USF releases football for 2026

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Jorden Pompey
Jorden Pompey

The University of South Florida has unveiled its schedule for the upcoming 2026 season on Thursday, marking the first slate under first-year head coach Brian Hartline for USF’s 30th anniversary and final season at Raymond James Stadium.

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Hartline who spent eight seasons at Ohio State, has reshaped the roster through the transfer portal, bringing in a class that ranks 53rd on 247Sports and is expected to compete immediately.

After finishing last season 9-4 and tied for second in the American at 6-2, USF looks to build off that momentum with the transfer class that Hartline has brought in. The Bulls will face Tulane on Nov. 27 or 28 and a road contest at East Carolina, which placed first and second, respectively, in the American last season.

Non-Conference matchups include an in-state battle against Florida International University for the season opener on Sept. 5, Delaware State, Bowling Green and Kent State, which was previously Alabama but was pushed back to 2032.

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