USF vs. Tulsa Football: Everything You Need To Know

TAMPA, FL – The USF Bulls still have a chance to meet every one of their goals for this season, but they must keep their eyes on the ball this week.

USF still has a chance to win the American Athletic Conference East Division, the conference championship and make an appearance in a New Year’s Day bowl game. While a Black Friday showdown with arch-rival UCF sits in the shadows, USF must post a win against Tulsa in order to keep control of their own destiny.

Both teams are coming off of a bye week. The Golden Hurricanes, who sit in last place in the West Division, lost to Memphis 41-14 before the bye. The Bulls got back to their winning ways before the bye, beating UConn 37-20 in the game that was rescheduled because of Hurricane Irma.

As this is the last home game for USF this year, the team will celebrate Senior Night by honoring 24 of its graduating seniors, including the likes of D’Ernest Johnson, Deatrick Nichols, Mike Love, Auggie Sanchez, Darius Tice, Deadrin Senat, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Tajee Fullwood, Devin Abraham, Jonathan Hernandez, Emilio Nadleman and arguably the best football player in USF history, quarterback Quinton Flowers.

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

Kickoff Time: Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern

TV, Radio and Online: ESPN, USF Radio Network, Bulls Unlimited on iHeart Radio

Point Spread: As of Tuesday afternoon, USF is favored between 21.5 and 23 points at the books posted on OddsShark.com

Records: USF comes in with a 8-1 record (5-1 AAC) while Tulsa come in with a 2-8 record (1-5 AAC)

Rankings: After its bye week, USF gained one spot in the Amway Coaches Poll to No. 20, while it fell one spot in the AP Top 25 Poll to No. 23 – behind four teams with a 7-3 record. (USF is behind only one team with a 7-3 record in the Coaches Poll.) Tulsa is not ranked in either poll.

History: USF and Tulsa met on the gridiron only once before, a 38-30 victory for the Bulls in 2014.

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

Tickets: Standard admission tickets are available from $18 to $50 via Ticketmaster.com. USF students can claim their tickets via www.USFStudentTix.com, the new 100-percent mobile platform. USF also is offering several $15 ticket options for fans in addition for the Seats for Soldiers program.

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 PVC 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

Image and video via USF Athletics YouTube channel