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USF sports. Campus news. My own ratings hurting my own feelings. and meme through the pain tower212.com
Green and warm-white card with the supplied USF water tower illustration and large headline STILL COMMITTED. Independent fan account @WaterTowerUSF. Follow for Bulls sports, beyond football too; campus news, what is happening at USF; original ratings, Tower Power and win projections; memes and banter, thoughts and prayers. Footer: FOLLOW @WaterTowerUSF and www.tower212.com.

ALT Green and warm-white card with the supplied USF water tower illustration and large headline STILL COMMITTED. Independent fan account @WaterTowerUSF. Follow for Bulls sports, beyond football too; campus news, what is happening at USF; original ratings, Tower Power and win projections; memes and banter, thoughts and prayers. Footer: FOLLOW @WaterTowerUSF and www.tower212.com.

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Free Halloween events at USF on Oct. 29 and 30. The kids can work both sides of the bay. thatssotampa.com/usf-hallowe…
Green, cream and gold vector card titled Halloween at USF. Two free public events: Trick or Treat with the Greeks, Thursday October 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m., USF Greek Village, 4747 USF Birch Drive in Tampa; Halloween Fest, Friday October 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., USF St. Petersburg, 140 7th Avenue South. Pumpkin and candy illustrations accompany the listings. St. Pete registration is encouraged and walk-ups are welcome.

ALT Green, cream and gold vector card titled Halloween at USF. Two free public events: Trick or Treat with the Greeks, Thursday October 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m., USF Greek Village, 4747 USF Birch Drive in Tampa; Halloween Fest, Friday October 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., USF St. Petersburg, 140 7th Avenue South. Pumpkin and candy illustrations accompany the listings. St. Pete registration is encouraged and walk-ups are welcome.

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USF Health is researching gene therapy for dog dementia. I want this one to work. fox13news.com/news/dog-cogni…
Green, cream and gold vector card. Dog dementia. USF research. An original dog illustration and DNA motif represent USF Health research exploring a potential gene therapy treatment for canine cognitive decline. Early research; not an available treatment.

ALT Green, cream and gold vector card. Dog dementia. USF research. An original dog illustration and DNA motif represent USF Health research exploring a potential gene therapy treatment for canine cognitive decline. Early research; not an available treatment.

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Lost the bye week.
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USF brought in a record $775 million in research funding. That’s a lot of grant proposals. usf.edu/news/2026/federal-su…
Green, cream and gold vector news card titled A research funding record. A large $775M figure is labeled fiscal year 2026. USF research funding rose 3 percent from the previous year and 42 percent in five years. The total covers USF’s research enterprise, including affiliates.

ALT Green, cream and gold vector news card titled A research funding record. A large $775M figure is labeled fiscal year 2026. USF research funding rose 3 percent from the previous year and 42 percent in five years. The total covers USF’s research enterprise, including affiliates.

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USF is using AI to identify mosquito species. My current system is slapping my ankles. fox13news.com/news/usf-resea…
Green, cream and gold vector card. USF’s smart mosquito trap. A stylized mosquito appears between camera and AI symbols. USF researchers Sriram Chellappan and Ryan Carney pair cameras with AI to identify mosquito species in real time.

ALT Green, cream and gold vector card. USF’s smart mosquito trap. A stylized mosquito appears between camera and AI symbols. USF researchers Sriram Chellappan and Ryan Carney pair cameras with AI to identify mosquito species in real time.

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South Florida Water Tower retweeted
USFBULLS69
@usfbulls69Oct 24
2 years ago today, we lost a legend folks. A pivotal figure in the USF revival, and a larger-than-life personality. REST in PEACE, Coach Amir. 💔 “TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!”
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South Florida Water Tower retweeted
Nancy Carrow
@NancyCarrowOct 24
Coach Amir, you are greatly missed by all who met you. I miss your daily walk updates! Thank you for coming to USF & bringing us a @USFMBB championship; but more importantly, for sharing your heart with us. Because of you, we are not the Same Ole South Florida! 💚🤘💛 @sunsetAMIR #ToGodBeTheGlory #LoveWins – at Connerton, FL
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Memphis 5. South Florida 1. Long night at Corbett.
Men's soccer final score, October 23, 2026, at Corbett Stadium in Tampa, Florida: Memphis 5, South Florida 1. Green, cream and gold graphic with oversized FINAL lettering and separate score rows. WATERTOWERUSF wordmark at the top, framed by palm illustrations.

