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South Florida Bulls Climb to No. 24, Face Crucial Clash with Navy
13 Nov
Summary
- South Florida ranked in CFP for first time
- Navy and South Florida battle for American Conference lead
- Quarterback Byrum Brown leads South Florida's high-powered offense
As the 2025 college football season enters its final stretch, the race for the American Conference championship is shaping up to be a thrilling one. This week, the South Florida Bulls made history by cracking the College Football Playoff rankings for the first time, checking in at No. 24.
The Bulls have emerged as a serious contender for the Group of Five champion spot in the projected CFP bracket. They boast impressive wins over Boise State and Florida earlier in the year, and their only conference loss came against Memphis two weeks ago. Now, South Florida faces its toughest test yet, visiting conference leader Navy on Saturday in Annapolis, Maryland.
Navy, led by quarterback Blake Horvath, has added a dangerous passing attack to its traditional triple-option offense. The Midshipmen have scored 31 rushing touchdowns, second-most in the FBS, and Horvath is tied for third nationally with 13 rushing touchdowns. This high-powered offense will be a significant challenge for the South Florida defense.
The stakes are high for both teams, as the winner of this matchup will take a significant step towards securing the American Conference title and the Group of Five's coveted CFP spot. With the conference race expected to go down to the wire, this showdown between South Florida and Navy promises to be a must-watch event for college football fans.
