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Whether you bleed Green and Gold or just want to know what’s happening with the Bulls, this is your podcast.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7424582/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Football</category><copyright>Copyright Nick Wize</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg</url><title>4th AND BULL</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/4th-and-bull--7424582</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:44:31 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Nick Wize</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>4th and Bull is your home for everything USF Bulls football hosted by Nick Wize. We talk with Bulls players, coaches, and the people closest to the program, bringing you exclusive interviews, inside access, game analysis, recruiting, storylines, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[4th and Bull is your home for everything USF Bulls football hosted by Nick Wize. We talk with Bulls players, coaches, and the people closest to the program, bringing you exclusive interviews, inside access, game analysis, recruiting, storylines, and everything happening around USF football. Whether you bleed Green and Gold or just want to know what’s happening with the Bulls, this is your podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Sports"><itunes:category text="Football"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>7104622f-e60a-55c5-8988-aa1228729c8d</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>USF vs. Temple Preview: A Must-Win Test or a Trap Game for the Bulls?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-vs-temple-preview-a-must-win-test-or-a-trap-game-for-the-bulls--75504934</link><description><![CDATA[USF is 4-0, but the next seven days could tell us everything we need to know about the Bulls. First up is a 1-3 Temple team that may be more dangerous than its record suggests. The Owls bring a physical rushing attack, averaging 220.2 yards per game, along with a quarterback in Ajani Sheppard who can hurt defenses both through the air and on the ground.<br /><br />Nick Wize explains why this is a game USF cannot afford to overlook, why the Bulls desperately need a faster start, and whether their fourth-quarter dominance is a sign of toughness or a troubling trend. Against FBS opponents, USF is averaging just 4.33 points in the first half while outscoring teams 58-16 in the fourth quarter.<br /><br />With UTSA waiting next week, consistency is becoming the biggest question surrounding this USF team. Can the Bulls put together four complete quarters, slow down Temple's rushing attack, and avoid another slow start?<br /><br />Plus, Nick gives his prediction for USF vs. Temple.<br /><br />4th AND BULL is Presented by Blue Terra]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75504934</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:31:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75504934/4th_and_bull_temple_preview.mp3" length="40764288" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5572879-1848-435c-86a3-8f7dfaab0f9a/f5572879-1848-435c-86a3-8f7dfaab0f9a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5572879-1848-435c-86a3-8f7dfaab0f9a/f5572879-1848-435c-86a3-8f7dfaab0f9a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5572879-1848-435c-86a3-8f7dfaab0f9a/f5572879-1848-435c-86a3-8f7dfaab0f9a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USF is 4-0, but the next seven days could tell us everything we need to know about the Bulls. First up is a 1-3 Temple team that may be more dangerous than its record suggests. The Owls bring a physical rushing attack, averaging 220.2 yards per game,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USF is 4-0, but the next seven days could tell us everything we need to know about the Bulls. First up is a 1-3 Temple team that may be more dangerous than its record suggests. The Owls bring a physical rushing attack, averaging 220.2 yards per game, along with a quarterback in Ajani Sheppard who can hurt defenses both through the air and on the ground.<br /><br />Nick Wize explains why this is a game USF cannot afford to overlook, why the Bulls desperately need a faster start, and whether their fourth-quarter dominance is a sign of toughness or a troubling trend. Against FBS opponents, USF is averaging just 4.33 points in the first half while outscoring teams 58-16 in the fourth quarter.<br /><br />With UTSA waiting next week, consistency is becoming the biggest question surrounding this USF team. Can the Bulls put together four complete quarters, slow down Temple's rushing attack, and avoid another slow start?<br /><br />Plus, Nick gives his prediction for USF vs. Temple.<br /><br />4th AND BULL is Presented by Blue Terra]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2548</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>&amp;,4th,ajani,and,brian,bull,bulls,florida,football,gramatica,hartline,keveun,mason,nico,owls,sheppard,south,temple,usf,vs</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF RB DJ Crowther Joins 4th AND BULL</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-rb-dj-crowther-joins-4th-and-bull--75483633</link><description><![CDATA[USF running back D.J. Crowther joins 4th &amp; Bull after the Bulls’ 14-6 win over Bowling Green to talk about grinding through an offensive struggle and finding a way to finish.  Crowther discusses what the mindset was inside the offense after being held scoreless for three quarters, how the running game stayed patient despite limited early success, and what changed when the big plays finally started coming in the fourth quarter. He also talks about what it says about USF’s resiliency to put together two touchdown drives late in a game where the offense never felt like it was at its best.  