Florida International vs South Florida

The South Florida Bulls ground out a gritty 19-9 victory over the FIU Panthers at Raymond James Stadium, proving defense wins games in this American Conference versus Conference USA showdown. Neither offense found much rhythm through 173 plays of tough, physical football, but South Florida's ability to capitalize on key moments made the difference in Tampa. The Bulls controlled the line of scrimmage when it mattered most, building enough cushion to keep the Panthers at bay throughout. FIU battled hard but couldn't find the explosive plays needed to overcome South Florida's defensive intensity. The Bulls improve their season standing with this hard-fought conference victory, sending their fans home happy with a solid defensive performance.