs | Coppell, TX | 5-star | Michigan State University
#12 Kelly Brown [WR #3]: 6'0", 188lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#13 Rashad Mirvil [WR #4]: 6'2", 180lbs | Holyoke, MA | 5-star | Michigan State University
#15 Seth Doyle [ATH #7]: 6'2", 223lbs | The Village, OK | 5-star | University of Oregon
#18 Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#12 Kelly Brown [WR #3]: 6'0", 188lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#18 Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#48 Brandon Bryant [CB #1]: 6'1", 179lbs | Lakeland, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#65 Darnell Norwood [ATH #20]: 6'2", 190lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#84 Russell Arrington [TE #5]: 6'6", 270lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#89 Seth Whitaker [ATH #28]: 6'1", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#90 Doug Miller [HB #10]: 6'1", 211lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Washington
#97 Dante Avery [DE #9]: 6'2", 255lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#107 Drew Ryan [WR #22]: 6'4", 205lbs | Quincy, FL | 4-star | University of Pittsburgh
#108 Cameron Stokes [ATH #31]: 6'3", 205lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#109 Jeff Schultz [ATH #32]: 6'6", 265lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#121 Brian Jackson [G #36]: 6'3", 312lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#132 Aaron Stewart [ATH #34]: 6'1", 216lbs | Haines City, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#133 Alfred Robbins [T #1]: 6'5", 329lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#144 T.J. Richard [S #3]: 6'3", 199lbs | Deltona, FL | 4-star | Boston College
#158 Nate Jacobs [ILB #6]: 6'5", 225lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#172 Waylon Gates [C #4]: 6'1", 285lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Stanford University
#189 Anthony Sharp [CB #7]: 5'9", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#219 Oliver Colvin [OLB #13]: 6'3", 232lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#220 Duane Smith [S #6]: 6'1", 205lbs | Highpoint, FL | 4-star | Northwestern University
#270 Eric Hardy [WR #56]: 6'4", 231lbs | Cutler, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
Strength in Unity.
The Bullpen: Bulls trout out different starters in win over Georgia
Jonathan Bright -- BullsNation.com Football Reporter
USF started three different starters against Georgia than they had the week prior against Michigan with Jake Thompson replacing Nick Ryan at left guard and Ryan Robinson replacing Damon Hill at inside linebacker and Taylor Smith getting the start at tight end instead of Earl May.
Ryan eventually replaced Thompson in the second half as did Ryan Jefferson, finishing out the game in the place of Cole Britton at right tackle who started his third game of the season at the position.
Hill also eventually got back into the game but for different reasons as Robison left it with a lower body injury. Prior to that, Robinson had four tackles and a tackle for loss while Hill did not record a stat. The benching of Hill came after Trai Martinez' comments last week, citing a lack of playmaking ability at the linebacker position.
Robinson is expected to be available following the upcoming bye week. Martinez did not comment on who would start at the position going forward.
‣ WR Joshua Butler to miss at least a month of football following collarbone injury
Due to the rotational nature of the position this season, USF fans might not have noticed that receiver Joshua Butler injured his collarbone against Michigan and didn't return with fellow true freshman Eddie Shaw playing the rest of the game.
Unlike the NFL, college football teams aren't required to disclose injuries and USF didn't, at least not until a week later when Butler didn't travel with the team to Athens to play the Bulldogs. After the game, USF head coach Malcolm Francois Sr. announced that Butler suffered a collarbone injury in the Michigan game and would be out for at least a month.
It's unclear if surgery was required which would extend Butler's timeline for return. The former five-star recruit has been a co-starter this season at one of the outside receiver positions, catching eleven passes for 158 yards and a touchdown.
Butler's injury thrusted Eddie Shaw into a full-time starter against the Dawgs, catching four passes for 31 yards. On the season, Shaw is third on the team in all categories with 28 receptions, 316 yards and a touchdown.
