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South Florida scores late to secure 29-2 win over Kent State

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

South Florida scores late to secure 29-2 win over Kent State
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South Florida defeated Kent State 29-2 on Saturday night in Tampa. The game's turning point occurred when C.J. Hicks returned a fumble 96 yards for a touchdown, tying a school record. Kent State gained more than an 11-minute edge in time of possession but struggled offensively. South Florida led 10-2 at halftime and added two touchdowns in the second half to pull away. Kent State will host Akron next Saturday, while South Florida faces UAB at home.

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  • •C.J. Hicks had a 96-yard fumble return for South Florida.
  • •South Florida led 10-2 at halftime.
  • •Kent State achieved a 77-yard drive but failed to score.
  • •Michael Van Buren Jr. threw a touchdown pass for South Florida.
  • •Next games: Kent State hosts Akron, South Florida hosts UAB.
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  • 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — C.J. Hicks has 96-yard fumble return to spark South Florida past Kent State 29-2
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, threw a touchdown pass, backup Luke Kromenhoek came in to run for a score and South Florida frustrated Kent State early and pulled away for a 29-2 win on Saturday night.In the first half the Golden Flashes drove 77 yards to the USF 3 before getting stuffed on a fourth-and-2.

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