NDL: S32W4 - Pittsburgh (21) at South Florida (52)
Wright with 1 of his 23 carries on the groundSouth Florida Dominates Home Opener
Article By: The South Florida Bulls put on a show in their home opener Saturday night, dismantling the Pittsburgh Panthers 52-21 in front of an electric crowd at Raymond James Stadium. With a balanced offensive attack and a defense that delivered big play after big play, the Bulls moved to 2-0 on the young season and sent a clear message to the rest of the college football world , this team is for real.
Junior quarterback Byrum Brown was nearly flawless, completing 20 of 25 passes for 388 yards and four touchdowns. Brown’s poise in the pocket and chemistry with his receivers were on full display as he carved up the Pitt secondary with precision.
“We’ve been working all offseason for moments like this,” Brown said. “The energy at home, under the lights , we fed off it and made it count.”
Running back Nay’Quan Wright kept the chains moving with another impressive ground performance, piling up 131 yards and keeping the Panthers defense on their heels all night long. The Bulls racked up a staggering 550 yards of total offense, moving the ball at will and finishing drives with authority.
While the offense shined, the Bulls’ defense arguably stole the spotlight. Facing a Pittsburgh squad known for its high-powered attack, South Florida forced four interceptions and applied relentless pressure up front. Linebacker Jhaylen Shuler continued his early-season tear, racking up multiple sacks and grabbing another interception — his second in as many games — in a dominant, MVP-worthy performance.
“Shuler just brings it every play,” said head coach Larry Bell. “He’s the heartbeat of our defense right now.”
Despite the lopsided final score, Coach Bell wasn’t entirely satisfied with his team’s start.
“We came out flat in the first quarter, and that’s on us as a staff,” Bell said. “But I’m proud of how the guys responded. We made some key adjustments and the team showed maturity in how they bounced back.”
With confidence building and momentum clearly on their side, the Bulls now turn their attention to a major test next week as they head north to face the Michigan State Spartans.
If Saturday night was any indication, the Bulls are locked in and ready for the challenge.
Pitt Drops one on the road at USF
Article By: The tone was set early for Pitt and it could have dictated the rest of the game. Faced with an early 4th and inches on the 44 of USF , Head coach Gordon elected to punt the ball away . Pitt was moving the ball effectively but Coach Gordon elected to play for field position and relied on a defense that was dominant in week 1. It didnt pay off however and for most of the game USF moved the ball efficiently and effectively and put up 51 points.
Pitt was effective early on offense but once they fell behind by multiple scores they were forced to throw the ball more and it pretty much eliminated the run game and allowed USF to sit back and force turnovers.
Pitt will look to regroup and get back in the win column
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