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Heisman Trophy Rankings: USF QB Byrum Brown Headlines Robert Griffin III's List

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SEPTEMBER 9 • FOX SPORTS

Heisman Trophy Rankings: USF QB Byrum Brown Headlines Robert Griffin III's List

Over 300 all-purpose yards Brown was 23-for-36 passing for 263 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 18-16 victory over Florida. He also had 17 rushes for 66 yards.

Impact Brown was elite this week, rushing and throwing the football, leading the Bulls to their second straight ranked win and his second straight game with more than 200 yards passing. The senior seems really comfortable early on and could be in line for a big season.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Two rushing touchdowns in return Brown was 16-for-24 passing for 210 yards during Thursday's 34-7 win versus Boise State. He also had 14 rushes for 43 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact After suffering a broken left leg in September of last season, Brown reminded the nation of his talent, leading the Bulls to their first win over a ranked opponent since 2016. In 2023, he totaled over 4,000 yards of offense, and his performance Friday could be a promising sign that he's returning to form.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

No Byrum Brown in USF's spring game, but no apparent concern, either Head coach Alex Golesh says the Bulls starting quarterback “tweaked” his hamstring a few days ago in practice.

APRIL 27 • TAMPABAY.COM

DNP in bowl game Brown (foot) saw two snaps in the Bulls' overtime victory against San Jose State on Tuesday.

Impact Despite earlier reports suggesting Brown would be available to play in an unknown capacity, his only time on the field came when Bryce Archie got a bloody nose and had to miss two plays. Brown began the season as the starter, but a foot injury sidelined him since Week 5. Archie was unimpressive in relief and Brown should be in line to start next season if he doesn't enter the portal.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting, expected to play Brown (foot) won't start Tuesday's bowl game against San Jose State, but he's expected to play in an unknown capacity, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Brown won't draw the start despite being listed at the top of USF's depth chart. However, the expectation is that he and Bryce Archie -- who will start the contest -- will split time. At this point, it's unclear how the QB work will be divvied up, leaving plenty of fantasy uncertainty.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tops depth chart Brown (foot) is listed as the starting quarterback on Hawaii's depth chart for their bowl game against San Jose State on Tuesday, Vanessa Wenzl of the Bay Area Examiner reports.

Impact Brown has been sidelined since Week 5 due to a foot injury, and although there hasn't been any official confirmation, it appears as though he'll make his return Tuesday. In five starts, Brown averaged 167.2 passing yards and 53.8 rushing yards per contest while racking up five total touchdowns.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

May be available Tuesday Brown (foot) may be available for South Florida's bowl game Tuesday against San Jose State, Mithil Vyas of The Oracle reports.

Impact Vyas' update suggests Brown could be available for the first time since Week 5. Before then, his 2024 season consisted of just under 1,000 all-purpose yards but a touchdown averaged per game.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Rice game Brown (foot) did not play during South Florida's 35-28 loss Saturday at Rice.

Impact Brown remains without a game since Week 5. Up next for him is South Florida's bowl matchup. It has been announced to be against San Jose State in the Hawaii Bowl, currently scheduled for Dec. 24.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting vs. Tulsa Brown (foot) isn't starting for South Florida against Tulsa, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Brown will miss his fifth straight game as Bryce Archie will get the start for the Bulls once again. Brown's final chance to play this regular season will come on Nov. 30 against Rice.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Brown (foot) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Tulsa, Josh Katz of SoFloBulls.com reports.

Impact Brown appears trending towards making his first start since Week 5 -- the junior quarterback has missed USF's last five games. Prior to the injury, Brown completed 59.1 percent of his passes for 836 yards and two touchdowns over five games while rushing for 269 yards and three scores.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices on Tuesday Brown (foot) participated in South Florida's team practice Tuesday, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact At the very least, Brown participating in South Florida's team practices provides some hope that he will be available for USF again, though him practicing is not exactly new news. This time around, he will look to finally recover before the 2024 Bulls conclude their regular season Saturday against Tulsa, one of the lowest-ranked teams in this AAC campaign.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Saturday Brown (foot) won't start Saturday against Charlotte, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact It'll be the fifth game that Brown's missed while nursing a foot injury while Bryce Archie takes over under center again. Brown completed 59.1 percent of his passes for 836 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 269 yards and three scores in five contests prior to the injury.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Availability to be updated soon South Florida's head coach Alex Golesh said a decision on Brown (foot) being available will be made Friday, WDAE reports.

