Hawaii Bowl After Historic 5-Overtime Battle Against San Jose State
The Bulls triumphed 41-39 in the longest FBS postseason game since 1996, with a decisive defensive play sealing the victory.
- South Florida quarterback Bryce Archie connected with Keshaun Singleton for the winning two-point conversion in the fifth overtime.
- San Jose State's final attempt to equalize was thwarted when Mac Harris deflected a pass in the end zone.
- The game, which ended 41-39, was the longest FBS bowl game since overtime rules were introduced in 1996.
- South Florida secured its second consecutive bowl victory under head coach Alex Golesh, marking a significant turnaround for the program.
- San Jose State, missing key players including star receiver Nick Nash, fell short of earning its first bowl win since 2015.