ampa – The University of South Florida opened play with Colonial American Association foe Elon for the second time in program history on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium, coming out on top, 34-14.
Blake Barnett silenced some doubters in his first start in the post-Quinton Flowers era.
He threw for three first-half touchdowns as the Bulls jumped out to a quick 24-0 lead on the Phoenix.
The graduate transfer seemed quite comfortable under the lights in the green and gold, firing a dart to Randall St. Felix down the right sideline for a 40-yard touchdown pass – needing just 1:15 and three plays to do so.