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Raymond James Stadium Hosts South Florida Bulls and Florida A&M Rattlers in Week 2 Showdown

The South Florida Bulls evened their season record to 1-1 after a commanding victory over the Florida A&M Rattlers at Raymond James Stadium. The final scoreboard read 38-24, reflecting a game where the Bulls' offense and defense both contributed to a solid performance.


Nov 6, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; South Florida Bulls tight end Mitchell Brinkman (89) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Houston Cougars at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports

The home team's offense was firing on all cylinders, with the passing game accumulating 234 yards and three touchdowns. The quarterback's precision was on display as he completed nearly 60 percent of his passes, including a long bomb of 39 yards that energized the crowd. The rushing attack added another dimension to the offensive onslaught, contributing two touchdowns from within the red zone.


Defensively, South Florida made their presence felt by notching four sacks for a loss of 25 yards and intercepting three passes which they returned for a total of 29 yards. Their relentless pressure resulted in twelve tackles for loss, further stifling any momentum from the Rattlers' side.


Special teams also played an integral role in this balanced team effort. The Bulls executed flawlessly in kicking duties with one field goal made from within the range of twenty-nine yards and all extra point kicks sailing through without issue.


Penalties were an area that saw significant activity with fourteen flags thrown against them costing them over one hundred yards; however, this did not deter their overall performance. In terms of ball control, they maintained possession for almost half an hour during gameplay while executing eighty-one plays which translated into five touchdowns.


The next challenge awaiting South Florida will be against Alabama Crimson Tide at Raymond James Stadium on September 16th at 7:30 PM local time. Fans can catch what promises to be an exciting matchup broadcasted live on ABC network channels.

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