Impact Whether or not that decision is made public Friday is unknown, but it looks like South Florida's team will know its starting quarterback a day in advance. This leaves Brown or Bryce Archie extra time to prepare for USF's game Saturday at UNC Charlotte.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Brown (foot) will not suit up for Saturday's game versus Navy, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Bryce Archie was already named the starter for Saturday's game, but now Brown has been officially ruled out. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Charlotte.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Brown (foot) is not starting Saturday's game versus Navy, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Brown has not played since suffering a foot injury versus Tulane in Week 5 and will not be starting once again versus Navy. It's currently unclear if he will be active or not, but if he was healthy enough to play he would most likely be starting.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Brown (foot) will not start in Friday's game against FAU, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Brown, who has been sidelined since Week 5 with a foot injury, will not start in Friday's matchup with the Owls. The 6-foot-3 junior quarterback will yet again give way to junior quarterback Bryce Archie, and it is unclear if Brown is available for the contest.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not guaranteed starting job Brown (foot) will not automatically resume USF's starting quarterback spot upon returning from injury, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact When asked if Brown, who was last active Week 5 against Tulane, would resume the Bulls' starting job when healthy, head coach Alex Golesh said, "I think we'll cross the bridge when we get there". Brown remains questionable to suit up Friday against FAU and Golesh divulged that Bryce Archie has taken most of the Bulls' first-team reps at practice this week. It appears the decision at quarterback for the Bulls will come down to a game-time decision and it is a real possibility that if Brown is healthy both quarterbacks see the field.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to practice Brown (foot) "continues to practice" for South Florida, Joey Knight of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Brown's latest update indicates he could be available for South Florida soon. However, Bryce Archie continues to be the USF quarterback logging first-team snaps. For his QB teammate's status improvement, there has to be good news Thursday, when the Bulls' football program is expected to know more about how Brown is doing.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Brown (foot) is out versus UAB, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Brown will miss his second consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with a foot injury. It's a tough blow for the Bulls who will be starting Bryce Archie for the second straight week. Brown's next chance to play is Nov. 1 at FAU.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain Brown (foot) remains questionable to suit up ahead of Saturday's game against UAB, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Brown has been referred to as a "late-week decision" according to head coach Alex Golesh, stating that "he's not totally health for him to be able to do what he does". The junior quarterback has appeared in five games this season, throwing for 836 yards (78-of-132), two touchdowns and zero interceptions, adding on 269 yards and four touchdowns with his legs. If Brown is ultimately unable to participate this weekend Bryce Archie, who struggled against Memphis last weekend, would likely continue to start for USF.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out and spotted on crutches Brown (foot) won't play Saturday against Memphis and was spotted on crutches, according to Darek Sharp of the South Florida Bulls Radio Network.

Impact The fact that Brown was spotted on crutches suggests his injury might be a bit more complicated than initially expected. The absence of Brown means Bryce Archie will get the start under center against the Tigers.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Brown (foot) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Memphis, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown has practiced all week after sustaining a foot injury in the Bulls' most recent contest. However, the team will wait until pregame warmups to determine Brown's availability against Memphis. The junior has completed 59.1 percent of his pass attempts for 836 yards and two touchdowns while adding 269 yards and three scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status day-to-day Brown (foot) is day-to-day, Joey Knight of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact According to Joe Henderson of FanSided.com, Brown was seen wearing a protective boot Sept. 28 after his game benching then at Tulane. The sighting indicates he has an ankle or foot injury. Thus, South Florida's coaching and support staff will monitor Brown daily until further notice.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Brown (undisclosed) left Saturday's game versus Tulane with an injury and will not return, Darek Sharp of the USF radio network reports.

Impact Brown went 12-of-18 passing for 134 yards while adding a rushing touchdown before leaving Saturday's contest with an apparent injury. Bryce Archie is expected to take over the starting role in Brown's absence.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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