As the Tampa Bay Times wrote, “for the first time this decade, lofty expectations loom over the Bulls program.” It’s hardly a surprise coming off USF’s first winning season in half a decade.
Here are two players carrying that expectation on their padded shoulders:
Byrum Brown, quarterback
Brown threw for 3,000+ yards in 2023, the first Bulls player to ever do so. He also rushed for 800+ yards, a combined feat matched only by Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels last year, who is now prepping for his NFL debut.
Sean Atkins, wide receiver
Watch out for No. 38, who also broke USF records in 2023 with the most receptions (92) and yards (1,054) in a season. Atkins + Brown could become an even more effective duo in 2024.
The Bulls’ season starts on Saturday, Aug. 31 vs. Bethune-Cookman, one of six home games at Raymond James Stadium.
