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.
The five games at RJS drew an average 22,577 in actual attendance with 37,036 the average announced. Here is a look at the number of fans who made it inside the venue for each of the Bulls’ home games, according to the Tampa Sports Authority, and the announced attendance.
August 31, Bethune-Cookman
Announced: 36,694 | Actual: 22,459
The Bulls kicked off the season with a 48-3 win over the Wildcats. They had 231 of their 403 yards on the ground and recorded 14 tackles for loss.
September 21, Miami
Announced: 58,616 | Actual: 48,928
The then-No. 8 Hurricanes visited Tampa and turned a tight game at the half (22-15) into a 50-15 win. Heisman finalist Cam Ward threw for 404 yards and three touchdowns.
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October 19, UAB
Announced: 28,154 | Actual: 10,954
Kelley Joiner’s one-yard touchdown run with 6:17 remaining in the fourth quarter was the decisive score in a 35-25 win over the Blazers. The Bulls were outgained 485 to 355.
November 9, Navy
Announced: 34,091 | Actual: 17,980
A homecoming crowd saw the Midshipmen score on their first two possessions to take a 14-0 lead and never look back in a 28-7 win. The Bulls were held to 60 yards on the ground and turned the ball over three times.
November 23, Tulsa
Announced: 27,623 | Actual: 12,564
For the second straight year the Bulls clinched bowl eligibility in their final home game. They scored four first-quarter touchdowns and led 42-7 at the half en route to a 63-30 win. USF piled up 715 yards and eight different players found the end zone.
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