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A family of 鈥楢utomaticas:鈥 Hear from the Gramaticas about the story behind USF football鈥檚 top kicker

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl champion Martin 鈥淎utomatica鈥 Gramatica is now channeling his trademark passion into fatherhood, nervously watching his son, 杏吧性世界 kicker Nico Gramatica, follow in his legendary footsteps. Nico next takes the field for USF鈥檚 Homecoming game Saturday against Florida Atlantic University.

October 13, 2025USF Athletics

The Bulls have returned to the Associated Press Top 25 Poll following its 54-26 win against Charlotte at Raymond James Stadium. As part of "Flashback Friday," USF celebrated the early years of the program with the "Robo Bull" logo adorning its helmets and at midfield.

October 4, 2025USF Athletics

USF kicks off its American Conference opener at Raymond James Stadium this Friday with a throwback twist 鈥 players will wear the original 鈥淩oboBull鈥 helmets from the program鈥檚 first season. Take a look back at some fun facts from that inaugural year.

September 30, 2025USF Athletics

Hundreds gathered at the Pam and Les Muma Basketball Center for a celebration welcoming Rob Higgins 鈥 the first CEO of USF Athletics. In front of an audience of professional athletes, elected officials and many who worked with Higgins over the years, the alum shared how his time as a ball boy as a child launched a lifelong love for USF.

September 22, 2025USF Athletics, University News

Jeamson Simeus and USF alumni

Miami-based USF alumni rally to cheer on Bulls in upcoming football showdown

With more than 11,000 USF alumni in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, many are gearing up to watch USF football鈥檚 Saturday matchup against the University of Miami.

September 11, 2025USF Athletics

USF Football at UF game

USF interns capture historic Florida upset through photos, video and memes

USF Athletics interns helped capture one of the program鈥檚 biggest wins 鈥 the Bulls鈥 18鈥16 upset over then-No. 13 Florida 鈥 through viral photos, videos and memes that spread nationwide. From an iconic celebration shot to unexpected Nintendo 3DS sideline footage, their work preserved the emotion of the moment while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

September 11, 2025Student Success, USF Athletics

Rob Higgins

Rob Higgins named USF鈥檚 first CEO of Athletics

Rob Higgins, a former USF Athletics staff member, becomes the first USF alum to lead the department.听He has served as executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission since 2004, successfully positioning the region as one of the nation鈥檚 premier destinations in sports and entertainment.

September 9, 2025USF Athletics, University News

USF stunned No. 13 Florida 鈥 the program's second-straight win over a Top 25-ranked team. This is the first time in program history the Bulls defeated ranked opponents in back-to-back games. USF will continue the nation's toughest non-conference schedule when the Bulls take on No. 5-ranked Miami next Saturday.

September 7, 2025USF Athletics

For its first ranked win since 2016, USF football beat No. 25 Boise State 34-7. The Bulls were 鈥淏ack in Black" at Raymond James Stadium in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN.

August 29, 2025USF Athletics

Students walk the construction site of the on-campus stadium

USF student-athletes trade jerseys for hard hats to help build new on-campus stadium

As USF football gears up for its Aug. 28 season opener against Boise State, student-athletes are also helping lay the foundation for the university鈥檚 future on-campus stadium. Through a mentorship program with DuCon Construction, Bulls are gaining hands-on experience that connects teamwork on the field to teamwork in building a 35,000-seat facility.

August 27, 2025Community Partnerships, Student Success, USF Athletics

Rendering of USF on-campus stadium

USF debuts first video look at the new on-campus stadium

It鈥檚 a new era for USF. Experience how the new home of the Bulls will transform game day - from the exclusive student section to premium suites and club areas to a rooftop lounge.

August 20, 2025USF Athletics

Defensive lineman Josh Celiscar was selected to wear No. 63 for the 2025 season. That was the National Football League number of the late Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Lee Roy Selmon, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and USF program patriarch who's remembered as one of Tampa's most beloved citizens and role models.

August 11, 2025USF Athletics

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