Figured I'd start up a game thread since there has been no chatter about tonight's game. Obviously this is a must-win game. FAU has close losses to Michigan St (16-10) and UNT, and they were tied going into the 4th against UTSA. They also held Army to 24- the only time Army has scored fewer than 37 this year. Wins are against Wagner and FIU, and they were blown out UConn.

FAU was crushed by Lajontay Wester leaving- Cam Fancher has 5 TDs to 6 INTs, and only two players have double-digit catches (we have 5, but only 6 passing TDs). FAU is getting 4.5 YPC (better than our 4.1) and does have 15 rushing TDs (same as us). FAU's scoring is 95th in the nation (we are 89th). Anecdotally, a buddy went to Marshall and was happy to see Fancher leave. He can move a bit but had decision making problems there.

FAU's scoring defense is 92nd worst in the nation (we are 105th), but like I said above, they did have some good outings.

I think this is game is pretty straightforward. You two teams that have struggled in multiple facets, but we have definitely played a tougher schedule. This is an opportunity for us to get back to .500 and to avenge a particularly embarrassing loss from 2023. We've had a true bye week without a hurricane, so I'd like to see much crisper offense and some new elements that fit Archie's skill set better.

USF has visited four players official mid-season they have a commitment from one already, Tayte Crable (Hoban- Akron, OH) was the first to commit and it is possible the Bulls could go 4 for 4 on these kids come December.

I have LB Gavin Leach (Castle- Newburgh, IN) on flip watch from Toledo to USF after his OV this past weekend to Tampa. Imagine being a dude living in Indiana coming to Tampa, it is an easy sell.

RB target Tray Kinkle (Holly Springs, MS) is very close to a decision and the Bulls wowed him on his OV last week.

RB target Kentrell Rinehart (Westland- Galloway, OH) visited during Crable's visit weekend and he is someone I'm watching closely as well to see if the Bulls can pull off the flip.

LB target Darien Whitaker (Boys Town, NE) committed to Kansas State following his OV to the Little Apple last weekend. The Bulls will continue working him.

WR target Carl Jenkins (St. Augustine, FL) is still a priority and he is getting worked every day by his QB Locklan Hewlett.

Armwood LB Kellen Wiley Jr. was a major target, I think that ship has sailed, though Wiley may end up in a JUCO if he doesn't get in the books hard.

WR commit Korey Pettigrew (Perry, GA) is still a hot target for Georgia Tech, but he still speaks very highly of USF and says he is still committed.

DE Wilnerson Telemaque (Monsignor Pace- Opa Locka, FL) decommitted from Wisconsin this week. The Bulls have always been down his list a little, but he has been on campus A LOT. He is a guy I could see going somewhere and bouncing back in the portal later.

Four Bulls produced double-digit points in Wednesday’s 94-51 victory against Edward Waters

TAMPA, Fla. (October 30, 2024) – Bulls Nation got its first look at the 2024-25 University of South Florida men’s basketball team on Wednesday during an exhibition with Edward Waters. The Bulls won the exhibition 94-51.

South Florida finished the night with four guys in double figures. CJ Brown led the way with a game-high 15 points. He added six rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Jayden Reid recorded a 13-point game and forced a team-high three steals. Quincy Ademokoya and Jimmie Williams both finished with 11 points. Williams brought down a team-high seven rebounds and dished out a game-high eight assists. He added a steal. Ademokoya chipped in with five rebounds.

The Bulls knocked down ten 3-pointers as a unit and finished the night shooting 32.3 percent from long range. Seven different players made a 3-pointer. The USF bench proved to be strong and outscored the EWU bench 54-18.

The South Florida defense held Edward Waters to 27.1 percent from the field and 11.8 percent from 3-point range. The Bulls finished the contest with six blocks, three of those came from Jamille Reynolds.


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The 2024-25 season opener will be on Monday, November 4, in Jacksonville. South Florida will play Florida on the SEC Network at 8:30 p.m.

Remembering Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

A public celebration of life for Amir Abdur-Rahim will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the Yuengling Center. The event will begin at 11 a.m. A tribute website has been set up where fans and supporters can share memories and notes with the family. Anyone wanting to honor his memory should consider donating to the Future Foundation, a non-profit organization that held a special place in his heart.