Crowther opens up about the message in the locker room after the win. He also explains why he chose USF after starting his career at Dartmouth and what it's like preparing for a Saturday game before turning around for a massive Thursday night matchup.  USF is 4-0. D.J. Crowther is a big reason why.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9f729b64151aaa7dc347fa2e0babae46</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:00:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483633/40054.mp3" length="16696849" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/69bf6e00-bd49-491f-905e-9233935e3c59/69bf6e00-bd49-491f-905e-9233935e3c59.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/69bf6e00-bd49-491f-905e-9233935e3c59/69bf6e00-bd49-491f-905e-9233935e3c59.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/69bf6e00-bd49-491f-905e-9233935e3c59/69bf6e00-bd49-491f-905e-9233935e3c59.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USF running back D.J. Crowther joins 4th &amp;amp; Bull after the Bulls’ 14-6 win over Bowling Green to talk about grinding through an offensive struggle and finding a way to finish.  Crowther discusses what the mindset was inside the offense after being...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USF running back D.J. Crowther joins 4th &amp; Bull after the Bulls’ 14-6 win over Bowling Green to talk about grinding through an offensive struggle and finding a way to finish.  Crowther discusses what the mindset was inside the offense after being held scoreless for three quarters, how the running game stayed patient despite limited early success, and what changed when the big plays finally started coming in the fourth quarter. He also talks about what it says about USF’s resiliency to put together two touchdown drives late in a game where the offense never felt like it was at its best.  Crowther opens up about the message in the locker room after the win. He also explains why he chose USF after starting his career at Dartmouth and what it's like preparing for a Saturday game before turning around for a massive Thursday night matchup.  USF is 4-0. D.J. Crowther is a big reason why.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1044</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF Starts The Season 4-0 But The Offense Struggles vs Bowling Green</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-starts-the-season-4-0-but-the-offense-struggles-vs-bowling-green--75483645</link><description><![CDATA[USF is 4-0, but is it time to adjust our expectations for the Bulls?  Nick Wize breaks down USF’s ugly win over Bowling Green and asks the question: If you knew before kickoff that the Bulls would throw for just 52 yards, lose the time-of-possession battle and turn the ball over twice, would you have predicted a USF victory?  The offense continues to run through DJ Crowther and the running game, but how much can USF overcome with the current state of the offensive line? Is it fair to put the blame on Tim Beck, or are there only so many things an offensive coordinator can do when his offensive line is struggling?  Nick also discusses why he believes USF is not running the table, why he hasn't put the Bulls in his Top 25, and what the realistic ceiling is for this team. Could USF win the American?   And the biggest red flag? The line of scrimmage. Bowling Green bullied USF’s offensive line, while the Bulls’ defensive line struggled outside of Myles Bradley. BGSU’s Myles Bradley was a major problem all night, making the physical battle up front impossible to ignore.  USF is 4-0. But what exactly are the Bulls right now and what do they need to fix before the schedule gets tougher?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">825d3705c3c6d34ec8456078e6e5ebb6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:38:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483645/40016.mp3" length="47522175" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5130ff4-4211-4ec4-beec-4418a23acca2/f5130ff4-4211-4ec4-beec-4418a23acca2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5130ff4-4211-4ec4-beec-4418a23acca2/f5130ff4-4211-4ec4-beec-4418a23acca2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f5130ff4-4211-4ec4-beec-4418a23acca2/f5130ff4-4211-4ec4-beec-4418a23acca2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USF is 4-0, but is it time to adjust our expectations for the Bulls?  Nick Wize breaks down USF’s ugly win over Bowling Green and asks the question: If you knew before kickoff that the Bulls would throw for just 52 yards, lose the time-of-possession...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USF is 4-0, but is it time to adjust our expectations for the Bulls?  Nick Wize breaks down USF’s ugly win over Bowling Green and asks the question: If you knew before kickoff that the Bulls would throw for just 52 yards, lose the time-of-possession battle and turn the ball over twice, would you have predicted a USF victory?  The offense continues to run through DJ Crowther and the running game, but how much can USF overcome with the current state of the offensive line? Is it fair to put the blame on Tim Beck, or are there only so many things an offensive coordinator can do when his offensive line is struggling?  Nick also discusses why he believes USF is not running the table, why he hasn't put the Bulls in his Top 25, and what the realistic ceiling is for this team. Could USF win the American?   And the biggest red flag? The line of scrimmage. Bowling Green bullied USF’s offensive line, while the Bulls’ defensive line struggled outside of Myles Bradley. BGSU’s Myles Bradley was a major problem all night, making the physical battle up front impossible to ignore.  USF is 4-0. But what exactly are the Bulls right now and what do they need to fix before the schedule gets tougher?