South Florida secured bowl eligibility with a victory over UAB on October 31, 2026, powered by two scoop-and-score touchdowns. The Bulls' defense dominated, recording six sacks in the game.
Defensive end CJ Hicks led the charge with four sacks and two forced fumbles. His fourth-quarter sack of UAB quarterback Ryder Burton produced one of the game-changing turnovers. Hicks accounted for four of USF's six total sacks and forced both fumbles that led to defensive touchdowns.
The win pushes USF to the six-win threshold required for postseason consideration. The Bulls' defensive performance featured multiple momentum-shifting plays that ultimately decided the contest against the Blazers.
