USF football will take on Miami in a primetime intrastate battle Saturday night.

The Bulls (2-1) look to curtail the Hurricanes (3-0) who are led by senior quarterback Cam Ward — whose 11 touchdown passes lead the nation.

It’s expected to be a full house tonight in Tampa. Stay with The Oracle for the latest updates.

-Noah Vinsky, Sports Editor

(Q1 – 15:00) Miami: 0, USF: 0 – The Bulls win the coin toss, and defer. Hurricanes will receive the kickoff.

(Q1 – 14:12) Miami: 0, USF: 0 – Cam Ward converts the third down conversion with a 17-yard pass to Hurricanes receiver Xavier Restrepo.

(Q1 – 12:08) Miami: 0, USF: 0 – Ward scrambles to the Bulls 21-yard line, a USF penalty moves the ball to the 11.

(Q1 – 11:36) Miami: 0, USF: 0 – Another USF penalty. Miami ball on the 2 yard line.

(Q1 – 11:33) Miami: 7, USF: 0 – Miami caps off the 7 play, 75 yard drive with a 3 yard rushing score from running back Damien Martinez. Hurricanes are on the board.

(Q1 – 11:02) Miami: 7, USF: 0 – USF quarterback Byrum Brown draws the 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty with the hit out of bounds. Bulls marching into enemy territory.

(Q1 – 8:28) Miami: 7, USF 3: Freshman kicker Nico Gramatica drills the 58-yard kick. Bulls answer with 3.

(Q1 – 7:36) Miami: 7, USF 3: Turnover! Austin with the interception. Bulls take over.

(Q1 – 6:52)  Miami: 7, USF 9: USF wide receiver Sean Atkins finds Brown in the end zone, it’s a trick play for a 12-yard score. The PAT is blocked, and the score will remain 9-7.

(Q1 – 6:52)  Miami: 7, USF 9: The Bulls attempt a sneaky onside kick. There are flags on the play, and for now, it’s under review.

(Q1 – 6:52)  Miami: 7, USF 9: Miami will start the drive at the 10-yard line. Bulls opt not to go for the onside kick after the penalty.

(Q1 – 5:06)  Miami: 7, USF 9: Ward picks up the first down with his legs, again. Hurricanes ball on their own 24.

(Q1 – 4:11)  Miami: 7, USF 9: Miami marching into Bulls territory. Ward with two big completions of 36 yards and 22 yards.

(Q1 – 1:49)  Miami: 14, USF 9: Miami receiver Isaiah Horton with the 6-yard touchdown catch. Hurricanes back in front.

(Q1 – 0:41)  Miami: 14, USF 9: Brown finds Atkins for a huge 28-yard pickup. Bulls into Miami territory.

END Q1 – Miami: 14, USF: 9

(Q2 – 14:15)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Gramatica drills another long kick – this time from 51-yards out. Impressive showing from the true freshman.

(Q2 – 12:12)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Ward finds Horton for the 18-yard completion. Miami on the move once again.

(Q2 – 12:09)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Bulls defensive back Aamaris Brown gets helped off the field. It appears he’s headed into the medical tent.

(Q2 – 11:16)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Ward with an attempted acrobatic flea flicker to running back Jordan Lyle on third down. Ward’s knee is down and the play is called back. Miami will punt the ball.

(Q2 – 9:37)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Brown with the first down completion to his favorite target Atkins. Bulls have the ball on their own 36.

(Q2 -5:18)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Golesh opts to go for it on fourth down, and it’s successful. Running back Nay’Quan Wright with the 6-yard pick up to keep the drive alive.

(Q2 -4:36)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Brown with a 14-yard dart to receiver Joshua Hardeman to push the ball inside the 10-yard line. Bulls knocking on the door. Miami timeout.

(Q2 -4:28)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Brown is being checked out by the medical staff after a big hit. Officials timeout.

(Q2 -4:28)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Brown jogs off the field on his own power.

(Q2 -4:28)  Miami: 14, USF 12: Bryce Archie looks like he is preparing to come into the game at quarterback.

(Q2 -3:55) Miami: 14, USF 12: Brown is back in after one play. Sigh of relief for the Bulls.

(Q2 – 2:36) Miami: 14, USF 15: Kicker John Cannon with the 45 yard field goal to give USF the lead. Bulls kickers are perfect today.

