Strength in Unity.

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Week 9 Top Stories
1. Washington State is still in shock after losing their first game of the season to Oregon State.
2. USF looks unbeatable after their 59-17 win against #3 Nebraska.
3. #15 Georgia Tech is elated following a 31-26 victory over Stanford.
4. The RedHawks remain unbeaten as they knock off conference foe Buffalo.
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Week 9 Champions Division Results
USF 59 - NEB 17 | GT 31 - STAN 26 | tOSU 42 - VT 26
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Week 10 Champions Division Schedule
#14 BYU (4-2, 2-1) at #1 USF (6-0, 4-0)
#22 Stanford (3-4, 3-4) at #8 Nebraska (6-1, 3-1)
#11 Georgia Tech (4-2, 2-1) at #16 Oklahoma (3-4, 2-4)
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Week 10 Notable Games
Air Force (5-2, 2-2) at #7 Army (6-1, 0-0)
Missouri (5-3, 3-2) at #6 UCF (7-0, 5-0)
Utah (6-1, 4-0) at #13 Washington State (6-1, 3-1)
Notre Dame (5-2, 4-2) at #9 Navy (6-1, 6-0)
#25 Fresno State (6-2, 4-0) at #15 Arizona State (6-1, 2-1)
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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. Ohio State, 7-0, 5-0
2. USF, 6-0, 4-0
3. Nebraska, 6-1, 3-1
4. BYU, 4-2, 2-1
5. Georgia Tech, 4-2, 2-1
6. Alabama, 6-3, 4-3
7. Stanford, 3-4, 3-4
8. Oklahoma, 3-4, 2-4
9. Virginia Tech, 1-6, 1-6
10. Georgia, 3-6, 0-6
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Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. USC, 6-2, 6-1
2. Oregon, 5-2, 4-1
3. Minnesota, 6-1, 3-1
4. Texas, 5-2, 3-1
5. Wisconsin, 4-3, 3-1
6. Florida State, 4-4, 4-2
7. LSU, 4-4, 4-3
8. Purdue, 5-2, 2-2
9. Ole Miss, 3-4, 3-3
10. Miami, 5-3, 3-3
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Rising Division Promotion Zone
1. UCF, 7-0, 5-0
2. Pittsburgh, 5-2, 4-1
3. Oklahoma State, 5-1, 3-1
4. Notre Dame, 5-2, 4-2
5. Washington, 5-2, 3-2
6. Missouri, 5-3, 3-2
7. Tennessee, 4-4, 4-3
8. Kansas, 2-5, 2-2
9. Mississippi State, 5-4, 4-4
10. Auburn, 4-4, 3-4
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. USF, 6-0
2. Ohio State, 7-0
3. Clemson, 7-0
4. Southern Miss, 7-0
5. Miami University, 8-0
6. UCF, 7-0
7. Nebraska, 6-1
8. BYU, 4-2
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9. Army, 6-1
10. Navy, 6-1
11. Texas, 5-2
12. Alabama, 6-3
13. Arizona State, 6-1
14. Washington State, 6-1
15. Oklahoma, 3-4
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Heisman Watch
QB Andrew Britt (Alabama): W 40-14 at Arkansas - 14 of 21, 246 yards, 4 touchdowns, 7 carries, 29 yards
QB Garrett Doyle (Coastal Carolina): L 48-26 vs. Maryland - 3 of 5, 36 yards, 4 carries, 18 yards
QB Lawrence Dailey (Miami University): W 42-28 at Buffalo - 5 of 6, 132 yards, 6 carries, 18 yards, touchdown
QB Paul Davis (NC State): W 24-17 at South Carolina: 23 of 29, 343 yards, 3 touchdowns, 19 carries, 83 yards
QB Dominic Mayfield (Ohio State): W 42-26 at Virginia Tech: 7 of 13, 67 yards, 22 carries, 131 yards
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Players of the Week
QB Michael Frank (Georgia): W 49-7 vs. Vanderbilt - 19 of 29, 208 yards, 35 carries, 234 yards, 5 total touchdowns
DE Jeremy McKenzie (Colorado): W 41-27 vs. Texas A&M - 9 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, fumble recovery
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QB Michael Frank (Georgia): W 49-7 vs. Vanderbilt - 19 of 29, 208 yards, 35 carries, 234 yards, 5 total touchdowns
LB Ryan Robinson (USF): W 59-17 vs. Nebraska - 3 tackles, tackle for loss, 2 interceptions
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Top 247 Five-Star Recruitments
#1 Kurt Lewis [ATH #1]: 6'2", 217lbs | Houghton, MI | 5-star | Stanford, Alabama
#2 Neal Higgins [TE #1]: 6'6", 232lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Georgia, Oklahoma
#3 Rufus Carter [ATH #2]: 6'1", 171lbs | Litchfield Park, AZ [IMG] | 5-star | Stanford, Nebraska, LSU
#6 Chris Vaughn [WR #2]: 6'0", 183lbs | San Rafael, CA | 5-star | Notre Dame, Utah State, New Mexico
#7 Jason Garrison [HB #1]: 6'0", 205lbs | Gunbarrel, CO [IMG] | 5-star | USC, Oklahoma, Penn State
#8 Brett Hines [DE #1]: 6'2", 250lbs | Berkeley, CA | 5-star | USC, Washington State, Fresno State
#10 Mark Jones [WR #3]: 5'10", 192lbs | Okemos, MI | 5-star | Northwestern, Indiana, Rutgers
#11 Jacob Clifford [ATH #4]: 6'3", 228lbs | Arcadia, CA | 5-star | Utah, Boise State, Fresno State
#12 Tim Edwards [ATH #5]: 6'0", 231lbs | Burkburnett, TX | 5-star | Boston College, UTSA, Nebraska
#13 Darryl Parrish [WR #4]: 6'1", 207lbs | Williamsburg, VA | 5-star | Virginia Tech, Virginia, Navy
#14 Frank Jones [WR #5]: 6'1", 210lbs | Wade Hampton, SC | 5-star | Clemson, Georgia, Georgia Tech
#15 Arthur Beck [WR #6]: 6'0", 187lbs | Snellville, GA | 5-star | Georgia, Georgia Tech, Alabama
#16 Victor Green [HB #2]: 6'0", 217lbs | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 5-star | Kentucky, Temple, Marshall
#20 Isaac Henry [ATH #6]: 6'4", 215lbs | Lebanon, OH | 5-star | Louisville, Michigan, Penn State
#22 Kevin Mooney [HB #4]: 5'11", 188lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | USF, Oregon, Stanford
#26 Marlon Pace [ATH #8]: 5'11", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | USF, Alabama, Tennessee
#27 Cory Fitch [ATH #9]: 5'11", 180lbs | Crystal, MN [IMG] | 5-star | Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota
#28 Gary Calhoun [HB #5]: 5'11", 233lbs | Portsmouth, VA | 5-star | North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia
#29 Alan Russell [HB #6]: 5'10", 207lbs | Shelby, OH | 5-star | Kentucky, Nebraska, Florida
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Top 247 Five-Star Recruiting Commitments
#4 Alex Doyle [WR #1]: 6'3", 201lbs | Norwood, OH | 5-star | University of Louisville
#5 Thomas Quinn [ATH #3]: 6'3", 195lbs | Grambling, LA | 5-star | Ohio State University
#9 Eddie Blanks [CB #1]: 6'1", 196lbs | Brooklyn Center, MN [IMG] | 5-star | Ohio State University
#17 Craig Fellows [HB #3]: 5'11", 186lbs | Atlanta, GA | 5-star | University of Georgia
#18 Matt Moore [G #1]: 6'5", 276lbs | Akron, OH | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#19 Sean James [WR #7]: 6'6", 212lbs | Jacksonville, AL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Florida
#21 Colton Jolly [ATH #7]: 6'3", 252lbs | Philadelphia, MS | 5-star | University of Southern California
#23 Brian Moore [OLB #1]: 6'3", 226lbs | Marion, OH | 5-star | University of Alabama
#24 Adam Goff [DE #2]: 6'7", 275lbs | Graniteville, VT [IMG] | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#25 Brian Poland [FS #1]: 6'3", 207lbs | Lake Barcroft, VA | 5-star | Ohio State University
#30 Kelvin Allen [ATH #10]: 6'2", 297lbs | Greensburg, PA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#76 Desi Martin [WR #21]: 6'2", 177lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Louisiana Tech University
#79 Jason Brown [ATH #22]: 6'1", 220lbs | Golden Glades, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#84 Chris Thompson [WR #24]: 6'3", 177lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#117 James Jordan [DE #4]: 6'6", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#129 David Barnett [ATH #30]: 6'7", 236lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#133 Bate Roberts [FS #2]: 6'2", 204lbs | Palmetto, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#162 Jeff Fleming [DE #9]: 6'6", 235lbs | Lehigh Acres, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#164 Dallas Rogers [ATH #34]: 5'10", 168lbs | Plant City, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University
#168 Marcus Jones [DT #9]: 6'3", 257lbs | Eustis, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#182 John Holley [ATH #35]: 6'4", 211lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | University of Virginia
#190 Randy Hall [CB #7]: 6'4", 172lbs | Vero Beach South, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#209 Jordan Roberts [ATH #39]: 6'1", 195lbs | Jacksonville, FL | 4-star | University of Southern California
#210 Kris Curry [FS #7]: 6'3", 214lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#219 Marques Fowler [WR #52]: 6'1", 184lbs | Coral Terrace, FL | 4-star | San Jose State University
#268 Mike Clark [TE #13]: 6'5", 255lbs | Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Georgia
#299 Emmanuel Watson [CB #8]: 6'1", 183lbs | Maitland, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Mississippi

