South Florida Bulls
2024 Season Results

South Florida Bulls — 2024 Season Review

In 2024, the South Florida Bulls posted a 7-6 record under head coach Alex Golesh, competing as a member of the AAC. The team scored 418 total points and allowed 387 throughout 13 games, averaging 32.2 points scored and 29.8 points allowed per outing.

Among the standout results were a 48-3 victory at home against Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, a 59-24 victory on the road against Charlotte 49ers, and a 63-30 victory at home against Tulsa Golden Hurricane. These performances illustrated the depth and determination that characterized the South Florida Bulls throughout the 2024 campaign.

On the other side of the ledger, the South Florida Bulls absorbed a narrow 28-35 defeat to Rice Owls and a 3-21 loss to Memphis Tigers. These results, while disappointing, provided valuable experience for a program focused on continued improvement.

In AAC play, the South Florida Bulls compiled a 3-4 conference record across 7 league contests. Conference matchups tested the South Florida program's depth and preparation week after week throughout the 2024 schedule.

The postseason brought Hawaiʻi Bowl: W 41-39, capping the 2024 campaign. The bowl game provided one final opportunity for the South Florida Bulls to compete on a national stage and represent the program before the offseason began.

At home, the South Florida Bulls went 3-3, while posting a 3-3 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2024 roster from start to finish.

The offense found its stride as the season progressed, scoring 277 points in the second half of the schedule compared to 141 in the first half. Defensively, the unit allowed 29.8 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2024 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the South Florida Bulls posted a 7-6 record in 2024, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of +2.4 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.