(Q2 – 2:04) Miami: 20, USF 15: And just like that, Miami answers. It’s a 76 yard passing touchdown to receiver Samuel Brown. Hurricanes back in front.

(Q2 – 1:56) Miami: 22, USF 15: Hurricanes with the successful two-point conversion. Miami up by seven.

(Q2 – 1:25) Miami: 22, USF 15: Running back Ta’Ron Keith takes the screen pass 64 yards into Miami territory. It’s a career long reception for Keith.

(Q2 – 0:20) Miami: 22, USF 15: The Bulls offense stalls out in the red zone. It’s fourth down.

(Q2 – 0:18) Miami: 22, USF 15: Cannon misses the 31 yard field goal. Miami will take over in the waning seconds of the half.

END OF Q2 – Miami: 22, USF 15

(Q3 – 14:30) Miami 22, USF 15: Atkins with a 23-yard reception to eclipse 100 yards on the day.

(Q3 – 13:16) Miami 22, USF 15: Bulls will punt after the failed third down conversion

(Q3 – 8:37) Miami 22, USF 15: Miami churning out the clock on a 10-play drive. Ball is on the 14 yard line.

(Q3 – 7:57) Miami 22, USF 15: Ward scrambles down to the 1 yard line, USF will take a timeout.

(Q3 – 7:25) Miami 29, USF 15: Martinez up the middle for the score. Miami took up nearly six minutes on that drive. The Bulls now have some work to do on offense.

(Q3 – 5:45) Miami 29, USF 15: Atkins draws the pass interference call on third down. The Bulls drive continues on the Miami 42 yard line.

(Q3 – 5:04) Miami 29, USF 15: USF with a big chance to keep the drive alive on 3rd and 9. Miami timeout.

(Q3- 4:00) Miami 29, USF 15: Brown’s fourth down converting run is brought back due to a holding penalty. Huge blow for the Bulls. USF will punt.

(Q3- 2:27) Miami 29, USF 15: Ward rolls to his right to find Horton for a 15 yard first down pickup. Miami on the move once again.

(Q3- 0:55) Miami 36, USF 15: Touchdown Miami. It’s a 1-yard rushing score by Martinez. That marks 22 unanswered points from the Hurricanes.

(Q3- 0:30) Miami 36, USF 15: Bulls now in the hurry-up, certainly starting to sense the tone on offense

END OF Q3 – Miami: 36, USF: 15

(Q4 – 14:38) Miami 36, USF 15: Brown is headed to the sideline accompanied by medical staff. Archie is warming up for the Bulls.

(Q4 – 14:15) Miami 36, USF 15: Archie’s end zone heave on fourth down results in a 15-yard pass interference call. Bulls live on.

(Q4 – 13:20) Miami 36, USF 15: It’s fourth down again. The Bulls’ previous play is under review.

(Q4 – 13:20) Miami 36, USF 15: Archie’s last pass ruled an interception. Miami takes over.

(Q4 – 8:34) Miami 36, USF 15: Restrepo’s catch down to the USF 8 yard line.

(Q4 – 7:44) Miami 43, USF 15: Ward to Restrepo for the 5 yard touchdown. We’re moving into blowout territory. That is Ward’s third touchdown tonight.

(Q4 – 7:44) Miami 43, USF 15: The USF student section has mostly filed out at this point. There is a lot of orange still remaining in the stands.

(Q4 – 6:44) Miami 43, USF 15: A Kelley Joiner appearance tonight. That’s a 17-yard carry to the Miami 40 yard line.

(Q4 – 4:58) Miami 43, USF 15: Bulls will opt to punt on fourth down. That may be USF waving the white flag for tonight.

(Q4 – 4:30) Miami 43, USF 15: Ward’s night is done after a 404 yard, 3 touchdown performance. Reese Poffenbarger is in at quarterback.

(Q4 – 3:09) Miami 50, USF 15: Running back Jordan Lyle with a 91-yard rushing score. Miami is showing no mercy. It’s a bloodbath here in Tampa.

(Q4 – 1:50) Archie’s pass is intercepted in the final moments of the game. Miami will likely kneel this one out.

FINAL: Miami 50, USF 15

It was an ugly performance all around for USF, who falls to 2-2 on the season. USF will hope to rebound to open conference play against Tulane next Saturday.