Hartline said he is optimistic looking forward, acknowledging there is room to grow for his squad.
“We’re in a good spot. Not a great spot — we’re in a good spot,” he said Tuesday. “Although [improvements] are not right away, it’s coming as long as we keep going.”
“We’re in a good spot. Not a great spot — we’re in a good spot,” he said Tuesday. “Although [improvements] are not right away, it’s coming as long as we keep going.”
#USF coach Brian Hartline didn't specify what injury QB Michael Van Buren sustained against UAB and said an injury report will be released later this week to name a starter for Friday's game against ECU.
“We will have [a quarterback],” Hartline said.
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After over 30 years and five different coaching stints together, Kristy and Kelly Curry have joined #USF in what Kristy called their "last chapter" as coaches.
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Lanness Robinson, executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission called the Bay Area’s location a major factor in drawing events.
“We live in paradise, and so there is definitely the desire to come to our area,” he said.
“We live in paradise, and so there is definitely the desire to come to our area,” he said.
With the American Conference basketball tournaments set in the Yuengling Center in 2027 & 2028, #USF Athletics CEO Rob Higgins said the Tampa Bay area has a history of rallying around major sporting events.
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#USF men's and women's basketball start their seasons today.
Both teams welcome new eras under Chris Mack and Kristy Curry.
Want more about each team's schedule?
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Both teams welcome new eras under Chris Mack and Kristy Curry.
Want more about each team's schedule?
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Mack said the lack of transparency surrounding NIL negotiations has made the process particularly challenging.
"You hear these things when you're recruiting a student-athlete that Team A is paying this amount, and it's like you never know whether to believe it," he said.
"You hear these things when you're recruiting a student-athlete that Team A is paying this amount, and it's like you never know whether to believe it," he said.
From NIL to the transfer portal, #USF coach Chris Mack has seen college basketball shift throughout his career.
"I think you grow from your experiences, both the positive ones and the negative ones," he said.
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OPINION — Finding a mentor plays a vital role in success as a college student
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Head coach Brian Hartline emphasized the importance of playing meaningful games.
“You got to play your best football in November,” he said. “You work hard all year to make sure the games you’re playing late in the season are meaningful, and so we find ourselves in that spot.”
“You got to play your best football in November,” he said. “You work hard all year to make sure the games you’re playing late in the season are meaningful, and so we find ourselves in that spot.”
South Florida football hosts the University of Alabama at Birmingham at Raymond James Stadium on Halloween, looking to avoid a scare as it enters the final stretch of the regular season.
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South Florida women’s volleyball rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Florida Atlantic University 3-2 Wednesday, snapping the Owls’ four-game winning streak behind a third-set surge from junior outside hitter Addy Brus.
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South Florida football returned to the win column Saturday night, but its 29-2 victory over Kent State revealed many of the issues troubling the Bulls throughout the season remain unresolved.
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South Florida men’s basketball opened its exhibition season with a 104-72 win over Saint Leo University on Monday night, giving new head coach Chris Mack his first look at the Bulls against outside competition.
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College sports can foster a sense of belonging and give students a reason to take pride in their university.
But, that same enthusiasm should extend beyond the football field.
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But, that same enthusiasm should extend beyond the football field.
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#USF men’s soccer head coach George Kiefer returned to Tampa to lead the program for a second time.
Despite the difficult start, Kiefer said his return was because he saw an opportunity to build the program at USF.
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Despite the difficult start, Kiefer said his return was because he saw an opportunity to build the program at USF.
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#USF baseball kicked off its 2026 fall ball slate with a 10-6 loss to UF on Friday night.
“For the first time out I’m pleased with where we’re at,” head coach Mitch Hannahs said. “But we know we’ve got a long way to go.”
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“For the first time out I’m pleased with where we’re at,” head coach Mitch Hannahs said. “But we know we’ve got a long way to go.”
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Despite inheriting team’s that ended positive last year, both coaches emphasized the importance of establishing their own identities with largely rebuilt rosters.
“We personally can’t worry about what happened behind us,” Mack said.
“We personally can’t worry about what happened behind us,” Mack said.
South Florida men’s and women’s basketball entered American Conference Media Days on Monday with new head coaches, revamped rosters and expectations of continuing their programs recent success.
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#USF coach Brian Hartline’s full response on the importance of being well-funded in college football and the public discourse around people saying ‘Why can’t they win with those resources?’
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Rodgers said returning to Tampa has allowed him to reconnect with his love for football and the community.
“When I was at Ohio [State]… I kind of got lost in it being such a job, putting that pressure on myself,” he said.
“When I was at Ohio [State]… I kind of got lost in it being such a job, putting that pressure on myself,” he said.
After 33 players from last season’s South Florida football team entered the transfer portal, #USF needed to find itself a brand new roster.
C.J. Hicks and Bryson Rodgers have been key contributors for South Florida this season.
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After producing two touchdowns in the first half, USF went scoreless until its final touchdown and struggled to establish any rhythm.
“We just got to do a better job in getting the momentum and keeping momentum throughout the rest of the game,” junior QB Michael Van Buren said.
“We just got to do a better job in getting the momentum and keeping momentum throughout the rest of the game,” junior QB Michael Van Buren said.
After #USF's loss to UTSA last night, head coach Brian Hartline said the Bulls are showing signs of improvement, but have yet to put together that complete performance.
“We are getting better,” he said. “It’s just not good enough.”
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#USF's Brian Hartline questioned the legitimacy of UTSA's homefield advantage on Monday.
“We have never needed to pump in artificial crowd noise,” a statement from an UTSA spokesperson to the San Antonio Express News said.
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“We have never needed to pump in artificial crowd noise,” a statement from an UTSA spokesperson to the San Antonio Express News said.
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#USF men’s soccer's Tyler Richardson spent years learning what it means to lead on the pitch.
And despite the early struggles this season, he has high hopes for the rest of the season.
“It’s a new day to get better,” he said.
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And despite the early struggles this season, he has high hopes for the rest of the season.
“It’s a new day to get better,” he said.
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