Florida is going to enter The Swamp this Saturday as over two-touchdown favorites over USF. While not everything was perfect in their win over LIU, the Gators should have supremacy in the trenches to be able to overcome any shortcomings that may exist elsewhere.
But we all remember what happened last time USF came into The Swamp in 2022, and these are four players to keep an eye who could create a repeat if the Gators aren't careful.
Byrum Brown leads the way for USF (#17)
If you are familiar with anyone on USF's roster, it's probably QB Byrum Brown. After a big 2023 season, Brown was hurt for the bulk of the 2024 season. In truth, if Brown had been healthy last year, there is a good shot he would be at a Power Four program right now.
Brown doesn't have quite the arm strength of DJ Lagway (Brown has a career completion rate of 29% on passes over 20 yards), but he is a tough runner to bring down.
Against Boise State, Brown had 70 yards rushing, 36 of which came after contact.
Chas Nimrod (#2)
The Tennessee transfer had just three catches against Boise State, but he averaged 32 yards per catch. Of his five total targets, he was an average of 25 yards down the field per target.
Look for Nimrod to really try and put pressure on the Florida secondary if the backend communication isn't great.
Keshaun Singleton (#11)
More of a catch-and-run guy, Keshaun Singleton had five catches against Boise State for 93 yards and a touchdown. He caught all five targets that were thrown his way and racked up an average of 11.4 yards after catch per reception.
Mac Harris (#24)
It's rare for any team in the modern era, but especially a team like USF, to hold on to a player for all six years of their college career, but Super Senior Mac Harris emerged last year as a mainstay in the USF defense and was flying around against Boise State.
The linebacker had six tackles, two assists, a hurry on the QB, and a pass breakup to lead a new look USF defense that looked way more physical than last year.
Nico Gramatica (#7)
Apparently, it is mandatory that if you are a Gramatica, then you have to kick field goals. Nevertheless, Nico Gramatica, the son of the famous Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Martin Gramatica, drilled a 52-yarder last week against Boise State.