The USF Bulls (6-5; 4-3 American) secured their 12th bowl appearance in program history with a commanding 63-30 victory over Tulsa (3-8; 1-6 American) on Senior Day at Raymond James Stadium. In a dominant performance, the Bulls tallied an incredible 715 yards of offense, solidifying their place as one of the most successful programs in their first 24 seasons at the FBS level.
Under head coach Alex Golesh, the Bulls are headed to their second consecutive bowl appearance. USF wasted no time taking control of the game, jumping out to a 28-0 first-quarter lead before Tulsa managed its first down. By halftime, the Bulls were in full command with a 42-7 lead.
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On the road to the Bowl
USF’s offense was unstoppable, racking up 454 yards in the first half alone, while averaging an impressive eight yards per play. The team executed 10 of their season-high 16 explosive plays in just the opening 30 minutes. The 42 first-half points marked their best showing since 2015, when they scored a record-breaking 51 against Cincinnati.
Looking ahead, USF will wrap up the regular season on the road against Rice next Saturday. The game kicks off at 2:00 p.m. ET at Rice Stadium in Houston, marking the Bulls’ first-ever visit to the venue. A victory over the Owls would guarantee a winning record for Alex Golesh in his second season as head coach.
After the game against Rice, the Bulls will eagerly await their bowl destination announcement. With momentum on their side, USF is poised to make waves in the postseason. Follow the latest USF Football updates on the USF Athletics website as the Bulls gear up for Bowl season. Tampa’s football excitement is far from over!
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