South Florida Could Make a Splash on the Field in 2026

News ArticlePublishedAug 24, 2026 at 07:42 PM EDTupdatedAug 24, 2026 at 07:43 PM EDTSouth Florida has a real chance sitting in front of them. The Bulls have a new head coach in Brian Hartline, and he's already been busy putting his stamp on the program.Hartline, who previously served as Ohio State's wide receivers coach and offensive coordinator, is known for his recruiting ability. He wasted little time showing that at USF.Hartline brought in the top transfer class in the AAC, giving the Bulls a fresh group of talent as they head into the season. The timing is worth watching, too, with some of the conference's top coaches leaving for new jobs this year. That leaves the race for the top spot wide open.More sports: Baker Mayfield’s Season Could Get off to Rocky Start, NFL Analyst Says...Sou