USF overcame a 21-point deficit to take a fourth-quarter lead before Memphis regained control and secured the win at Raymond James Stadium

TAMPA, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — November 13, 2026 — The University of South Florida football team mounted an impressive second-half comeback but ultimately fell 52–41 to Memphis on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium.

The Bulls struggled early, falling behind 21–0 in the first quarter, before finding momentum on both sides of the ball. Led by quarterback Luke Kromenhoek, USF rallied to overcome the deficit and briefly take the lead late in the fourth quarter.

Bulls Fight Back

Kromenhoek delivered a standout performance, totaling 416 yards of offense and four touchdowns, including 271 passing yards and 146 rushing yards. Running back Jason Collins Jr. added 108 rushing yards, including a 75-yard touchdown run.

South Florida running back Jason Collins Jr. (#2) races toward the end zone with Memphis defender D. Smith (#3) in pursuit during the Bulls’ matchup against the Tigers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on November 13, 2026. Collins broke free for a 75-yard touchdown run during USF’s 52–41 loss to Memphis.
Photo Credit: Nisey Spruill / Florida National News

USF’s comeback reached its peak when Nico Gramatica connected on a 38-yard field goal, giving the Bulls their first lead at 41–38 with 8:04 remaining.

However, Memphis responded with a 76-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Stokes to Jemyri Davis, reclaiming the lead. A critical fourth-down incompletion near the Memphis goal line ended another promising USF scoring opportunity.

MMemphis player No. 6 carries the football toward the end zone during the Tigers’ matchup against South Florida at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on November 13, 2026. Memphis secured a 52–41 victory over the Bulls in the American Conference contest. Photo Credit: Nisey Spruill / Florida National News

Late Rally Not Enough

Despite overcoming a 21-point deficit, South Florida was unable to complete the comeback.

Following the loss, USF head coach Brian Hartline reflected on the team’s performance:

“We just did enough to not lose by a lot.”

— Brian Hartline, USF Head Coach, in postgame remarks reported by WUSF.

The loss drops South Florida to 6–4 overall and 2–4 in American Conference play, while Memphis improves to 8–2.

The Bulls will look to regroup as they continue their final stretch of the regular season.

Photos by Nisey Spruill / Florida National News

Davison scores 26 points, Branham adds 23 and Osceola records 23 steals to open its season with a victory at Silver Spurs Arena.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — The Osceola Magic opened their season with a record-setting defensive performance, collecting 23 steals and forcing 35 turnovers in a 97-89 victory over the Oklahoma City Blue on Sunday, Nov. 8, at Silver Spurs Arena.

JD Davison scored a game-high 26 points and Malaki Branham added 23 as Osceola established a franchise record for steals and matched its record for opponent turnovers. Osceola Magic

Defense drives the comeback

Oklahoma City led 31-22 after the first quarter and 44-43 at halftime. Osceola pulled even at 70 entering the fourth quarter, then outscored the Blue 27-19 over the final period.

The victory gave Osceola a 1-0 start and dropped Oklahoma City to 0-2. Zhaire Smith led the Blue with 19 points, while Christoph Tilly contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds. gleague.nba.com

Osceola’s defensive pressure helped offset Oklahoma City’s early advantage. The Blue finished just 5 of 29 from 3-point range, shooting 17.2%.

Six Magic players recorded multiple steals, led by Johnell Davis’ career-high six — one short of the franchise record. Davison collected four, Jarron Cumberland had three, and Ace Baldwin Jr., Branham and Mike Sharavjamts each added two.

Malaki Branham leans into his drive while keeping his dribble low as an Oklahoma City Blue defender guards him during the Osceola Magic’s season opener. Photo by Bernie Walls / Florida National News.

Davison and Branham lead the offense

Davison and Branham combined for 49 points, accounting for more than half of Osceola’s scoring.

Au’Diese Toney contributed 14 points in his return to Osceola, including a late 3-pointer that helped secure the victory.

Davis provided another boost off the bench with 11 points and a career-best-tying four assists, complementing his disruptive defensive performance.

Sharavjamts makes professional debut

Sharavjamts posted a team-best plus-12 rating in 24 minutes during his professional debut. Osceola outscored Oklahoma City by 12 points while he was on the floor. Osceola Magic

What’s next for the Osceola Magic?

Following a scheduled road matchup with the Memphis Hustle on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Osceola returns to Silver Spurs Arena to host the Mexico City Capitanes on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. Eastern. Member News

The Magic’s challenge will be to sustain the defensive pressure that helped them overcome an early nine-point deficit in the opener.

NEW YORK CITY, NY (FNN SPORTS) – LIV Golf plans to begin winding down operations Monday, Nov. 9, following five years and more than $5 billion in spending.

Attorney Matthew Williams outlined the league’s plans during a bankruptcy court hearing Thursday, Nov. 5, in New Jersey. The process includes selling its remaining assets.

“We believe the wind down path is the best path,” Williams told the court.

LIV Golf confirmed the decision after a proposed restructuring deal fell through. The league said it will continue considering alternatives during the shutdown process.