UCF and Coach Carman surprisingly led 2x vs Coach Jokers and USF.
After some turnovers and punting, UCF was the first on the board, with Ja'Varrius Leon Johnson scampering to the endzone.
USF tied it up with Byrum Brown's first of 4 TD passes, this one to Sean Atkins (1st of 2). Then UCF's Colton Boomer (Lake Mary HS grad like Coach Carman) hit a 50 yarder to go up 10-7. That would be the last lead for UCF, however.
Brown's 2nd TD came with 18 seconds before the end of the half.
The teams traded TDs, and a failed 2 pt conversion left USF up 21-16 at the end of the 3rd.
Then it all went USFs way.
GG Jokers, and GL rest of the way!
Oh, and Leon dropped a 3rd down conversion when things were close, and had another drop I don't remember. That is all.
The South Florida Bulls roared into enemy territory and walked away with bragging rights on Saturday, defeating the UCF Knights in the latest chapter of the War on I-4 rivalry. In what began as a tightly contested first half, the Bulls pulled away in the second to secure a commanding 22-point victory, fueled by a standout performance from their quarterback and a relentless defensive effort.
The game opened with both teams trading punches, showcasing the intensity and familiarity that defines this historic Florida rivalry. UCF matched USF drive for drive early, and the two sides entered halftime separated by just a few points.
But coming out of the locker room, it was all Bulls.
Led by their quarterback, who delivered one of the best performances of his career, South Florida’s offense exploded in the second half. He threw pinpoint passes, extended plays with his legs, and consistently found ways to keep the chains moving. Whether dissecting the defense from the pocket or making magic on the run, he proved to be the difference-maker as the Bulls pulled away.
“I just trusted my guys,” the quarterback said after the game. “We knew if we stuck to our game plan, we’d wear them down. And that’s exactly what we did.”
On the other side of the ball, the Bulls' defense put on a clinic in the second half. After giving up points early, South Florida clamped down, forcing punts, creating turnovers, and applying relentless pressure. The Knights, who had shown promise early, were held scoreless for a long stretch as the game slipped out of reach.
“This was personal,” a South Florida defender said postgame. “We came in here to make a statement, and we did just that.”
The win marks a major momentum swing for the Bulls and gives them bragging rights in one of Florida’s most heated rivalries. For UCF, it’s a stinging loss on home turf and a reminder of how quickly games can turn.
South Florida now turns its eyes to the rest of the season, riding high after a defining road win. As for the War on I-4, the trophy heads back to Tampa — and with it, a whole lot of pride.
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