TAMPA (SNN-TV) – The USF football team returned to a sold-out Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, but the No. 13-ranked Florida Gators jumped to an early first-half lead to put a damper on the day as they left their first meeting with the Bulls in Tampa with a 42-20 victory.
A sellout crowd enjoyed a mild September college football Saturday that saw the Bulls rally in the second half after trailing 35-3 at the break. The Bulls also had no issue throwing various QB’s into the mix against the Gators.
Quarterback Cade Fortin started the game and played the first half, finishing 12-of-18 for 91 yards and an interception. Freshman Timmy McClain started the second half and finished 4-of-10 for 83 yards and ran for 11. 3rd-stringer Katravis Marsh also led a late touchdown drive and completed a 14-yard pass to tight end Mitchell Brinkman, but inevitably it would be too little, too late.
USF returns to Raymond James Stadium Saturday night vs. Florida A&M at 7pm.
