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USF Bulls Ranked No. 18, Face No. 5 Miami

9/8/2025

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Summary

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South Florida Bulls are ranked No. 18 in the AP Top 25 poll, their first ranking since 2018.
They achieved this by defeating then-No. 25 Boise State 34-7 and then-No. 13 Florida 18-16.
USF aims for a third ranked win against No. 5 Miami this Saturday.
Florida Gators fell to 29th in the AP poll after losing to USF.
This Miami-USF matchup marks the first time both teams are ranked in their eight meetings.

History

Historical Context

The South Florida Bulls football team, founded in 1997, transitioned to Division I-A in 2001 and joined the Big East Conference in 2005. In 2007, they achieved their highest ranking at No. 2 after defeating West Virginia, finishing the season with a 9-4 record. Currently ranked No. 18, the Bulls' resurgence highlights their growing competitiveness in Florida's college football landscape.

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Story summary

South Florida Bulls are ranked No. 18 in the AP Top 25 poll, their first ranking since 2018.
They achieved this by defeating then-No. 25 Boise State 34-7 and then-No. 13 Florida 18-16.
USF aims for a third ranked win against No. 5 Miami this Saturday.
Florida Gators fell to 29th in the AP poll after losing to USF.
This Miami-USF matchup marks the first time both teams are ranked in their eight meetings.

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