2021 South Florida Bulls football
ConferenceAmerican Athletic Conference
Record2–10 (1–7 AAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorCharlie Weis Jr. (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorGlenn Spencer (2nd season)
Home stadiumRaymond James Stadium
2021 American Athletic Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 4 Cincinnati y$^  8 0   13 1  
No. 17 Houston y  8 0   12 2  
UCF  5 3   9 4  
East Carolina  5 3   7 5  
Tulsa  5 3   7 6  
SMU  4 4   8 4  
Memphis  3 5   6 6  
Navy  3 5   4 8  
Tulane  1 7   2 10  
South Florida  1 7   2 10  
Temple  1 7   3 9  
Championship: Cincinnati 35, Houston 20
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2021 South Florida Bulls football team represented the University of South Florida (USF) during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulls were led by second-year head coach Jeff Scott and played their home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This season was the ninth for the Bulls as members of the American Athletic Conference and 25th season overall.

Staff

Name Position Seasons at
South Florida
Alma mater
Jeff Scott Head Coach 2 Clemson (2003)
Glenn Spencer Defensive Coordinator / Safeties 2 Georgia Tech (1987)
Charlie Weis Jr. Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks 2 Kansas (2015)
Allen Mogridge Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Line 2 North Carolina(1999)
Cam Aiken Running Backs/Run Game Coordinator 1 Clemson (2013)
George Barlow Cornerbacks 1 Marshall (1990)
Bobby Bentley Wide Receivers/Pass Game Coordinator 1 Presbyterian (1990)
Da'Quan Bowers Defensive Line 2 Clemson (2019)
Daniel Da Prato Special Teams Coordinator 1 Louisiana–Monroe (2003)
Xavier Dye Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator 2 Clemson (2010)
Ernie Sims Linebackers 2 FSU (2006)
Brad Scott Chief of Staff 2 South Florida (1979)
A.J. Artis Director of Football Strength & Conditioning 1 Campbell (2015)
Brandon Roberts Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach 2 Middle Tennessee State (2009)

Preseason

American Athletic Conference preseason media poll

Patch worn on the Bulls jerseys and helmets to celebrate the football team's 25th season

The American Athletic Conference preseason media poll was released at the virtual media day held August 4, 2021.[1] Cincinnati, who finished the 2020 season ranked No. 8 nationally, was tabbed as the preseason favorite in the 2021 preseason media poll.

Media poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Cincinnati262 (22)
2UCF241 (2)
3SMU188
4Houston181
5Memphis168
6Tulsa153
7Tulane132
т-8East Carolina85
т-8Navy85
10Temple46
11South Florida43

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 27:30 p.m.at NC State*ACCNL 0–4552,633
September 111:00 p.m.No. 13 Florida*ABCL 20–4266,646
September 187:00 p.m.Florida A&M*
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Tampa, FL
ESPN+W 38–1729,475
September 2510:15 p.m.at No. 15 BYU*ESPN2L 27–3560,217
October 24:00 p.m.at SMUESPNUL 17–4123,355
October 1611:00 a.m.Tulsa
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Tampa, FL
ESPNUL 31–3221,767
October 237:00 p.m.Temple
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Tampa, FL
ESPN+W 34–1425,430
October 287:30 p.m.at East CarolinaESPNL 14–2932,015
November 67:30 p.m.Houstondagger
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Tampa, FL
ESPNUL 42–5428,667
November 126:00 p.m.No. 5 Cincinnati
  • Raymond James Stadium
  • Tampa, FL
ESPN2L 28–4530,780
November 2012:00 p.m.at TulaneESPN+L 14–4514,496
November 263:30 p.m.at UCFESPNL 13–1741,157

Source:[2]

Game summaries

At NC State

South Florida at NC State
1 234Total
Bulls 0 000 0
RV Wolfpack 10 14147 45
   
Pregame line Over/under
NCST –20.058
StatisticsSouth FloridaNC State
First downs1527
Total yards271525
Rushing yards104293
Passing yards167232
Turnovers31
Time of possession30:4829:12
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South FloridaPassingTimmy McClain7/13, 126 yards, 2 INTs
RushingJaren Mangham5 carries, 26 yards
ReceivingXavier Weaver2 receptions, 73 yards
NC StatePassingDevin Leary17/26, 232 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingZonovan Knight16 carries, 163 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingEmeka Emezie5 receptions, 71 yards

No. 13 Florida

Florida at South Florida
1 234Total
No. 13 Gators 14 2107 42
Bulls 3 0107 20
      
Pregame line Over/under
FLA –29.057
StatisticsFloridaSouth Florida
First downs2620
Total yards666297
Rushing yards363109
Passing yards303188
Turnovers21
Time of possession30:4229:18
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FloridaPassingAnthony Richardson3/3, 152 yards, 2 TDs
RushingAnthony Richardson4 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJacob Copeland5 receptions, 175 yards, 2 TDs
South FloridaPassingCade Fortin12/18, 91 yards, 1 INT
RushingDarrian Felix14 carries, 48 yards
ReceivingXavier Weaver2 receptions, 68 yards

Florida A&M

Florida A&M at South Florida
1 234Total
Rattlers 3 077 17
Bulls 10 1477 38
  • Date: September 18, 2021
  • Location: Raymond James Stadium
    Tampa, FL
  • Game start: 7:06 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 33 minutes
  • Game attendance: 29,475
  • Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: N 7 MPH
  • Referee: Tim Rich
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Drew Fellios (play–by–play) and Leger Douzable (analyst)
     
