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Conference | American Athletic Conference |
Record | 2–10 (1–7 AAC) |
Head coach |
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Offensive coordinator | Charlie Weis Jr. (2nd season) |
Defensive coordinator | Glenn Spencer (2nd season) |
Home stadium | Raymond James Stadium |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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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.
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Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
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1 | Cincinnati | 262 (22) |
2 | UCF | 241 (2) |
3 | SMU | 188 |
4 | Houston | 181 |
5 | Memphis | 168 |
6 | Tulsa | 153 |
7 | Tulane | 132 |
т-8 | East Carolina | 85 |
т-8 | Navy | 85 |
10 | Temple | 46 |
11 | South Florida | 43 |
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 2 | 7:30 p.m. | at NC State* | ACCN | L 0–45 | 52,633 | |
September 11 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 13 Florida* | ABC | L 20–42 | 66,646 | |
September 18 | 7:00 p.m. | Florida A&M* |
| ESPN+ | W 38–17 | 29,475 |
September 25 | 10:15 p.m. | at No. 15 BYU* | ESPN2 | L 27–35 | 60,217 | |
October 2 | 4:00 p.m. | at SMU | ESPNU | L 17–41 | 23,355 | |
October 16 | 11:00 a.m. | Tulsa |
| ESPNU | L 31–32 | 21,767 |
October 23 | 7:00 p.m. | Temple |
| ESPN+ | W 34–14 | 25,430 |
October 28 | 7:30 p.m. | at East Carolina | ESPN | L 14–29 | 32,015 | |
November 6 | 7:30 p.m. | Houston![]() |
| ESPNU | L 42–54 | 28,667 |
November 12 | 6:00 p.m. | No. 5 Cincinnati |
| ESPN2 | L 28–45 | 30,780 |
November 20 | 12:00 p.m. | at Tulane | ESPN+ | L 14–45 | 14,496 | |
November 26 | 3:30 p.m. | at UCF | ESPN | L 13–17 | 41,157 | |
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Game summaries
At NC State
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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NCST –20.0 | 58 |
Statistics | South Florida | NC State |
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First downs | 15 | 27 |
Total yards | 271 | 525 |
Rushing yards | 104 | 293 |
Passing yards | 167 | 232 |
Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
Time of possession | 30:48 | 29:12 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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South Florida | Passing | Timmy McClain | 7/13, 126 yards, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Jaren Mangham | 5 carries, 26 yards | |
Receiving | Xavier Weaver | 2 receptions, 73 yards | |
NC State | Passing | Devin Leary | 17/26, 232 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Zonovan Knight | 16 carries, 163 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Emeka Emezie | 5 receptions, 71 yards |
No. 13 Florida
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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FLA –29.0 | 57 |
Statistics | Florida | South Florida |
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First downs | 26 | 20 |
Total yards | 666 | 297 |
Rushing yards | 363 | 109 |
Passing yards | 303 | 188 |
Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
Time of possession | 30:42 | 29:18 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Florida | Passing | Anthony Richardson | 3/3, 152 yards, 2 TDs |
Rushing | Anthony Richardson | 4 carries, 115 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Jacob Copeland | 5 receptions, 175 yards, 2 TDs | |
South Florida | Passing | Cade Fortin | 12/18, 91 yards, 1 INT |
Rushing | Darrian Felix | 14 carries, 48 yards | |
Receiving | Xavier Weaver | 2 receptions, 68 yards |
Florida A&M
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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USF –22.5 | 50 |
Statistics | Florida A&M | South Florida |
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First downs | 20 | 22 |
Total yards | 380 | 406 |
Rushing yards | 132 | 243 |
Passing yards | 248 | 163 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Time of possession | 29:38 | 30:14 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Florida A&M | Passing | Rasean McKay | 25/49, 248 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Terrell Jennings | 6 carries, 93 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Xavier Smith | 15 receptions, 139 yards | |
South Florida | Passing | Timmy McClain | 12/23, 163 yards, 1 TD |
Rushing | Brian Battie | 10 carries, 139 yards | |
Receiving | Xavier Weaver | 5 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD |
At No. 15 BYU
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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BYU –24.0 | 55 |
Statistics | South Florida | BYU |
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First downs | 23 | 21 |
Total yards | 360 | 448 |
Rushing yards | 174 | 143 |
Passing yards | 186 | 305 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Time of possession | 35:37 | 24:23 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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South Florida | Passing | Timmy McClain | 17/24, 186 yards |
Rushing | Jaren Mangham | 26 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Xavier Weaver | 5 receptions, 76 yards | |
BYU | Passing | Baylor Romney | 20/25, 305 yards, 3 TDs |
Rushing | Tyler Allgeier | 15 carries, 86 yards, 2 TDs | |
Receiving | Gunner Romney | 5 receptions, 119 yards, 1 TD |
At SMU
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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SMU –21 | 68.5[3] |
Statistics | South Florida | SMU |
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First downs | 19 | 30 |
Total yards | 336 | 463 |
Rushing yards | 113 | 162 |
Passing yards | 223 | 301 |
Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
Time of possession | 27:11 | 32:49 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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South Florida | Passing | Timmy McClain | 14/22, 223 yards |
Rushing | Brian Battie | 7 rushes, 46 yards | |
Receiving | Jimmy Horn Jr. | 5 receptions, 102 yards | |
SMU | Passing | Tanner Mordecai | 29/42, 301 yards, 4 TD, INT |
Rushing | Tre Siggers | 20 rushes, 86 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Danny Gray | 7 receptions, 74 yards, 2 TD |
Tulsa
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Statistics | Tulsa | South Florida |
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Temple
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Statistics | Temple | South Florida |
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At East Carolina
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Statistics | South Florida | East Carolina |
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Houston
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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HOU –13.5 | 53 |
Statistics | Houston | South Florida |
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First downs | 30 | 23 |
Total yards | 646 | 399 |
Rushing yards | 261 | 110 |
Passing yards | 385 | 289 |
Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
Time of possession | 33:07 | 26:53 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Houston | Passing | Clayton Tune | 21/26, 385 yards, 3 TDs |
Rushing | Ta'Zhawn Henry | 10 rushes, 130 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Tank Dell | 8 receptions, 164 yards, 1 TD | |
South Florida | Passing | Timmy McClain | 22/46, 289 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Timmy McClain | 11 rushes, 46 yards, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Xavier Weaver | 6 receptions, 105 yards |
No. 5 Cincinnati
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Pregame line | Over/under |
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CIN –24 | 58.5 |
Statistics | Cincinnati | South Florida |
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First downs | 30 | 21 |
Total yards | 506 | 346 |
Rushing yards | 202 | 101 |
Passing yards | 304 | 245 |
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Time of possession | 32:30 | 27:30 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Cincinnati | Passing | Desmond Ridder | 31/39, 304 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Ryan Montgomery | 6 carries, 72 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Josh Whyle | 5 receptions, 61 yards, 1 TD | |
South Florida | Passing | Timmy McClain | 16/30, 245 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Jaren Mangham | 16 carries, 53 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Jimmy Horn Jr. | 5 receptions, 108 yards, 1 TD |
At Tulane
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At UCF
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References
- ↑ "Cincinnati Chosen as Favorite in American Preseason Media Poll". theAmerican.org. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- ↑ "2021 USF Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ↑ "South Florida Bulls vs SMU Mustangs". Odds Shark. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
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