South Florida Bulls: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

South Florida hires Alabama’s Kristy Curry as next head coach

After playing the 2025-26 season under interim head coach Michele Woods-Baxter, the South Florida Bulls have found a permanent head coach following the hire of Alabama’s Kristy Curry, as per Talia Goodman of On3.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Louisville dealt harsh blow day before NCAA Tournament first-round match with Mikel Brown Jr. update

The program hasn't advanced past the opening weekend since reaching the Elite Eight in 2015.

NCAA Tournament: Four teams on upset alert in the Round of 64

The hardest (and easiest) region in the men's NCAA Tournament

Five men's college basketball teams with best chance to win national title

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

Byrum Brown News / ESPN / January 3

Sources: USF QB Brown sets Auburn, Golesh visit

South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown has entered the transfer portal and is scheduled to visit Auburn, where he could join former Bulls coach Alex Golesh, sources confirmed to ESPN.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Old Dominion vs. South Florida Prediction: Cure Bowl Preview

Old Dominion and South Florida are in a similar predicament ahead of the Cure Bowl, the first meeting between the two programs. The Monarchs (9-3) will be without starting quarterback Colton Joseph, a dynamic dual threat who has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 13

USF Bulls Set to Face ODU in Cure Bowl

The USF Bulls (9-3) will face off against the ODU Monarchs (9-3) in the Cure Bowl at 5 p.m. ET on Dec. 17 in Orlando, Fla. If the Bulls win the game, they will win their 10th game of the year, their first 10-win season since 2017 and it would only be their third in school history.

Old Dominion Monarchs vs. South Florida Bulls Preview, Prediction & Odds | Cure Bowl – Dec 17

Two teams on the rise, both capping off sensational 9-3 seasons, are set to collide in Orlando for a bowl game that feels like much more than just a postseason exhibition.

Brian Hartline News / Yardbarker / December 4

Brian Hartline's exit may impact Ohio State's WRU standing

WRU no more?: How Brian Hartline's departure impacts Ohio State's ability to produce elite pass-catchers

The Ohio State Buckeyes are losing a coach who has helped make the program a wide receiver factory for NFL teams.

Michigan fires one of its coaches

Matt Rhule talking like Dylan Raiola has a future at Nebraska

Miami's Mario Cristobal responds to jab from Steve Sarkisian

Dabo Swinney makes a change Clemson fans have begged for

NFL Draft intel: Fernando Mendoza leads five must-track prospects

Sarah Strong News / Field Level Media / December 2

Sarah Strong, No. 1 UConn rip through South Florida

Sarah Strong led her team with 14 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in 25 productive minutes and No. 1 UConn sailed to an 85-51 win over South Florida on Tuesday in Tampa.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 30

Auburn in agreement with Alex Golesh to fill HC vacancy

After their 27-20 loss to Alabama in the Iron Bowl, the Auburn Tigers have reportedly honed in on their next head coach.

Auburn loses Iron Bowl on costly fumble by Cam Coleman

Alex Golesh speaks out after 'untrue' report that he was taking Arkansas job

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 30

Alex Golesh speaks out after 'untrue' report about Arkansas job

Alex Golesh speaks out after 'untrue' report that he was taking Arkansas job

On Wednesday, a report from an Arkansas radio host appeared to make it sound like South Florida head coach Alex Golesh was going to be the next head coach at the University of Arkansas.

After missing out on Lane Kiffin, Florida has new top target in coaching search

Arkansas ends 2025 season with a whimper, reaches low not seen since Chad Morris era

Quarterback carousel results in stagnant offense for Arkansas in loss to Missouri

Lack of second-half offense once again dooms Arkansas

Bobby Petrino calls out SEC officials for no-call in Arkansas' loss to Missouri

The all-time college football service academy team

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 26

Despite report, Alex Golesh to Arkansas not yet a done deal

Early Wednesday morning, a report seemed to bring the search for Arkansas' next head football coach to an end.

Bobby Petrino's second tenure as Arkansas HC has been 'difficult'

Petrino not ready to name Arkansas' starting QB vs. Missouri

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 6

UTSA vs. South Florida Prediction: Roadrunners Visit Bulls

After UTSA complicated Tulane’s path to the American Conference championship and College Football Playoff, South Florida is next on the docket. The Bulls cannot afford another loss the rest of the way and hope to keep their chances of potentially representing the Group of 5 in the CFP alive.

South Florida Bulls News / Yardbarker / October 23

Wings could be repeating 2025 mistake with coaching hire

Paige Bueckers is about the only sure thing the Dallas Wings have.

