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2025 South Florida Football Predictions: Bulls Ranked 87th in RJ Young's Ultimate 136
College Football 2025 South Florida Football Predictions: Bulls Ranked 87th in RJ Young's Ultimate 136 Updated Aug. 10, 2025 9:25 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link This isn't your average college football ranking. My Ultimate 136 is a set of rankings that is fluid, but it's my job to look ahead and make a claim for all FBS teams based on what I know and why I know it. Here are the three pressing questions I started by asking when putting together this list: Who do I think is good? Why do I think they're good? What are the chances they will finish above or below my expectations? Here is a look at where South Florida lands in my Ultimate 136. USF ranking: 87 Last year's ranking: 70 Top player: QB Byrum Brown: Posted the first 3,000 passing yard season in school history in 2023 as well as throwing a school record 26 TD passes; in five games last season, threw for 836 yards and ran for 269, with 2 TD passes and 3 TD rushes. [South Florida's 2025 schedule] RJ's take: If Byrum Brown earns the start after suffering a season-ending injury last season, it's not hard to see Alex Golesh's Bulls increasing their 2024 season win total from seven. With the addition of former Charlotte RB Cartevious Norton and Oklahoma RB Sam Franklin, the run-game could be the most explosive yet in Tampa. ADVERTISEMENT Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando is gonna send 'em, and he's gonna have his unit hunting for fumbles and balls in the air. It's a gambler's defense. But when he catches a run of the right looks it can be as hot as any in the country. Add to this 13 players who've played more than 200 snaps and 10 upperclassmen out of the portal all on defense, and you can see the vision for a dictating-terms defense. [Check out RJ Young's Ultimate 136 College Football Rankings here] USF Win Total Odds: Over 6.5 (-128) Under 6.5 (+104) Have an issue with my rankings? Think your alma mater is too low, or your school's rival is too high? Get at me on X, @RJ_Young , and I'll select my favorite tweets and respond to them in a future article. RJ Young is a national college football writer and analyst for FOX Sports. Follow him at @RJ_Young. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football South Florida Bulls share
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6 days ago
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USF's 'freak' quarterback Byrum Brown could shake up the American
USF's 'freak' quarterback Byrum Brown could shake up the American originally appeared on The Sporting News The state of quarterbacking in college football is in a healthy spot. The 2026 NFL Draft class looks to be bountiful, several contenders added high-profile stars, and even the Group of Five has found itself a handful of stars. Among them is USF quarterback Byrum Brown. His season was cut short by a leg injury in 2024, and Bryce Archie filled in admirably, but there's little question about which passer provides more upside for the Bulls. The nature of the American Conference suggests that most of its teams can contend for a title in 2025. If USF is going to contend in 2025, it's going to be on the back of its dynamo under center. Running with the Bulls Brown's mobility stands out among the elite at the position. He ran for 809 yards in his last full season, turning 203 carries into 11 scores. In 2025, he's expected to do more of the same. Brown certainly has the physical tools to do so. On Bruce Feldman's "Freaks List," Brown landed 42nd. He was one of two quarterbacks on the list -- meant to highlight college football's most athletic talents -- trailing only South Carolina passer LaNorris Sellers at the position. "Good news for the Bulls: their star QB, who is just 20, looked better than ever this spring after missing eight games last season due to a leg injury following a record-setting season in 2023," Feldman wrote. "That year, Brown and Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels were the only QBs in the nation to post 3,000-plus passing yards and 800-plus rushing yards in the regular season. The 6-3 1/2, 232-pound senior hit 22.5 mph on the GPS this offseason. He squatted 600 pounds and benched 300. "'He really is a freak athlete,' said USF head coach Alex Golesh." MORE: Notre Dame backed for big 2025 season behind 'dynamic' offense Brown's athleticism defines his game. He can create explosive plays out of thin air and fits into game plans in a similar fashion (stylistically) to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. He's a powerful runner with real contact balance and a decent ability to make guys miss. Draws are a staple of the USF offense, and designed gap runs are plentiful. Fortunately, there's more than just mobility to lean on. Brown has legitimate arm talent and a willingness to stretch the field. He's willing to take hits in the pocket and on the move, remains potent out of structure, and avoided turnovers in 2024. As far as the American goes, there may not be a more dangerous passer. The upcoming months could be pivotal for Brown's NFL chances. With problematic mechanics, accuracy inconsistencies, and a schematic hill to climb to the next level, he's a late Day 3 prospect, if at all draftable. There's a path to the pros, though, and it's paved by the same physical tools that make Brown an x-factor for South Florida this season. MORE NCAA NEWS 2 Penn State wideouts named to Biletnikoff Award watch list Jake Kreul sets commitment date; Oklahoma, Texas battling CBS Sports calls Michigan football coaches poll ranking 'overrated' Colin Cowherd said Nick Saban screwed the SEC
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01-08-2025
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USF wins AAC title in EA Sports CFB 26 prediction
The South Florida Bulls kick off their season on Aug. 28, their penultimate before moving to a new on-campus stadium. Why it matters: Under coach Alex Golesh, USF has managed back-to-back winning records, notable given the loss of star quarterback Byrum Brown just a month into the 2024 season. Zoom in: The long-suffering Bulls have a chance, though a slim one, to turn things around. ESPN gives USF a 4.9% chance of winning the American Athletic Conference (ACC) title. The team is retaining most of its key players from last season, and is ranked No. 11 in the nation for continuity. Brown is back in the saddle and bullish about the upcoming season. But wide receiver Sean Atkins and backup quarterback Bryce Archie, who started eight games in 2024, are gone. What to watch: The Bulls will face Florida on Sept. 6 — their first meeting since 2022, when USF nearly pulled off an upset before losing 31–28 in Gainesville. The Bulls also meet two other in-state rivals this season: Miami on Sept. 13 and Florida Atlantic on Oct. 18. 🔮 The prediction: We used EA Sports' College Football 26, which was released last month, to simulate how USF might fare this season. The Bulls finish this season with an 8-5 record and clinch the AAC championship over Tulane, at least, according to the video game. The virtual Bulls opened the season with a win over Boise State (17–3), then lost back-to-back games to Florida (13–7) and Miami (21–7). USF followed with a win over South Carolina State (14–7), a loss to Charlotte (27–21), and edged out North Texas (14–10). The Bulls went on to defeat Florida Atlantic (27–3) and Memphis (14–7). USF slipped again with close losses to UTSA (17–14) and Navy (14–10), but rebounded with a win against UAB (28–14) and closed the regular season with a blow-out win over Rice (24–3).
