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USF football will give fans plenty of reasons to visit Raymond James Stadium this fall. The Bulls announced their complete 2026 promotional schedule on Thursday. The schedule features seven home games during the program’s 30th season. South Florida opens its home schedule against FIU on September 5. The Bulls then host Delaware State, Temple, Kent State, UAB, Memphis, and Tulane. Each home game features a different theme, giveaway, or special event. Therefore, fans can expect something unique throughout the season. The 2026 season also marks an important chapter for South Florida football. The Bulls will play their final season at Raymond James Stadium. USF plans to move into its new on-campus stadium in 2027. That makes this season’s home schedule even more memorable for Bulls fans.
Opening Night Starts the Celebration
USF opens the home schedule against FIU on September 5 at 7 p.m. The game carries an Opening Night theme. Power Design serves as the title sponsor for the season opener. Fans also can receive a special 30th Anniversary branded rally towel. USF will give towels to the first 10,000 fans through the gates. The giveaway connects directly to the program’s 30th season. South Florida first played football in 1997. The Bulls hope Opening Night creates a strong atmosphere for the season.
Delaware State Brings Thundersticks
South Florida returns home on September 19 against Delaware State. The game starts at 7 p.m. Coca-Cola serves as the game’s title sponsor. The first 10,000 fans also will receive thundersticks. Thundersticks should create plenty of noise inside Raymond James Stadium. They also give fans another way to support the Bulls. The game gives USF its second home opportunity of the season.
Temple Game Features a New Giveaway
The Bulls host Temple on October 3. USF has not announced the kickoff time yet. Tampa General Hospital serves as the title sponsor. The first 5,000 fans will receive jersey drawstring bags. The giveaway gives fans a useful item with a football-inspired design. Meanwhile, the Temple matchup begins an important stretch of the schedule. USF will face several conference opponents during October.
Homecoming Returns Against Kent State
Kent State visits Tampa on October 17 for Homecoming. Florida Blue serves as the game’s title sponsor. The first 5,000 fans will receive a special commemorative item. The giveaway features a 30th Anniversary acrylic ticket. The design honors the first ticket ever issued for South Florida football. Homecoming should bring another large crowd to Raymond James Stadium. It also gives alumni another reason to return to Tampa.
Halloween And Blackout Come Together
USF hosts UAB on October 31. The matchup combines Halloween with a Black Out theme. LifeLink serves as the game’s title sponsor. The first 10,000 fans will receive Black Out themed rally towels. The Halloween date should add another layer to the atmosphere. Fans can expect plenty of black throughout the stadium. The game could also become one of the season’s most energetic home dates.
Salute To Service Honors Those Who Serve
Memphis comes to Raymond James Stadium on November 12. The Thursday night game begins at 8 p.m. USF will celebrate Salute to Service during the matchup. The university has not announced the giveaway yet. The Bulls also have not announced a title sponsor for the event. Those details should come later. The Thursday night kickoff should create a different atmosphere. Fans will get a primetime opportunity to watch the Bulls.
Senior Day Closes the Home Schedule
USF closes its home schedule against Tulane on November 27 or 28. The game will feature Senior Day and Fan Appreciation. Morgan & Morgan serves as the title sponsor. USF has not announced the giveaway for the game yet. The university also has not finalized the kickoff time. The matchup could provide an emotional ending to the Raymond James Stadium era. Tulane enters the season as the defending American Athletic Conference champion. That gives the regular-season finale additional importance.
A Season Full of Memories
USF’s promotional schedule gives fans something different throughout the fall. The Bulls will celebrate their 30th season with several special events. They also will honor fans, alumni, service members, and seniors. Most importantly, the season marks the end of an era. USF will leave Raymond James Stadium after the 2026 campaign. The Bulls will then move into their new on-campus stadium in 2027. For now, however, Raymond James Stadium remains home. USF fans have seven opportunities to enjoy Bulls football there this season. Each game will offer a different experience. Additional giveaway details and title sponsors will come later. USF Athletics says it will announce those details in the coming weeks. That should give Bulls fans even more reasons to follow the promotional schedule closely. The 2026 season promises football, tradition, giveaways, and plenty of memories.
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Bradley Walker (VP) and Head of our Florida operations for NGSC Sports, bringing extensive experience across collegiate, professional, and amateur athletics. His coverage spans USF Athletics, including football, baseball, lacrosse, and softball, as well as University of Tampa baseball.
Bradley also provides coverage of minor league baseball with the Clearwater Threshers and Major League Baseball with the Tampa Bay Rays. On the national stage, he covers college football bowl games and conference championship matchups, along with premier golf events across the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and LPGA Tour.
In addition to his reporting work, Bradley is the play-by-play announcer for Pinellas Park High School Patriots football, lending his voice and insight to Friday night lights.
He is also an active podcast host and contributor, serving as a host on The Walker Report, where he delivers in-depth sports analysis, interviews, and coverage across multiple levels of competition.
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