| South Florida (USF) Bulls football | |||
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Current season: 2023 South Florida Bulls
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| First season | 1997 | ||
| Athletic director | Michael Kelly | ||
| Head coach | Alex Golesh | ||
| 1st year, 0–0 (-) | |||
| Home stadium | Raymond James Stadium | ||
| Year built | 1998 | ||
| Stadium capacity | 65,890 | ||
| Stadium surface | Grass, Tifway Bermuda 419 | ||
| Location | Tampa, Florida | ||
| Conference | The American (AAC) | ||
| Division | East | ||
| Past conferences | Independent (1997–2001) C-USA (2002–2004) Big East (2005–2012) | ||
| All-time history | |||
| All-time record | 161–148 (.521) | ||
| Postseason bowl record | 6–4 (.600) | ||
| Claimed national titles | 0 | ||
| Division titles | 1 (2016) | ||
| Rivalries | Central Florida Knights (rivalry) | ||
| Consensus All-Americans | 2 | ||
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| Colors | Green, Gold, and White
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| Fight song | Golden Brahman March | ||
| Mascot | Rocky D. Bull | ||
| Marching band | Herd of Thunder | ||
| Outfitter | Adidas | ||
| Website | Gousfbulls.com | ||
The South Florida Bulls football team represents the University of South Florida located in Tampa, Florida. The Bulls' first varsity season was in 1997 as an NCAA Division 1-AA independent.
South Florida is currently a member of the NCAA FBS American Athletic Conference. The Bulls play their home games at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, which is also the home field of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL. The Bulls are currently coached by Alex Golesh.
Affiliations[]
- 2005-present - American Athletic Conference/Big East (NCAA FBS/1-A)
- 2003-2004 - Conference USA (NCAA 1-A)
- 2001-2002 - NCAA 1-A independent
- 1997-2000 - NCAA 1-AA independent
Seasons[]
2020s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 2024 | Alex Golesh | |
| 2023 | Alex Golesh | 7-6 |
| 2022 | Jeff Scott; Daniel Da Prato | 1-11 |
| 2021 | Jeff Scott | 2-10 |
| 2020 | Jeff Scott | 1-8 |
2010s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 2019 | Charlie Strong | 4-8 |
| 2018 | Charlie Strong | 7-6 |
| 2017 | Charlie Strong | 10-2 |
| 2016 | Willie Taggart; T.J. Weist | 11-2 |
| 2015 | Willie Taggart | 8-5 |
| 2014 | Willie Taggart | 4-8 |
| 2013 | Willie Taggart | 2-10 |
| 2012 | Skip Holtz | 3-9 |
| 2011 | Skip Holtz | 5-7 |
| 2010 | Skip Holtz | 8-5 |
2000s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 2009 | Jim Leavitt | 8-5 |
| 2008 | Jim Leavitt | 8-5 |
| 2007 | Jim Leavitt | 9-4 |
| 2006 | Jim Leavitt | 9-4 |
| 2005 | Jim Leavitt | 6-6 |
| 2004 | Jim Leavitt | 4-7 |
| 2003 | Jim Leavitt | 7-4 |
| 2002 | Jim Leavitt | 9-2 |
| 2001 | Jim Leavitt | 8-3 |
| 2000 | Jim Leavitt | 7-4 |
1990s[]
| Season | Coach | Record |
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| 1999 | Jim Leavitt | 7-4 |
| 1998 | Jim Leavitt | 8-3 |
| 1997 | Jim Leavitt | 5-6 |
