SAM FRANKLIN #4 - RUNNING BACK - SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS
474  YDS  •
80  ATT  •
4  TD 
#4 - RUNNING BACK - SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS
474 YDS
80 ATT
4 TD
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Memphis rallies for 34-31 win over No. 18 South Florida

Quarterback Brendon Lewis connected with Cortez Braham Jr. for a 10-yard touchdown with 1:07 remaining to give Memphis a come-from-behind 34-31 victory over No. 18 South Florida
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press
Scores in loss to Memphis Franklin posted six rushes for 81 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-31 defeat to Memphis.
Impact Franklin made the most of his six carries Saturday, reaching at least 80 yards for only the second time this season. The Oklahoma transfer's touchdown is his fourth on the year, as his workload has been slowly increasing.
OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Records 10 carries Franklin (undisclosed) notched 10 rushes for 38 yards during Saturday's 48-13 win over Florida Atlantic.
Impact For the second time across South Florida's last three games, Franklin logged double-digit carries. In the three-game span, he recorded 32 carries for 165 yards and one touchdown. Franklin is proving to be a solid option for South Florida, but he is statistically not one of college football's best backs despite his top status for the Bulls.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Records 10 carries Franklin (undisclosed) notched 10 rushes for 38 yards during Saturday's 48-13 win over Florida Atlantic.
Impact For the second time across South Florida's last three games, Franklin logged double-digit carries. In the three-game span, he recorded 32 carries for 165 yards and one touchdown. Franklin is proving to be a solid option for South Florida, but he is statistically not one of college football's best backs despite his top status for the Bulls.
OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Saturday Franklin (undisclosed) is in uniform and partaking in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against FAU, Colby Allfrey of The Bay Area Examiner reports
Impact Franklin appears to be trending in the right to play Saturday. He's rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns over his last three games and will look to make some more explosive plays should he end up playing.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Warming up Saturday Franklin (undisclosed) is in uniform and partaking in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against FAU, Colby Allfrey of The Bay Area Examiner reports
Impact Franklin appears to be trending in the right to play Saturday. He's rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns over his last three games and will look to make some more explosive plays should he end up playing.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to play Saturday Franklin (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Florida Atlantic.
Impact Franklin is USF's primary rushing threat, and not having him could be detrimental to the running game. If Franklin ends up being ruled out, expect Alvon Isaac and Nykahi Davenport to handle most of the carries. Franklin has 34 carries for 237 yards and three touchdowns across six games in 2025.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to play Saturday Franklin (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Florida Atlantic.
Impact Franklin is USF's primary rushing threat, and not having him could be detrimental to the running game. If Franklin ends up being ruled out, expect Alvon Isaac and Nykahi Davenport to handle most of the carries. Franklin has 34 carries for 237 yards and three touchdowns across six games in 2025.
OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in win over North Texas. Franklin totaled eight carries for 51 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 63-36 victory over North Texas.
Impact Franklin continued to play well this week, finding the end zone for the third time in the last three weeks. He was out carried by running back Alvon Isaac this week, which is odd given Isaac had two carries a week ago against Charlotte.
OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 South Florida scores 4 TDs in a 3 1/2-minute span and hands North Texas its 1st loss

Byrum Brown accounted for five touchdowns, Jhalyn Shuler returned a fumble 34 yards for South Florida's fourth TD in span of 3 1/2 minutes and the 24th-ranked Bulls beat North Texa...
OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press
Scores first touchdowns of the year Franklin had four rushes for 91 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 63-14 win versus South Carolina State.
Impact Coming into Saturday, Franklin only had 19 rush yards on the season and was almost a non-factor in the offense before his impressive performance this week, leading all USF running backs in yards. The senior did tally over 1300 yards two years ago at UT Martin, but it is unknown if he'll continue to be used a lot in the offense.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Byrum Brown's 4 TD passes lead South Florida past South Carolina State 63-14

Byrum Brown threw four touchdown passes, South Florida scored five touchdowns in the third quarter, and the Bulls blew past FCS-opponent South Carolina State 63-14
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press
Going to South Florida Franklin will transfer to South Florida, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.
Impact Franklin transferred to Oklahoma after breaking out with UT-Martin in 2023, amassing 1,386 rushing yards and 11 scores. He only mustered 132 rushing yards in Norman, however, and will now look to crack the Bulls' backfield rotation in his final year of eligibility.
MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Enters transfer portal Franklin has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.
Impact Franklin will depart Oklahoma after one season in search of a bigger opportunity for his final collegiate season. The senior running back totaled 18 carries for 132 yards while reeling in five receptions for 18 yards across 10 games.
APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Off injury report Franklin (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against Ole Miss.
Impact Franklin was forced to miss last week's contest due to an undisclosed injury but appears to have put it behind him. The junior running back is down the pecking order and has seen a total of five carries across seven games.
OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Saturday Franklin (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against South Carolina.
Impact Franklin will miss a game for the first time this season, though his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions since his involvement has been minor throughout the year. His next chance to play will come against Ole Miss on Oct. 26.
OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Saturday Franklin (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against South Carolina, per the SEC availability report.
Impact Franklin is trending in the wrong direction for Saturday's game and may not be available to provide the Sooners some additional depth in the backfield. His next chance to suit up will be Oct. 26 against Ole Miss.
OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Franklin (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday on the Sooners' injury report.
Impact Franklin has only five carries this season, he's essentially a non-factor in the Sooners' backfield. If he can't go come Saturday, Taylor Tatum would likely assume his limited role.
OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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