In a rivalry that spans a quarter-century, two legendary head coaches once again locked horns in a gridiron battle that delivered on all the hype. The USF Bulls and the Oregon State Beavers renewed their classic feud, with both teams trading blows in a game that came down to the wire.
The first quarter was a testament to the offensive firepower on both sides. Oregon State's Maalik Murphy wasted no time, connecting with Jackson Bowers for a 2-yard touchdown pass to get the scoring started. But the Bulls answered back swiftly, with Alvon Isaac showcasing his breakaway speed on a scintillating 51-yard touchdown run. Not to be outdone, the Beavers' Salahadin Allah punched in a 5-yard run, making it clear this would be a high-scoring affair.
The second quarter continued the back-and-forth action. USF's Cartevious Norton powered his way into the end zone from 5 yards out. Oregon State, however, had a big play up their sleeve, with Murphy finding Zachary Card for a massive 50-yard touchdown strike. A Caleb Ojeda 20-yard field goal before the half gave the Beavers a 24-14 lead heading into the locker room.
Coming out of the half, USF was determined to close the gap. Alvon Isaac continued his stellar performance, finding the end zone again with a 7-yard run in the third quarter, cutting the Beavers' lead to 24-21.
The fourth quarter was a nail-biter, with the lead changing hands multiple times. Anthony Hankerson put the Beavers ahead with a 3-yard touchdown catch. USF's Byrum Brown muscled his way in from 2 yards out, giving the Bulls a crucial late-game chance. Trent Walker sealed the game with a 21yd TD catch from Murphy to seal the game. The defense held and the rest was history.
The final moments were a classic example of this rivalry's intensity, as both teams fought for every inch of turf. In the end, the Beavers held on in a thrilling finish, securing a hard-fought victory in this legendary coaching classic. While the final score may have favored the Beavers, this game was a testament to the enduring rivalry and competitive spirit of two of college football's most respected head coaches.
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