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USF CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins chats with head coach Alex Golesh after Saturday night's win over Rice. Golesh completely reversed USF's fortunes with three consecutive winning seasons and a flirtation with the American Conference championship game in 2025. His stay at USF, however, was brief. It was announced Sunday that Golesh had accepted the head coaching position at Auburn.
He came, he saw, he leveraged a new job. Alex Golesh is departing USF
The Bulls head coach did a remarkable job rebuilding USF’s program quickly, but his success caught the attention of others.
Who becomes USF’s next football coach? We offer a few candidates
In only his third month on the job, USF CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins already faces a career-defining decision: selecting a new Bulls football coach.
In his first major decision as athletics CEO, will Rob Higgins opt for a prominent retread or rising star?
Is the rout of Rice Alex Golesh’s swan song at USF?
USF head coach Alex Golesh congratulates his players after a touchdown in the second quarter against Rice on Saturday night at Raymond James Stadium.
Around all the coaching buzz, QB Byrum Brown becomes the 12th player in FBS history to pass for 3,000 yards and run for 1,000 in the same season.
Jadan Baugh seeks Gators’ first 1,000-yard season in 10 years
Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) needs 96 rushing yards Saturday against FSU to become the Gators' first 1,000-yard rusher in 10 years.
State College Game Day Guide | We offer our bowl projections for Miami, USF, FIU and (possibly) FSU.

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    Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal flashes the U after the Canes defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers 38-7 during their NCAA football game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
  2. Who becomes USF’s next football coach? We offer a few candidates
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    In only his third month on the job, USF CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins already faces a career-defining decision: selecting a new Bulls football coach.
  3. He came, he saw, he leveraged a new job. Alex Golesh is departing USF
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    USF CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins chats with head coach Alex Golesh after Saturday night's win over Rice. Golesh completely reversed USF's fortunes with three consecutive winning seasons and a flirtation with the American Conference championship game in 2025. His stay at USF, however, was brief. It was announced Sunday that Golesh had accepted the head coaching position at Auburn.
  5. Is the rout of Rice Alex Golesh’s swan song at USF?
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    USF head coach Alex Golesh congratulates his players after a touchdown in the second quarter against Rice on Saturday night at Raymond James Stadium.
  6. Jadan Baugh seeks Gators’ first 1,000-yard season in 10 years
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    Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) needs 96 rushing yards Saturday against FSU to become the Gators' first 1,000-yard rusher in 10 years.
  7. Is USF’s Alex Golesh headed to Arkansas?
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    USF head coach Alex Golesh is reportedly the top choice as head coach at Arkansas. The Bulls play their final regular-season game against Rice on Saturday at home.
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    Running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) and the Detroit Lions play the Green Bay Packers Thursday in their annual Thanksgiving Day game.
  9. Miami Hurricanes get slight bump in College Football Playoff rankings
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    Miami tight end Elija Lofton catches a touchdown pass during the Hurricanes' 34-17 victory over Virginia Tech last Saturday in Blacksburg, Va. The 'Canes moved to No. 12 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
  10. Is Byrum Brown set to play his final game at Raymond James Stadium?
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    USF coach Alex Golesh, left, talks to quarterback Byrum Brown during a game in October at North Texas. “He’s gonna be a pro, he’s gonna be a pro for a really long time,” Golesh said Tuesday of Brown. “It’s just a matter of, is it right now?"
  11. Do Miami, USF have a shot at conference title games?
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    Quarterback Carson Beck and Miami need to beat Pitt this weekend ... and probably get a little help from other ACC teams to make the conference title game.
  12. UAB football player charged in stabbing of 2 teammates before USF game
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    University of Alabama at Birmingham police attend to the scene of a stabbing last Saturday at the campus Football Operations Center in Birmingham, Ala. A UAB football player is accused of stabbing two teammates hours before the Blazers' game against USF.
  13. Miami leads pack of 5 ranked ACC teams in AP Top 25 poll
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  14. USF rebounds with romp of UAB, at 8 wins for first time since 2017
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    USF quarterback Byrum Brown amassed 416 total yards (353 passing, 63 rushing) Saturday against UAB and needs only 117 passing yards and 96 rushing to become just the 12th player in FBS history to post 3,000 passing yards and 1,00 rushing in the same season.
  15. UAB football facility site of multiple stabbings prior to USF game
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    In 2025, UAB football is not competitive - on or off the field
  16. Jesuit alumnus Joe Pesansky has FIU on brink of bowl eligibility
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    FIU quarterback Joe Pesansky has accounted for eight touchdowns in consecutive wins against Middle Tennessee and Liberty.
  17. Miami moves up 2 spots to No. 13 in College Football Playoff rankings
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    Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) scores a touchdown in front of North Carolina State linebacker Joshua Ofor during Saturday's game in Miami Gardens.
  18. Why did Alex Golesh opt for gadgetry instead of his go-to guy at Navy?
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    Instead of putting the ball in the hands of fringe Heisman candidate Byrum Brown on a critical fourth-and-1 play Saturday at Navy, USF coach Alex Golesh opted for a gadget play that had worked in the past. It didn't this time.
  19. Yes, USF and Miami fans, we’re saying there’s a league title chance
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    USF wide receiver Jeyquan Smith (19) is tackled by Navy linebacker Adam Klenk (49) during the second half of of the Midshipmen's 41-38 triumph Saturday in Annapolis, Md.
  20. 3 Group of Five teams in latest AP Top 25 football rankings
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    James Madison running back Jobi Malary (28) runs the ball against Appalachian State during the second half Saturday in Harrisonburg, Va.
  21. USF Bulls’ conference title, playoff hopes fizzle with loss at Navy
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    USF quarterback Byrum Brown runs the ball as Navy safety Giuseppe Sessi wraps him up during the second half Saturday in Annapolis, Md.
  22. Will the Vaught-Hemingway visitors section cheer for Lane Kiffin?
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    Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin contemplates on the sideline during his then-No. 9 team's 24-17 loss to Florida last season in Gainesville.
  23. USF, Navy will determine league supremacy, and maybe player of year
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    USF quarterback Byrum Brown seeks his sixth consecutive game of at least 300 total yards Saturday at Navy.
  24. USF at No. 24 in CFP rankings, would earn a spot in projected bracket
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    USF outside linebacker Ira Singleton (10) celebrates after sacking UTSA quarterback Owen McCown during last Thursday's 55-23 Bulls win at Raymond James Stadium.
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