Football schedule released for 2021 season
The USF football team’s schedule was released Thursday and the first game of the 2021 season is set for Sept. 2 against NC State.
The schedule features a total of 12 games, including eight matchups against AAC opponents, and four against nonconference teams.
The four nonconference teams are NC State, Florida, Florida A&M and BYU.
Florida finished last season ranked No. 13 in the AP Poll, but will be missing some of the offensive firepower that helped them achieve that ranking. Quarterback Kyle Trask, tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Kadarius Toney are leaving for the NFL and are likely to be early-mid round picks. The matchup between the two programs will still be a tough test for the Bulls, as the Gators have a surplus of talent on their roster waiting to be utilized. The game will take place on Sep. 11.
Similarly, BYU finished last season ranked No. 11 in the AP Poll, however, the Cougars are losing starting quarterback Zach Wilson to the NFL Draft. Despite Wilson’s departure, the Cougars still will be a formidable opponent. The game against BYU is the last out of conference game on the schedule, and will occur Sep. 25.
Conference play begins week five against SMU in Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, and continues from that point on throughout the rest of the season.
Per tradition, the final regular-season game will be against the UCF Knights in the War on I-4. As it currently stands, the all-time series between the Bulls and Knights is tied 6-6, so the winner of next season’s game will have bragging rights for at least one full year.
For the full schedule, click here.
More Stories
USF’s Alex Golesh and Amir Abdur-Rahim’s friendship has paid dividends
USF football coach Alex Golesh and men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim come from exceptionally different backgrounds. One is an Ohio native, the son of Russian immigrant parents. The other hails from north Georgia and is one of 13 siblings. Related: Sacrifice shaped Golesh’s drive as head football coach But there is one uniting factor between […]
USF’s Jose Fernandez in talks to coach at University of Miami
USF women’s basketball may see a coaching change soon. Representatives of Bulls coach Jose Fernandez have engaged in discussions with the University of Miami regarding the Hurricanes’ vacant head coach position, according to multiple reports. USF has not made an official announcement. The Oracle has reached out for comment. The Hurricanes are looking to fill […]
USF infielder John Montes named AAC Player of the Week
Senior infielder John Montes turned a killer season of play into league recognition on Monday. The 22-year-old was named the AAC Baseball Player of the Week following a strong showing during the Bulls’ series win against Memphis last weekend. Related: USF baseball is ‘out for redemption’ this year, head coach says – The Oracle The […]
USF softball’s NCAA regional return could be in jeopardy
Following a series loss to UAB on Sunday, USF has yet to win a conference series half way through the season. However, this season has been full of challenges. Since the conference opener on March 8, USF has won three out of its nine conference games so far. The Bulls have not lived up to […]
USF men’s basketball season ends in NIT second-round loss to VCU
USF men’s basketball dominated opponents in the Yuengling Center throughout the 2023-24 season. The Bulls (25-8) had a 15-2 home record heading into their matchup against Virginia Commonwealth in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Since their loss against Maine on Nov. 22, the Bulls had won 14 straight contests and sold […]
Former USF football players perform in front of NFL scouts during Pro Day
Many college football players have their sights set on the NFL. It’s arguably the ultimate realization of a lifelong dream. For former Bulls offensive tackle Donovan Jennings – who completed his final season with the team in 2023 – his NFL Pro Day marked another step toward achieving his dream. “It’s kind of a surreal […]