While Shaw is more than capable of the full time load, USF's depth does take a hit, as shown in the Georgia game when sophomore receiver Andre Morgan also went down with an injury, leaving the team with just four receivers and resulted in safety Anthony Gunn catching a touchdown pass in his lone snap on offense as a reserve.
Tight ends Joe Wilson and Taylor Smith also saw snaps at receiver. USF receivers coach Jimmy Marks said after the game that he expects Morgan to be available after the bye week.
‣ Bulls bye week comes at perfect time as they recharge for final push to the playoffs
After a physical and tough game against Georgia, the Bulls are on a bye this week before getting ready for the final stretch of the season which includes road trips to Purdue and BYU before not leaving the state of Florida for the rest of the season with home games against Texas, Oregon and Michigan State and a road trip to Florida State before the Michigan State game.
It's a very favorable end of the season for USF with Purdue, Texas and Michigan State the only ranked opponents currently and two of them at home. While winning the Champions Division is certainly the goal to help land the top seed in the CFP, the Bulls can clinch a spot in the CFP by just finishing 3-2 against Champions Division opponents Purdue, BYU, Texas, Oregon and Michigan State.
Strength in Unity.
Week 9 Top Stories
1. Miami University stays unbeaten with a 31-21 win over Buffalo.
2. Purdue is elated following a 45-35 victory over Michigan State.
3. Arizona wallops conference rival San Jose State 27-10.
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Week 9 Champions Division Results
PUR 45 - MSU 35 | MICH 34 - STAN 32 | OU 38 - ORE 24
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Week 10 Champions Division Schedule
#1 USF (6-0, 4-0) at #18 Purdue (5-1, 3-0)
#19 Stanford (5-3, 4-3) at Texas (2-4, 1-2)
#16 Michigan (4-2, 3-2) at #20 Michigan State (3-3, 0-3)
Oregon (1-5, 0-4) at BYU (1-6, 0-5)
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Week 10 Notable Games
#10 Rutgers (7-1, 4-1) at #5 Louisville (7-0, 4-0)
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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
1. USF, 6-0, 4-0
2. Purdue, 5-1, 3-0
3. Alabama, 8-1, 6-1
4. Michigan, 5-2, 3-2
5. Stanford, 5-3, 4-3
6. Oklahoma, 4-4, 3-4
7. Texas, 2-4, 1-2
8. Michigan State, 3-3, 0-3
9. Oregon, 1-5, 0-4
10. BYU, 1-6, 0-5
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Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Virginia Tech, 7-0, 6-0
2. Minnesota, 8-0, 6-0
3. Georgia Tech, 7-1, 4-1
4. Ohio State, 6-1, 4-1
5. Georgia, 6-2, 4-1
6. Wisconsin, 6-2, 3-2
7. Miami, 4-3, 3-3
8. LSU, 4-4, 4-4
9. Penn State, 4-4, 2-3
10. USC, 3-5, 3-5
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Rising Division Promotion Zone
1. Missouri, 6-1, 4-0
2. Florida, 7-1, 6-1
3. Tennessee, 6-2, 5-1
4. Texas A&M, 4-3, 3-1
5. Iowa, 4-3, 4-2
6. West Virginia, 5-2, 2-2
7. Notre Dame, 3-4, 3-3
8. Arkansas, 4-5, 4-5
9. Mississippi State, 4-4, 3-4
10. Pittsburgh, 5-4, 3-4
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. USF, 6-0
2. Virginia Tech, 7-0
3. Minnesota, 8-0
4. Miami University, 8-0
5. Louisville, 7-0
6. Alabama, 8-1
7. Michigan, 4-2
8. Stanford, 5-1
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9. Southern Miss, 7-0
10. Georgia Tech, 7-1
11. Army, 6-1
12. Rutgers, 7-1
13. San Diego State, 6-1
14. Toledo, 8-0
15. Georgia, 6-2
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Heisman Watch
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): Last Game W 45-24 vs. Boston College - 19 of 25, 326 yards, 19 carries, 117 yards, 6 total touchdowns
QB Andrew Jones (Stanford): Last Game L 34-32 at Michigan - 15 of 23, 269 yards, 18 carries, 73 yards, 4 total touchdowns
