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No. 24 South Florida Overwhelms Previously Unbeaten North Texas 63-36 on Road

A 28-point surge off takeaways early in the second half vaulted USF’s AAC standing.

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Drew Mestemaker #17 of the North Texas Mean Green in action during the first half of the game against the Army Black Knights at Michie Stadium on September 20, 2025 in West Point, New York.
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Overview

  • Quarterback Byrum Brown accounted for five touchdowns, throwing three and rushing for two, as the Bulls moved to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the AAC.
  • South Florida forced five turnovers, including three interceptions of Drew Mestemaker, who had not thrown a pick in his first five starts.
  • A muffed North Texas punt set up the tying score just before halftime, then USF opened the third quarter with 28 straight points, including a trick-play TD and a 34-yard fumble return.
  • The Bulls outgained the Mean Green 580-423 and have surpassed 50 points in three consecutive games.
  • DATCU Stadium announced a sellout crowd of 31,386 for the ESPN2 broadcast; next up, USF hosts FAU on Oct. 18, and North Texas hosts UTSA the same day.