When the USF Bulls ran onto the field at Raymond James Stadium, it was business as usual. The team burst through a makeshift pen beneath a slew of pyrotechnics and smoke as music blared over the loudspeakers.
But, there was no roar from fans to greet them. When the announcer introduced the starting lineup and images of the team flashed across the Jumbotron, he did so to an empty stadium. There was no band on the field: Instead, they appeared over video as their music was pumped through the speakers.
Raymond James Stadium was empty as the Bulls won their opening game over The Citadel 27-6.