No. 17 USF vs. Temple: Everything You Need To Know

TAMPA, FL – After USF’s offense finally had its coming out party in the 2017 season, racking up 680 total yards in its 47-23 win over Illinois, the Bulls will return to conference play when they play host to Temple this week.

On another short week, No. 17 USF will hope to keep up its tempo – and keep its undefeated streak alive – when it hosts Temple this week.

The American Athletic Conference matchup once again will put USF in the national spotlight, as the Bulls will appear for the second straight week on ESPN in prime time. It also will be USF’s first AAC game of the year after its matchup with UConn was postponed until Nov. 4 because of Hurricane Irma.

Here’s everything you need to know for the USF vs. Illinios football game:

Kickoff Time: Thursday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m.

TV, radio and online: ESPN, WatchESPN, USF Radio Network, Bulls Unlimited on iHeart Radio

Point Spread: As of Tuesday evening, USF is favored between 18 and 20 points in the books listed on OddsShark.com

Ranking: Coming out of its high-octane performance against Illinois, USF jumped to No. 17 from No. 20 in the Amway Coaches Poll and back up to No. 21 in the AP Top 25 poll.

Records: USF comes in with a 3-0 record (0-0 AAC) while Temple sits at 2-1 (0-0 AAC).

Location: Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa.

Tickets: Standard admission tickets are available from $16 to $50 as of Tuesday evening at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/821761/. USF students can claim their tickets via www.USFStudentTix.com, the new 100-percent mobile platform.

Parking and Directions: Click here for directions to Raymond James Stadium and click here for the Raymond James Stadium parking map.

Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted in all stadium parking lots. Tailgaters can only occupy one spot and saving spaces is not permitted. Tailgating can only take place directly behind each fan’s own vehicle without blocking other spots, walkways or aisles.

Clear Bag Policy: The following bags are permitted into Raymond James Stadium:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVS and do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches
• This is the size of a 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with our without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags
• All bags are subject to search upon entry and are subject to additional searches within the stadium
• All items left unattended outside the gates will be disposed
• Approved bags must be carried when approaching the lines prior to entry
• Prohibited bags include coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage, seat cushions, computer bags and camera bags

Prohibited items: The following items are prohibited at Raymond James Stadium:

• Aerosol or spray bottles of sunscreen
• Any item that can be used as a missile
• Backpacks, duffel bags or large bags
• Bags or cases not approved in accordance with the Clear Bag Policy
• Cameras longer than 12 inches, including the body, lens and filter
• Camera bags and binocular cases
• Cans and bottles
• Coolers
• Fireworks
• Food and drinks
• Glass
• Horns and lasers
• Illegal drugs
• Pets (service animals are permitted)
• Recreational balls
• Seat cushions
• Sticks, poles, camera/selfie sticks or extenders
• Strollers
• Umbrellas
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems and radio controlled model aircraft or drones
• Video cameras
• Weapons

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