South Florida Bulls Overcome UAB Blazers with Dynamic Offense and Defense

The South Florida Bulls secured a victory against the UAB Blazers at Raymond James Stadium, improving their season record to 3-4. The home team showcased a balanced attack on both sides of the ball, culminating in a 35-25 win over the Blazers, who now sit at a 1-6 record for the season.

Dynamic Offensive Performance

Quarterback Bryce Archie led the charge for the Bulls, completing 17 out of 31 attempts for a total of 201 yards through the air, including two touchdowns. His performance was pivotal in maintaining offensive momentum, boasting an impressive quarterback rating of 124.14. Archie's connection with wide receiver Keshaun Singleton proved lethal; Singleton racked up 105 receiving yards on four catches, one being an explosive 67-yard touchdown that stood as the game's longest scoring play.

On the ground, running back Kelley Joiner was unstoppable, rushing for 94 yards on just fifteen carries and finding the end zone twice. His longest run stretched for 33 yards and also resulted in a touchdown. Ta'Ron Keith added to the rushing attack with another touchdown and contributed significantly with his nine carries totaling up to 41 yards.

Stout Defensive Efforts

The defense played an equally crucial role in securing this win for South Florida Bulls. The team tallied four sacks and forced three fumbles throughout the game while limiting UAB's scoring opportunities significantly. Decarius Hawthorne made his presence felt by recording one sack and forcing one fumble which disrupted UAB's offensive rhythm.

Jhalyn Shuler stood out defensively by not only contributing tackles but also making an interception that he returned for twenty-six yards - setting up more scoring opportunities for his team. Tavin Ward recovered one fumble which further exemplified South Florida Bulls' defensive resilience against their opponents.

Special Teams Shine

Special teams also had their share of highlights with Sean Atkins returning punts effectively; his longest return covered fifty-four yards which provided excellent field position leading to scores that widened their lead over UAB Blazers.

Looking ahead, South Florida Bulls are set to face off against Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton on November 1st at 7:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live on ESPN2 as both teams vie to climb higher in their respective conference standings.

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