Sunday, 4 a.m.
For a half, the South Florida Bulls could not get possession of the ball, let alone do any damage with it.
They led, well, by providence over Kent State.
The second half was better. The Bulls, who had only 21 snaps in the firsst half, seized control of the game and ran away with a 29-2 win over the Golden Flashes at Raymond James Stadium.
In the first half, Kent State kept threatening, but they couldn't finish a drive. They were stopped on fourth down at the South Flordia 3. Tey fumbled and allowed a 96-yard fumble return by C.J. Hicks. They missed field goals.
Kent State's only points came when Bulls' running back D.J. Crowther was tackled for a safety.
The Bulls outscored Kent State 19-0 in the second half.
Quarterback Michael Van Buren hit 22 of 27 passes for 193 yards.
The Bulls are off this week. They are home at Raymond James Stadium against UAB on October 31. The time has not been announced.
Florida 27, Texas 24: The extremely up and extremely down season of the Gators continued at the Swamp Saturday.
The Gators, who have beaten Ole MIss and lost to South Carolina this year, added seventh-ranked Texas to their victims Saturday. Trammel Jones Jr. started his first game and beat Texas, No. 1 in the nation last week, by three points.
The Gators trailed 17-3 in the first half.
Jaden Baugh gave the Gators a 27-17 lead on an 11-yard run. Baugh hd 91 yards rushing.
Jones Jr. hit 22 of 35 passes for 155 yards and two scores, both to Lacota Dippre.
Florida plays Georgia Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Jacksonville.
Miami 43, FSU 35: In a season of upsets, the best thing you can say about the Miami Hurricanes is that, so far, they have avoided one.
The Hurricanes held off rival FSU in doube overtime, 43-35. The Seminoles had seemingly converted a fourth-and-21 situation, but were called for holding,.
FSU fell to 3-4 with the loss. Maimi, ranked third in the nation, is 6-0.
Darian Mensah threw for 326 yards and three scores for teh Canes. Ashton Daniels threw for 298 yards and four scores in the loss.
Malachi Toney caught 11 passes for 154 yards and twto scores. Javian Mallory ran for 108 yards and two scores.
Duce Robinson caught five passes and two scores for FSU
FSU plays Clemson at home on Oct. 31. Miami is home against Pitt Saturday at noon.