ALT Men's soccer final score, October 23, 2026, at Corbett Stadium in Tampa, Florida: Memphis 5, South Florida 1. Green, cream and gold graphic with oversized FINAL lettering and separate score rows. WATERTOWERUSF wordmark at the top, framed by palm illustrations.

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The Fat Rabbit.
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USF is studying how EV braking affects stop-and-go traffic. I’d like to submit Fowler Avenue as evidence. gocar.be/nl/autonieuws/mobil…
Green, cream and gold vector card. EV braking. Traffic jams. Three cars on a road illustrate USF research on regenerative braking and stop-and-go traffic. Study data: 25 drivers, eight EV models, 197.5 hours of driving data. Preprint study.

ALT Green, cream and gold vector card. EV braking. Traffic jams. Three cars on a road illustrate USF research on regenerative braking and stop-and-go traffic. Study data: 25 drivers, eight EV models, 197.5 hours of driving data. Preprint study.

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South Florida Water Tower retweeted
University of South Florida
@USouthFloridaOct 22
We’re excited to share that #USF reached a record $775M in research funding during fiscal year 2026!🤘 Supported by both federal dollars and private sector partnerships, the growth of our research enterprise expands opportunities for USF researchers to make scientific discoveries that improve lives, strengthen communities, fuel economic growth, and address some of society’s most pressing challenges. 🔗: usouthflorida.com/4hZvnsO
Bar chart titled "U.S.F. FY2026 Research Enterprise" showing research funding growth from FY2022 ($547M) to FY2026 ($775M). Includes a graphic of a bull and large text: "$775M in total research awards for FY2026." Watermark of the University of South Florida seal in the background.

ALT Bar chart titled "U.S.F. FY2026 Research Enterprise" showing research funding growth from FY2022 ($547M) to FY2026 ($775M). Includes a graphic of a bull and large text: "$775M in total research awards for FY2026." Watermark of the University of South Florida seal in the background.

Pie chart titled "U.S.F. FY2026 Research Enterprise by Funding Source." It shows funding distribution: 50% Federal ($387M), 41% Private Partnerships ($315M), and 9% State and Local ($73M).

ALT Pie chart titled "U.S.F. FY2026 Research Enterprise by Funding Source." It shows funding distribution: 50% Federal ($387M), 41% Private Partnerships ($315M), and 9% State and Local ($73M).

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We are so back!
South Florida Women's Soccer@USFWSOCOct 23
THAT’S A BULLS WIN 🤩
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I would like to formally stop using the Temple game as evidence of anything. @Temple_FB fell 38–31 to Charlotte and drops five spots in our American forecast. 3.2 projected league wins. Bye this week. At ECU Oct. 31. #AmericanFB
Temple Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 2 wins, 5 losses; conference 1 wins, 2 losses. Power -8.9 points above or below average FBS; national rank 105 of 138. Projected regular season 4.2 wins and 7.8 losses; conference 3.2 wins and 4.8 losses. Schedule: 09-05 home vs Rhode Island: W 38-14. 09-12 home vs Penn State: L 9-27. 09-19 away vs Toledo: L 48-49. 09-25 home vs Army: L 17-21. 10-03 away vs South Florida: W 17-13. 10-10 home vs UConn: L 20-34. 10-17 home vs Charlotte: L 31-38. 10-31 away vs East Carolina: 36% win chance. 11-07 away vs Navy: 34% win chance. 11-14 home vs UAB: 62% win chance. 11-19 home vs Rice: 70% win chance. 11-27 away vs Memphis: 19% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

ALT Temple Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 2 wins, 5 losses; conference 1 wins, 2 losses. Power -8.9 points above or below average FBS; national rank 105 of 138. Projected regular season 4.2 wins and 7.8 losses; conference 3.2 wins and 4.8 losses. Schedule: 09-05 home vs Rhode Island: W 38-14. 09-12 home vs Penn State: L 9-27. 09-19 away vs Toledo: L 48-49. 09-25 home vs Army: L 17-21. 10-03 away vs South Florida: W 17-13. 10-10 home vs UConn: L 20-34. 10-17 home vs Charlotte: L 31-38. 10-31 away vs East Carolina: 36% win chance. 11-07 away vs Navy: 34% win chance. 11-14 home vs UAB: 62% win chance. 11-19 home vs Rice: 70% win chance. 11-27 away vs Memphis: 19% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

