In the previous five games, USF hadn't scored more than 20 points once, but the Bulls have done that in less than a half, breaking out to a 24-7 lead on Memphis with 4:15 left in the second quarter.

The latest score was a nice 13-yard touchdown reception, with tight end Ben Busbee catching a Matt Grothe pass and breaking two tackles to find the end zone. Grothe's having a strong game, going 13-for-18 for 175 yards and two scores and rushing for a game-high 50 yards on eight carries.

By the way, receiver A.J. Love suffered an injury on the game's first play and hasn't returned. Sophomore Carlton Mitchell is filling in well, with four catches for 60 yards in the half.

The Bulls haven't scored this many points in more than two months, since a 45-13 win against Syracuse on Oct. 18. For you conspiracy theorists, the score now mirrors the halftime -- and final -- score from the Papajohns.com Bowl against East Carolina two years ago. As such, it also matches the most points USF has scored in a bowl game ...