TAMPA, Fla. – Thanks to Hurricane Milton, USF’s date with Memphis was moved from Friday evening, October 11, at Raymond James Stadium to the following Saturday afternoon at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium. That resulted in five games played at RJS this season instead of six.…
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Gasparilla Bowl Participants Florida Gators, Tulane Green Wave Have Quite A History
TAMPA, Fla.– It has been 40 years since Florida and Tulane met on the gridiron. Yet, the teams share a history. It is one that traverses the timeline of Southern college football, and includes Tampa, where they will play once again. The Gators (7-5/4-4 SEC)…
Read More Gasparilla Bowl Participants Florida Gators, Tulane Green Wave Have Quite A HistoryFirst Place Bucs Win Over Raiders ‘Wasn’t Pretty’
TAMPA, Fla. – The Bucs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-13 in an underwhelming performance behind quarterback Baker Mayfield’s 295 yards passing and three touchdowns. With the win the Bucs take over sole possession of first place in the NFC South., “It doesn’t have to be pretty,” Mayfield…
Read More First Place Bucs Win Over Raiders ‘Wasn’t Pretty’Bucs Facing A Raiders Team That Hasn’t Quit
TAMPA, Fla. – With only two wins and already mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, you’d think the Las Vegas Raiders would be just packing it in. Not so. The Raiders took the Chiefs to the end before losing on Black Friday and are still playing hard…
Read More Bucs Facing A Raiders Team That Hasn’t QuitHigh School Talent From Top-Shelf Programs Highlight USF’s Early Signing Day
TAMPA, Fla. – The biggest benefit to making a bowl game from a coach’s perspective are the 14 practices that come with it. They represent a huge opportunity to turn the page to the following season while working to complete the current one on a…
Read More High School Talent From Top-Shelf Programs Highlight USF’s Early Signing DayUSF Bulls Headed To Hawai’i Bowl For Christmas Eve Showdown With San Jose State
TAMPA, Fla. – The University of South Florida Bulls football team is packing their bags for paradise! After securing bowl eligibility with a 6-6 season, the Bulls have been selected to play in the Hawai’i Bowl on Christmas Eve. USF will face the San Jose…
Read More USF Bulls Headed To Hawai’i Bowl For Christmas Eve Showdown With San Jose StateTampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Evans Makes History With Spectacular Touchdown Catch
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans etched his name in NFL history books with a stunning one-handed touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers. The catch, his 101st career touchdown reception, moved him into ninth place on the NFL’s all-time receiving touchdown list, surpassing legendary…
Read More Tampa Bay Buccaneers Mike Evans Makes History With Spectacular Touchdown CatchTampa Bay Lightning Set To Face Nashville Predators In Key Matchup
NASHVILLE, Tenn.– The Tampa Bay Lightning will visit the Nashville Predators on Friday afternoon, kicking off the first half of a back-to-back series. Tampa Bay previously edged out Nashville 3-2 in overtime on October 28, thanks to Brayden Point’s strong performance (1 goal, 1 assist)…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Set To Face Nashville Predators In Key MatchupLightning Fall To Capitals Despite Point’s Hat Trick
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning lost a thrilling game to the Washington Capitals 5-4 on Wednesday night at AMALIE Arena, despite a hat trick from Brayden Point. Point’s performance was one for the record books. He notched his fifth career hat trick and…
Read More Lightning Fall To Capitals Despite Point’s Hat TrickBucs Offense Humming Under Liam Coen And Baker Mayfield
TAMPA, Fla. – The Bucs still have a chance at getting into the playoffs, but they’ll need to keep relying on the offense. Tampa Bay has a top 10 offense and offensive coordinator Liam Coen believes they’ll have to keep the run game going if they have…
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