Sunday, 3 a.m.
Their schedule hinted it might happen, but the USF Bulls are finishing strong for the second straight season.
The Bulls clobbered Tulsa at home Saturday afternoon, scoring 28 points in the first period and 42 in the first half en route to a 63-30 victory over Tulsa.
USF won for the fourth time in its last five games, scoring 206 points (5o.5) in the four wins. The Bulls wrap up
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their schedule against Rice on Saturday at 2 p.m. on the road.
The Bulls gained 725 yards in its win. Starting quarterback Bryce Archie threw for a season-high 305 yards and two touchdowns.
Kelley Joiner ran for 131 yards (on just 10 carries). Ta’Ron Keith added 85 yards.
Receiver Keshaun Singleton caught five passes for 96 yards.
Florida 24, Ole Miss 17: The Gators won their second straight upset (after beating LSU a week ago) when the Florida secondary came up with interceptions on the Rebels’ final two possessions. Old Miss had been ranked ninth in the nation.
Quarterback D.J. Lagway threw for two touchdowns in his 180 yards.
Running back Montrell Johnson rushed for 107 yards.
The Gators ignored calls to fire coach Billy Napier earlier in the season, but now they’re 6-5. They close out their season with a trip to FSU next week.
FSU 41, Charleston Southern 7: It isn’t a lot better, but at least FSU stopped the losing Saturday.
The Seminoles, who entered at 1-9, got three touchdown passes from Luke Kromenhoek. Kromenhoek threw for 209 yards.
FSU led 41-0 before Southern scored. Southern, which plays out of the Big South-OVC Association, is 1-11 on the season.
FSU is home against Florida next Saturday,
Miami 42, Wake Forest 14: The Canes suggested they are still in the national championship picture with a big win over Wake.
The Hurricanes, 10-1, are within one game of the ACC title game. They can get there by winning at Syracuse next Saturday.
Miami scored 22 points in the fourth period to pull away.
Cam Ward threw for 280 yards and two scores. For the season, he has passed for 3,774 yards, most in Miami history.
Jordan Lyle ran for 113 yards for Miami. Jacolby George caught seven passes for 91 yards.