South Florida Bulls Stumble Against Navy Midshipmen at Raymond James Stadium

In a challenging Week 11 encounter, the South Florida Bulls faced off against the Navy Midshipmen at Raymond James Stadium, concluding with a score of 7-28 in favor of the visitors. The game left the Bulls with a 4-5 record for the season, while Navy improved to an impressive 7-2. Despite a spirited effort from both sides, it was the Midshipmen who capitalized on their opportunities to secure victory.

Game Highlights

The South Florida Bulls struggled to find their rhythm throughout the game. Quarterback Bryce Archie completed 26 out of his 43 attempts, throwing for a total of 282 yards and securing one touchdown pass but was intercepted twice and sacked four times. This performance underlines some of the offensive challenges faced by USF during this matchup.

On defense, Jhalyn Shuler stood out for USF with an impactful performance that included three tackles, five assists, one sack for three yards lost by Navy, and notably forced a fumble which highlighted his defensive prowess. However, despite these individual efforts and two sacks recorded by the team overall indicating some resistance offered by USF's defense line against Navy's offense - it wasn't enough to turn the tide in favor of The Bulls.

Special teams saw punter Andrew Stokes putting up notable numbers with six punts totaling 279 yards and managing to place two within Navy's 20-yard line. Sean Atkins contributed significantly in punt returns amassing 52 yards over five returns which provided some advantageous field positions for USF.

Looking Ahead

As they look forward to their next challenge away from home against Charlotte 49ers at Jerry Richardson Stadium on November 16th at 3:30 PM EDT - fans will be keenly watching how South Florida Bulls regroup and address areas needing improvement shown in this game. This upcoming match promises another opportunity for USF to demonstrate resilience and aim for success as they progress through this season.

For fans unable to attend in person, ESPN+ will broadcast this encounter live from Charlotte ensuring supporters won’t miss any action as The Bulls seek redemption following their recent setback.

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