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USF Football Opens Conference Play With Dominant, 42-29, Victory Over Rice

Simmons Sets USF Game Receiving Record; Brown Posts Second-Best Passing and Total Offense Game in Program History

TAMPA, FLA., SEPT. 23, 2023– The USF Football team (2-2; 1-0 AAC) used an explosive offense and aggressive defense to open its 11th season of American Athletic Conference play with a 42-29 victory over Rice (2-2; 0-1 AAC) Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.

USF recorded its first conference opening win in five seasons behind huge offensive performances by quarterback Byrum Brown and wide receiver Naeim Simmons.