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USF’s Byrum Brown to Skip Cure Bowl, Serve in Coaching Role

USF says conversations about his future are ongoing following the coaching transition.

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Byrum Brown #17 of the South Florida Bulls runs for a touchdown in the first half of the game against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Raymond James Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
South Florida Bulls quarterback Byrum Brown (17) scrambles during the second half against the Navy Midshipmen at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Navy Midshipmen defeated South Florida Bulls 41-28. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Athletic director Rob Higgins said the program and Brown mutually agreed he will not play, with sixth-year senior Gaston Moore set to start.
  • Brown will attend every practice and team activity and work on the sideline to help prepare the offense for Old Dominion.
  • The junior quarterback is weighing options that include returning to USF, declaring for the NFL Draft, or exploring a transfer, according to multiple reports.
  • South Florida went 9-3 behind Brown’s breakout year of 3,158 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 1,008 rushing yards, and is pursuing a 10th win.
  • The Cure Bowl is scheduled for Dec. 17 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando and will air on ESPN, with Old Dominion as the opponent.