USF welcomes Memphis and ESPN to Tampa for a big American Conference showdown

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - “Bulls Bay” in Tampa outside of Raymond James Stadium was the place to be in the early evening hours on Thursday, as SportsCenter broadcasted live ahead of USF Football’s big Amercian Conference clash with rival Memphis.The 6-3 Bulls are feeling motivated, coming off the disappointment of a last second loss at East Carolina last Friday. USF is back at home on Thursday night with a chance for a statement win against one of the top teams in the conference in Memphis.The Tigers enter the night at 7-2 on the year, but 2-2 in road games, which bodes well for the Bulls.The players have the added incentive of performing on a national stage, with SportsCenter broadcasting live, and ESPN carrying the matchup in primetime.Memphis has come out on top of the Bulls in each of their last five matchups, including a 34-31 loss up in Memphis last season. It was a game in which the Tigers outscored USF 17-0 in the four quarter to grab the victory.A Bulls victory would bring the two