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2971</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Week 4 South Florida Bulls vs Bowling Green Falcons Preview</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/week-4-south-florida-bulls-vs-bowling-green-falcons-preview--75483670</link><description><![CDATA[Nick Wize is joined by USF Bulls Radio Pregame Host Rock Riley.  The Bulls are heading to Bowling Green for a road matchup with the Falcons, and there are plenty of reasons to expect an interesting game plan from both sides.  Brian Hartline had a great quote when asked about traveling to Bowling Green for their Homecoming: “We’re going on a business trip, so I really don’t have a whole lot of warm and fuzzy feelings when it comes to traveling anywhere.” The message is clear — USF is treating this like business.  We break down the matchup, including why USF could lean heavily on the running game against a Bowling Green defense that is giving up a staggering 295.7 rushing yards per game. The Falcons' defensive line has also been their biggest weakness, creating an opportunity for the Bulls to establish the run.  We also discuss why we expect Bowling Green to try to attack USF through the air, especially after some issues in the Bulls' secondary last week.  Could this game have a similar strategic feel to the FIU matchup? Not necessarily the same score or stat line, but the way the two teams approach the game could look very familiar.  USF vs. Bowling Green. We break down the matchup, the numbers, the game plan and what the Bulls need to do to come home with a win.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">96f57ef6f65216bafb3f07f1fd5f3666</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:56:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483670/39963.mp3" length="57044121" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a0dfe507-e8d0-4838-aead-ea1426dc48b9/a0dfe507-e8d0-4838-aead-ea1426dc48b9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a0dfe507-e8d0-4838-aead-ea1426dc48b9/a0dfe507-e8d0-4838-aead-ea1426dc48b9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a0dfe507-e8d0-4838-aead-ea1426dc48b9/a0dfe507-e8d0-4838-aead-ea1426dc48b9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nick Wize is joined by USF Bulls Radio Pregame Host Rock Riley.  The Bulls are heading to Bowling Green for a road matchup with the Falcons, and there are plenty of reasons to expect an interesting game plan from both sides.  Brian Hartline had a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nick Wize is joined by USF Bulls Radio Pregame Host Rock Riley.  The Bulls are heading to Bowling Green for a road matchup with the Falcons, and there are plenty of reasons to expect an interesting game plan from both sides.  Brian Hartline had a great quote when asked about traveling to Bowling Green for their Homecoming: “We’re going on a business trip, so I really don’t have a whole lot of warm and fuzzy feelings when it comes to traveling anywhere.” The message is clear — USF is treating this like business.  We break down the matchup, including why USF could lean heavily on the running game against a Bowling Green defense that is giving up a staggering 295.7 rushing yards per game. The Falcons' defensive line has also been their biggest weakness, creating an opportunity for the Bulls to establish the run.  We also discuss why we expect Bowling Green to try to attack USF through the air, especially after some issues in the Bulls' secondary last week.  Could this game have a similar strategic feel to the FIU matchup? Not necessarily the same score or stat line, but the way the two teams approach the game could look very familiar.  USF vs. Bowling Green. We break down the matchup, the numbers, the game plan and what the Bulls need to do to come home with a win.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3566</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF LB Zavier Hamilton Joins 4th AND BULL</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-lb-zavier-hamilton-joins-4th-and-bull--75483636</link><description><![CDATA[USF linebacker Zavier Hamilton joins Nick Wize on 4th &amp; Bull to talk about his journey from Gulf Breeze to Tampa, why he chose the Bulls despite major offers from Arkansas, LSU, Auburn, Notre Dame and Florida State, and how much he’s enjoying life off the field in Tampa.  Zavier breaks down what changed defensively after halftime against Delaware State, how USF responded after giving up a 90-yard touchdown and 50-yard run, and what the Bulls’ defense has done so well on third down. He also looks ahead to Bowling Green and discusses what the Falcons do well offensively.  Plus, Zavier reflects on the dramatic final drive against Army, celebrates his first career sack against the Black Knights, explains what it’s like when Josh Aldridge calls his number as a pass rusher, and talks about how Aldridge has helped take his game to another level.  We also get to know Zavier away from football — his Gulf Breeze sports roots, his preference for noon vs. night games, what a typical gameday looks like, the reality of a normal day for a college football player, and his experience learning to play the piano.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ed0b2270f48408440f41210560894783</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483636/39907.mp3" length="20116591" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/302b1963-28b8-4363-943f-74383f93d35a/302b1963-28b8-4363-943f-74383f93d35a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/302b1963-28b8-4363-943f-74383f93d35a/302b1963-28b8-4363-943f-74383f93d35a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/302b1963-28b8-4363-943f-74383f93d35a/302b1963-28b8-4363-943f-74383f93d35a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USF linebacker Zavier Hamilton joins Nick Wize on 4th &amp;amp; Bull to talk about his journey from Gulf Breeze to Tampa, why he chose the Bulls despite major offers from Arkansas, LSU, Auburn, Notre Dame and Florida State, and how much he’s enjoying life...