Arhmad Branch News, Rumors, Updates - South Florida Bulls

Remains sidelined at UTSA Branch (undisclosed) is out for USF's clash with UTSA on Thursday.

Impact Branch will now miss his third straight game. The Bulls' starting wideout had 11 catches for 108 yards through three contests, but now his next chance to play is against Kent State in Week 7 at the earliest.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Temple Branch (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's contest against Temple.

Impact Branch will be sidelined once again for South Florida, marking his second consecutive absence. The wideout last played in Week 3 against Delaware State, hauling in his only target for eight yards. He will look to make his return during next week's matchup against UTSA.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Branch (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's win over Bowling Green.

Impact Branch missed his first game of the campaign after having caught 11 passes for 108 yards across his previous three outings. He will look to make his return next week versus Temple.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Joining USF Branch will transfer to USF, he announced via his personal Instagram account.

Impact Branch spent three seasons at Purdue, but only made a dent on the stat sheet in 2025, when he secured 14 catches for 212 yards and two touchdowns. Now, with two seasons of eligibility remaining, the 6-foot, 185-pound wideout will take his talents to South Florida, where he should immediately vie for snaps.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Set to transfer Branch plans on entering the transfer portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Branch will enter the portal after three years with Purdue. The redshirt sophomore caught 14 of 24 targets for 212 yards and two touchdowns this season. He had caught one pass for seven yards before the 2025 campaign.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held to two catches Branch accrued two receptions (on three targets) for 35 yards during Saturday's 33-17 loss against USC.

Impact Browne was able to spread the ball around to several different receivers in the loss, but many did not come Branch's way. The sophomore has seven catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns through three games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second TD of season Branch tallied two receptions (on three targets) for 31 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-17 victory over Southern Illinois.

Impact Brach only grabbed two balls in the win, but he was the first to cross the end zone after the Salukis jumped ahead early with a 7-0 lead. Branch also opened the scoring up for the Boilermakers in Week 1, so one can assume the QB Ryan Browne has Branch in his sights early and often. The sophomore now has five catches for 132 yards and two touchdowns through two games.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second TD of season Branch tallied two receptions (on three targets) for 31 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-17 victory over Southern Illinois.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surpasses century mark in win Branch compiled three receptions (on four targets) for 101 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-0 victory versus Ball State.

Impact Branch scored the first touchdown of the game but cooled down after that, ending the game with just three receptions. Given Ball State's lack of success, there was little need to move the ball through the air, but Branch will surely be a source of production in more competitive contests.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 30, 2025 • JCONLINE.COM

Pushing for larger role Branch is pushing a larger role on offense after a big spring game, Declan Little of Purdue Exponent reports.

Impact Branch enjoyed a strong performance during the spring game after catching multiple touchdowns, indicating he could be headed towards an expanded role for the upcoming season. More news regarding his contributions on offense should surface throughout the spring.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from portal Branch will return to Purdue, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Branch initially announced his intentions to transfer on Dec. 2. However, new head coach Barry Odom appears to have convinced the wideout to stay in West Lafayette. Branch has one catch for seven yards in two seasons with Purdue.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Branch will enter the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Branch is a redshirt freshman whose two years at Purdue saw him log that many targets. He recorded a seven-yard reception and a three-yard carry that surprisingly resulted in his lone touchdown with the Boilermakers.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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