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Five-star running back Kevin Mooney joins former teammate with commitment to USF
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Less than 24 hours after four-star quarterback Malcolm Francois III committing to the Green and Gold, five-star running back Kevin Mooney has followed suit, picking USF over Stanford, Oregon and Florida State to become the latest five-star running back to join the Bulls.

Mooney and Francois III were teammates last year in Francois' one year at Tampa Jesuit and had spoken about playing together at the next level, whether at Oregon or USF. With Francois pledging to play for his grandfather and be a third-generation Bull, the two are once again reunited and could form a dynamic backfield in the near future.

One of the fastest players in the state of Florida, Mooney at this point in his development is more of a track athlete than a football player, similar to William Sapp from a few seasons ago. Mooney has only been playing the sport for a few seasons but was super productive as a sophomore and junior, earning that fifth star behind a very good Jesuit offensive line.

He'll need to continue developing as a running back in terms of better ball security, having a better feel for the game and improving as a pass blocker but the physical tools are there for Mooney to be a big time player after a year or two of seasoning.

2045 USF Recruiting Class
HB Kevin Mooney [HB #4]: 5'11", 188lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 295 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max
WR Chris Thompson [WR #24]: 6'3", 177lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.42 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press Max, 250 Squat Max
T Gabe Carter [T #3]: 6'6", 330lbs | Chicopee, MA [IMG] | 4-star | 4.80 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
DT Marcus Jones [DT #9]: 6'3", 257lbs | Eustis, FL | 4-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 375 Bench Press Max, 580 Squat Max
LB Cedric Cook [OLB #13]: 6'0", 201lbs | Saginaw, TX | 4-star | 4.78 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
QB Malcolm Francois III [QB #12]: 5'10", 180lbs | Corvallis, OR | 4-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
DE Donte Walden [DE #17]: 6'4", 240lbs | Robinson, PA | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 585 Squat Max
T Alvin Powell [T #27]: 6'8", 280lbs | Leesburg, FL [juco] | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 665 Squat Max
G Justin Jansen [G #35]: 6'4", 268lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 535 Squat Max

2045 USF Recruiting Board
TE Neal Higgins [TE #1]: 6'6", 232lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Georgia, Oklahoma, Georgia Tech
DB Marlon Pace [ATH #8]: 5'11", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | Alabama, USF, Texas
LB Marlon Gunn [OLB #6]: 6'1", 239lbs | Greenacres City, FL [IMG] | 4-star | USF, Miami, Southern Miss
LB David Covington [SS #8]: 6'2", 205lbs | Springhill, LA | 4-star | Stanford, Navy, Oregon, USF
C Wendell Hoffman [C #8]: 6'1", 280lbs | Winona, WS | 3-star | Alabama, USF, Oklahoma
DE Joe Cruz [DE #60]: 6'1", 257lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | USF, Alabama, Ohio State
S Colby Jenkins [S #42]: 5'11", 168lbs | Deerfield Beach, FL | 3-star | USF, UCF
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LB Jermaine Copeland [ILB #14]: 6'4", 228lbs | Boca Raton, FL | 3-star | Southern Miss, South Alabama, Ole Miss, FIU
CB Adam Anderson [CB #17]: 5'11", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | Committed to Virginia Tech
FB John Arnold [FB #1]: 5'9", 238lbs | Orlando, FL | 3-star | Committed to Southern Miss
TE Mike Clark [TE #13]: 6'5", 255lbs | Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | Committed to Georgia

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Week 10 Preview: vs. #14 BYU Cougars
Record: 4-2, 2-1 Champions Division
Head Coach: Donald Miller (49-26 at BYU, 6th year, 74-41)
Offensive Coordinator: Eric Kiesau (Pro)
Defensive Coordinator: David Turner (4-3 D)

Team Leaders
Passing: David Austin (542 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT, 93.5 rating)
Rushing: Junior Austin (635 yards, 6.3 ypc, 4 TD)
Receiving: Preston Scott (17 receptions, 176 yards, 2 TD)
Defense: Elton Clark (11 tackles, 4 INT, PBU)

Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 87th
Total Offense: 81st
Rushing Offense: 14th
Passing Offense: 118th
Total Defense: 26th
Rushing Defense: 76th
Passing Defense: 17th
Turnover Differential: 37th

Team Schedule
vs. Southern Utah: W 31-6
vs. #12 Alabama: L 31-28
vs. Georgia: W 38-24
vs. #22 Stanford: W 17-14
at #15 Arizona State: L 14-13
vs. Bowling Green: W 30-10

Team Injuries
USF HB Dave Parker, Sophomore (out)
USF DE James Foster, Rs Junior (probable)
BYU QB John Brown, Rs Junior (questionable)
BYU LG Justin Ward, Freshman (out)
BYU HB Anthony Dawson, Rs Freshman (out - season)

BYU Cougars Projected Starters
QB #3 John Brown, Rs Junior | 6'2", 217lbs | 85 ovr, 85 spd, 86 acc, 80 awr, 83 thp, 83 tha OR #12 David Austin, Freshman | 6'2", 227lbs | 71 ovr, 75 spd, 71 acc, 65 awr, 81 thp, 75 tha
HB #39 Junior Austin, Rs Senior | 5'8", 188lbs | 91 ovr, 92 spd, 96 acc, 87 btk, 83 car, 97 elu
WR #84 Todd Scott, Junior | 6'1", 196lbs | 83 ovr, 91 spd, 86 acc, 82 cth
WR #86 Ryan George, Senior | 6'6", 217lbs | 81 ovr, 88 spd, 95 acc, 83 cth
WR #89 Geoff Thompson, Freshman | 5'9", 192lbs | 71 ovr, 87 spd, 92 acc, 62 cth
TE #83 Preston Scott, Sophomore | 6'5", 250lbs | 73 ovr, 77 spd, 82 acc, 71 cth, 74 rbk
LT #77 Bo Brown, Rs Sophomore | 6'3", 287lbs | 76 ovr, 79 pbk, 80 rbk, 85 str
LG #65 Bryson Todd, Rs Sophomore | 6'3", 290lbs | 75 ovr, 81 pbk, 75 rbk, 84 str
C #74 Stephen Stone, Junior | 6'0", 265lbs | 88 ovr, 88 pbk, 87 rbk, 82 str
RG #70 Billy Jones, Sophomore | 6'3", 276lbs | 83 ovr, 86 pbk, 86 rbk, 87 str
RT #76 Leroy Doyle, Senior | 6'3", 292lbs | 91 ovr, 91 pbk, 91 rbk, 90 str
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DE #99 Mario Davis, Rs Senior | 6'3", 266lbs | 83 ovr, 76 spd, 80 acc, 86 str, 86 pmv, 79 fmv, 84 bsh
DE #63 Nick Fields, Senior | 6'4", 259lbs | 88 ovr, 77 spd, 91 acc, 85 str, 87 pmv, 86 fmv, 86 bsh
DT #96 Anthony Blalock, Sophomore | 6'3", 284lbs | 85 ovr, 85 acc, 86 str, 85 pmv, 78 fmv, 82 bsh
DT #93 Kyle Caldwell, Rs Senior | 6'5", 279lbs | 85 ovr, 78 acc, 87 str, 88 pmv, 84 fmv, 81 bsh
LB #55 Jacob Holland, Rs Senior | 6'1", 237lbs | 83 ovr, 85 spd, 99 acc, 63 awr, 79 tkl, 83 bsh, 72 zcv
LB #52 Stephen McCollum, Rs Senior | 6'2", 242lbs | 85 ovr, 90 spd, 95 acc, 65 awr, 77 tkl, 85 bsh, 78 zcv
LB #57 Andrew Shelton, Rs Senior | 6'3", 214lbs | 84 ovr, 74 spd, 87 acc, 65 awr, 75 tkl, 96 bsh, 82 zcv
CB #29 Grant Nelson, Junior | 6'1", 173lbs | 80 ovr, 87 spd, 82 acc, 61 awr, 92 mcv, 92 zcv, 88 press
CB #47 Elton Clark, Rs Sophomore | 6'0", 204lbs | 76 ovr, 82 spd, 87 acc, 70 awr, 89 mcv, 90 zcv, 86 press
NB #21 Maurice Cox, Rs Senior | 6'4", 175lbs | 76 ovr, 90 spd, 93 acc, 73 awr, 86 mcv, 81 zcv, 69 press
S #27 Jim Johnson, Rs Senior | 6'0", 184lbs | 85 ovr, 89 spd, 96 acc, 75 awr, 79 tkl, 77 mcv, 77 zcv
S #23 Stephen Brown, Rs Senior | 5'11", 182lbs | 71 ovr, 84 spd, 92 acc, 68 awr, 67 tkl, 66 mcv, 80 zcv
K #6 Bryan Reed, Junior | 93 ovr, 95 kpw, 92 kac
P #18 Jamie Rivero, Senior | 89 ovr, 92 kpw, 87 kac

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Bulls impressive showing on the recruiting trail continues with commitment from five-star defensive back
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Five-star defensive back Marlon Pace has committed to the University of South Florida, picking his hometown Bulls over Alabama, Texas, Ole Miss and Oklahoma to join Tampa Catholic teammate Chris Thompson in USF's recruiting class.

It was a surprise commitment from Pace who made the announcement at halftime of Tampa Catholic's televised game against Berkeley Prep where he would go on to catch three passes for 46 yards with ten tackles on defense in their win over the Buccaneers. Pace was originally scheduled to visit Alabama and Texas later in the fall but cancelled those visits prior to deciding to play college football in his hometown, joining running back Kevin Mooney as the other local five-star prospect to pledge to the Bulls.

A truly dynamic football player, Pace led the Crusaders in tackles (87), interceptions (5), receptions (54), receiving yards (896) and touchdowns (14) as a junior, earning first-team Florida all-state honors. The Bulls are recruiting him as a cornerback where he's started as a true freshman at Chamberlain High School prior to transferring to Tampa Catholic as a sophomore, blossoming into a two-way star on the gridiron as a state champion sprinter.

Pace said after his announcement that the Bulls coaching staff has been open to him playing snaps on offense.

"They want you to win," Pace said of USF's coaching staff, "They've been real open with me about wanting me as a corner and I'm definitely excited about that but they've also let me know that if I do the right things, learn the playbook, other opportunities will be there for me to make plays on offense, special teams so I'm just looking forward to playing with them boys."

With a verified 4.26 in the forty as a rising junior, Pace is blazing fast on the track and on the football field with both vertical long speed as well as the ability to make quick cuts as a receiver and excellent read-and-react as a defensive back. Even when Pace is sometimes beat, he does a great job of recovering and finding the ball. He's played a variety of positions at Tampa Catholic, including boundary corner, nickel and is currently the team's starting safety.

He's probably lighter than his listed weight at 191 pounds (likely plays in the 180 range) and while his technique can be improved, he does not shy away from contact and can be a physical force down the line if he does a better job of wrapping up.

Pace is the 10th member of what projects to be a smaller recruiting class for USF. USF has now landed two of the top three players in the state of Florida and continue to seek after a commitment from the top player in the state, tight end Neal Higgins.

Higgins was on campus this past weekend along with Pace, Mooney, four-star QB commit Malcolm Francois III and others on his official visit. Higgins is scheduled to visit Georgia Tech and Oklahoma prior to the end of the season and has already visited Georgia in what is shaping to be a tight battle. USF is currently the Crystal Ball leader followed by Georgia, Oklahoma and Georgia Tech.

2045 USF Recruiting Class
HB Kevin Mooney [HB #4]: 5'11", 188lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 295 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max
DB Marlon Pace [ATH #8]: 5'11", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.26 40-yd dash, 250 Bench Press Max, 235 Squat Max
WR Chris Thompson [WR #24]: 6'3", 177lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.42 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press Max, 250 Squat Max
T Gabe Carter [T #3]: 6'6", 330lbs | Chicopee, MA [IMG] | 4-star | 4.80 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
DT Marcus Jones [DT #9]: 6'3", 257lbs | Eustis, FL | 4-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 375 Bench Press Max, 580 Squat Max
LB Cedric Cook [OLB #13]: 6'0", 201lbs | Saginaw, TX | 4-star | 4.78 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
QB Malcolm Francois III [QB #12]: 5'10", 180lbs | Corvallis, OR | 4-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
DE Donte Walden [DE #17]: 6'4", 240lbs | Robinson, PA | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 585 Squat Max
T Alvin Powell [T #27]: 6'8", 280lbs | Leesburg, FL [juco] | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 665 Squat Max
G Justin Jansen [G #35]: 6'4", 268lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 535 Squat Max

2045 USF Recruiting Board
TE Neal Higgins [TE #1]: 6'6", 232lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Georgia, Oklahoma, Georgia Tech
LB Marlon Gunn [OLB #6]: 6'1", 239lbs | Greenacres City, FL [IMG] | 4-star | USF, Miami, Southern Miss
LB David Covington [SS #8]: 6'2", 205lbs | Springhill, LA | 4-star | Stanford, Navy, Oregon, USF
C Wendell Hoffman [C #8]: 6'1", 280lbs | Winona, WS | 3-star | Alabama, USF, Oklahoma
DE Joe Cruz [DE #60]: 6'1", 257lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | USF, Alabama, Ohio State
S Colby Jenkins [S #42]: 5'11", 168lbs | Deerfield Beach, FL | 3-star | USF, UCF
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LB Jermaine Copeland [ILB #14]: 6'4", 228lbs | Boca Raton, FL | 3-star | Southern Miss, South Alabama, Ole Miss, FIU
CB Adam Anderson [CB #17]: 5'11", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | Committed to Virginia Tech
FB John Arnold [FB #1]: 5'9", 238lbs | Orlando, FL | 3-star | Committed to Southern Miss
TE Mike Clark [TE #13]: 6'5", 255lbs | Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | Committed to Georgia

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#14 BYU (4-3, 2-2) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 || 7
#1 USF (7-0, 5-0) | 7 | 14 | 28 | 14 || 63
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Undefeated South Florida routs BYU 63-7 despite losing quarterback Rashad Woodard
BYU, armed with a testy defense and reliable running game, had done a good job of slowing the game down and bringing USF into the muck of a 7-0 game midway through the second quarter.

The Bulls were also without quarterback Rashad Woodard, who entered the concussion protocol earlier in the game. The Cougars were in perfect position to complete the upset but a muffed punt and end zone interception would ruin their fortunes as the Bulls rattled off six straight touchdowns, aided by BYU's four turnovers, to beat the Cougars 63-7 on Friday afternoon and remain undefeated.

Price replaced Woodard in the first half and went 8 of 14 for 181 yards with a 43-yard touchdown to Ryan Murray and an 18-yard strike to Will Madison early in the third quarter. Price would be replaced by Kevin Meadows in the third quarter who ripped off a 46-yard touchdown run on his second snap and helped open up USF's running game which had struggled up to the point.

Justin Thomas would score a 28-yard and a 39-yard touchdown in the second half, finishing the game with 177 yards rushing and three touchdowns to bring his season total to fourteen on the season.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] R. Murray, 43 Yd pass from C. Price (0:23)

Quarter 2
[USF] J. Thomas, 1 Yd run (2:20)
[USF] C. Stoke,s 2 Yd run (1:04)

Quarter 3
[USF] W. Madison, 18 Yd pass from C. Price (4:15)
[USF] L. McNair, returned interception 29 Yds (4:08)
[USF] K. Meadows, 46 Yd run (2:08)
[USF] J. Thomas, 28 Yd run (0:36)

Quarter 4
[BYU] T. Scott, 80 Yd pass from D. Austin (7:51)
[USF] J. Thomas, 39 Yd run (6:05)
[USF] C. Stokes, 8 Yd run (1:14)
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#1 South Florida Bulls
QB Rashad Woodard: 3 of 3, 16 yards (left game in concussion protocol)
QB Chris Price: 8 of 14, 181 yards, 2 touchdowns, sacked once
QB Kevin Meadows: 2 of 4, 32 yards, 5 carries, 73 yards, touchdowns, 2 fumbles (recovered)
HB Justin Thomas: 13 carries, 177 yards, 3 touchdowns, fumble (out of bounds)
HB Cameron Stokes: 11 carries, 50 yards, 2 touchdowns
WR Will Madison: 3 receptions, 30 yards, touchdown
WR Ryan Murray: 2 receptions, 59 yards, touchdown
TE Jake Bryant: 2 receptions, 47 yards
WR Joshua Butler: 1 reception, 48 yards
S Mike Mason: 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
LB Julian Harrell: 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
OLB Richard Smith: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
OLB Oliver Colvin: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
LB Ryan Robinson: 3 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack
CB Brandon Bryant: 3 tackles, interception
CB Thomas Felder: 1 tackle, interception
S Lamar McNair: Interception

#14 Brigham Young Cougars
QB David Austin: 19 of 26, 207 yards, touchdown, 3 interceptions, sacked twice, 6 carries, 16 yards
HB Junior Austin: 20 carries, 53 yards, fumble (lost)
WR Ryan George: 6 receptions, 34 yards
WR Todd Scott: 4 receptions, 118 yards, touchdown
CB Grant Nelson: 8 tackles, tackle for loss
DE Nick Fields: 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss
DE Mario Davis: 3 tackles, tackle for loss, sack

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Four-star safety prospect David Covington commits to the University of South Florida
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

The University of South Florida received a commitment from four-star Louisiana safety David Covington who committed to USF over Stanford and Oregon during the last day of his official visit.