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USF linebacker Zavier Hamilton joins Nick Wize on 4th &amp; Bull to talk about his journey from Gulf Breeze to Tampa, why he chose the Bulls despite major offers from Arkansas, LSU, Auburn, Notre Dame and Florida State, and how much he’s enjoying life off the field in Tampa.  Zavier breaks down what changed defensively after halftime against Delaware State, how USF responded after giving up a 90-yard touchdown and 50-yard run, and what the Bulls’ defense has done so well on third down. He also looks ahead to Bowling Green and discusses what the Falcons do well offensively.  Plus, Zavier reflects on the dramatic final drive against Army, celebrates his first career sack against the Black Knights, explains what it’s like when Josh Aldridge calls his number as a pass rusher, and talks about how Aldridge has helped take his game to another level.  We also get to know Zavier away from football — his Gulf Breeze sports roots, his preference for noon vs. night games, what a typical gameday looks like, the reality of a normal day for a college football player, and his experience learning to play the piano.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1258</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF Starts The Season 3-0</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-starts-the-season-3-0--75483637</link><description><![CDATA[USF is 3-0, but are there some red flags hiding behind the undefeated record?  On this episode of 4th &amp; Bull, Nick Wize recaps USF’s win over Delaware State and breaks down the game by the numbers. We look at what went right, what didn’t, and the areas that could become problems as the schedule gets tougher.  Plus, a listener asks the question: Should USF be ranked? We discuss what the Bulls have accomplished through three games and what still needs to improve before they’re viewed as a legitimate ranked team.  We also dive into the biggest stats, trends, performances and storylines from the Delaware State game and what they could mean for USF moving forward.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e597379a873069ca7f03dcfffc0345c3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:35:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483637/39876.mp3" length="37721450" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/abfaece3-308e-4be6-8caf-e81f5cb46b8a/abfaece3-308e-4be6-8caf-e81f5cb46b8a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/abfaece3-308e-4be6-8caf-e81f5cb46b8a/abfaece3-308e-4be6-8caf-e81f5cb46b8a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/abfaece3-308e-4be6-8caf-e81f5cb46b8a/abfaece3-308e-4be6-8caf-e81f5cb46b8a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USF is 3-0, but are there some red flags hiding behind the undefeated record?  On this episode of 4th &amp;amp; Bull, Nick Wize recaps USF’s win over Delaware State and breaks down the game by the numbers. We look at what went right, what didn’t, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USF is 3-0, but are there some red flags hiding behind the undefeated record?  On this episode of 4th &amp; Bull, Nick Wize recaps USF’s win over Delaware State and breaks down the game by the numbers. We look at what went right, what didn’t, and the areas that could become problems as the schedule gets tougher.  Plus, a listener asks the question: Should USF be ranked? We discuss what the Bulls have accomplished through three games and what still needs to improve before they’re viewed as a legitimate ranked team.  We also dive into the biggest stats, trends, performances and storylines from the Delaware State game and what they could mean for USF moving forward.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2358</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF vs Delaware State Preview + What The Win Over Army Could Mean Long Term</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-vs-delaware-state-preview-what-the-win-over-army-could-mean-long-term--75483664</link><description><![CDATA[Nick Wize previews USF’s Week 3 matchup with Delaware State and is joined by TJ Rives, who will be on the call for ESPN+ Saturday night. TJ shares his perspective on the Bulls, what he’s seen from USF through the first two games, and what makes this matchup interesting. He also talks about his conversation with DeSean Jackson the head coach of the Deleware State program.  Plus, we take a bigger-picture look at the win over Army and why that victory could be so important for USF beyond just Week 2. What can a win like that do for the Bulls’ confidence, belief, momentum and expectations as the season moves forward?  In this episode:  USF vs. Delaware State preview TJ Rives joins 4th &amp; Bull TJ’s conversation with DeSean Jackson What to expect from the Bulls Saturday night Why the Army win could have a lasting impact on USF Building confidence and momentum early in the season What USF needs to accomplish in Week 3  Subscribe to 4th &amp; Bull for USF football interviews, game previews, postgame reaction and conversations surrounding Bulls football.