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10/17 21:34 CDT C.J. Hicks has 96-yard fumble return to spark South Florida
past Kent State 29-2
C.J. Hicks has 96-yard fumble return to spark South Florida past Kent State 29-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) --- Michael Van Buren Jr., threw a touchdown pass, backup Luke
Kromenhoek came in to run for a score and South Florida frustrated Kent State
early and pulled away for a 29-2 win on Saturday night.
In the first half the Golden Flashes drove 77 yards to the USF 3 before getting
stuffed on a fourth-and-2. The next play was a safety and after the ensuing
free kick the Golden Flashes made it to the USF 1. Dru DeShields tried a sneak
on third-and-goal but lost the ball and C.J. Hicks came around the edge and
scooped it up, going 96 yards, tying a school record.
It was 10-2 at the half for the Bulls (5-2) even though the Golden Flashes
(2-5) had more than an 11-minute advantage in time of possession.
The offensive touchdowns came in the second half as the Bulls took control.
Kromenhoek scored on a 1-yard plunge to cap a 15-play, 73-yard drive and
Cameron Seldon's 36-yard touchdown reception ended a five-play, 65-yard drive.
Kent State had 31 yards of offense in the second half and gave up the ball on
downs three more times.
Up next
Kent State: home against Akron next Saturday.
South Florida: home against UAB next Saturday.
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