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Bulls Dominate Rice, Secure Fourth Undefeated Home Season in Program History
South Florida (9-3, 6-2 American) delivered a resounding 52-3 victory over Rice (5-7, 2-6) on Senior Night at Raymond James Stadium on November 29, 2025, capping off an historic undefeated home season. The Bulls’ dominant performance, fueled by a stellar outing from quarterback Burum Brown, marked the program’s fourth undefeated season at home and the first since 2002.
The victory also secured the Bulls’ sixth nine-win season in program history and a sixth conference win, achieved for only the fourth time. Prior to the game, South Florida honored its 30 seniors, many of whom retain eligibility and could return for future seasons.
Burum Brown’s Record-Breaking Performance
Quarterback Burum brown, among those honored, continued his extraordinary campaign, solidifying his place among the program’s all-time greats. Brown became just the 12th player in Football Bowl Subdivision history to surpass both 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a single season. He finished the night with 275 passing yards and four touchdowns on 16-of-24 completions, adding 104 rushing yards and another touchdown.
“Brown is a special player,” a senior official stated. “His ability to impact the game both through the air and on the ground makes him incredibly difficult to defend.”
The performance allowed Brown to break his own single-season touchdown record, reaching 28, and achieve the 11th 1,000-yard rushing season and the third 4,000 total yard season in program history.
Singleton Shines, Defense Holds Strong
Complementing Brown’s performance, wide receiver Keshaun Singleton continued to be a reliable target, hauling in seven receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns. The Bulls’ defense was equally remarkable, limiting Rice to just three points and forcing three turnovers. Linebacker Jalen Johnson led the defensive charge with 10 tackles and an interception.
The Bulls’ offensive onslaught began early, with Brown connecting with Singleton for a 45-yard touchdown on the opening drive. South Florida continued to pour it on, scoring touchdowns on five of their first six possessions. Late in the game,with the outcome already decided,a moment of celebration occurred when Gaston Moore,filling in for Brown at quarterback,connected with former walk-on Christian Helms for a three-yard touchdown pass – the first career catch for the senior in his final game.
Key Stats and looking Ahead
Key statistics highlighted the Bulls’ dominance:
- South Florida opened the game with a 28-point scoring streak, marking their eighth such streak of 26 points or more this season.
- The Bulls recorded their eighth game with 500 or more yards of offense in their last nine outings, accumulating 6,020 yards on the year – the third-highest season total in program history, trailing only the 6,650 yards in 2016.
- South Florida amassed 281 passing yards, bringing their season total to 3,315 – the second-highest in program history, behind the 3,494 yards posted in 2023.
Notably, quarterback Burum Brown logged his eighth consecutive game with over 300 yards of total offense, finishing with 379 yards and five touchdowns, tying the USF season record set by Quinton Flowers in 2016. Wide receiver Keshaun Singleton’s 125 receiving yards and two touchdowns added to the offensive firepower, placing him third all-time in season receiving yards with 877.
The Bulls now await their bowl destination, aiming for a third consecutive bowl appearance and a third straight bowl victory – a feat achieved only once before in program history. Season and single-game tickets for the 2025 season are currently on sale.
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The USF football program, established in 1997, recently completed its 28th season with a second-straight bowl victory in the Hawai’i Bowl. Head coach Alex