QB Melvin Ingram (Alabama): Last Game W 49-24 at Tennessee - 21 of 28, 324 yards, 14 carries, 78 yards, 6 total touchdowns
HB Stephen Mason (Miami University): Last Game W 31-21 at Buffalo - 13 carries, 103 yards, touchdown
QB Vincent Pleasant (Virginia Tech): Last Game W 38-31 vs. Auburn - 12 of 17, 181 yards, 26 carries, 195 yards, 5 total touchdowns
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Players of the Week
QB Alan Pitts (Rutgers): W 45-24 vs. Boston College - 19 of 25, 326 yards, 19 carries, 117 yards, 6 total touchdowns
LB Jake Truitt (Arizona): W 27-10 vs. San Jose State - 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble, fumble recovery
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QB Melvin Ingram (Alabama): W 49-24 at Tennessee - 21 of 28, 324 yards, 14 carries, 78 yards, 6 total touchdowns
CB Jonathan Jones (Michigan): W 34-32 vs. Stanford - 5 tackles, 2 interceptions
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#2 Antonio Craft [TE #1]: 6'7", 243lbs | Hanahan, SC | 5-star | University of Alabama
#4 Ryan Murray [WR #1]: 6'0", 180lbs | Springdale, OH | 5-star | University of South Florida
#5 Maurice Darby [ATH #2]: 5'10", 191lbs | Van Wert, OH | 5-star | Ohio State University
#8 Craig Butler [ATH #5]: 5'11", 177lbs | Coppell, TX | 5-star | Michigan State University
#12 Kelly Brown [WR #3]: 6'0", 188lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#13 Rashad Mirvil [WR #4]: 6'2", 180lbs | Holyoke, MA | 5-star | Michigan State University
#15 Seth Doyle [ATH #7]: 6'2", 223lbs | The Village, OK | 5-star | University of Oregon
#18 Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#12 Kelly Brown [WR #3]: 6'0", 188lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | University of Miami
#18 Dave Parker [ATH #9]: 6'1", 214lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#48 Brandon Bryant [CB #1]: 6'1", 179lbs | Lakeland, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#65 Darnell Norwood [ATH #20]: 6'2", 190lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#84 Russell Arrington [TE #5]: 6'6", 270lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#89 Seth Whitaker [ATH #28]: 6'1", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#90 Doug Miller [HB #10]: 6'1", 211lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Washington
#97 Dante Avery [DE #9]: 6'2", 255lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#107 Drew Ryan [WR #22]: 6'4", 205lbs | Quincy, FL | 4-star | University of Pittsburgh
#108 Cameron Stokes [ATH #31]: 6'3", 205lbs | Pensacola, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#109 Jeff Schultz [ATH #32]: 6'6", 265lbs | West Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#121 Brian Jackson [G #36]: 6'3", 312lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#132 Aaron Stewart [ATH #34]: 6'1", 216lbs | Haines City, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#133 Alfred Robbins [T #1]: 6'5", 329lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#144 T.J. Richard [S #3]: 6'3", 199lbs | Deltona, FL | 4-star | Boston College
#158 Nate Jacobs [ILB #6]: 6'5", 225lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#172 Waylon Gates [C #4]: 6'1", 285lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Stanford University
#189 Anthony Sharp [CB #7]: 5'9", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#219 Oliver Colvin [OLB #13]: 6'3", 232lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#220 Duane Smith [S #6]: 6'1", 205lbs | Highpoint, FL | 4-star | Northwestern University
#243 Tim Baker [ILB #9]: 6'2", 240lbs | Bartow, FL | 4-star | Mississippi State University
#270 Eric Hardy [WR #56]: 6'4", 231lbs | Cutler, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#274 Chad McGrew [ATH #51]: 6'4", 202lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami