Strength in Unity.

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Week 13 Top Stories
1. BYU goes into a tough environment and beats Texas in OT.
2. Hargrove and Purdue knock off conference opponent Michigan State 38-20.
3. The Ohio State campus is buzzing after a victory over #21 North Carolina.
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Week 13 Champions Division Results
USF 56 - MIA 16 | ALA 59 - GT 17 | BYU 41 - TEX 38 OT
PUR 38 - MSU 20 | LSU 34 - PSU 31
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Week 14 Champions Division Schedule
Texas (5-6, 3-5) at #15 Michigan State (8-3, 5-3)
Penn State (6-5, 3-5) at #14 Miami (9-2, 7-1)
#5 Purdue (9-2, 7-1) at #24 BYU (6-4, 3-4)
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Week 14 Notable Games
#18 UCF (9-2, 7-2) at #7 USF (9-2, 7-2)
#17 Michigan (7-4, 6-3) at #20 Ohio State (8-3, 7-2)
#23 Mississippi State (9-2, 7-2) at #9 Alabama (8-3, 6-3)
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Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four seeds from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs
- Champions Division Championship competed at the end of the regular season to determine the top two seeds
- The fifth seed in the CFP will be awarded to the Contenders Division Champion
- Remaining three seeds of the CFP will be selected based on committee rankings and can contain non ANAC members
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Champions Division Standings
East
1. Miami, 9-2, 7-1
2. USF, 9-2, 7-2
3. Alabama, 8-3, 6-3
4. Penn State, 6-5, 3-5
5. Florida, 5-6, 3-5
6. Georgia Tech, 5-7, 3-6 (relegated)
7. LSU, 4-8, 3-6 (relegated)
8. Tennessee, 4-8, 2-7 (relegated)
West
1. Purdue, 9-2, 7-1
2. Michigan, 7-4, 6-3
3. Stanford, 9-3, 6-3
4. Michigan State, 8-3, 5-3
5. USC, 6-5, 4-5
6. BYU, 6-4, 3-4
7. Texas, 5-6, 3-5
8. Kansas State, 3-9, 0-9 (relegated)
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Contenders Division Promotion Zone
1. Oklahoma, 10-0, 8-0
2. Oregon, 10-1, 8-1
3. Ohio State, 8-3, 7-2
4. North Carolina, 8-3, 7-2
5. Ole Miss, 6-6, 6-3
6. Pittsburgh, 7-4, 5-3
7. Notre Dame, 5-6, 5-4
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Purdue, 9-2 (automatic bid slot)
2. Miami, 9-2 (automatic bid slot)
3. USF, 9-2 (automatic bid slot)
4. Michigan, 7-4 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion (currently projected: Ohio State vs. Oklahoma) (automatic bid slot)
6. Utah, 11-0
7. SMU, 11-0
8. Miami University, 11-0
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9. Oregon, 10-1
10. Rutgers, 10-1
11. Alabama, 8-3
12. Navy, 9-2
13. Stanford, 9-3
14. Middle Tennessee State, 9-2
15. ECU, 9-2
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Players of the Week
QB Jeff Robison (NC State): 24 of 29, 511 yards, 19 carries, 76 yards, 6 total touchdowns
DE Joseph Marshall (BYU): 12 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, forced fumble
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HB Russell Clarke (LSU): 30 carries, 177 yards, 3 touchdowns
DE Joseph Marshall (BYU): 12 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, forced fumble
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Heisman Race
QB Aaron Meyer (Miami University): Last Game W 55-13 vs. Northwestern - 16 of 31, 188 yards, 22 carries, 135 yards, 4 total touchdowns
QB Dustin Caldwell (Ole Miss): Last Game W 63-17 vs. Houston - 15 of 21, 313 yards, 13 carries, 130 yards, 5 total touchdowns
QB Jacob Beebe (Toledo): Last Game W 31-13 at Illinois - 8 of 12, 120 yards, 37 carries, 201 yards, 4 total touchdowns
HB Martin Matthews (Oregon): Last Game W 48-41 at Nebraska - 11 carries, 71 yards, 3 total touchdowns
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 Nate Cox [WR #1]: 6'5", 206lbs | Bremerton, WA [IMG] | 5-star | University of Southern California
#2 Antonio Murphy [ATH #1]: 6'5", 229lbs | Austintown, OH | 5-star | Michigan State University
#4 Stephen Cunningham [ATH #3]: 6'3", 199lbs | New Berlin, WI | 5-star | University of Michigan
#5 Eddie Watson [ATH #4]: 6'1", 208lbs | Center Point, AL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#6 Scott Price [ATH #5]: 6'3", 211lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#7 Calvin Nicholson [ATH #6]: 6'0", 180lbs | Fargo, ND | 5-star | University of Michigan
#8 Mike Patton [ATH #7]: 6'2", 201lbs | Evans, GA | 5-star | University of Minnesota
#10 Brett Jefferson [HB #2]: 5'9", 173lbs | Marquette, MI | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#12 Joe Graham [ATH #9]: 6'1", 201lbs | Fort Hood, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
#14 David Washington [ATH #10]: 6'2", 180lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#15 Nate Brown [WR #3]: 5'10", 191lbs | Southside, AL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#16 Cliff Cox [ATH #11]: 6'0", 210lbs | Fairfield, CA | 5-star | University of Oregon
#18 Marcel Fleming [ATH #12]: 6'1", 201lbs | Lakeland, FL | 5-star | University of Florida
#19 Michael Harrison [HB #3]: 5'11", 190lbs | Brownsville, TX | 5-star | University of Florida
#20 Chris Hardy [HB #4]: 5'9", 192lbs | Grantsville, UT | 5-star | University of Utah
#21 Adam Boyd [WR #4]: 6'2", 204lbs | Saginaw, TX | 5-star | Baylor University
#22 Ricky Maxey [T #1]: 6'5", 280lbs | Hacienda Heights, CA | 5-star | University of Southern California
#23 Chris Kenney [WR #5]: 6'3", 210lbs | Mandan, ND | 5-star | University of Utah
#24 Andrew Crews [WR #6]: 6'2", 196lbs | Talladega, AL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#26 Marcus Edwards [HB #6]: 6'0", 200lbs | Barnwell, SC [IMG] | 5-star | University of Nebraska
#27 David Salyer [T #2]: 6'3", 281lbs | Daphne, AL | 5-star | Michigan State University
#28 Seth Merritt [CB #1]: 5'11", 181lbs | Hoover, AL | 5-star | University of Tennessee
#30 Shawn Thomas [DT #1]: 6'1", 291lbs | Mount Olive, NC | 5-star | University of South Florida
#31 Justin Johnson [HB #7]: 6'1", 217lbs | Weddington, NC [IMG] | 5-star | University of Florida
#33 Mike Elliott [QB #1]: 6'2", 206lbs | Anniston, AL | 5-star | University of Tennessee
#34 Nate White [T #4]: 6'3", 291lbs | Mission Viejo, CA | 5-star | University of Michigan
#35 David Cruz [S #1]: 6'5", 196lbs | Crystal City, TX | 5-star | University of Utah
#37 Patrick Washington [ATH #14]: 6'0", 217lbs | Marysville, MI | 5-star | University of Toledo
#42 Parker Gibson [WR #8]: 6'1", 208lbs | Immokalee, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#43 Korey Vinson [ILB #1]: 6'1", 248lbs | Pasadena, CA | 5-star | University of Notre Dame
#44 John Grigsby [C #1]: 6'0", 290lbs | Bayshore Gardens, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#6 Scott Price [ATH #5]: 6'3", 211lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#14 David Washington [ATH #10]: 6'2", 180lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#18 Marcel Fleming [ATH #12]: 6'1", 201lbs | Lakeland, FL | 5-star | University of Florida
#42 Parker Gibson [WR #8]: 6'1", 208lbs | Immokalee, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#44 John Grigsby [C #1]: 6'0", 290lbs | Bayshore Gardens, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#63 Antwuan Bennett [QB #5]: 6'2", 230lbs | Homestead, FL | 4-star | University of Central Florida
#66 Daniel Dorsey [CB #4]: 5'11", 166lbs | Pompano Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#67 Eugene Carter [HB #10]: 6'0", 213lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#79 Troy Cook [WR #13]: 6'0", 180lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#101 Justin Kent [ATH #27]: 5'11", 165lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Arkansas State University
#114 Phil Ball [DE #5]: 6'2", 252lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#115 Isaac Gooden [HB #15]: 6'0", 200lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Miss
#117 James Foster [DE #6]: 6'3", 248lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#118 Ronald Berry [CB #6]: 5'9", 172lbs | Bradenton, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#119 Kevin Malloy [S #3]: 6'2", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#124 Jerry Davis [G #5]: 6'1", 277lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#159 Kyle Wood [DE #12]: 6'3", 235lbs | Niceville, FL [IMG] | 4-star | University of South Florida
#172 Jason Coker [DE #13]: 6'3", 273lbs | Boca Raton, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University
#176 Matt Harris [TE #9]: 6'3", 220lbs | Fort Myers, FL | 4-star | University of Oklahoma
#178 Eric Guidry [DT #9]: 5'11", 270lbs | Niceville, FL | 4-star | University of Mississippi
#210 Chaz Bailey [G #11]: 6'4", 291lbs | Ormond Beach, FL | 4-star | Purdue University
#225 Leon Scott [HB #26]: 6'1", 190lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Washington State University
#239 Emmanuel Poland [OLB #13]: 6'3", 213lbs | Cutler, FL [IMG] | 4-star | University of Oregon
#255 Joe Rooney [ATH #45]: 6'4", 260lbs | Boca Grande, FL | 4-star | University of Mississippi
#257 Nolan Roberts [HB #30]: 5'11", 185lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#271 Jerry Cannon [G #12]: 6'2", 321lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Oklahoma
#273 Chris Olsen [S #5]: 6'1", 184lbs | Port St. Lucie, FL | 4-star | Clemson University
#275 Charles Robinson [G #13]: 6'4", 288lbs | Brownsville, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#276 Eddie Barrett [T #20]: 6'4", 300lbs | Deland, FL | 4-star | University of Tennessee
#283 Devin Mitchell [WR #51]: 6'1", 215lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Rutgers University
#287 Barrett Newell [WR #52]: 6'3", 193lbs | Delray Beach, FL | 4-star | Virginia Tech University
#299 Derek Deluca [WR #54]: 6'2", 198lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Clemson University
#305 Eric Archer [TE #15]: 6'7", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#306 Robbie Edwards [TE #16]: 6'6", 267lbs | Margate, FL | 4-star | University of Notre Dame

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Recruiting Class in Review: A couple of legacy prospects lead the way for the Bulls 2037 class
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

With a limited number of scholarships available while on probation, USF was able to go whale hunting in the 2037 cycle, landing three five-stars in a class with nine scholarship signings and two walk-ons. The class would help contribute to back to back championship seasons but also played a huge role in USF's lack of success in 2039 with their first losing season in two decades.

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

2037 USF Recruiting Class
WR/HB William Sapp [HB #4]: 5'11", 191lbs | Riviera Beach, FL | 5-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 380 Bench Press Max, 295 Squat Max (EE)
Career Stats » 267 carries, 1263 yards, 12 touchdowns, 85 receptions, 1019 yards, 5 touchdowns
Analysis » Even at the time, the five-star ranking seemed a bit much for Sapp who was much more of a track star than a football player. After two decent seasons in the backfield where he averaged around 40 rushing yards per game, Sapp made the move to his father's position, receiver, where he's averaging 21.7 yards per reception this season and averaging nearly sixty yards per game with an outside shot at topping 1,000-yards as a senior.
Grade » 4-star

HB Eric Valentine [HB #5]: 5'9", 198lbs | Leland, MS | 5-star | 4.52 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 350 Squat Max (EE)
Career Stats » 215 carries, 948 yards, 33 touchdowns, 49 receptions, 347 yards, touchdown
Analysis » With 33 career touchdowns, Valentine has certainly been effective in his limited role, averaging 4.4 yards per carry as mainly a short-yardage back. That's not exactly what you expect to get in terms of production when you land a five-star running back as Valentine in his career is averaging just 19.3 rushing yards per game.
Grade » 3-star

QB Charlie Cooke [QB #1]: 6'2", 228lbs | Monroeville, AL | 5-star | 5.04 40-yd dash, 265 Bench Press Max, 260 Squat Max
Career Stats » 40 of 65, 450 yards, 5 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 18 carries, 70 yards at USF | 394 of 621, 5297 yards, 54 touchdowns, 22 interceptions, 333 carries, 1098 yards, 14 touchdowns at UCF
Analysis » The stage was set for Cooke to follow the footsteps of those before him in Jeff Jones and Joey Spence as he came in as a true freshman and stared in relief of Spence to beat Texas. Cooke would lose out the starting quarterback competition the next fall to Jared Chavis and never recovered as Chavis would go on to lead the Bulls to a national championship. Cooke would transfer to UCF where he's been a very good quarterback for the Knights.
Grade » 1-star

CB Julius Hughes [CB #2]: 5'11", 171lbs | Piedmont, AL | 4-star | 4.38 40-yd dash, 245 Bench Press Max, 260 Squat Max (EE)
Career Stats » 107 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, sack, 6 interceptions, touchdown, 8 PBU, FF, 2 FR
Analysis » An instant impact player as a true freshman, Hughes didn't waste any time getting into the rotation at corner and eventually developed into one of USF's top defensive players before declaring for the draft as a junior last season.
Grade » 4-star

T Kyle Everett [T #3]: 6'4", 304lbs | Jacksonville, FL | 4-star | 4.82 40-yd dash, 465 Bench Press Max, 630 Squat Max
Career Stats » 23 pancakes, 12 sacks allowed
Analysis » Everett accomplished the rare feat of starting as a true freshman at left tackle despite not being an early enrollee. He's manned that spot since through some ups and downs but overall, a very solid player for the Bulls throughout his career and now their best offensive linemen for the past two seasons.
Grade » 4-star

S Joey Bailey [S #5]: 6'1", 184lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.60 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 350 Squat Max (EE)
Career Stats » 109 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 3 interceptions, 4 PBU, 2 FF, FR
Analysis » Even though he came in as a four-star prospect and the son of a former USF player, Bailey was a bit underestimated as a recruit as many saw him as a limited athlete that perhaps didn't have the physical attributes to be an every down player for USF. By his junior season, Bailey was a full-time starter and one of the better players on the team, eventually declaring as a junior for the draft. For a team that prioritizes speed, Bailey is one of the few examples of a player breaking that mold of a prospect on the backend.
Grade » 4-star

DE Cory Smith [DE #10]: 6'1", 240lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | 4.68 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max (EE)
Career Stats » 66 tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 17 sacks
Analysis » Another prospect whose physical attributes were limited and many projected a small, niche role for Smith at the next level. Instead, Smith has consistently been one of USF's best options at defensive end, recording three straight seasons of at least four sacks and had sixteen tackles for last season.
Grade » 3-star

DT Will Webb [DT #15]: 6'5", 292lbs | Hyattsville, MD | 4-star | 5.22 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 520 Squat Max
Career Stats » 1 tackle
Analysis » They're not all hits and Webb certainly isn't one of them. Even at the time, his high ranking was more based on potential and body type which he never lived up to.
Grade » 1-star

S Joel McDonald [CB #72]: 5'11", 182lbs | Tolleson, AZ | 3-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 265 Bench Press Max, 225 Squat Max (preferred walk-on)
Career Stats » 5 tackles, tackle for loss, fumble recovery, touchdown
Analysis » A preferred walk-on, McDonald made the move to safety as a freshman and will compete at that position next year as a redshirt senior.
Grade » 2-star

S Fred Rankin [CB #77]: 5'11", 186lbs | Maywood, IL | 3-star | 4.56 40-yd dash, 190 Bench Press Max, 235 Squat Max
Career Stats » 4 tackles, interception, pass breakup
Analysis » Similar to McDonald, Rankin made the move to safety where he's been a career backup. If Michael Robinson declares for the draft as expected, he could be the team's next starter at free safety.
Grade » 2-star

DT Matt Langford [DT #81]: 6'6", 281lbs | Sandy Springs, GA | 3-star | 5.26 40-yd dash, 455 Bench Press Max, 570 Squat Max (preferred walk-on)
Career Stats » 11 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 4 sacks
Analysis » Another former walk-on, Langford has probably played more than many expected, really out of desperation back in 2038 and 2039 but now that the defensive tackle room is looking like its supposed to, he's fallen out of the rotation.
Grade » 2-star

S/CB Cody Fuller [CB #89]: 6'4", 187lbs | Allentown, PA | 3-star | 4.52 40-yd dash, 335 Bench Press Max, 235 Squat Max
Career Stats » 118 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, touchdown, 2 pass deflections, forced fumble
Analysis » A gem of a find by the recruiting staff, Fuller had the physical tools to be a potential player at the next level and developed into that, initially as a dime corner as a true freshman and now as a senior, made the move to safety where he might get some All-American considerations.
Grade » 4-star

Superlative Awards
Most Important Signing: At the time, it was certainly Cooke as beating out Alabama and UCF -- two rivals -- was a big deal.

Most Productive Signing: It's a toss up between Kyle Everett and Julius Hughes with Hughes getting the slight edge.

Biggest Bust of the Class: Talent wise, the evaluation on Cooke was correct but with him only playing a handful of games with all of the hype around him, certainly a bust.

Most Untapped Potential: This is again Cooke but to switch it up, another candidate are the two running backs in Sapp and Valentine. Sapp probably should have made the move to receiver a long time ago and Valentine never got a chance to be the lead guy in the backfield.

Biggest Steal of the Class: For sure its Fuller who was the lowest ranked prospect they signed that year, even lower than some of the walk-ons, and ended up being one of the team's better players.

Biggest Lost of the Class: The Bulls swung and miss on three five-stars this cycle in FSU running back Sam Nicholson (1632 rushing yards, 22 touchdowns), Alabama linebacker Dominic Walker (85 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks) and USC guard Trumaine Williams (52 pancakes, 9 sacks allowed, 3 year starter). They all turned into great players in their own right and even the other swings and misses on the trail were good talent evaluations as Clemson's Maurice McIntyre turned into one of the best tight ends in the country with 136 receptions for 1838 yards and thirteen touchdowns as a four-year starter. Ole Miss' Matt Callahan, who is from Tampa, was a four-year starter at center for the Rebels.

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Week 14 Preview: vs. #18 Central Florida Knights
Record: 9-2, 7-2 Rising Division
Head Coach: Roger McCoy (9-2 at UCF, 1st year)
Offensive Coordinator: Bobby Hughes (Multiple)
Defensive Coordinator: Ross Ferwerda (4-3 D)

Team Leaders
Passing: Charlie Cooke (2766 yards, 35 TD, 5 INT, 191.5 rating)
Rushing: Khari Dembele (608 yards, 6.0 ypc, 2 TD)
Receiving: Lance Espinosa (74 receptions, 1059 yards, 15 TD)
Defense: James Tatum (51 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks)

Team Rankings
Points Per Game: 14th
Total Offense: 10th
Rushing Offense: 72nd
Passing Offense: 6th
Total Defense: 49th
Rushing Defense: 19th
Passing Defense: 86th
Turnover Differential: 50th

Team Schedule
at Georgia: W 23-19
vs. Bethune-Cookman: W 40-31
vs. Kentucky: L 56-40
at Oklahoma State: W 52-21
at #23 Mississippi State: L 31-21
vs. Colorado: W 37-14
at New Mexico State: W 31-14
at West Virginia: W 42-21
at Duke: W 28-25
vs. NC State: W 45-24
vs. Clemson: W 45-28

Injuries
USF HB #6 Jacob Wheeler, Freshman | 5'10", 180lbs | 80 ovr, 96 spd, 96 acc, 77 btk, 64 car, 94 elu (out - season)

Recruits in Attendance
QB Will Jones [QB #16]: 6'4", 200lbs | West Hartford, CT | 4-star (Official Visit)
ILB Damon Hill [ILB #3]: 6'0", 238lbs | Greater Northdale, FL | 4-star (Unofficial Visit)

Central Florida Knights Projected Starters
QB #1 Charlie Cooke, Rs Junior | 6'5", 211lbs | 99 ovr, 75 spd, 65 acc, 93 awr, 99 thp, 99 tha
HB #4 Khari Dembele, Senior | 5'10", 212lbs | 94 ovr, 94 spd, 99 acc, 87 btk, 92 car, 88 trk
WR #84 Lance Espinosa, Rs Senior | 6'3", 208lbs | 88 ovr, 83 spd, 90 acc, 93 cth
WR #82 Warren Woods, Rs Senior | 6'2", 195lbs | 82 ovr, 93 spd, 89 acc, 82 cth
WR #88 Marvin Mackey, Rs Junior | 6'1", 182lbs | 81 ovr, 81 spd, 85 acc, 87 cth
TE #83 Wesley Mosier, Junior | 6'4", 239lbs | 81 ovr, 77 spd, 79 acc, 76 cth, 81 rbk
LT #77 Mike Wright, Rs Junior | 6'4", 267lbs | 84 ovr, 82 pbk, 91 rbk, 87 str
LG #69 Preston Richardson, Senior | 6'4", 300lbs | 84 ovr, 82 pbk, 90 rbk, 88 str
C #79 A.J. Davino, Junior | 6'5", 278lbs | 72 ovr, 82 pbk, 71 rbk, 73 str
RG #74 Joe Porter, Junior | 6'4", 315lbs | 83 ovr, 91 pbk, 84 rbk, 85 str
RT #67 Rick White, Rs Senior | 6'5", 302lbs | 84 ovr, 95 pbk, 78 rbk, 81 str
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DE #90 Chris Britt, Rs Junior | 6'4", 255lbs | 76 ovr, 65 spd, 79 acc, 72 str, 85 pmv, 87 fmv, 88 bsh
DE #94 James Tatum, Rs Senior | 6'6", 264lbs | 80 ovr, 77 spd, 92 acc, 77 str, 73 pmv, 82 fmv, 72 bsh
DT #97 Rob Coleman, Rs Junior | 6'3", 318lbs | 81 ovr, 68 acc, 82 str, 88 pmv, 74 fmv, 87 bsh
DT #66 Nick Stratton, Freshman | 6'1", 280lbs | 73 ovr, 74 acc, 80 str, 81 pmv, 74 fmv, 76 bsh
LB #54 Charles Newton, Rs Freshman | 6'1", 206lbs | 70 ovr, 76 spd, 81 acc, 47 awr, 75 tkl, 72 bsh, 77 zcv
LB #55 Jamie Williams, Rs Senior | 6'2", 235lbs | 81 ovr, 80 spd, 89 acc, 57 awr, 72 tkl, 82 bsh, 84 zcv
LB #93 Drew Lewis, Sophomore | 6'4", 234lbs | 73 ovr, 79 spd, 86 acc, 53 awr, 79 tkl, 77 bsh, 69 zcv
CB #31 Russell Hurley, Junior | 6'0", 205lbs | 88 ovr, 89 spd, 86 acc, 71 awr, 99 mcv, 99 zcv, 87 press
CB #32 C.J. Hendrix, Rs Senior | 6'1", 196lbs | 83 ovr, 90 spd, 96 acc, 90 awr, 82 mcv, 89 zcv, 91 press
NB #22 Ryan McGee, Rs Senior | 5'11", 174lbs | 81 ovr, 92 spd, 92 acc, 74 awr, 85 mcv, 84 zcv, 92 press
S #26 Sean Goff, Rs Junior | 5'11", 202lbs | 77 ovr, 89 spd, 98 acc, 65 awr, 69 tkl, 80 mcv, 67 zcv
S #43 David Davis, Junior | 5'11", 189lbs | 72 ovr, 87 spd, 87 acc, 64 awr, 77 tkl, 63 mcv, 72 zcv
K #13 Max Bertrando, Junior | 84 ovr, 99 kpw, 70 kac
P #1 Scott Owens, Senior | 84 ovr, 93 kpw, 77 kac

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#18 UCF (9-3, 7-2) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 || 13
#7 USF (10-2, 7-2) | 6 | 14 | 7 | 7 || 34
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The Bulls are overjoyed after a home 34-13 win against arch-rival UCF
The South Florida Bulls won just seven games last season, needing a regular season finale against a two-win UCF team to do so.

This time around, the War on I-4 featured two teams on the verge of their tenth win. For USF, it'd be a return to the norm, having won at least ten games in the previous seven seasons prior to last season. For the Knights, Roger McCoy would have accomplished something that had been done just once by the Knights in the past six seasons and just twice in the last sixteen years.

In what could be his last home game, Jet Millines made sure it was the Bulls that earned that tenth win, soundly beating the Knights 34-13 to wrap up the regular season on Friday night.

Even with two turnovers that gifted the Knights solid field position in the second quarter, they only produced six points out of it as USF's offense was also off to a wonky start. They eventually got it going with Millines throwing a touchdown pass in the second and third quarter to extend their lead.

USF's defense took care of the rest, holding Khari Dembele to just 2.5 yards per carry and forcing UCF's offense to be one dimensional. In his second start against his former team, Charlie Cooke threw for 267 yards and a touchdown with no turnovers after throwing five interceptions last season in the rivalry game.
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
[USF] C. Sanders, 37 Yd FG (5:10)
[USF] C. Sanders, 47 Yd FG (2:33)

Quarter 2
[USF] K. Wright, 1 Yd run (7:07)
[UCF] M. Bertrando, 44 Yd FG (5:43)
[UCF] M. Bertrando, 25 Yd FG (1:47)
[USF] E. Valentine, 1 Yd pass from J. Millines (0:13)

Quarter 3
[USF] A. Marks, 8 Yd pass from J. Millines (3:02)

Quarter 4
[UCF] W. Woods, 32 Yd pass from C. Cooke (6:27)
[USF] E. Valentine, 2 Yd run (3:47)
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#7 South Florida Bulls
QB Jet Millines: 25 of 32, 205 yards, 2 touchdowns, 4 carries, 43 yards
QB Mark Cunningham: 5 of 10, 64 yards, interception, sacked once
HB Kellen Wright: 19 carries, 120 yards, touchdown, fumble (lost), 4 receptions, 35 yards
HB Eric Valentine: 13 carries, 49 yards, touchdown
WR Joseph Moses: 8 receptions, 86 yards
TE Jeff Rutledge: 5 receptions, 43 yards
WR Alston Marks: 4 receptions, 53 yards, touchdown
WR Carl Graham: 4 receptions, 39 yards
LB Kyle Locher: 7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, sack
DE Cory Smith: 5 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack

#18 Central Florida Knights
QB Charlie Cooke: 23 of 36, 267 yards, touchdown, sacked 3 times
HB Khari Dembele: 10 carries, 25 yards
WR Marvin Mackey: 6 receptions, 85 yards
WR Lance Espinosa: 4 receptions, 36 yards
WR Stephen Stephens: 3 receptions, 65 yards
WR Warren Woods: 3 receptions, 56 yards, touchdown
CB C.J. Hendrix: 10 tackles, tackle for loss, interception
S Sean Goff: 10 tackles
LB Jamie Williams: 7 tackles, 3 tackles for loss

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DeMarcus Bennett, Malcolm Francois Sr. land another elite arm in Oklahoma's Rashard Woodard
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

A year after landing the country's top high school arm in Mark Cunningham, USF offensive coordinator and quarterback's coach DeMarcus Bennett continues to impress as a recruiter with the landing of Rashad Woodard who committed to the Bulls on Sunday.

Woodard is the son of an Air Force graduate with the Falcons leading the way in his recruitment for much of the process until USF arrived on the scene a few weeks ago. It wasn't clear if the Bulls were interested in taking a quarterback in this class after signing two last season but with Jet Millines' play this season, the NFL is now an option for the junior as an early departure.

From a talent evaluation standpoint, there's a lot to like about the six-foot-two Woodard who shares a lot of similarities with Cunningham. Woodard was used more as a runner in high school but they are similar athletes with Cunningham perhaps even being the faster of the two and has a 'liver' and more accurate arm. The expectations are for Woodard to redshirt next season behind Cunningham and possible Millines if he returns for a senior season and then compete for a starting job in two to three seasons.

In speaking to those around the program, Woodard's commitment likely ends their pursuit of Connecticut prospect Will Jones at quarterback. Jones was at USF this weekend for an official visit but at the moment, the school isn't planning to sign two quarterbacks in the same class and view Woodard as the better prospect.

2041 USF Recruiting Class
WR Scott Price [ATH #5]: 6'3", 211lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 310 Bench Press Max, 270 Squat Max
DT Shawn Thomas [DT #1]: 6'1", 291lbs | Mount Olive, NC | 5-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 655 Squat Max
QB Rashad Woodard [QB #6]: 6'2", 201lbs | Spencer, OK | 4-star | 4.68 40-yd dash, 275 Bench Press Max, 330 Squat Max
S Julian Harrell [S #2]: 6'2", 179lbs | Fort Lee, VA [IMG] | 4-star | 4.32 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press Max, 355 Squat Max
DE James Foster [DE #6]: 6'3", 248lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 555 Squat Max
CB Ronald Berry [CB #6]: 5'9", 172lbs | Bradenton, FL [IMG] | 4-star | 4.38 40-yd dash, 235 Bench Press Max, 255 Squat Max
DE Kyle Wood [DE #12]: 6'3", 235lbs | Niceview, FL [IMG] | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max
OLB Cory Manson [OLB #9]: 5'11", 220lbs | Daphne, AL | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 655 Squat Max
ILB Ryan Robinson [ILB #20]: 6'0", 230lbs | Port St. Lucie, FL | 3-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 560 Squat Max
TE Earl May [FB #2]: 5'10", 236lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 325 Squat Max

2041 USF Recruiting Board
WR Trey Arnold [WR #2]: 5'11", 171lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Miami, USF
S Clarence Sullivan [S #1]: 6'4", 210lbs | Barnwell, SC | 5-star | Unknown (pending legal case)
TE Kris Miller [TE #2]: 6'1", 238lbs | St. Petersburg, FL | 4-star | Michigan State, USF, Washington, TCU
ILB Damon Hill [ILB #3]: 6'0", 238lbs | Greater Northdale, FL | 4-star | Ole Miss, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic
CB Ernest Jones [CB #3]: 6'1", 183lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Miami, Florida State, Florida, USF
G Corey Lee [G #9]: 6'1", 301lbs | Punta Gorda, FL [IMG] | 4-star | Miami, USF
WR Andre Morgan [WR #28]: 6'1", 196lbs | Bonita Springs, FL | 4-star | Georgia, Alabama, USF
WR Nick Weiss [WR #33]: 6'4", 195lbs | Childersburg, AL | 4-star | USF, Florida State, Penn State
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S Kevin Malloy [S #3]: 6'2", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Committed to Florida State
OLB Charles Moore [OLB #34]: 6'1", 242lbs | Orlando, FL | 3-star | Miami, Southern Miss
QB Will Jones [QB #16]: 6'4", 200lbs | West Hartford, CT | 4-star | Rutgers

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Week 14 Top Stories
1. Scarlet Knights get blindsided by an unlikely and unranked Maryland team.
2. Colorado hands undefeated Utah their first setback of 2040.
3. Navy is stunned by an overachieving Temple team, likely ending playoff chances.
4. Moore and Southern Miss knock off Big XII opponent Middle Tennessee State 24-21.
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Week 14 Champions Division Results
MSU 31 - TEX 26 | MIA 34 - PSU 31 | PUR 31 - BYU 21
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Champions Division and College Football Playoffs Guidelines
- The top four seeds from the Champions Division will be awarded an automatic bid into the College Football Playoffs
- Champions Division Championship competed at the end of the regular season to determine the top two seeds
- The fifth seed in the CFP will be awarded to the Contenders Division Champion
- Remaining three seeds of the CFP will be selected based on committee rankings and can contain non ANAC members
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Champions Division Standings
1. Purdue, 10-2, 8-1 (West Region Champion)
2. Miami, 10-2, 8-1 (East Region Champion)
3. USF, 10-2, 7-2
4. Michigan State, 9-3, 6-3
5. Michigan, 7-5, 6-3
6. Stanford, 9-3, 6-3
7. Alabama, 9-3, 6-3
8. USC, 7-5, 4-5
9. BYU, 6-5, 3-5
10. Florida, 5-6, 3-5
11. Penn State, 6-6, 3-6 (relegated)
12. Georgia Tech, 5-7, 3-6 (relegated)
13. Texas, 5-7, 3-6 (relegated)
14. LSU, 4-8, 3-6 (relegated)
15. Tennessee, 4-8, 2-7 (relegated)
16. Kansas State, 3-9, 0-9 (relegated)
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Contenders Division Standings
1. Oklahoma, 11-1, 8-1 (West Region Champion)
2. Oregon, 11-1, 8-1
3. Ohio State, 9-3, 7-2 (East Region Champion)
4. Ole Miss, 6-6, 6-3
5. Pittsburgh, 7-5, 5-4
6. Notre Dame, 5-7, 5-4
7. Auburn, 6-6, 4-5
8. Virginia Tech, 7-5, 4-5 (relegated)
9. Texas A&M, 5-7, 4-5 (relegated)
10. Wisconsin, 6-6, 3-6 (relegated)
11. Nebraska, 3-9, 3-6 (relegated)
12. Indiana, 4-8, 3-6 (relegated)
13. Florida State, 3-9, 2-7 (relegated)
14. Arkansas, 2-10, 2-7 (relegated)
15. Missouri, 4-8, 1-8 (relegated)
-- North Carolina, 8-4, 7-2 (joining American Athletic Conference at end of season)
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Rising Division Standings
1. Mississippi State, 9-3, 7-2 (East Region Champion) (promoted)
2. UCF. 9-2, 7-2 (promoted)
3. Kansas, 7-5, 6-3 (West Region Champion) (promoted)
4. Georgia, 7-5, 5-4 (promoted)
5. Colorado, 8-4, 5-4
6. Washington, 6-6, 5-4
7. UCLA, 6-6, 5-4
8. Oklahoma State, 6-6, 4-5
9. Minnesota, 7-5, 4-5
10. West Virginia, 5-7, 4-5
11. Iowa, 4-8, 3-6
-- Kentucky, 6-6, 5-4 (joining American Athletic Conference at end of season)
-- South Carolina, 7-5, 5-4 (joining American Athletic Conference at end of season)
-- Clemson, 5-7, 4-5 (joining American Athletic Conference at end of season)
-- NC State, 6-6, 3-6 (joining American Athletic Conference at end of season)
-- Duke, 3-9, 0-9 (joining American Athletic Conference at end of season)
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College Football Playoff Rankings
1. Purdue, 10-2 (automatic bid slot)
2. Miami, 10-2 (automatic bid slot)
3. USF, 10-2 (automatic bid slot)
4. Michigan State, 9-3 (automatic bid slot)
5. Contenders Division Champion (Ohio State vs. Oklahoma) (automatic bid slot)
6. SMU, 12-0
7. Miami University, 12-0
8. Purdue 10-2
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9. Oregon, 11-1
10. Alabama, 9-3
11. Utah, 11-1
12. Stanford, 9-3
13. ECU, 10-2
14. North Texas, 10-2
15. Toledo, 9-3
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Conference Championship Schedule
Champions Division Final
#10 Miami (10-2, 8-1)
#3 Purdue (10-2, 8-1)

Contenders Division Championship Game
#14 Ohio State (9-3, 7-2)
#13 Oklahoma (11-1, 8-1)

Rising Division Championship Game
Kansas (7-5, 6-3)
Mississippi State (9-3, 7-2)

AAC Championship Game
Tulane (8-4, 7-3)
#9 ECU (10-2, 9-1)

Big XII Championship Game
#19 Southern Miss (8-4, 5-3)
#1 SMU (12-0, 8-0)

C-USA Champions
#22 Old Dominion (10-2, 3-0)

MAC Championship Game
#15 Toledo (9-3, 7-1)
#2 Miami University (12-0, 8-0)

MWC Champions
Hawai'i (10-2, 4-0)

Pac-12 Championship Game
#17 Fresno State (10-2, 7-1)
#7 Utah (11-1, 8-0)

Sun Belt Championship Game
#12 North Texas (10-2, 8-1)
South Alabama (9-3, 8-1)
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Heisman Race
QB Aaron Meyer (Miami University): 1911 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 221 carries, 1292 yards, 16 touchdowns
QB Dustin Caldwell (SMU): 3359 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 197 carries, 1065 yards, 13 touchdowns
QB Jacob Beebe (Toledo): 1440 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 325 carries, 1877 yards, 18 touchdowns
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Top 247 Five-Star Commitments
#1 Nate Cox [WR #1]: 6'5", 206lbs | Bremerton, WA [IMG] | 5-star | University of Southern California
#2 Antonio Murphy [ATH #1]: 6'5", 229lbs | Austintown, OH | 5-star | Michigan State University
#4 Stephen Cunningham [ATH #3]: 6'3", 199lbs | New Berlin, WI | 5-star | University of Michigan
#5 Eddie Watson [ATH #4]: 6'1", 208lbs | Center Point, AL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#6 Scott Price [ATH #5]: 6'3", 211lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#7 Calvin Nicholson [ATH #6]: 6'0", 180lbs | Fargo, ND | 5-star | University of Michigan
#8 Mike Patton [ATH #7]: 6'2", 201lbs | Evans, GA | 5-star | University of Minnesota
#10 Brett Jefferson [HB #2]: 5'9", 173lbs | Marquette, MI | 5-star | Pennsylvania State University
#12 Joe Graham [ATH #9]: 6'1", 201lbs | Fort Hood, TX | 5-star | University of Texas
#14 David Washington [ATH #10]: 6'2", 180lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#15 Nate Brown [WR #3]: 5'10", 191lbs | Southside, AL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#16 Cliff Cox [ATH #11]: 6'0", 210lbs | Fairfield, CA | 5-star | University of Oregon
#18 Marcel Fleming [ATH #12]: 6'1", 201lbs | Lakeland, FL | 5-star | University of Florida
#19 Michael Harrison [HB #3]: 5'11", 190lbs | Brownsville, TX | 5-star | University of Florida
#20 Chris Hardy [HB #4]: 5'9", 192lbs | Grantsville, UT | 5-star | University of Utah
#21 Adam Boyd [WR #4]: 6'2", 204lbs | Saginaw, TX | 5-star | Baylor University
#22 Ricky Maxey [T #1]: 6'5", 280lbs | Hacienda Heights, CA | 5-star | University of Southern California
#23 Chris Kenney [WR #5]: 6'3", 210lbs | Mandan, ND | 5-star | University of Utah
#24 Andrew Crews [WR #6]: 6'2", 196lbs | Talladega, AL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#25 Darius Little [HB #5]: 6'2", 180lbs | Bethany, OK | 5-star | University of Hawai'i
#26 Marcus Edwards [HB #6]: 6'0", 200lbs | Barnwell, SC [IMG] | 5-star | University of Nebraska
#27 David Salyer [T #2]: 6'3", 281lbs | Daphne, AL | 5-star | Michigan State University
#28 Seth Merritt [CB #1]: 5'11", 181lbs | Hoover, AL | 5-star | University of Tennessee
#29 John Brown [ATH #13]: 6'2", 213lbs | Glendale, CA | 5-star | Brigham Young University
#30 Shawn Thomas [DT #1]: 6'1", 291lbs | Mount Olive, NC | 5-star | University of South Florida
#31 Justin Johnson [HB #7]: 6'1", 217lbs | Weddington, NC [IMG] | 5-star | University of Florida
#33 Mike Elliott [QB #1]: 6'2", 206lbs | Anniston, AL | 5-star | University of Tennessee
#34 Nate White [T #4]: 6'3", 291lbs | Mission Viejo, CA | 5-star | University of Michigan
#35 David Cruz [S #1]: 6'5", 196lbs | Crystal City, TX | 5-star | University of Utah
#37 Patrick Washington [ATH #14]: 6'0", 217lbs | Marysville, MI | 5-star | University of Toledo
#39 Lamar Mitchell [ATH #15]: 6'0", 187lbs | Elkin, NC | 5-star | University of Southern California
#40 Tyrone Love [DE #2]: 6'3", 242lbs | Centerville, OH | 5-star | University of Michigan
#42 Parker Gibson [WR #8]: 6'1", 208lbs | Immokalee, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#43 Korey Vinson [ILB #1]: 6'1", 248lbs | Pasadena, CA | 5-star | University of Notre Dame
#44 John Grigsby [C #1]: 6'0", 290lbs | Bayshore Gardens, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
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Notable Florida Recruiting Commitments
#6 Scott Price [ATH #5]: 6'3", 211lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | University of South Florida
#14 David Washington [ATH #10]: 6'2", 180lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Georgia Tech University
#18 Marcel Fleming [ATH #12]: 6'1", 201lbs | Lakeland, FL | 5-star | University of Florida
#42 Parker Gibson [WR #8]: 6'1", 208lbs | Immokalee, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#44 John Grigsby [C #1]: 6'0", 290lbs | Bayshore Gardens, FL | 5-star | University of Alabama
#63 Antwuan Bennett [QB #5]: 6'2", 230lbs | Homestead, FL | 4-star | University of Central Florida
#66 Daniel Dorsey [CB #4]: 5'11", 166lbs | Pompano Beach, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#67 Eugene Carter [HB #10]: 6'0", 213lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#79 Troy Cook [WR #13]: 6'0", 180lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#101 Justin Kent [ATH #27]: 5'11", 165lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 4-star | Arkansas State University
#114 Phil Ball [DE #5]: 6'2", 252lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#115 Isaac Gooden [HB #15]: 6'0", 200lbs | Clearwater, FL | 4-star | University of Southern Miss
#117 James Foster [DE #6]: 6'3", 248lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#118 Ronald Berry [CB #6]: 5'9", 172lbs | Bradenton, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#119 Kevin Malloy [S #3]: 6'2", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#124 Jerry Davis [G #5]: 6'1", 277lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Miami
#159 Kyle Wood [DE #12]: 6'3", 235lbs | Niceville, FL [IMG] | 4-star | University of South Florida
#167 Andre Morgan [WR #28]: 6'1", 196lbs | Bonita Springs, FL | 4-star | University of South Florida
#172 Jason Coker [DE #13]: 6'3", 273lbs | Boca Raton, FL | 4-star | Florida Atlantic University
#176 Matt Harris [TE #9]: 6'3", 220lbs | Fort Myers, FL | 4-star | University of Oklahoma
#178 Eric Guidry [DT #9]: 5'11", 270lbs | Niceville, FL | 4-star | University of Mississippi
#192 Khalif Johnson [WR #31]: 6'2", 212lbs | Melbourne, FL | 4-star | Miami University of Ohio
#210 Chaz Bailey [G #11]: 6'4", 291lbs | Ormond Beach, FL | 4-star | Purdue University
#225 Leon Scott [HB #26]: 6'1", 190lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Washington State University
#239 Emmanuel Poland [OLB #13]: 6'3", 213lbs | Cutler, FL [IMG] | 4-star | University of Oregon
#255 Joe Rooney [ATH #45]: 6'4", 260lbs | Boca Grande, FL | 4-star | University of Mississippi
#257 Nolan Roberts [HB #30]: 5'11", 185lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#271 Jerry Cannon [G #12]: 6'2", 321lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Oklahoma
#273 Chris Olsen [S #5]: 6'1", 184lbs | Port St. Lucie, FL | 4-star | Clemson University
#275 Charles Robinson [G #13]: 6'4", 288lbs | Brownsville, FL | 4-star | Florida State University
#276 Eddie Barrett [T #20]: 6'4", 300lbs | Deland, FL | 4-star | University of Tennessee
#283 Devin Mitchell [WR #51]: 6'1", 215lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Rutgers University
#287 Barrett Newell [WR #52]: 6'3", 193lbs | Delray Beach, FL | 4-star | Virginia Tech University
#299 Derek Deluca [WR #54]: 6'2", 198lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Clemson University
#305 Eric Archer [TE #15]: 6'7", 252lbs | Miami, FL | 4-star | University of Florida
#306 Robbie Edwards [TE #16]: 6'6", 267lbs | Margate, FL | 4-star | University of Notre Dame

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With top three receivers likely headed to the NFL, Bulls revamp the room with additions of Morgan and Weiss
Eddie Fernandez -- 247 Sports USF Insider

Four-star receivers Andre Morgan (Bonita Springs, Flo.) and Nick Weiss (Childersburg, Ala.) have committed to the University of South Florida.

Morgan, who held offers from USC, Georgia and Alabama, is one of the state's fastest players with a reported 40-time of 4.36 on the lasers, masking him the second fastest player in USF's class behind IMG safety Julian Harrell. Morgan has ways to go in terms of developing his skill set as a complete receiver and will need an adjustment period to the level of competition. The staff is high on him and think he can have a similar career as Brent Cunningham, another raw prospect the Bulls signed because of their speed that turned into a productive college receiver.

A few spots below Morgan in the receiver rankings is Weiss, a big bodied receiver out of the Alabama area that fits the mold of either a big slot or versatile Z receiver on the outside. Weiss suffers from concentration drops and had a less than impressive outing this summer on the 7-on-7 circuit but with interest from Florida State and Penn State, there is certainly talent in the six-foot-four receiver who also runs with some physicality when the ball is in his hand.

With the commitments, USF helps raise the floor of their receiver room with some talent likely on the way out as Joseph Moses and Alston Marks could declare early as juniors on top of senior receiver William Sapp. Morgan and Weiss join a class that already includes a five-star in Tampa's Scott Price and potentially another in Miami's Trey Arnold. Arnold will decide between Miami and USF on National Signing Day.

2041 USF Recruiting Class
WR Scott Price [ATH #5]: 6'3", 211lbs | Tampa, FL | 5-star | 4.44 40-yd dash, 310 Bench Press Max, 270 Squat Max
DT Shawn Thomas [DT #1]: 6'1", 291lbs | Mount Olive, NC | 5-star | 4.84 40-yd dash, 450 Bench Press Max, 655 Squat Max
QB Rashad Woodard [QB #6]: 6'2", 201lbs | Spencer, OK | 4-star | 4.68 40-yd dash, 275 Bench Press Max, 330 Squat Max
S Julian Harrell [S #2]: 6'2", 179lbs | Fort Lee, VA [IMG] | 4-star | 4.32 40-yd dash, 360 Bench Press Max, 355 Squat Max
DE James Foster [DE #6]: 6'3", 248lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | 4.64 40-yd dash, 410 Bench Press Max, 555 Squat Max
CB Ronald Berry [CB #6]: 5'9", 172lbs | Bradenton, FL [IMG] | 4-star | 4.38 40-yd dash, 235 Bench Press Max, 255 Squat Max
DE Kyle Wood [DE #12]: 6'3", 235lbs | Niceview, FL [IMG] | 4-star | 4.74 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 605 Squat Max
OLB Cory Manson [OLB #9]: 5'11", 220lbs | Daphne, AL | 4-star | 4.62 40-yd dash, 425 Bench Press Max, 655 Squat Max
WR Andre Morgan [WR #28]: 6'1", 196lbs | Bonita Springs, FL | 4-star | 4.36 40-yd dash, 250 Bench Press Max, 215 Squat Max
WR Nick Weiss [WR #33]: 6'4", 195lbs | Childersburg, AL | 4-star | 4.46 40-yd dash, 240 Bench Press Max, 260 Squat Max
ILB Ryan Robinson [ILB #20]: 6'0", 230lbs | Port St. Lucie, FL | 3-star | 4.48 40-yd dash, 395 Bench Press Max, 560 Squat Max
TE Earl May [FB #2]: 5'10", 236lbs | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3-star | 4.54 40-yd dash, 400 Bench Press Max, 325 Squat Max

2041 USF Recruiting Board
WR Trey Arnold [WR #2]: 5'11", 171lbs | Miami, FL | 5-star | Miami, USF
S Clarence Sullivan [S #1]: 6'4", 210lbs | Barnwell, SC | 5-star | Unknown (pending legal case)
TE Kris Miller [TE #2]: 6'1", 238lbs | St. Petersburg, FL | 4-star | Michigan State, USF, Washington, TCU
ILB Damon Hill [ILB #3]: 6'0", 238lbs | Greater Northdale, FL | 4-star | Ole Miss, USF, UCF, Florida Atlantic
CB Ernest Jones [CB #3]: 6'1", 183lbs | Tampa, FL | 4-star | Miami, Florida State, Florida, USF
G Corey Lee [G #9]: 6'1", 301lbs | Punta Gorda, FL [IMG] | 4-star | Miami, USF
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S Kevin Malloy [S #3]: 6'2", 193lbs | Orlando, FL | 4-star | Committed to Florida State
QB Will Jones [QB #16]: 6'4", 200lbs | West Hartford, CT | 4-star | Rutgers
OLB Charles Moore [OLB #34]: 6'1", 242lbs | Orlando, FL | 3-star | Miami, Southern Miss

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Notable Coaches on the Hot Seat
1. Paul Daniels (2-10, 54-58 at Arkansas, 9th year)
2. Charlton Warren (4-8, 25-26 at LSU, 4th year)
3. Jeremy Pruitt (3-9, 46-43 at Florida State, 7th year)
4. Bryan Cook (5-7, 142-57 at Georgia Tech, 28th year)
5. Rhett Lashlee (4-8, 27-35 at Baylor, 5th year)
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Notable Coaches on the Rise
1. Jonathan Henry (13-0 at SMU, 1st year)
2. Matt Canada (11-2, 38-25 at North Texas, 5th year)
3. Zach Newberry (8-4 at San Diego State, 1st year)
4. J.B. Wilson (11-2, 18-8 at Fresno State, 2nd year)
5. Roger MCoy (9-3 at UCF, 1st year)
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Conference Championship Results
Champions Division Final
#10 Miami (10-3, 8-2) -- 35
#3 Purdue (11-2, 9-1) -- 52

Contenders Division Championship Game
#14 Ohio State (10-3, 8-2) -- 41
#13 Oklahoma (11-2, 8-2) -- 17

Rising Division Championship Game
Kansas (7-6, 6-4) -- 35
Mississippi State (10-3, 8-2) -- 42

AAC Championship Game
Tulane (8-5, 7-4) -- 23
#9 ECU (11-2, 10-1) -- 28

Big XII Championship Game
#19 Southern Miss (8-5, 5-4) -- 35
#1 SMU (13-0, 9-0) -- 59

C-USA Champions
#22 Old Dominion (10-2, 3-0)

MAC Championship Game
#15 Toledo (9-4, 7-2) -- 34
#2 Miami University (13-0, 9-0) -- 44

MWC Champions
Hawai'i (10-2, 4-0)

Pac-12 Championship Game
#17 Fresno State (11-2, 8-1) -- 31
#7 Utah (11-2, 8-1) -- 21

Sun Belt Championship Game
#12 North Texas (11-2, 9-1) -- 40
South Alabama (9-4, 8-2) -- 35

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Notable Bowl Selections
Tampa Bay Bowl*
Michigan (7-5, 6-3)
Notre Dame (5-7, 5-4)

Citrus Bowl*
Pittsburgh (7-5, 5-4)
#10 Stanford (9-3, 6-3)

Gator Bowl*
#9 Alabama (9-3, 6-3)
Ole Miss (6-6, 6-3)

LA Bowl*
#25 USC (7-5, 4-5)
#17 Oklahoma (11-2, 8-2)

Gasparilla Bowl
#20 Rutgers (10-2, 8-2)
#12 Utah (11-2, 8-1)

Cheez-It Bowl
Temple (6-5, 6-4)
#21 UCF (9-3, 7-2)

*denotes promotional play-in game with winner playing in the Champions Division in the 2041 season.

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After a whirlwind few months, college football's future get some clarity with finalization of ANAC membership for upcoming season, College Football Playoff format
Jessica West -- SI.com


The American National Athletic Conference (ANAC) has officially announced its reduction to 42 members with former members North Carolina, South Carolina, Clemson, North Carolina State, Duke and Kentucky joining the American Athletic Conference. The ANAC also announced four post-season games that will feature Michigan, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Stanford, Alabama, Ole Miss, USC and Oklahoma with the winners rounding out the Champions Division next season as it makes the move to ten teams.

Starting in 2041, the ANAC will retain its previous promotional rules in the Contenders and Rising Division with the top eight teams in the Rising Division replacing the bottom eight teams in the Contenders Division. The Contenders Division Champion will be promoted into the Champions Division along with any other playoff qualifiers. The remaining non-playoff qualifiers will compete in these play-in bowl games.

With the much discussed contraction, the College Football Playoff Committee had previously announced that the Champions Division winner will keep their four automatic bids but are no longer guaranteed to be the top four seeds. Instead, it will be voted on by the committee along with the other four teams in the eight-team format.

The previous format with the Champions Division winners being awarded the top four seeds was widely criticized when undefeated Rutgers was seeded fifth behind three three-loss teams in Alabama, Penn State and Stanford. Despite the less favorable seed, the Scarlet Knights won the whole thing. This season, two undefeated teams in SMU and Miami University of Ohio are seeded sixth and seventh behind multi-loss teams in Purdue, Miami, USF, Ohio State and Michigan State.

2041 Conference Alignments
ANAC - Champions Division
Purdue
Miami
USF
Michigan State
Ohio State
Oregon
Winner of Michigan vs. Notre Dame
Winner of Stanford vs. Pittsburgh
Winner of Alabama vs. Ole Miss
Winner of USC vs. Oklahoma

ANAC - Contenders Division
BYU
Florida
Penn State
Georgia Tech
Texas
LSU
Tennessee
Kansas State
Loser of Michigan vs. Notre Dame
Loser of Stanford vs. Pittsburgh
Loser of Alabama vs. Ole Miss
Loser of USC vs. Oklahoma
Mississippi State
UCF
Kansas
Georgia

ANAC - Rising Division
Auburn
Virginia Tech
Texas A&M
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Indiana
Florida State
Arkansas
Missouri
Colorado
Washington
UCLA
Oklahoma State
Minnesota
West Virginia
Iowa

American Athletic Conference
ECU
Rutgers
Navy
Boston College
Temple
Syracuse
Wake Forest
Louisville
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina (formerly of the ANAC - Contenders)
South Carolina (formerly of the ANAC - Rising)
NC State (formerly of the ANAC - Rising)
Duke (formerly of the ANAC - Rising)
Clemson (formerly of the ANAC - Rising)
Kentucky (formerly of the ANAC - Rising)

Big XII
SMU
Middle Tennessee State
Houston
Southern Mississippi
Iowa State
Cincinnati
TCU
Memphis
Louisiana Tech
Baylor
Texas Tech
Rice
Tulsa (formerly of the AAC)
Tulane (formerly of the AAC)

Conference USA
Old Dominion
UAB
Western Kentucky
Marshall
Connecticut (formerly of the AAC)

Independent
Army
Vanderbilt
New Mexico State

Mid-American Conference
Miami University
Toledo
Kent State
Bowling Green
Akron
Central Michigan
Buffalo
Northwestern
Illinois
Ohio
Northern Illinois
Ball State
Eastern Michigan
Western Michigan

Mountain West Conference
Hawai'i
New Mexico
Wyoming
Colorado State
Utah State

Pacific-12
Fresno State
Utah
San Diego State
Arizona
Washington State
Air Force
Arizona State
Boise State
UNLV
Oregon State
California
San Jose State
Nevada

Sun Belt
North Texas
South Alabama
Arkansas State
Georgia State
UTSA
Idaho
UL-Monroe
Troy
UTEP
UL Lafayette
Georgia Southern
Texas State
Florida Atlantic (formerly of the AAC)
Florida International (formerly of the AAC)