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USF football beats Charlotte at Raymond James

USF football rolls past Charlotte in American Conference season opener

The Bulls have returned to the Associated Press Top 25 Poll following its 54-26 win against Charlotte at Raymond James Stadium. As part of "Flashback Friday," USF celebrated the early years of the program with the "Robo Bull" logo adorning its helmets and at midfield.

October 4, 2025USF Athletics

USF football takes the field in 1997

USF football honors 1997 debut with ‘Flashback Friday’ helmets in conference opener vs. Charlotte

USF kicks off its American Conference opener at Raymond James Stadium this Friday with a throwback twist – players will wear the original “RoboBull” helmets from the program’s first season. Take a look back at some fun facts from that inaugural year.

September 30, 2025USF Athletics

Jeamson Simeus and USF alumni

Miami-based USF alumni rally to cheer on Bulls in upcoming football showdown

With more than 11,000 USF alumni in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, many are gearing up to watch USF football’s Saturday matchup against the University of Miami.

September 11, 2025USF Athletics

USF Football at UF game

USF interns capture historic Florida upset through photos, video and memes

USF Athletics interns helped capture one of the program’s biggest wins — the Bulls’ 18–16 upset over then-No. 13 Florida — through viral photos, videos and memes that spread nationwide. From an iconic celebration shot to unexpected Nintendo 3DS sideline footage, their work preserved the emotion of the moment while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

September 11, 2025Student Success, USF Athletics

Fans surround USF football player

USF football kicks off season, dominating Boise State for first ranked win in nearly a decade

For its first ranked win since 2016, USF football beat No. 25 Boise State 34-7. The Bulls were “Back in Black" at Raymond James Stadium in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN.

August 29, 2025USF Athletics

Students walk the construction site of the on-campus stadium

USF student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium

As USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university’s future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.

August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, USF Athletics

Rendering of USF on-campus stadium

USF debuts first video look at the new on-campus stadium

It’s a new era for USF. Experience how the new home of the Bulls will transform game day - from the exclusive student section to premium suites and club areas to a rooftop lounge.

August 20, 2025USF Athletics

Football players stand with Coach Alex Golesh with Lee Roy Selmon jersey in frame

USF football begins new tradition honoring Lee Roy Selmon’s legendary No. 63

Defensive lineman Josh Celiscar was selected to wear No. 63 for the 2025 season. That was the National Football League number of the late Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Lee Roy Selmon, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and USF program patriarch who's remembered as one of Tampa's most beloved citizens and role models.

August 11, 2025USF Athletics

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USF Athletics announces 2025 Hall of Fame Class

The five-member class includes two head coaches and three standout student-athletes and marks the 11th Hall of Fame class in program history, bringing the total to 43 individual inductees and one team.

June 2, 2025USF Athletics

Rending of USF on campus stadium

Trustees approve updated USF stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward

Check out USF’s latest rendering for the stadium and learn more about how construction is ramping up – putting it on track to open in fall 2027.

April 29, 2025USF Athletics, University News

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

Former USF football player’s harrowing survival at sea retold in documentary, feature film

Sixteen years ago, 2008 graduate Nick Schuyler was in a boating accident in the Gulf that killed his three friends. He was the sole survivor. Now, a documentary and Hollywood film will tell the tragic tale that made national headlines.

April 21, 2025USF Athletics, USF in the News

USF wide receiver Sean Atkins

Patience pays off for USF walk-on turned record-breaking wide receiver Sean Atkins

Sean Atkins didn’t receive much attention coming out of high school as a 5’10” wide receiver. He joined the Bulls football program as a walk-on, but he never stopped believing in himself. During this time, he balanced a full-time job to pay rent, his studies and early morning football practice, and he eventually earned a full athletics scholarship.

March 7, 2025Student Success, USF Athletics

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