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Young Receivers Earning Their Shots As USF Football Playmakers

November 07, 2024

Athletics Senior Writer

The next generation of USF pass-catchers — big bodies, sure hands and fleet speed — has begun to arrive. In the last two games, there were a few occasions when all of the on-field receivers were freshmen.

The future is bright.

And the present — continuing Saturday, when the Bulls (4-4, 2-2 American Athletic Conference) face the Navy Midshipmen (6-2, 4-1) at Raymond James Stadium — has plenty to offer as well.

"The young guys are getting some shots and they have earned those shots,'' offensive coordinator Joel Gordon said.