Covington is being recruited as a linebacker by USF's coaching staff and says that he's not only open to the move but is looking forward to it. The 8th ranked strong safety in this cycle, Covington is a former cornerback who moved to the safety position as a sophomore where has led North Webster High School (Springhill, Louisiana) in tackles for the past two seasons and is on pace to do so as a senior as well.

Covington is a fluid athlete, evident by the fact that he also plays running back. He slimmed down to 205 pounds as he's primarily playing deep safety for the Knight this season after playing closer to the line of scrimmage in the 'Striker' position last year.

"I think I can do a little bit of everything," Covington told 247 Sports, "I was like a third linebacker last year at Striker so I'm comfortable playing up there, I've been playing deeper this year so it really doesn't matter to me. I'm a football player and I'm excited about putting back on that weight the right way and getting to it."

In other recruiting news, five-star tight end Neal Higgins unveiled a top three consisting of USF, Oklahoma and Georgia, cancelling his Georgia Tech visit that was previously scheduled for late November and has confirmed that he'll be making a decision in early December following his official visit to Oklahoma. With Oklahoma getting the last visit, the Sooners are the current clubhouse favorite to land Higgins, overtaking the Bulls.

2045 USF Recruiting Class
HB Kevin Mooney [HB #4]: 5'11", 188lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 295 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max
DB Marlon Pace [ATH #8]: 5'11", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.26 40-yd dash, 250 Bench Press Max, 235 Squat Max
WR Chris Thompson [WR #24]: 6'3", 177lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.42 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press Max, 250 Squat Max
T Gabe Carter [T #3]: 6'6", 330lbs | Chicopee, MA [IMG] | 4-star | 4.80 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
LB David Covington [SS #8]: 6'2", 205lbs | Springhill, LA | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press Max, 360 Squat Max
DT Marcus Jones [DT #9]: 6'3", 257lbs | Eustis, FL | 4-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 375 Bench Press Max, 580 Squat Max
LB Cedric Cook [OLB #13]: 6'0", 201lbs | Saginaw, TX | 4-star | 4.78 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
QB Malcolm Francois III [QB #12]: 5'10", 180lbs | Corvallis, OR | 4-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
DE Donte Walden [DE #17]: 6'4", 240lbs | Robinson, PA | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 585 Squat Max
T Alvin Powell [T #27]: 6'8", 280lbs | Leesburg, FL [juco] | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 665 Squat Max
G Justin Jansen [G #35]: 6'4", 268lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 535 Squat Max

2045 USF Recruiting Board
TE Neal Higgins [TE #1]: 6'6", 232lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Georgia, Oklahoma
LB Marlon Gunn [OLB #6]: 6'1", 239lbs | Greenacres City, FL [IMG] | 4-star | USF, Miami, Boston College
C Wendell Hoffman [C #8]: 6'1", 280lbs | Winona, WS | 3-star | USF, Oklahoma, Stanford
DE Joe Cruz [DE #60]: 6'1", 257lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | USF, Northwestern
S Colby Jenkins [S #42]: 5'11", 168lbs | Deerfield Beach, FL | 3-star | USF, UCF
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LB Jermaine Copeland [ILB #14]: 6'4", 228lbs | Boca Raton, FL | 3-star | Committed to Southern Miss
CB Adam Anderson [CB #17]: 5'11", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | Committed to Virginia Tech
FB John Arnold [FB #1]: 5'9", 238lbs | Orlando, FL | 3-star | Committed to Southern Miss
TE Mike Clark [TE #13]: 6'5", 255lbs | Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | Committed to Georgia

