USF Faces 7-2 Memphis in Primetime Clash with SportsCenter Broadcast
The Bulls host the Tigers on Thursday night, with ESPN broadcasting from the stadium's exterior starting at 5 p.m.
By Amina Howard ·
ESPN will broadcast the set of SportsCenter from Bulls Bay outside Raymond James Stadium on Thursday night. The show is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., ahead of the kickoff at 8 p.m. between the University of South Florida Bulls and the Memphis Tigers.
The matchup places two of the strongest teams in the American Conference against each other. Memphis enters the contest with a 7-2 record. The Tigers have won five of their last six games.
USF sits at 6-3. The Bulls are attempting to bounce back from a recent defeat on the road. Last week, they lost to East Carolina on a field goal.
Junior linebacker Grayson Howard described that loss as emotional. "It was definitely an emotional loss, especially losing on a field goal," Howard said. He added that the team is excited to face Memphis, calling them "a really good team."
Head Coach Brian Hartline noted the natural incentive of a home conference game. "Yeah, anytime you have a home game against a conference opponent, there's a little bit of natural juice there," Hartline said.
The presence of the SportsCenter crew adds another layer to the event. Howard expressed excitement about the opportunity for the show to come to campus and be at the game. "I hope it brings another level of energy coming into the game," Howard said.
Hartline said the coaching staff is excited about the environment. "And hopefully Bulls Nation will show out in a big way on a Thursday night against a great opponent," Hartline said.