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">92a17f9f6b21cbc9c065db586ea9623d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:07:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483664/39835.mp3" length="38898841" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/780f661a-600f-4b3c-b797-c20e3f3f716e/780f661a-600f-4b3c-b797-c20e3f3f716e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/780f661a-600f-4b3c-b797-c20e3f3f716e/780f661a-600f-4b3c-b797-c20e3f3f716e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/780f661a-600f-4b3c-b797-c20e3f3f716e/780f661a-600f-4b3c-b797-c20e3f3f716e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nick Wize previews USF’s Week 3 matchup with Delaware State and is joined by TJ Rives, who will be on the call for ESPN+ Saturday night. TJ shares his perspective on the Bulls, what he’s seen from USF through the first two games, and what makes this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nick Wize previews USF’s Week 3 matchup with Delaware State and is joined by TJ Rives, who will be on the call for ESPN+ Saturday night. TJ shares his perspective on the Bulls, what he’s seen from USF through the first two games, and what makes this matchup interesting. He also talks about his conversation with DeSean Jackson the head coach of the Deleware State program.  Plus, we take a bigger-picture look at the win over Army and why that victory could be so important for USF beyond just Week 2. What can a win like that do for the Bulls’ confidence, belief, momentum and expectations as the season moves forward?  In this episode:  USF vs. Delaware State preview TJ Rives joins 4th &amp; Bull TJ’s conversation with DeSean Jackson What to expect from the Bulls Saturday night Why the Army win could have a lasting impact on USF Building confidence and momentum early in the season What USF needs to accomplish in Week 3  Subscribe to 4th &amp; Bull for USF football interviews, game previews, postgame reaction and conversations surrounding Bulls football.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2432</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF Bulls Wide Receiver Joshua Porter Joins 4th AND BULL</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-bulls-wide-receiver-joshua-porter-joins-4th-and-bull--75483672</link><description><![CDATA[USF wide receiver Joshua Porter joins Nick Wize on 4th &amp; Bull after the Bulls’ dramatic 28-24 comeback victory over Army!  Porter takes us inside the final 81-yard drive, including the game-winning 38-yard touchdown with just 23 seconds remaining. What was going through his mind when he saw the ball go up? Did he know USF was going to take a shot against Army’s Cover Zero? And did the Bulls really think they were kicking a field goal before that final play?  Porter also discusses catching three passes on the final drive, what changed offensively during the fourth-quarter comeback, spending long stretches on the sideline in the first half, and what he believes the offense is beginning to figure out after two games.  Then we get to know Joshua Porter away from football — his favorite Tampa food spot, what he does on his days off, which teammate he wouldn’t trust to babysit his kid.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9cf49c3bcbfb6d1ec9c919d2868fbb8e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483672/39803.mp3" length="8559183" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a5c95c95-0721-4333-a9a0-2f90df8c84bd/a5c95c95-0721-4333-a9a0-2f90df8c84bd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a5c95c95-0721-4333-a9a0-2f90df8c84bd/a5c95c95-0721-4333-a9a0-2f90df8c84bd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a5c95c95-0721-4333-a9a0-2f90df8c84bd/a5c95c95-0721-4333-a9a0-2f90df8c84bd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USF wide receiver Joshua Porter joins Nick Wize on 4th &amp;amp; Bull after the Bulls’ dramatic 28-24 comeback victory over Army!  Porter takes us inside the final 81-yard drive, including the game-winning 38-yard touchdown with just 23 seconds remaining....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USF wide receiver Joshua Porter joins Nick Wize on 4th &amp; Bull after the Bulls’ dramatic 28-24 comeback victory over Army!  Porter takes us inside the final 81-yard drive, including the game-winning 38-yard touchdown with just 23 seconds remaining. What was going through his mind when he saw the ball go up? Did he know USF was going to take a shot against Army’s Cover Zero? And did the Bulls really think they were kicking a field goal before that final play?  Porter also discusses catching three passes on the final drive, what changed offensively during the fourth-quarter comeback, spending long stretches on the sideline in the first half, and what he believes the offense is beginning to figure out after two games.  Then we get to know Joshua Porter away from football — his favorite Tampa food spot, what he does on his days off, which teammate he wouldn’t trust to babysit his kid.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>535</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF vs. Army: What Is This Offense’s Identity?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-vs-army-what-is-this-offense-s-identity--75483643</link><description><![CDATA[Nick Wize breaks down USF’s performance, including the offensive line’s improvement from Week 1, why the pass protection was better than the run blocking, and why Army’s explosive passing plays were such a problem. The Bulls gave up too much at the end of the first half, including an Army touchdown when USF knew the Black Knights were likely to throw.  On offense, Brian Hartline was more aggressive than he was in Week 1, but did USF find something late in the game? The final two drives were both touchdown drives, and both came while USF operated in the no-huddle. Should the Bulls make tempo a bigger part of their identity?  Nick also breaks down the costly drops, the decision-making on fourth down, the onside kick with more than three minutes remaining, and the huge fourth-and-6 touchdown from Michael Van Buren Jr. to Joshua Porter.  The biggest question coming out of the game: What is USF’s offensive identity?  Are the Bulls truly a run-first team, or should they lean into the passing game and play faster?