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Week 10 Top Stories
1. The Golden Eagles fall for the first time in 2044 against Iowa State 27-21.
2. Fresno is celebrating after a sweet victory over Pac-12 rival #15 Arizona.
3. West Point is deathly quiet following the upset loss to hated Air Force.
4. UCF notches another W this time against Missouri.
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Week 10 Champions Division Results
USF 63 - BYU 7 | NEB 49 - STAN 30 | OU 29 - GT 23
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Week 11 Champions Division Schedule
#14 Georgia Tech (4-3, 2-2) at #1 USF (7-0, 5-0)
#6 Nebraska (7-1, 4-1) at #2 Ohio State (7-0, 5-0)
#21 BYU (4-3, 2-2) at Virginia Tech (2-6, 1-6)
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Week 11 Notable Games
#13 Minnesota (7-1, 4-1) at #23 Purdue (6-2, 3-2)
#8 Texas (6-2, 4-1) at #24 Oregon (5-3, 4-2)
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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, 7-0, 5-0
2. Ohio State, 7-0, 5-0
3. Nebraska, 7-1, 4-1
4. Alabama, 6-3, 4-3
5. BYU, 4-3, 2-2
6. Georgia Tech, 4-3, 2-2
7. Oklahoma, 4-4, 3-4
8. Stanford, 3-5, 3-5
9. Virginia Tech, 2-6, 1-6
10. Georgia, 3-6, 0-6
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Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. USC, 7-2, 7-1
2. Minnesota, 7-1, 4-1
3. Texas, 6-2, 4-1
4. Oregon, 5-3, 4-2
5. Florida State, 4-4, 4-2
6. Purdue, 6-2, 3-2
7. Wisconsin, 4-4, 3-2
8. LSU, 5-4, 4-3
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Rising Division Promotion Zone
1. UCF, 8-0, 7-0
2. Pittsburgh, 6-2, 4-1
3. Notre Dame, 5-3, 4-2
4. Washington, 6-2, 4-2
5. Oklahoma State, 5-2, 3-2
6. Mississippi State, 6-4, 5-4
7. Iowa, 4-5, 4-4
8. Auburn, 5-4, 4-4
9. West Virginia, 6-3, 3-3
10. Missouri, 5-4, 3-3
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. USF, 7-0
2. Ohio State, 7-0
3. Clemson, 8-0
4. UCF, 8-0
5. Miami University, 8-0
6. Nebraska, 7-1
7. Alabama, 6-3
8. Navy, 7-1
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9. Nebraska, 6-2
10. Texas, 6-2
11. Oklahoma, 6-3
12. Washington State, 7-1
13. Army, 6-2
14. Georgia Tech, 4-3
15. Minnesota, 7-1
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Heisman Watch
QB Anthony Nelson (Minnesota): W 49-28 vs. Kansas State - 14 of 19, 185 yards, 26 carries, 172 yards, 6 total touchdowns
QB Garrett Doyle (Coastal Carolina): L 35-32 at LSU - 15 of 17, 185 yards, 9 carries, 76 yards, 3 total touchdowns
QB Johnny Norwood (Fresno State): W 33-21 at Arizona State - 11 of 23, 139 yards, 20 carries, 110 yards, 4 total touchdowns
QB Lawrence Dailey (Miami University): W 47-42 vs. Akron - 28 of 40, 508 yards, 15 carries, 41 yards, 5 total touchdowns
QB Paul Davis (NC State): W 35-30 vs. North Carolina - 18 of 32, 185 yards, 18 carries, 133 yards, 2 total touchdowns
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Players of the Week
QB Maurice Hardy (Utah State): W 41-20 vs. Colorado State - 8 of 17, 127 yards, 24 carries, 212 yards, 5 total touchdowns
LB Jermaine Wilson (Auburn): W 42-14 at Arkansas - 6 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, forced fumble, interception
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QB Michael Butler (Nebraska): W 49-30 vs. Stanford - 5 of 6, 59 yards, 29 carries, 185 yards, 5 total touchdowns
LB Micah Lane (Virginia Tech): W 24-17 vs. Boston College - 7 tackles, interception
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Top 247 Five-Star Recruitments
#1 Kurt Lewis [ATH #1]: 6'2", 217lbs | Houghton, MI | 5-star | Stanford, Alabama
#2 Neal Higgins [TE #1]: 6'6", 232lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Georgia, Oklahoma
#3 Rufus Carter [ATH #2]: 6'1", 171lbs | Litchfield Park, AZ [IMG] | 5-star | Stanford, Nebraska, LSU
#6 Chris Vaughn [WR #2]: 6'0", 183lbs | San Rafael, CA | 5-star | Notre Dame, Utah State, New Mexico
#7 Jason Garrison [HB #1]: 6'0", 205lbs | Gunbarrel, CO [IMG] | 5-star | USC, Oklahoma, Penn State
#8 Brett Hines [DE #1]: 6'2", 250lbs | Berkeley, CA | 5-star | USC, Washington State, Fresno State
#10 Mark Jones [WR #3]: 5'10", 192lbs | Okemos, MI | 5-star | Northwestern, Indiana, Rutgers
#11 Jacob Clifford [ATH #4]: 6'3", 228lbs | Arcadia, CA | 5-star | Utah, Boise State, Fresno State
#12 Tim Edwards [ATH #5]: 6'0", 231lbs | Burkburnett, TX | 5-star | Boston College, UTSA, Nebraska
#13 Darryl Parrish [WR #4]: 6'1", 207lbs | Williamsburg, VA | 5-star | Virginia Tech, Virginia, Navy
#14 Frank Jones [WR #5]: 6'1", 210lbs | Wade Hampton, SC | 5-star | Clemson, Georgia, Georgia Tech
#15 Arthur Beck [WR #6]: 6'0", 187lbs | Snellville, GA | 5-star | Georgia, Georgia Tech, Alabama
#20 Isaac Henry [ATH #6]: 6'4", 215lbs | Lebanon, OH | 5-star | Louisville, Michigan, Penn State
#27 Cory Fitch [ATH #9]: 5'11", 180lbs | Crystal, MN [IMG] | 5-star | Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota
#28 Gary Calhoun [HB #5]: 5'11", 233lbs | Portsmouth, VA | 5-star | North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia
#29 Alan Russell [HB #6]: 5'10", 207lbs | Shelby, OH | 5-star | Kentucky, Nebraska, Florida
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Top 247 Five-Star Recruiting Commitments
#4 Alex Doyle [WR #1]: 6'3", 201lbs | Norwood, OH | 5-star | University of Louisville
#5 Thomas Quinn [ATH #3]: 6'3", 195lbs | Grambling, LA | 5-star | Ohio State University
#9 Eddie Blanks [CB #1]: 6'1", 196lbs | Brooklyn Center, MN [IMG] | 5-star | Ohio State University
#16 Victor Green [HB #2]: 6'0", 217lbs | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 5-star | University of Kentucky
#17 Craig Fellows [HB #3]: 5'11", 186lbs | Atlanta, GA | 5-star | University of Georgia
#18 Matt Moore [G #1]: 6'5", 276lbs | Akron, OH | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#19 Sean James [WR #7]: 6'6", 212lbs | Jacksonville, AL [IMG] | 5-star | University of Florida
#21 Colton Jolly [ATH #7]: 6'3", 252lbs | Philadelphia, MS | 5-star | University of Southern California
#22 Kevin Mooney [HB #4]: 5'11", 188lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#23 Brian Moore [OLB #1]: 6'3", 226lbs | Marion, OH | 5-star | University of Alabama
#24 Adam Goff [DE #2]: 6'7", 275lbs | Graniteville, VT [IMG] | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#25 Brian Poland [FS #1]: 6'3", 207lbs | Lake Barcroft, VA | 5-star | Ohio State University
#26 Marlon Pace [ATH #8]: 5'11", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#30 Kelvin Allen [ATH #10]: 6'2", 297lbs | Greensburg, PA | 5-star | University of Oklahoma
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#22 Kevin Mooney [HB #4]: 5'11", 188lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#26 Marlon Pace [ATH #8]: 5'11", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#74 Jason Rollins [ATH #21]: 6'4", 227lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University
#76 Desi Martin [WR #21]: 6'2", 177lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Louisiana Tech University
#79 Jason Brown [ATH #22]: 6'1", 220lbs | Golden Glades, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Mississippi
#84 Chris Thompson [WR #24]: 6'3", 177lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#117 James Jordan [DE #4]: 6'6", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#129 David Barnett [ATH #30]: 6'7", 236lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#133 Bate Roberts [FS #2]: 6'2", 204lbs | Palmetto, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#162 Jeff Fleming [DE #9]: 6'6", 235lbs | Lehigh Acres, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#164 Dallas Rogers [ATH #34]: 5'10", 168lbs | Plant City, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University
#168 Marcus Jones [DT #9]: 6'3", 257lbs | Eustis, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#182 John Holley [ATH #35]: 6'4", 211lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | University of Virginia
#190 Randy Hall [CB #7]: 6'4", 172lbs | Vero Beach South, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#209 Jordan Roberts [ATH #39]: 6'1", 195lbs | Jacksonville, FL | 4-star | University of Southern California
#210 Kris Curry [FS #7]: 6'3", 214lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#219 Marques Fowler [WR #52]: 6'1", 184lbs | Coral Terrace, FL | 4-star | San Jose State University
#268 Mike Clark [TE #13]: 6'5", 255lbs | Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Georgia
#299 Emmanuel Watson [CB #8]: 6'1", 183lbs | Maitland, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Mississippi

