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Did South Florida Bulls' Defense Clip the Wings of Florida Atlantic Owls at Raymond James Stadium?

The South Florida Bulls continued their impressive season with a commanding 48-13 victory over the Florida Atlantic Owls at Raymond James Stadium. This win improved the Bulls' record to 6-1, while the Owls fell to 3-4. The game was marked by a dominant defensive performance from USF, which left FAU struggling to find their rhythm.


Oct 3, 2020; Cincinnati, OH, USA; South Florida Bulls quarterback Katravis Marsh (12) runs during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter


The opening quarter saw both teams testing each other's defenses. The Bulls managed to take an early lead with a touchdown, while the Owls responded with a field goal, ending the quarter at 7-3 in favor of USF. Byrum Brown showcased his passing prowess early on, connecting for significant yardage and setting up scoring opportunities.


Second Quarter


In the second quarter, USF's offense began to find its stride. Brown threw two touchdown passes during this period, one of which was a spectacular 60-yard connection with Jeremiah Koger that electrified the crowd. The defense also held strong, limiting FAU to another field goal and extending their lead to 21-6 by halftime.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw both teams exchanging blows as FAU managed their only touchdown of the game against USF's resilient defense. However, Nico Gramatica added three points for USF with a successful field goal attempt from 41 yards out. The scoreline read 31-13 heading into the final period.


Fourth Quarter


USF sealed their victory in style during the fourth quarter by adding two more touchdowns and another field goal without allowing any points from FAU. Fred Gaskin played an instrumental role on defense with his forced fumble that shifted momentum firmly in favor of USF.


Overall, it was an all-around team effort that led to this decisive win for South Florida Bulls post-match stats highlight key performances such as Mac Harris contributing significantly on defense alongside Rico Watson III who made crucial interceptions when needed most.


Looking ahead after this post-game report South Florida Bulls will travel next week where they face Memphis Tigers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium scheduled October 25th starting noon EDT broadcast live via ESPN Networks! Share your thoughts about what went wrong for South Florida Bulls or how they can continue building upon these successes moving forward!

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