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South Florida Upsets No. 25 Boise State 34-7 in Season Opener

The result snapped USF’s 18-game skid against ranked teams, reshaping Boise State’s path back to playoff contention.

Overview

  • Quarterback Byrum Brown went 16-of-24 for 210 yards and rushed for 43 yards with two touchdowns to lead the Bulls.
  • USF scored 34 unanswered points after trailing 7-0, highlighted by a 45-yard fake‑punt touchdown pass to Keshaun Singleton.
  • Boise State’s offense stalled with three lost fumbles and three failed fourth-down tries in USF territory.
  • The blowout is expected to drop Boise State out of the Top 25 and is viewed as a major setback to its Group‑of‑Five playoff hopes, while boosting USF’s profile under Alex Golesh.
  • Next up: Boise State hosts Eastern Washington on Sept. 5; USF visits No. 15 Florida on Sept. 6.