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South Florida's defense kept the Golden Flashes out of end zone and scored on a 96-yard fumble return to break a two-game losing streak. The Bulls' offense again struggled in the first half of a game.

The Bulls saw a 17-10 halftime lead turn into a 20-17 deficit heading to the fourth. They took the lead on their only possession of the final quarter, but lost on a Roadrunners' TD with 15 seconds remained.

South Florida drops to 4-1 after the Owls' quarterback sprints 34 yards for the go-ahead score to cap a 96-yard drive late in the game. The coach says the team couldn't overcome "self-inflicted" damage.

The Bulls, who trailed 6-0 as the fourth quarter began, scored 14 unanswered points while their defense kept the lid on the Falcons' offense, which has struggled all season.

South Florida won its third straight to open the season. D.J. Crowther ran for three of the Bulls' rushing scores and the defense shut out the Hornets in second half.

Michael Van Buren ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more, including a 38-yarder to Joshua Porter on fourth down with 19 seconds left, to rally the Bulls from a 10-point deficit.

The Bulls face FIU to open their final season at Raymond James Stadium with Brian Hartline in charge, Michael Van Buren at quarterback and "no excuses" heading into their fourth decade.

The Fowler Avenue Collective encouraged supporters to redirect donations to the Bulls Club, the university’s official athletic booster group, a shift that aligns with a broader move toward school-managed compensation.

Chris Mack stood out so strongly among dozens of interested candidates that USF "proactively" pursued him. Within days, he has shown the required "relentless obsession" as he recruits "everyday guys."

During her introductory press conference, Curry noted the school's desire to compete "at the highest level” and promised to embrace the past and build on the success left by Jose Fernandez.

In opting for proof over promise, USF has hired College of Charleston's Chris Mack, who brings of a resume of 300-plus career wins and nine NCAA appearances at Louisville and Xavier.

Hodgson is joining a school in the Big East Conference, a basketball-first power league rich in tradition, resources and national exposure.