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b72c833bbc96f64f2e020a84aa720cca</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:35:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483643/39762.mp3" length="37942550" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6841f884-2c6d-4b16-91b4-c3e166562517/6841f884-2c6d-4b16-91b4-c3e166562517.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6841f884-2c6d-4b16-91b4-c3e166562517/6841f884-2c6d-4b16-91b4-c3e166562517.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6841f884-2c6d-4b16-91b4-c3e166562517/6841f884-2c6d-4b16-91b4-c3e166562517.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nick Wize breaks down USF’s performance, including the offensive line’s improvement from Week 1, why the pass protection was better than the run blocking, and why Army’s explosive passing plays were such a problem. The Bulls gave up too much at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nick Wize breaks down USF’s performance, including the offensive line’s improvement from Week 1, why the pass protection was better than the run blocking, and why Army’s explosive passing plays were such a problem. The Bulls gave up too much at the end of the first half, including an Army touchdown when USF knew the Black Knights were likely to throw.  On offense, Brian Hartline was more aggressive than he was in Week 1, but did USF find something late in the game? The final two drives were both touchdown drives, and both came while USF operated in the no-huddle. Should the Bulls make tempo a bigger part of their identity?  Nick also breaks down the costly drops, the decision-making on fourth down, the onside kick with more than three minutes remaining, and the huge fourth-and-6 touchdown from Michael Van Buren Jr. to Joshua Porter.  The biggest question coming out of the game: What is USF’s offensive identity?  Are the Bulls truly a run-first team, or should they lean into the passing game and play faster?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2372</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF vs Army Preview + Rivalry With UCF Not Renewing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-vs-army-preview-rivalry-with-ucf-not-renewing--75483660</link><description><![CDATA[The Bulls head into Week 2 against Army, and there are plenty of reasons to believe this game could look very different from USF’s 19-9 win over FIU.  On this episode of 4th &amp; Bull, Nick Wize breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the matchup, including why USF’s passing game could be the biggest advantage, why the Bulls’ offense needs to be MUCH better, and how Army’s ability to control the clock could create problems.  PLUS — UCF and USF reportedly won’t be renewing the War on I-4, and Nick gives his thoughts on the rivalry potentially coming to an end.  Is UCF getting revenge for how USF treated the Knights during the Big East era? Should UCF be willing to play USF in Tampa? And if USF eventually joins the Big 12, where would USF-UCF rank among the conference’s biggest rivalries?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c79cafcb6bb3ff91e975fe1b268eb6a9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:39:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483660/39696.mp3" length="31909309" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd962b86-77b5-4edb-92ad-5bb9b062efe3/cd962b86-77b5-4edb-92ad-5bb9b062efe3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd962b86-77b5-4edb-92ad-5bb9b062efe3/cd962b86-77b5-4edb-92ad-5bb9b062efe3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd962b86-77b5-4edb-92ad-5bb9b062efe3/cd962b86-77b5-4edb-92ad-5bb9b062efe3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Bulls head into Week 2 against Army, and there are plenty of reasons to believe this game could look very different from USF’s 19-9 win over FIU.  On this episode of 4th &amp;amp; Bull, Nick Wize breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bulls head into Week 2 against Army, and there are plenty of reasons to believe this game could look very different from USF’s 19-9 win over FIU.  On this episode of 4th &amp; Bull, Nick Wize breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the matchup, including why USF’s passing game could be the biggest advantage, why the Bulls’ offense needs to be MUCH better, and how Army’s ability to control the clock could create problems.  PLUS — UCF and USF reportedly won’t be renewing the War on I-4, and Nick gives his thoughts on the rivalry potentially coming to an end.  Is UCF getting revenge for how USF treated the Knights during the Big East era? Should UCF be willing to play USF in Tampa? And if USF eventually joins the Big 12, where would USF-UCF rank among the conference’s biggest rivalries?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1995</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF Bulls Offensive Linemen Thomas Shrader Joins The Show</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-bulls-offensive-linemen-thomas-shrader-joins-the-show--75483686</link><description><![CDATA[USF offensive lineman and team captain Thomas Shrader joins 4th &amp; Bull to break down the Bulls' Week 1 victory and look ahead to a huge matchup against Army.  Thomas talks about what the offensive line learned after watching the film, whether some of the early struggles can be cleaned up quickly, and how a group with several transfers continues to build chemistry and rhythm.  We also discuss the conservative-looking offense in Week 1, Coach Brian Hartline’s message after the game, what the locker room was like following the win, and what Shrader told his offensive line as one of the team's captains.  Plus, Thomas previews the challenge Army presents, the importance of making every possession count, generating more explosive plays, and what he likes to do when he's away from football.  Subscribe to 4th &amp; Bull for more USF Bulls football coverage, player interviews, and weekly analysis!