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The Bullpen: Rashad Woodard clears concussion protocol, on schedule to start against Georgia Tech
Jonathan Bright -- BullsNation.com Football Reporter

USF senior quarterback Rashad Woodard Heisman campaign might have been ended due to his unfortunate injury luck but the senior quarterback's season hasn't with Woodard clearing concussion protocol.

It was speculated that given that this was Woodard's third time in concussion protocol since last season, a trigger within the school's internal concussion policy could have resulted in Woodard's season being over. While head coach Malcolm Francois Sr. declined to gets into any specific situation, he did clarify the school's internal policy.

"It's three diagnosed concussions within a calendar year," Francois Sr. told the media on Wednesday, "It's not three times entering the concussion protocol so once you enter concussion protocol, it doesn't mean that you suffered or were diagnosed with a concussion."

Per the team's protocol, Woodard will continue to be a limited participant but should be cleared for full-contact by Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.

‣ Julian Harrell, Justin Thomas and Shawn Thomas make semi-finalist cut

USF senior linebacker Julian Harrell was one of the 12 semi-finalists announced for the Bednarik and Butkus Award while running back Justin Thomas was a semi-finalist for the the Doak Walker Trophy and defensive tackle Shawn Thomas is a semi-finalist for the Lombardi Award.

Harrell is second on the team with 34 tackles, third with seven tackles for loss and is tied for most interceptions with three on the year. Thomas is having a breakout season with ten tackles for loss and four sacks, besting his career totals up to this season.

It's also been a career year for Justin Thomas, averaging 96.5 yards per game and 9.6 yards per carry with fourteen rushing touchdowns. The fourteen touchdowns are second in the country behind only TCU's Brandon Harper and Thomas' 9.6 yards per carry is the highest in the country among all players with at least 60 carries. He also leads the nation in rushes of over 20 yards with eight on the season. Alabama's Eddie Watson has five and no one else has more than three.

‣ Beavers have turned their season around after slow start

While Malcolm Francois Jr. lost out on the recruiting battle for the commitment of his son, four-star quarterback Malcolm 'Tre' Francois III, Oregon State has turned their season around in recent weeks.

Since losing 27-17 to Troy, Oregon State has won six straight games with wins over ranked Arizona State and Washington State. With the win over the Cougars, the Beavers are now in the driver seat to win the North Division, with the ability to clinch the division in the next two weeks if they win out or Washington State and Utah both lose at least one more game.

The early loss to Troy likely will keep them out of the playoffs but if they run the table and beat the likes of Fresno State in the Pac-12 Championship Game, it does become a possibility for Oregon State and Francois Jr.

‣ Blake Morris not ruling out potential return of Dave Parker

USF running back coach Blake Morris let the cat out the bag that sophomore running back Dave Parker is back at practice and that a return this season isn't out of the question for the former five-star.

Parker dislocated his elbow against Alabama in the third game of the season and hasn't played since with the expectation being that Parker would miss out on the rest of the year as he recovers from the injury.

"His conditioning is a lot better than we anticipated," Morris added, "He's running really well but until he gets hit in that elbow, that arm and you see how he reacts and what the pain is like, you never know but structurally, he's doing a lot better and we could see him out there soon."

Prior to the injury, Parker was averaging 75 yards per game and 8.3 yards per carry.

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Bulls bolster depth with commitment from three-star center Wendell Hoffman
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Three-star center prospect Wendell Hoffman has committed to the University of South Florida, becoming the 12th member of USF's top ranked recruiting class.

Hoffman camped at USF this past summer and while he left without an official offer, Hoffman's play in the early part of his senior season resulted in the Bulls finally pulling the trigger and offering the 8th ranked center in the country.

Listed at six-foot-one and 280 pounds, Hoffman is a bit limited physically but the coaching staff likes his motor, technique and short area quickness and believe that he has the potential to eventually be a starter at the Champions Division level. One of the bigger concerns coming out of that camp was Hoffman's weight as he weighed in at camp at 252 pounds and while the 280 number listed might be a bit overinflated, he does physically look bigger on tape than he did at the Bulls camp.

He is the fourth offensive linemen in the class, joining tackles Gabe Carter and Alvin Powell along with guard Justin Jansen. While Carter and Powell are potentially year two starters and Jansen is a long-term two-deep project, Hoffman is probably somewhere in the middle with a developmental trajectory that could see him playing by his third or fourth year on campus.

2045 USF Recruiting Class
HB Kevin Mooney [HB #4]: 5'11", 188lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 295 Bench Press Max, 300 Squat Max
DB Marlon Pace [ATH #8]: 5'11", 191lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.26 40-yd dash, 250 Bench Press Max, 235 Squat Max
WR Chris Thompson [WR #24]: 6'3", 177lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.42 40-yd dash, 280 Bench Press Max, 250 Squat Max
T Gabe Carter [T #3]: 6'6", 330lbs | Chicopee, MA [IMG] | 4-star | 4.80 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
LB David Covington [SS #8]: 6'2", 205lbs | Springhill, LA | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press Max, 360 Squat Max
DT Marcus Jones [DT #9]: 6'3", 257lbs | Eustis, FL | 4-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 375 Bench Press Max, 580 Squat Max
LB Cedric Cook [OLB #13]: 6'0", 201lbs | Saginaw, TX | 4-star | 4.78 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
QB Malcolm Francois III [QB #12]: 5'10", 180lbs | Corvallis, OR | 4-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press Max, 275 Squat Max
DE Donte Walden [DE #17]: 6'4", 240lbs | Robinson, PA | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 585 Squat Max
C Wendell Hoffman [C #8]: 6'1", 280lbs | Winona, MS | 3-star | 5.08 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 640 Squat Max
T Alvin Powell [T #27]: 6'8", 280lbs | Leesburg, FL [juco] | 3-star | 4.70 40-yd dash, 460 Bench Press Max, 665 Squat Max
G Justin Jansen [G #35]: 6'4", 268lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | 5.02 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 535 Squat Max

