"USF is 2-0 with upset wins over No. 25 Boise State and No. 13 Florida, but the start looks better on paper than it really is. The Bulls have been living off big plays, turnovers and opponent mistakes more than consistent, sustainable football. Against Boise, USF won 34-7, but the box score tells a different story. Boise actually had more first downs and controlled time of possession. They moved the ball well but lost three fumbles that killed scoring chances."
"USF hit a few explosive passes, averaging over 10 yards per attempt, but only managed 15 first downs on 372 total yards. To me, that says the Bulls are relying on a handful of big plays to put points on the board, and when those plays are not there, they struggle to sustain drives and keep the offense moving. Florida was the same story in a different way."
South Florida opened 2-0 with upsets over No. 25 Boise State and No. 13 Florida, but both wins were driven more by big plays, turnovers and opponent mistakes than by sustainable football. Against Boise, Boise produced more first downs and controlled time of possession yet lost three fumbles that ended scoring chances. USF averaged over 10 yards per pass attempt but managed only 15 first downs on 372 yards, indicating reliance on explosive plays. The Florida game included 11 penalties, a key interception and missed red-zone opportunities. USF forced four turnovers across both games but scored zero points off them; third-down conversion issues and a slightly below-average defense underscore underlying concerns.
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