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">34407159097c0b2e9af3a4877189a620</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:43:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483686/39681.mp3" length="16588598" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39a56c0a-effe-4f48-b457-279de7ee7a20/39a56c0a-effe-4f48-b457-279de7ee7a20.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39a56c0a-effe-4f48-b457-279de7ee7a20/39a56c0a-effe-4f48-b457-279de7ee7a20.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39a56c0a-effe-4f48-b457-279de7ee7a20/39a56c0a-effe-4f48-b457-279de7ee7a20.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>USF offensive lineman and team captain Thomas Shrader joins 4th &amp;amp; Bull to break down the Bulls' Week 1 victory and look ahead to a huge matchup against Army.  Thomas talks about what the offensive line learned after watching the film, whether some...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[USF offensive lineman and team captain Thomas Shrader joins 4th &amp; Bull to break down the Bulls' Week 1 victory and look ahead to a huge matchup against Army.  Thomas talks about what the offensive line learned after watching the film, whether some of the early struggles can be cleaned up quickly, and how a group with several transfers continues to build chemistry and rhythm.  We also discuss the conservative-looking offense in Week 1, Coach Brian Hartline’s message after the game, what the locker room was like following the win, and what Shrader told his offensive line as one of the team's captains.  Plus, Thomas previews the challenge Army presents, the importance of making every possession count, generating more explosive plays, and what he likes to do when he's away from football.  Subscribe to 4th &amp; Bull for more USF Bulls football coverage, player interviews, and weekly analysis!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1037</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Undefeated, But Reasons To Be Worried About The 2026 USF Bulls</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/undefeated-but-reasons-to-be-worried-about-the-2026-usf-bulls--75483663</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of 4TH &amp; BULL, Nick Wize breaks down USF’s season-opening 19-9 win over FIU in front of 41,847 fans at Raymond James Stadium, including nearly 10,000 students.  Nick looks back at what he got RIGHT, what he was completely BULL SH*TTING about, and why the game played out almost exactly as expected — except for one major problem: the USF offense.  The Bulls were outgained 381-208, averaged just 3.7 yards per play and struggled to establish the explosive offense many expected. So how concerned should we actually be after a 10-point win?  Plus:  • Did USF’s defense save the day, or did FIU fail to capitalize? • Where were the explosive plays? • Why did the run game struggle despite 38 attempts? • Is the offensive line really a strength? • Why was this potentially a humbling experience for Brian Hartline? • Why everyone needs to relax before calling for Tim Beck’s job • Nick’s stars of the game, including Nico Gramatica, Sam Robinson, Michael Williams, Ryan Jenkins and Arhmad Branch • The players and position groups that need to be better in Week 2 • Brian Hartline’s biggest takeaways from his postgame comments • The ONE thing USF absolutely has to improve next game  And, of course, we finish the show with YOUR mailbag questions.  USF is undefeated — but there are plenty of questions to answer. Let’s talk about it on 4TH &amp; BULL!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">dd81c70beacf4e3fe4e4957de50ab422</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:37:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483663/39619.mp3" length="44412976" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4033fe99-87d6-4b5b-8fce-e3ce54d5491d/4033fe99-87d6-4b5b-8fce-e3ce54d5491d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4033fe99-87d6-4b5b-8fce-e3ce54d5491d/4033fe99-87d6-4b5b-8fce-e3ce54d5491d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4033fe99-87d6-4b5b-8fce-e3ce54d5491d/4033fe99-87d6-4b5b-8fce-e3ce54d5491d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of 4TH &amp;amp; BULL, Nick Wize breaks down USF’s season-opening 19-9 win over FIU in front of 41,847 fans at Raymond James Stadium, including nearly 10,000 students.  Nick looks back at what he got RIGHT, what he was completely BULL...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of 4TH &amp; BULL, Nick Wize breaks down USF’s season-opening 19-9 win over FIU in front of 41,847 fans at Raymond James Stadium, including nearly 10,000 students.  Nick looks back at what he got RIGHT, what he was completely BULL SH*TTING about, and why the game played out almost exactly as expected — except for one major problem: the USF offense.  The Bulls were outgained 381-208, averaged just 3.7 yards per play and struggled to establish the explosive offense many expected. So how concerned should we actually be after a 10-point win?  Plus:  • Did USF’s defense save the day, or did FIU fail to capitalize? • Where were the explosive plays? • Why did the run game struggle despite 38 attempts? • Is the offensive line really a strength? • Why was this potentially a humbling experience for Brian Hartline? • Why everyone needs to relax before calling for Tim Beck’s job • Nick’s stars of the game, including Nico Gramatica, Sam Robinson, Michael Williams, Ryan Jenkins and Arhmad Branch • The players and position groups that need to be better in Week 2 • Brian Hartline’s biggest takeaways from his postgame comments • The ONE thing USF absolutely has to improve next game  And, of course, we finish the show with YOUR mailbag questions.  USF is undefeated — but there are plenty of questions to answer. Let’s talk about it on 4TH &amp; BULL!