Raymond James Stadium Showdown: South Florida Bulls vs East Carolina Pirates

The South Florida Bulls, with a season record of 1-5, faced off against the East Carolina Pirates, standing at 3-2. The clash at Raymond James Stadium ended with a score of 44-24 in favor of the visiting team.

The Bulls showcased a robust offensive effort despite the loss. The passing game was particularly effective, with the quarterback achieving an impressive completion percentage of 74 and accumulating 306 yards through the air. However, they were unable to convert these efforts into touchdowns. On the ground, the Bulls rushed for a total of 92 yards and managed to find their way into the end zone three times, one being a notable 15-yard touchdown run.

South Florida's defense applied pressure throughout the game, recording one sack and five tackles for loss while forcing one fumble. Yet it wasn't enough to stifle East Carolina's offense which put up substantial points on the board.

Special teams played their part as well; South Florida executed all their extra point attempts successfully and also converted a field goal from within 39 yards out. Kick returns were another area where they excelled – averaging over 31 yards per return with their longest being an impressive runback of nearly half a football field.

Penalties seemed to be an issue for both sides during this matchup; however, it was not overly detrimental to either team’s progress downfield as only two first downs resulted from penalties committed by each side.

Looking ahead after this tough home defeat, fans can mark their calendars for when South Florida will take on Temple Owls at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on October 17th at noon local time. This upcoming contest will be available for viewing on ESPN+.