Fever coach Stephanie White explains how Caitlin Clark is 'like Taylor Swift 2.0'

Adam Silver expects bigger WNBA salaries, but WNBPA isn’t convinced

New women’s basketball league could shake up the WNBA

25 WNBA stats and milestones every hoops fan should know

The 'WNBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Byrum Brown News / 5 GOATs / October 19

USF at Memphis odds: Opening point spread revealed

USF will travel to take on Memphis in Week 9 in a game that at one time looked like could have implications for the College Football Playoff. The Bulls and Tigers were the top two Group of 5 teams predicted to make the CFP according to most experts entering this week before Memphis lost to UAB in Week 8.

College Football News / EasySportz / September 11

USF vs. Miami Football Preview: The Battle for Southern Florida

The No. 18 South Florida Bulls (2-0) face a formidable challenge as they take on the No. 5 Miami Hurricanes (2-0) on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 10

No. 18 South Florida in position to join exclusive company in Week 3 showdown vs. No. 5 Miami

There has been no better story so far in college football than the No. 18 South Florida Bulls.

No. 5 Miami out to deny No. 18 USF third straight upset

Why surprising Colorado QB choice can take advantage of opportunity

'We circled this game': Texas A&M WR stresses importance of Notre Dame matchup

The 20 biggest college football season-opening upsets of all time

South Florida Bulls News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 10

Rising college football head coach explains why ‘bad programs stay bad’

The South Florida Bulls were left for dead not long ago. From 2011 through 2022, the program posted eight losing seasons and endured five years of three wins or fewer.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 6

No. 13 Florida show how little has changed in upset loss

No. 13 Florida shows how little has changed in upset loss to South Florida

Billy Napier's Florida Gators are all talk and no chomp.

Oklahoma State HC Mike Gundy's seat is scorching hot after humiliating loss

How Texas' Arch Manning took step in right direction during blowout win over San Jose State

Steve Sarkisian rips into his Texas players after win

15 schools that can throw a wrench in the College Football Playoff

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

No. 25 Boise State becomes first ranked team upset in season

No. 25 Boise State becomes first ranked team upset in CFB season

Week 1 of the college football regular season is off to an exciting start with an upset during the first game on Thursday night.

Week 1 mid-major games to watch: Boise State, Tulane look to build CFP foundation

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2025 college football season

The 'RBs taken in the first round of the NFL Draft since 2005' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 28

Post-Jeanty era gets off to brutal start for No. 25 Boise State

Post-Ashton Jeanty era gets off to brutal start for No. 25 Boise State

There had to be at least some expectation that the Boise State Broncos were going to take a small step backwards in 2025. They probably just did not expect it to happen so soon in the season, and so emphatically.

No. 25 Boise State becomes first ranked team upset in CFB season

Nebraska holds off Cincinnati thanks to a late interception

Quarterback gets hurt, but Wisconsin shuts out Miami (Ohio)

Athan Kaliakmani has all-around performance in Rutgers' win over Ohio

NC State holds strong, opens season by dispatching East Carolina

The 20 biggest CFB season-opening upsets of all time

Was Luke Littler's nine-dart finish the most perfect leg of all time? 'No misses from either player'

Luke Littler's nine-darter against Josh Rock in the World Matchplay semifinals was considered by many to be the best perfect leg of all time, while some other followers and fans still like Michael Smith's nine-darter in the 2023 World Cup final against Michael van Gerwen better.

South Florida Bulls News / G5 Football on SI / April 6

South Florida Lands Top-100 Defensive Back CJ Cresser For 2026

The South Florida Bulls picked up a commitment from 2026 defensive back CJ Cresser this week. Cresser was rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports as well as the No.

South Florida Bulls News / G5 Football on SI / February 19, 2025

RECRUITING: South Florida Bulls Land Top-75 QB Commit For 2026

Alex Golesh's South Florida Bulls may have landed a commitment from their quarterback of the future. Rhys Brush announced his commitment to USF via X on

South Florida to Move to On-Campus Stadium in March 2027

The South Florida Bulls, for the first time since they started playing football, will have a stadium to call their own come 2027. USF has played all of their games in either Tampa Stadium or Raymond James Stadium, the two homes of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dating back to their inaugural season in 1997.

Former USF guard Neena Pacholke reportedly dead by suicide

The women's basketball program of the University of South Florida Bulls sadly announced on Monday that it lost one of its own. According to TMZ Sports, former USF point guard Neena Pacholke was found dead by Wausau Police Department officials during a welfare check on Saturday morning.