South Florida Bulls at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
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Austin Reed throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead Western Kentucky to 41-24 win in opener
Reed, last season's FBS passing yards leader at 4,746, was 29-of-50 passing for 336 yards without an interception. His 16-yard rushing TD tied the game with the score 17-17 at halftime.
The team's exchanged touchdowns to begin the third quarter before Reed's 51-yard score to Moussa Barry put the Hilltoppers in front for good 31-24.
USF had a first down at the WKU 4 but Byrum Brown was intercepted in the end zone by Aaron Key who returned it to the Hilltoppers' 29 early in the fourth quarter.
Lucas Carneiro extended WKU's lead with a 42-yard field goal before JaQues Evans stripped-sacked Brown and returned the fumble 27 yards for a touchdown with just under three minutes remaining and seal the outcome.
Brown rushed for 160 yards on 25 carries with two TDs. He was 15 of 34 for 166 yards passing with one TD but two interceptions. The Bulls outgained the Hilltoppers 540-465.
Alex Golesh lost in his head-coaching debut.
How To Watch
How can I watch South Florida Bulls vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers?
- TV Channel: Bulls at Hilltoppers 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Matchup Prediction
Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 11:36 | Byrum Brown 6 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 7:03 | Markese Stepp 2 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:28 | Khafre Brown 84 Yd pass from Byrum Brown (John Cannon Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 13:31 | John Cannon 37 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:37 | Lucas Carneiro 41 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:04 | Austin Reed 16 Yd Run (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:01 | Dalvin Smith 42 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 10:11 | Byrum Brown 28 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:03 | Moussa Barry 51 Yd pass from Austin Reed (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 3:19 | Lucas Carneiro 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 2:51 | JaQues Evans 27 Yd Fumble Return (Lucas Carneiro Kick) |
Statistics
 USF |
 WKU |
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|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 8-21 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-16 |
| 4-5 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 540 | Total Yards | 465 |
| 166 | Passing | 336 |
| 15-34 | Comp-Att | 29-50 |
| 4.9 | Yards per pass | 6.7 |
| 374 | Rushing | 129 |
| 61 | Rushing Attempts | 23 |
| 6.1 | Yards per rush | 5.6 |
| 11-100 | Penalties | 9-55 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:29 | Possession | 29:31 |
Game Information
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Attendance: 15,438 · Capacity:
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