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South Florida Routs No. 25 Boise State 34-7 for 1st Win over Ranked Team Since 2016

South Florida ended a 19-game losing streak against ranked teams by dominating Boise State 34-7, with quarterback Byrum Brown throwing two touchdowns and the defense forcing two turnovers.

  • On Thursday, South Florida routed No. 25 Boise State 34-7 in Tampa, ending a long losing streak with their first ranked win since 2016.
  • Under South Florida coach Alex Golesh, the Bulls rebuilt after a 1-11 2022 season and back-to-back 7-6 seasons, while Boise State Broncos entered as the Group of Five's top College Football Playoff contender despite losing Ashton Jeanty.
  • Quarterback Byrum Brown delivered, completing 16-of-24 passes for 210 yards, running for two touchdowns, and connecting on a 55-yard touchdown with Chas Nimrod; USF's defense limited Boise State to seven points and scored on a third-quarter fake-punt touchdown.
  • Now Boise State Broncos must win out to regain playoff consideration, while South Florida Bulls' upset could propel them into Group of Five contention and playoff talks.
  • Next, USF faces at Florida in Week 2 and hosts Miami the following week, while Boise State will face Notre Dame on Oct. 4 to impress voters.
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South Florida routs No. 25 Boise State 34-7 for 1st win over Top 25 since since 2016

Quarterback Byrum Brown ran for two touchdowns, Keshaun Singleton caught a 45-yard touchdown pass on a fake punt and South Florida routed No. 25 Boise State 34-7 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.

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