TAMPA, Fla. -- No. 21 South Florida shrugged off another slow start to remain unbeaten.
Johnny Ford rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns Saturday night, helping the Bulls pull away a halftime tie before holding on for a 38-30 victory over Connecticut.
"We should be much better than what are," coach Charlie Strong, said, noting the Bulls won again despite not putting together a strong all-around performance.
"The first half the offense couldn't move the ball" and sustain drives, Strong added. "The second half the defense couldn't stop them."
Ford scored on runs of 15, 15 and 43 yards.