League / conferenceAmerican Conference
Home areaTampa
Main venueRaymond James Stadium (2026)
Signature achievementFootball began 1997
Program overview
The USF Bulls represent the University of South Florida in Tampa and compete in the American Conference. The athletics department fields teams across major NCAA sports, while football became one of its most visible programs after launching competition in 1997.
USF football rose quickly from a brand-new program to major-conference competition and reached No. 2 in the national rankings during the 2007 season. The Bulls have also built strong traditions in soccer, basketball, baseball and other sports.
Championships & milestones
- Football began competition in 1997.
- Reached No. 2 in the national football rankings during the 2007 season.
- The 2026 season is USF football’s final campaign at Raymond James Stadium.
- A new 35,000-seat on-campus football stadium is scheduled to open for the 2027 season.
Home venue
USF football plays at Raymond James Stadium in 2026, its final season at the Buccaneers’ home venue. The university’s new 35,000-seat on-campus stadium is scheduled to open Sept. 4, 2027, giving Bulls football its first true campus home.
Florida identity
USF is one of the state’s largest public universities and gives Tampa Bay a major Division I college program alongside its professional teams. The new on-campus stadium is expected to shift football much closer to the center of student life.
Rivalries & regional matchups
- UCF — the War on I-4 is USF’s signature rivalry.
- Florida Atlantic — a recurring in-state American Conference opponent.
- FIU and other Florida programs add regional significance when they appear on the schedule.
FloridaTeams perspective
Why this team matters in Florida
USF is entering a structural transition: 2026 is the Bulls’ final football season at Raymond James Stadium before the planned 2027 move to a new on-campus stadium. That should change the program’s game-day identity substantially.
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USF Bulls FAQ
What league do the USF Bulls play in?
This team competes in the American Conference.
Where do the USF Bulls play?
This team plays its home games at The primary venue highlighted on this page is Raymond James Stadium (2026) in or near Tampa. College programs use additional on-campus venues for their other sports.
What is a major achievement for the USF Bulls?
One of the program's defining résumé lines is Football began 1997.
Who are the main rivals of the USF Bulls?
One important rivalry is with the UCF.
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