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2776</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF LB Grayson "Pup" Howard Sits Down With Nick Wize</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-lb-grayson-pup-howard-sits-down-with-nick-wize--75483698</link><description><![CDATA[Pup talks about becoming the leading vote-getter to captain the 2026 USF Bulls, including the emotional moment he called his dad to share the news. He also gives us an inside look at the Bulls’ wide receiver room, the impact of defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge, and which defensive teammates are standing out heading into the season.  Pup breaks down how USF is preparing for FIU, what makes Army such a unique challenge, and what he thinks of the massive QB JJ Kohl. Plus, he opens up about his relationship with USF legend Derrick Brooks.  An inside conversation with one of the leaders of the 2026 Bulls!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b68e0ef6fdda9c5c332de0f7181a007f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483698/39542.mp3" length="13229877" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d1790d6-9ff1-4c22-9a6e-5c793b171ca0/1d1790d6-9ff1-4c22-9a6e-5c793b171ca0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d1790d6-9ff1-4c22-9a6e-5c793b171ca0/1d1790d6-9ff1-4c22-9a6e-5c793b171ca0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1d1790d6-9ff1-4c22-9a6e-5c793b171ca0/1d1790d6-9ff1-4c22-9a6e-5c793b171ca0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pup talks about becoming the leading vote-getter to captain the 2026 USF Bulls, including the emotional moment he called his dad to share the news. He also gives us an inside look at the Bulls’ wide receiver room, the impact of defensive coordinator...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pup talks about becoming the leading vote-getter to captain the 2026 USF Bulls, including the emotional moment he called his dad to share the news. He also gives us an inside look at the Bulls’ wide receiver room, the impact of defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge, and which defensive teammates are standing out heading into the season.  Pup breaks down how USF is preparing for FIU, what makes Army such a unique challenge, and what he thinks of the massive QB JJ Kohl. Plus, he opens up about his relationship with USF legend Derrick Brooks.  An inside conversation with one of the leaders of the 2026 Bulls!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>827</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>USF Football: Captains named &amp; FIU vs USF Preview</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usf-football-captains-named-fiu-vs-usf-preview--75483678</link><description><![CDATA[The Bulls have named their six captains for the 2026 season, Michael Van Buren Jr. is officially the starting quarterback, and 247Sports ranks USF as the No. 52 most talented team in the country — the highest-ranked Group of Six program.  We break down what those developments mean for the Bulls, including what we’re hearing about new head coach Brian Hartline, why his players have so much respect for him, and how newcomers like C.J. Hicks, Major Dillard and Grayson “Pup” Howard could make an immediate impact.  Plus, a deep dive into the USF vs. FIU matchup. The Bulls are 13.5-point favorites, the teams haven’t played in 18 years, and FIU brings a 6-foot-7 quarterback in JJ Kohl and a talented secondary to Tampa.  Can USF establish the run with Alvon Isaac and D.J. Crowther? Can the Bulls’ massive offensive and defensive lines gel quickly? And what does it take for Hartline and the Bulls to make a run at the College Football Playoff?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9cebf2f676e3c7edc07034c2d6523b9f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:23:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75483678/39487.mp3" length="29492252" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/15da383e-b1ab-4682-aa43-e63ec4cf997d/15da383e-b1ab-4682-aa43-e63ec4cf997d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/15da383e-b1ab-4682-aa43-e63ec4cf997d/15da383e-b1ab-4682-aa43-e63ec4cf997d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/15da383e-b1ab-4682-aa43-e63ec4cf997d/15da383e-b1ab-4682-aa43-e63ec4cf997d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Nick Wize</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Bulls have named their six captains for the 2026 season, Michael Van Buren Jr. is officially the starting quarterback, and 247Sports ranks USF as the No. 52 most talented team in the country — the highest-ranked Group of Six program.  We break...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Bulls have named their six captains for the 2026 season, Michael Van Buren Jr. is officially the starting quarterback, and 247Sports ranks USF as the No. 52 most talented team in the country — the highest-ranked Group of Six program.  We break down what those developments mean for the Bulls, including what we’re hearing about new head coach Brian Hartline, why his players have so much respect for him, and how newcomers like C.J. Hicks, Major Dillard and Grayson “Pup” Howard could make an immediate impact.  Plus, a deep dive into the USF vs. FIU matchup. The Bulls are 13.5-point favorites, the teams haven’t played in 18 years, and FIU brings a 6-foot-7 quarterback in JJ Kohl and a talented secondary to Tampa.  Can USF establish the run with Alvon Isaac and D.J. Crowther? Can the Bulls’ massive offensive and defensive lines gel quickly? And what does it take for Hartline and the Bulls to make a run at the College Football Playoff?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1844</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/386bf3791b352b2678b0b3cae88593c3.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
