Live updates: USF vs. Alabama

Junior quarterback Byrum Brown rushes against Florida A&M on Sept. 9, 2023. USF ATHLETICS PHOTO.

USF (1-0) travels to No. 4 Alabama (1-0) to play the Crimson Tide for the second-straight year. Live updates can be found here.

(Q1 – 11:26) USF: 3, Alabama:0 – The Bulls go on a 13-play first possession, ending in a 34-yard field goal from kicker John Cannon

(Q1 – 10:26) USF: 3, Alabama: 0 – USF forces a three-and-out on Alabama’s first possession.

(Q1 – 9:19) USF: 3, Alabama: 0 – Byrum Brown’s pass goes over the head of receiver Michael Brown-Stephens. Bulls will punt the football.

(Q1 – 8:41) USF: 3, Alabama: 0 – Pass interference on defensive back Brent Austin. Alabama has the ball on the Bulls’ 47-yard line.

(Q1 – 6:16) USF: 3, Alabama: 0 – Alabama touchdown called back on an offensive holding penalty.

(Q1 – 5:08) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Jalen Milroe scurries into the end zone for a 10-yard score. Alabama is on the board.

(Q1 -4:13 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Bulls fail to draw Alabama offsides on 4th & 1. Timeout USF.

(Q1 -2:48 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Milroe avoids the sack and throws an incompletion on third down. Bulls will takeover after the punt.

(Q1 – 1:57) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Bulls pushing the tempo now. Brown sacked two plays after a 20-yard rush into Alabama territory.

(Q1 – 0:11) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – USF stalls out on offense and punts it away.

(Q2- 15:00 ) –  END OF QUARTER 1

(Q2- 13:36 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7 – Milroe is slow to get up after second down incompletion

(Q2- 13:36 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7- Jason Vaughn with the sack on Milroe on 3rd-and 28.

(Q2- 11:20 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7- Brown picking it up on the ground with four straight carries into the Alabama redzone.

(Q2- 9:48 ) USF: 3, Alabama: 7- Brown throws an incompletion in the back of the end zone to Payten Singletary. Fourth-and-goal now.

(Q2- 9:48 ) USF: 6, Alabama: 7 – Cannon’s 25-yard field goal is good. Bulls within one.

(Q2- 9:12 ) USF: 6, Alabama: 7 – Milroe with Alabama’s biggest play of the night, a 53-yarder to Kobe Prentice gets called back due to offensive holding.

(Q2- 5:05 ) USF: 6, Alabama: 7 – Running back Jam Miller with a carry down to the USF 11-yard line.

(Q2- 3:28) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Milroe avoids the rush and into the endzone for a 5-yard score.  His second tonight.

(Q2- 2:40) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Brown with the third-down incompletion. Bulls will punt again after the three-and-out.

(Q2- 2:15) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Milroe’s 74-yard rushing touchdown called back on an offensive hold. Sigh of relief for the Bulls.

(Q2 – 0:29) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Intentional delay-of-game for the Bulls on fourth down. USF will punt the ball again after another unsuccessful possession.

(Q3 – 15:00)  END OF Q2

(Q3 – 15:00) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Alabama will receive the kick to open the second half.

(Q3 – 14:51) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Turnover! Alabama fumbles the kickoff and it’s recovered by Bulls corner Ben Knox. USF takes over.

(Q3 – 13:52) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Brown is sacked back at the Alabama 35-yard line. It’s fourth down.

(Q3 – 13:35) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Cannon’s 53-yard kick is no good. Bulls cannot capitalize on the turnover.

(Q3 – 12:44) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Milroe is sacked for the second time tonight, this time by linebacker Mac Harris. Fourth down for the Crimson Tide.

(Q3 – 11:37) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Brown’s pass dropped by running back Kelley Joiner. Bulls will punt after another three-and-out.

(Q3 – 10:55) USF: 6, Alabama: 14 – Alabama fumbles again, this time it appears to be recovered by USF defensive back Tavin Ward.

(Q3 – 9:35) USF: 12, Alabama: 14 – Touchdown Bulls, a 2-yard rush by Ta’Ron Keith. The Bulls have lined up to go for the two point conversion.

(Q3 – 9:35) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – After a false start on the two-point attempt, USF opts for the point-after.

(Q3 – 7:24) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – USF and Alabama trade punts. Crimson Tide will receive the ball.

(Q3 – 6:07) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Bulls force another thrown-away pass from Milroe. USF takes over on offense.

(Q3 – 5:36) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Keith’s 44-yard run is mitigated on a holding penalty. Tough break for the Bulls.

(Q3 – 4:26) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Another hold on USF. It’s fourth down.

(Q3 – 2:42) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Roughing the passer call on USF defensive lineman Doug Blue-Eli. Alabama has the ball on the USF 30-yard line.

(Q3 – 1:08) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Crimson Tide moving into the USF redzone after a 8-yard reception from receiver Ryan Williams.

(Q4 – 15:00) – END OF Q3

(Q4 – 14:50) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Milroe’s pass is caught by receiver Cole Adams for a first down on the USF 5. Adams’ is down after the play.

(Q4 – 14:50) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – Milroe bobbles the snap on the 4-yard line. Bulls recover their third fumble of the half.

(Q4 – 14:50) USF: 13, Alabama: 14 – USF goes three-and-out after the turnover.