Kickoff set for 6 p.m.; Bulls begin spring practice March 1
TAMPA, FEB. 22, 2022 – Third-year USF football head coach Jeff Scott will lead his Bulls into his second USF Spring Game presented by USF Federal Credit Union on Saturday, April 9 at Raymond James Stadium.
The game is set for a 6 p.m. kickoff with parking lots opening two hours prior to kickoff (4 p.m.) and gates opening a 5 p.m. The much-loved alumni flag football game will return at halftime of the Spring Game and fans can enjoy a post-game light show and fireworks among a day of entertainment that includes tailgating, stadium activations, food trucks and performances from the Herd of Thunder Marching Band and USF Cheer and Sun Dolls.
Parking and attendance are free.
The Bulls begin spring practice on March 1 and will hold 15 practices across five weeks.
USF returns 10 starters on offense and nine on defense as well as its starting kicker and punter. According to ESPN’s Bill Connelly, USF ranks fifth nationally returning 88 percent of its production from 2021.
Under new offensive coordinator Travis Trickett, the Bulls’ offense returns its leading passer (Timmy McClain – 1,888 yards & 5 TD), top four rushers (led by Jaren Mangham – 671 yards & 15 TD), top three receivers (led by Xavier Weaver – 41 catches, 715 yards, 2 TD) and the entire starting offensive line.
The defense under new coordinator Bob Shoop returns its top six tacklers, led by all-conference linebacker Antonio Grier who led the team in tackles (92), tackles for loss (8), quarterback hurries (4) and tied for the team lead in forced fumbles (2) and interceptions (2). He is joined by veteran linebacker Dwayne Boyles, who was second on the team with 68 tackles, led the team with two fumble recoveries and tied the team lead with two interceptions.
USF special teams return 2021 Consensus All-American kick returner Brian Battie, who led the nation with three kickoff returns for touchdowns, as well as starting kicker Spencer Shrader (11-of-13 on field goals) and starting punter Andrew Stokes.
New season ticket sales began on March 1. Secure your seats for the 2022 season by calling or texting 1-800-GoBulls or by visiting USFBULLSTIX.com. Fans can enjoy a select-a-seat opportunity at the stadium prior to kickoff of the Spring Game.
SPRING GAME DETAILS
PARKING: Is Free. Lots open at 4 p.m.
- Fan parking is in Lots 5 & 6 south of the stadium, best accessed off Himes Ave.
GATES: Stadium Gates will open at 5 p.m.
KICKOFF: Set for 6 p.m.
- The Bulls will be divided into a Green and White teams for the game.
- The Alumni Flag Football Game will be played at halftime.
LISTEN: The game will be broadcast live on Bulls Unlimited Channel on iHeart Radio digital station and a Bay area terrestrial station (TBD, pending MLB games).
- Jim Louk, Sam Barrington and Joey Johnston will have the call.
HIGHLIGHTS & RECAP: The 2022 game will not be streamed live.
- Fans can access highlights and commentary from the game on the The Identity Tampa Bay. The Identity will also be providing content and an inside look at the 2022 Bulls throughout spring practice, which begins March 1.
Download the free app (TheIdentityTB) or visit https://www.theidentitytb.com/
ABOUT USF FOOTBALL
The USF football program first took the field in 1997 and celebrated its 25th season (22nd at the FBS level) in 2021 while breaking ground on a $22 million Indoor Performance Facility. The Bulls have posted 15 winning seasons, earned 16 All-America selections, including 2021 consensus All-American Brian Battie, and 31 first-team all-conference selections. USF has had 30 players selected in the NFL Draft and has made 10 bowl games appearances (going 6-4 in those games), posting a program-record six straight appearances from 2005-2010 and most recently making four straight bowl appearances from 2015-18. The Bulls posted back-to-back 10-win seasons in 2016 and 2017, logging a program-record 11-2 mark in 2016 while finishing both seasons ranked in the Top 25. USF spent a program-record 20 straight weeks ranked in the Top 25 during the 2016 and 2017 seasons and reached as high as No. 2 in the national rankings during the 2007 season.
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