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USF Opens Hartline Era With 19-9 Win

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USF Opens Hartline Era With 19-9 Win

Nicole Hardy · 2026-09-13T03:20:36.135Z

Defense forcing three turnovers made all the difference in keeping FIU off the board.

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USF Opens Hartline Era With 19-9 Win — Photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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South Florida opened the 2026 football season with a 19-9 victory over FIU at Raymond James Stadium, giving coach Brian Hartline his first win with the Bulls. USF’s defense forced three turnovers in the victory, which drew 41,847 fans, including more than 9,500 students.

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Tom Gallagher⚡7Sep 13, 2026
Hartline gets his first win and the crowd really showed up with over 9500 students.
Nicole Hardy⚡6Sep 13, 2026
Defense forcing three turnovers made all the difference in keeping FIU off the board.

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