TAMPA, Fla. — South Florida secured bowl eligibility for the fourth consecutive season with a decisive 30-10 win over UAB on Saturday. Key players in the victory included Asani Redwood and Grayson Howard, who each returned fumbles for touchdowns, and CJ Hicks, who recorded four sacks during the game.
After an early 10-0 deficit, South Florida rallied to score the final 30 points. The first half saw Jason Collins Jr. tie the game with a 6-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Redwood then capitalized on a fumble recovery, returning it for a 6-yard touchdown to give the Bulls a 17-10 halftime lead.
In the second half, Howard extended South Florida’s lead with a 13-yard fumble return touchdown. Kicker Nico Gramatica contributed three field goals, successfully converting attempts from 30 and 33 yards.
South Florida’s quarterback, Luke Kromenhoek, was effective with 92 yards rushing. He and teammate Michael Van Buren Jr. attempted a combined total of 12 passes, completing eight for 46 yards. The Bulls finished the game with 237 total yards and limited UAB to 177.
UAB’s scoring came from Rod Robinson II’s 5-yard touchdown run and a 30-yard field goal by Jonah Delange. Quarterback Ryder Burton passed for 149 yards in the loss.
Looking ahead, South Florida will face East Carolina on Friday, while UAB will host Charlotte next Saturday.
