Tony Umholtz remembers some of the earliest days of USF football. In 1997, Umholtz went to an open tryout for the inaugural USF football roster at Sycamore Fields after being encouraged by former coach Jim Leavitt. “There must have been 350 students, it was crazy,” Umholtz said. “I’m talking gym rats, people with no skill… […] … [Read more...] about USF breaks ground on campus stadium: ‘Championships will be won here’
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USF’s offensive struggles persist in Homecoming loss to Navy
It took USF football 59 minutes of game time to score on Saturday. That touchdown – a 13-yard pass from junior quarterback Bryce Archie to graduate receiver Michael Brown-Stephens – helped USF evade what would’ve been its first shutout since 2021. Turnovers, penalties and drops littered USF’s 28-7 loss against Navy, snapping a two-game winning […] … [Read more...] about USF’s offensive struggles persist in Homecoming loss to Navy
USF’s Jose Fernandez sets record, Puisis shines in women’s basketball win
USF women’s basketball graduate guard Sammie Puisis scored 25 points and coach Jose Fernandez had a record-setting win against Mount St. Mary’s on Thursday. Puisis finished the game with seven three-pointers in the Bulls’ 68-51 win – tying her career high. Thursday night was Puisis’ first game over 20 points since 2023, a year where […] … [Read more...] about USF’s Jose Fernandez sets record, Puisis shines in women’s basketball win
‘Home-field advantage’ USF prepares for on-campus stadium groundbreaking
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -The University of South Florida breaks ground on its on-campus football stadium, a historic Friday for both the school and football program. The team currently plays home games at Raymond James Stadium. According to Michael Kelly, the vice president of athletics, the stadium has been a goal for the school since the football program started more than 25 … [Read more...] about ‘Home-field advantage’ USF prepares for on-campus stadium groundbreaking
Meet the Feltons: USF women’s soccer’s sibling duo
For the Felton sisters, soccer has always been more than just a sport. It’s a family legacy and a shared passion that has brought them closer both on and off the field. Senior defensive midfielder Peyton Felton, 21, recently played her last home game of the regular season in October. As the team continues to […] … [Read more...] about Meet the Feltons: USF women’s soccer’s sibling duo