What happened to the USF Bulls' season after their loss to Miami?

The USF Bulls bounced back from their loss to No. 3 Miami with a dominant 51-point victory against South Carolina State.

How do the USF Bulls stack up against other teams in the AAC?

The USF Bulls are essentially a co-favorite to win the AAC, along with Tulane and Memphis, and they are +330 to make the College Football Playoff.

What is the outlook for the Charlotte 49ers as they face the USF Bulls?

The Charlotte 49ers have struggled in recent years, going 8-16 over the last two seasons, and are currently the 10th-worst program in college football's top flight according to SP+. They are 1-3 on the season and are 27.5-point underdogs against the USF Bulls.

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USF Bulls Remain AAC Contenders Despite Loss to Miami

4 Oct

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Summary

USF Bulls upset Boise State and Florida earlier this season
Bulls lost to No. 3 Miami but bounced back with 51-point win
USF is co-favorite to win AAC, +330 to make College Football Playoff

USF Bulls Remain AAC Contenders Despite Loss to Miami

As of October 4th, 2025, the USF Bulls have established themselves as a top contender in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and the Group of 5 landscape. The team's fairytale start to the season was briefly interrupted by a loss to No. 3 Miami, but they have since bounced back with a dominant 51-point victory against South Carolina State.

Earlier this season, the Bulls made waves by upsetting Boise State in Week 1 and handing Florida a crippling loss in Week 2, effectively ending the Gators' season. While they couldn't pull off another stunner against Miami, the Bulls have shown they can punch up against some of the best programs in the country.

Now, USF is essentially a co-favorite to win the AAC, along with Tulane and Memphis. The team is also +330 to make the College Football Playoff, indicating their potential to be a force in the national landscape. As they open their conference schedule as 27.5-point favorites over Charlotte on Friday night, the Bulls are poised to continue their impressive run and solidify their status as a top Group of 5 contender.