South Florida (USF) stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 in a thrilling upset victory. A late unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett proved pivotal, setting up USF's game-winning field goal. USF quarterback Byrum Brown excelled, outperforming Florida's DJ Lagway. This marks USF's first win over Florida in four attempts and their second ranked win this season, putting them in early contention for the College Football Playoff. Florida coach Billy Napier faces renewed scrutiny following the loss, while USF coach Alex Golesh is garnering attention for his team's success.

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