Pregame line Over/under
USF –22.550
StatisticsFlorida A&MSouth Florida
First downs2022
Total yards380406
Rushing yards132243
Passing yards248163
Turnovers11
Time of possession29:3830:14
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Florida A&MPassingRasean McKay25/49, 248 yards, 1 TD
RushingTerrell Jennings6 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingXavier Smith15 receptions, 139 yards
South FloridaPassingTimmy McClain12/23, 163 yards, 1 TD
RushingBrian Battie10 carries, 139 yards
ReceivingXavier Weaver5 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD

At No. 15 BYU

South Florida at BYU
1 234Total
Bulls 0 6147 27
No. 15 Cougars 21 770 35
  • Date: September 25, 2021
  • Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium
    Provo, UT
  • Game start: 10:25 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 5 minutes
  • Game attendance: 60,217
  • Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: NW 1 MPH
  • Referee: Luke Richmond
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst) and Dawn Davenport (sideline)
      
Pregame line Over/under
BYU –24.055
StatisticsSouth FloridaBYU
First downs2321
Total yards360448
Rushing yards174143
Passing yards186305
Turnovers11
Time of possession35:3724:23
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South FloridaPassingTimmy McClain17/24, 186 yards
RushingJaren Mangham26 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingXavier Weaver5 receptions, 76 yards
BYUPassingBaylor Romney20/25, 305 yards, 3 TDs
RushingTyler Allgeier15 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs
ReceivingGunner Romney5 receptions, 119 yards, 1 TD

At SMU

South Florida at SMU
1 234Total
Bulls 0 3140 17
Mustangs 10 71014 41
  • Date: October 2, 2021
  • Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium
    University Park, TX
  • Game start: 4:00 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:21
  • Game attendance: 23,355
  • Game weather: Temperature: 84 °F (29 °C) • Weather: Cloudy • Wind: W 8 MPH
  • Referee: Edwin Lee
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst)
      
Pregame line Over/under
SMU –2168.5[3]
StatisticsSouth FloridaSMU
First downs1930
Total yards336463
Rushing yards113162
Passing yards223301
Turnovers11
Time of possession27:1132:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South FloridaPassingTimmy McClain14/22, 223 yards
RushingBrian Battie7 rushes, 46 yards
ReceivingJimmy Horn Jr.5 receptions, 102 yards
SMUPassingTanner Mordecai29/42, 301 yards, 4 TD, INT
RushingTre Siggers20 rushes, 86 yards, TD
ReceivingDanny Gray7 receptions, 74 yards, 2 TD

Tulsa

Tulsa at South Florida
1 2Total
Golden Hurricane 0
Bulls 0
  • Date: October 16, 2021
  • Location: Raymond James Stadium
    Tampa, FL
  • Game start: TBD EDT
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StatisticsTulsaSouth Florida
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South FloridaPassing  
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Temple

Temple at South Florida
1 2Total
Owls 0
Bulls 0
  • Date: October 23, 2021
  • Location: Raymond James Stadium
    Tampa, FL
  • Game start: TBD EDT
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At East Carolina

South Florida at East Carolina
1 2Total
Bulls 0
Pirates 0
Over/under
  
StatisticsSouth FloridaEast Carolina
First downs  
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Houston

Houston at South Florida
1 234Total
Cougars 9 17217 54
Bulls 14 1477 42
  • Date: November 6, 2021
  • Location: Raymond James Stadium
    Tampa, FL
  • Game start: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Elapsed time:  
  • Game attendance: 28,667
  • Game weather: • Weather: TBD • Wind: TBD
  • Referee: Tim Rich
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst)
           
Pregame line Over/under
HOU –13.553
StatisticsHoustonSouth Florida
First downs3023
Total yards646399
Rushing yards261110
Passing yards385289
Turnovers02
Time of possession33:0726:53
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
HoustonPassingClayton Tune21/26, 385 yards, 3 TDs
RushingTa'Zhawn Henry10 rushes, 130 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTank Dell8 receptions, 164 yards, 1 TD
South FloridaPassingTimmy McClain22/46, 289 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingTimmy McClain11 rushes, 46 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingXavier Weaver6 receptions, 105 yards

No. 5 Cincinnati

Cincinnati at South Florida
1 234Total
No. 5 Bearcats 7 17714 45
Bulls 7 0147 28
  • Date: November 12, 2021
  • Location: Raymond James Stadium
    Tampa, FL
  • Game start: 6:00 p.m. EST
  • Elapsed time: 3 hours and 31 minutes
  • Game attendance: 30,780
  • Game weather: 75 °F (24 °C) • Weather: Sunny • Wind: E 5 MPH
  • Referee: Nate Black
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst) and Paul Carcaterra (sideline)
       
Pregame line Over/under
CIN –2458.5
StatisticsCincinnatiSouth Florida
First downs3021
Total yards506346
Rushing yards202101
Passing yards304245
Turnovers  
Time of possession32:3027:30
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
CincinnatiPassingDesmond Ridder31/39, 304 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingRyan Montgomery6 carries, 72 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJosh Whyle5 receptions, 61 yards, 1 TD
South FloridaPassingTimmy McClain16/30, 245 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingJaren Mangham16 carries, 53 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingJimmy Horn Jr.5 receptions, 108 yards, 1 TD

At Tulane

South Florida at Tulane
1 2Total
Bulls 0
Green Wave 0
  • Date: November 20, 2021
  • Location: Yulman Stadium
    New Orleans, LA
  • Game start: TBD EST
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At UCF

South Florida at UCF
1 234Total
Bulls 7 060 13
Knights 7 703 17
  • Date: November 26, 2021
  • Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium
    Orlando, FL
  • Game start: TBD EST
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References

  1. "Cincinnati Chosen as Favorite in American Preseason Media Poll". theAmerican.org. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  2. "2021 USF Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  3. "South Florida Bulls vs SMU Mustangs". Odds Shark. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
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