2045 USF Recruiting Board
TE Neal Higgins [TE #1]: 6'6", 232lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | USF, Georgia, Oklahoma
LB Marlon Gunn [OLB #6]: 6'1", 239lbs | Greenacres City, FL [IMG] | 4-star | USF, Miami, Boston College
DE Joe Cruz [DE #60]: 6'1", 257lbs | Miami, FL | 3-star | USF, Northwestern
S Colby Jenkins [S #42]: 5'11", 168lbs | Deerfield Beach, FL | 3-star | USF, UCF
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LB Jermaine Copeland [ILB #14]: 6'4", 228lbs | Boca Raton, FL | 3-star | Committed to Southern Miss
CB Adam Anderson [CB #17]: 5'11", 180lbs | Tampa, FL | 3-star | Committed to Virginia Tech
FB John Arnold [FB #1]: 5'9", 238lbs | Orlando, FL | 3-star | Committed to Southern Miss
TE Mike Clark [TE #13]: 6'5", 255lbs | Palm Beach, FL | 4-star | Committed to Georgia

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Week 11 Preview: vs. #14 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Record: 4-3, 2-2 Champions Division
Head Coach: Roger McCoy (31-15 at Georgia Tech, 4th year, 41-18)
Offensive Coordinator: Matt Wilson (Multiple)
Defensive Coordinator: John Bolen (3-4 D)

Team Leaders
Passing: Junior Johnson (912 yards, 6 TD, 5 INT, 141.5 rating)
Rushing: Dominique Shelton (420 yards, 7.2 ypc, 3 TD)
Receiving: David Washington (29 receptions, 464 yards, 5 TD)
Defense: James Matthews (54 tackles, 10 TFL, 2.5 sacks)

Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 52nd
Total Offense: 56th
Rushing Offense: 66th
Passing Offense: 47th
Total Defense: 79th
Rushing Defense: 113th
Passing Defense: 45th
Turnover Differential: 54th

Team Schedule
vs. #4 UCF: L 31-28
at #19 Fresno State: W 41-27
vs. Eastern Michigan: W 31-24
vs. #9 Alabama: L 45-24
at Virginia Tech: W 29-23
vs. Stanford: W 31-26
at #11 Oklahoma: L 29-23

Injuries
USF HB Dave Parker, Sophomore (probable)
USF DE James Foster, Rs Junior (probable)
GT QB Jamie Davis, Junior (probable)

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Projected Starters
QB #9 Jamie Davis, Junior | 6'1", 195lbs | 89 ovr, 83 spd, 86 acc, 72 awr, 86 thp, 91 tha
HB #1 Dominique Shelton, Rs Senior | 6'0", 204lbs | 99 ovr, 91 spd 96 acc, 93 btk, 94 car, 98 elu (former USF transfer)
WR #82 David Washington, Senior | 6'2", 180lbs | 91 ovr, 93 spd, 95 acc, 91 cth
WR #87 Charles Johnson, Senior | 6'3", 213lbs | 78 ovr, 95 spd, 88 acc, 71 cth
WR #81 Joe Miranda, Freshman | 6'1", 214lbs | 78 ovr, 88 spd, 82 acc, 78 cth
TE #89 Maurice Dunlap, Senior | 6'3", 247lbs | 86 ovr, 78 spd, 79 acc, 78 cth, 82 rbk
LT #68 Jonathan Gutierrez, Rs Senior | 6'4", 297lbs | 78 ovr, 75 pbk, 87 rbk, 84 str
LG #75 Ryan Walden, Rs Senior | 6'5", 293lbs | 88 ovr, 91 pbk, 89 rbk, 84 str
C #74 John Stewart, Senior | 6'2", 299lbs | 86 ovr, 91 pbk, 83 rbk, 77 str
RG #66 Cory Wilson, Junior | 6'2", 286lbs | 78 ovr, 84 pbk, 82 rbk, 79 str
RT #62 Josh Brown, Rs Junior | 6'3", 297lbs | 82 ovr, 84 pbk, 85 rbk, 83 str
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DE #96 Vince Humphrey, Rs Junior | 6'6", 276lbs | 82 ovr, 68 spd, 81 acc, 79 str, 80 pmv, 79 fmv, 84 bsh
DE #94 Kevin Rivera, Rs Junior | 6'5", 258lbs | 84 ovr, 76 spd, 92 acc, 74 str, 83 pmv, 85 fmv, 84 bsh
NT #99 Will Butler, Rs Junior | 6'5", 294lbs | 76 ovr, 69 acc, 81 str, 85 pmv, 74 fmv, 82 bsh
DT #61 Brandon Wilcox, Sophomore | 6'6", 249lbs | 75 ovr, 82 acc, 75 str, 83 pmv, 87 fmv, 85 bsh
OLB #56 Joe McCormick, Rs Senior | 6'6", 228lbs | 85 ovr, 84 spd, 92 acc, 63 awr, 82 tkl, 84 bsh, 79 zcv, 68 pmv, 72 fmv
ILB #58 Thomas Hudson, Rs Senior | 6'1", 226lbs | 86 ovr, 87 spd, 93 acc, 62 awr, 85 tkl, 87 bsh, 73 zcv
ILB #2 Louis Thompson, Sophomore | 6'0", 234lbs | 80 ovr, 79 spd, 87 acc, 46 awr, 86 tkl, 78 bsh, 70 zcv
OLB #51 James Matthews, Rs Senior | 6'0", 238lbs | 87 ovr, 86 spd, 92 acc, 64 awr, 82 tkl, 84 bsh, 84 zcv, 79 pmv, 84 fmv
CB #45 Roger Matthews, Senior | 6'0", 177lbs | 92 ovr, 99 spd, 99 acc, 69 awr, 96 mcv, 99 zcv, 87 press
CB #23 Mike Warren, Rs Senior | 5'10", 182lbs | 84 ovr, 89 spd, 85 acc, 84 awr, 91 mcv, 95 zcv, 86 press
NB #22 Fred Pierce, Rs Junior | 6'0", 171lbs | 76 ovr, 92 spd, 94 acc, 68 awr, 81 mcv, 82 zcv, 74 press
S #21 Nick Morris, Junior | 6'3", 194lbs | 86 ovr, 90 spd, 92 acc, 69 awr, 85 tkl, 72 mcv, 88 zcv
S #26 Kenan Parks, Rs Senior | 5'11", 179lbs | 93 ovr, 97 spd, 95 acc, 83 awr, 82 tkl, 83 mcv, 87 zcv
K #14 Larry Matthews, Senior | 97 ovr, 99 kpw, 96 kac
P #6 Roshawn Brown, Junior | 89 ovr, 94 kpw, 86 kac