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USF announces second bye week for 2027 season amid stadium progress

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:16 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

USF announces second bye week for 2027 season amid stadium progress

Summary

USF will have two bye weeks during the 2027 college football season as it prepares for its new on-campus stadium set to open in time for the home opener against Louisville. Athletic CEO Rob Higgins confirmed construction is on schedule, although much work remains. The Bulls will first travel to face Northern Illinois University the week before the scheduled Louisville game. This change is tied to a recent NCAA calendar update aimed at improving athlete recovery. Additionally, the completion of USF's beach volleyball facility is expected by the end of September, alongside exterior renovations for the Yuengling Center.

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Key Details

•USF will inaugurate a new stadium by 2027.
•The Bulls will have two bye weeks in 2027.
•Northern Illinois will host USF prior to the Louisville game.
•Construction of the stadium remains on schedule.
•Completion of the beach volleyball facility is expected in late September.

Latest Updates

8:16 PMYahoo Sports — USF sets up a second 2027 bye week, on-campus stadium still on schedule

What they're saying

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USF will inaugurate a new football stadium, and, now, enjoy two bye weeks in 2027. Rob Higgins, the school’s CEO of Athletics, delivered an array of updates Monday ahead of the upcoming football season and school year.
— Yahoo Sports

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