USF-FSU: Bulls Make a STATEment, Stun Noles 17-7

There have been signature victories at South Florida before. They've won in Auburn, West Virginia, and Kansas. Saturday took it to another level. For the longest time, it's been the Big Three in the state of Florida—Florida, Florida State, and Miami. Move over Noles, the Bulls have proved worthy of a seat at the table. The South Florida Bulls stunned Florida State at Doak Cambell Stadium using a ferocious defense and outstanding play of young redshirt freshman quarterback BJ Daniels. A week after losing senior quarterback Matt Grothe for the season, forcing the young, athletic Daniels into prominence. A product from Tallahassee, Daniels first career start was against the Seminoles. He made a few mistakes, but wasn't phased by it. He threw for 215 yds and two touchdowns while adding 148 yds rushing on the ground. Meanwhile, USF's defense held the Seminoles to seven points, 287 yards, and forced four turnovers. FSU Junior QB Christian Ponder tried to weather th...