Live updates: USF vs. Alabama
USF (1-0) travels to No. 4 Alabama (1-0) to play the Crimson Tide for the second-straight year. Live updates can be found here.
(Q1 – 11:26) USF: 3, Alabama:0 – The Bulls go on a 13-play first possession, ending in a 34-yard field goal from kicker John Cannon
(Q1 – 10:26) USF: 3, Alabama: 0 – USF forces a three-and-out on Alabama’s first possession.
(Q1 – 9:19) USF: 3, Alabama: 0 – Byrum Brown’s pass goes over the head of receiver Michael Brown-Stephens. Bulls will punt the football.
(Q1 – 8:41) USF: 3, Alabama: 0 – Pass interference on defensive back Brent Austin. Alabama has the ball on the Bulls’ 47-yard line.
(Q1 – 6:16) USF: 3, Alabama: 0 – Alabama touchdown called back on an offensive holding penalty.
(Q1 – 5:08) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Jalen Milroe scurries into the end zone for a 10-yard score. Alabama is on the board.
(Q1 -4:13 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Bulls fail to draw Alabama offsides on 4th & 1. Timeout USF.
(Q1 -2:48 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Milroe avoids the sack and throws an incompletion on third down. Bulls will takeover after the punt.
(Q1 – 1:57) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Bulls pushing the tempo now. Brown sacked two plays after a 20-yard rush into Alabama territory.
(Q1 – 0:11) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – USF stalls out on offense and punts it away.
(Q2- 15:00 ) – END OF QUARTER 1
(Q2- 13:36 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Milroe is slow to get up after second down incompletion
(Q2- 13:36 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7- Jason Vaughn with the sack on Milroe on 3rd-and 28.
(Q2- 11:20 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7- Brown picking it up on the ground with four straight carries into the Alabama redzone.
(Q2- 9:48 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7- Brown throws an incompletion in the back of the end zone to Payten Singletary. Fourth-and-goal now.
(Q2- 9:48 ) USF: 6, Alabama: 7 – Cannon’s 25-yard field goal is good. Bulls within one.
(Q2- 9:12 ) USF: 6, Alabama: 7 – Milroe with Alabama’s biggest play of the night, a 53-yarder to Kobe Prentice gets called back due to offensive holding.
(Q2- 5:05 ) USF: 6, Alabama: 7 – Running back Jam Miller with a carry down to the USF 11-yard line.
(Q2- 3:28) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Milroe avoids the rush and into the endzone for a 5-yard score. His second tonight.
(Q2- 2:40) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Brown with the third-down incompletion. Bulls will punt again after the three-and-out.
(Q2- 2:15) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Milroe’s 74-yard rushing touchdown called back on an offensive hold. Sigh of relief for the Bulls.
(Q2 – 0:29) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Intentional delay-of-game for the Bulls on fourth down. USF will punt the ball again after another unsuccessful possession.
(Q3 – 15:00) END OF Q2
(Q3 – 15:00) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Alabama will receive the kick to open the second half.
(Q3 – 14:51) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Turnover! Alabama fumbles the kickoff and it’s recovered by Bulls corner Ben Knox. USF takes over.
(Q3 – 13:52) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Brown is sacked back at the Alabama 35-yard line. It’s fourth down.
(Q3 – 13:35) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Cannon’s 53-yard kick is no good. Bulls cannot capitalize on the turnover.
(Q3 – 12:44) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Milroe is sacked for the second time tonight, this time by linebacker Mac Harris. Fourth down for the Crimson Tide.
(Q3 – 11:37) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Brown’s pass dropped by running back Kelley Joiner. Bulls will punt after another three-and-out.
(Q3 – 10:55) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Alabama fumbles again, this time it appears to be recovered by USF defensive back Tavin Ward.
(Q3 – 9:35) USF: 12, Alabama: 14 – Touchdown Bulls, a 2-yard rush by Ta’Ron Keith. The Bulls have lined up to go for the two point conversion.
(Q3 – 9:35) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – After a false start on the two-point attempt, USF opts for the point-after.
(Q3 – 7:24) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – USF and Alabama trade punts. Crimson Tide will receive the ball.
(Q3 – 6:07) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Bulls force another thrown-away pass from Milroe. USF takes over on offense.
(Q3 – 5:36) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Keith’s 44-yard run is mitigated on a holding penalty. Tough break for the Bulls.
(Q3 – 4:26) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Another hold on USF. It’s fourth down.
(Q3 – 2:42) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Roughing the passer call on USF defensive lineman Doug Blue-Eli. Alabama has the ball on the USF 30-yard line.
(Q3 – 1:08) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Crimson Tide moving into the USF redzone after a 8-yard reception from receiver Ryan Williams.
(Q4 – 15:00) – END OF Q3
(Q4 – 14:50) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Milroe’s pass is caught by receiver Cole Adams for a first down on the USF 5. Adams’ is down after the play.
(Q4 – 14:50) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Milroe bobbles the snap on the 4-yard line. Bulls recover their third fumble of the half.
(Q4 – 14:50) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – USF goes three-and-out after the turnover.
(Q4 – 11:34) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Milroe runs the ball for 14-yards to USF’s 20-yard line. Timeout Bulls.
(Q4 – 10:04) USF: 13, Alabama: 21 – Receiver Kobe Prentice with the 16-yard touchdown grab. It’s an 8-point game.
(Q4 – 9:21) USF: 13, Alabama: 21 – Brown takes a big hit. Play is under review for a possible targeting penalty.
(Q4 – 9:21) USF: 13, Alabama: 21 – It’s a targeting call on Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson. 15-yard penalty.
(Q4 – 7:26) USF: 13, Alabama: 21 – Brown with the carry to the Alabama 4-yard line. Bulls will elect the kick the field goal on fourth down.
(Q4 – 6:45) USF: 16, Alabama: 21 – Cannon’s 22-yard field goal is good.
(Q4 – 6:45) USF: 16, Alabama: 28 – Alabama answers right back. That’s a 43-yard receiving touchdown by the speedy freshman Williams.
(Q4 – 6:45) USF: 16, Alabama: 28 – The Bulls now need two touchdowns to take the lead as the clock winds down at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
(Q4 – 3:25) USF: 16, Alabama: 28 – 4th & 7 for the Bulls. It’s do or die.
(Q4 – 3:20) USF: 16, Alabama: 28 – Incomplete pass. Crimson Tide take over.
(Q4 – 3:20) USF: 16, Alabama: 35 – That’s a 56-yard touchdown from Miller. The game appears to be out of reach now.
(Q4 – 1:37) USF: 16, Alabama: 42- 29-yard rushing touchdown from running back Justice Haynes. Crimson Tide are now flexing their muscles.
FINAL: USF: 16, Alabama: 42 – That’s the game. The Bulls held in as long as they could but fell apart in the fourth quarter. USF moves to 1-1 on the season.