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17 points a game and a 1–6 record. @RiceFootball has a fairly clear place to start. At FAU Saturday: 25% model win chance. 1.0 projected American wins. #AmericanFB
Rice Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 1 wins, 6 losses; conference 0 wins, 3 losses. Power -15.0 points above or below average FBS; national rank 122 of 138. Projected regular season 2.0 wins and 10.0 losses; conference 1.0 wins and 7.0 losses. Schedule: 09-05 home vs Houston Christian: W 31-3. 09-12 away vs Notre Dame: L 0-52. 09-19 home vs Western Michigan: L 21-28. 09-26 away vs Fresno State: L 24-38. 10-03 home vs UTSA: L 14-16. 10-10 away vs East Carolina: L 12-28. 10-17 home vs Tulsa: L 17-38. 10-24 away vs Florida Atlantic: 25% win chance. 11-07 away vs North Texas: 7% win chance. 11-14 home vs Tulane: 21% win chance. 11-19 away vs Temple: 30% win chance. 11-28 home vs Army: 15% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

ALT Rice Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 1 wins, 6 losses; conference 0 wins, 3 losses. Power -15.0 points above or below average FBS; national rank 122 of 138. Projected regular season 2.0 wins and 10.0 losses; conference 1.0 wins and 7.0 losses. Schedule: 09-05 home vs Houston Christian: W 31-3. 09-12 away vs Notre Dame: L 0-52. 09-19 home vs Western Michigan: L 21-28. 09-26 away vs Fresno State: L 24-38. 10-03 home vs UTSA: L 14-16. 10-10 away vs East Carolina: L 12-28. 10-17 home vs Tulsa: L 17-38. 10-24 away vs Florida Atlantic: 25% win chance. 11-07 away vs North Texas: 7% win chance. 11-14 home vs Tulane: 21% win chance. 11-19 away vs Temple: 30% win chance. 11-28 home vs Army: 15% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

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Sienna Leeson opens with a 6-4, 6-2 win. USF tennis at the American individual championships in Houston. Tournament in progress.
USF tennis fall update for 2026-27, OCT 22, 2026, 4:21 PM ET. American individual championships in Houston, October 22-25, in progress. Men, Thursday singles round of 16 listed: Guglielmo Verdese vs. Alex Nunez of Tulsa; James Newton vs. Alec Gaudin of Tulane. Friday doubles quarterfinal: Verdese and Newton vs. Pablo Roche Alcaya and Rodrigo Cruz of Wichita State. Women, Thursday singles: Sienna Leeson beat Delanie Tribby of Tulane 6-4, 6-2; Klara Kajabova of UAB beat Margherita Marcon 6-3, 6-3. Leeson vs. Uma Bakaityte of Rice listed in round of 16. Friday doubles quarterfinal: Leeson and Marcon vs. Amalia Widdowson and Shona Nakano of Charlotte. Next on USF schedules: men Battle of Boca November 5-8; women 15K Sumter October 26-November 1. Reported results at snapshot; listed rounds may be ongoing.

ALT USF tennis fall update for 2026-27, OCT 22, 2026, 4:21 PM ET. American individual championships in Houston, October 22-25, in progress. Men, Thursday singles round of 16 listed: Guglielmo Verdese vs. Alex Nunez of Tulsa; James Newton vs. Alec Gaudin of Tulane. Friday doubles quarterfinal: Verdese and Newton vs. Pablo Roche Alcaya and Rodrigo Cruz of Wichita State. Women, Thursday singles: Sienna Leeson beat Delanie Tribby of Tulane 6-4, 6-2; Klara Kajabova of UAB beat Margherita Marcon 6-3, 6-3. Leeson vs. Uma Bakaityte of Rice listed in round of 16. Friday doubles quarterfinal: Leeson and Marcon vs. Amalia Widdowson and Shona Nakano of Charlotte. Next on USF schedules: men Battle of Boca November 5-8; women 15K Sumter October 26-November 1. Reported results at snapshot; listed rounds may be ongoing.

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56–24 at Army ended the four-game win streak. @FAUFootball gets Rice at home Saturday. 75% model win chance. 3.5 projected American wins. Full season outlook on the card. #AmericanFB
Florida Atlantic Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 4 wins, 2 losses; conference 1 wins, 1 losses. Power -6.7 points above or below average FBS; national rank 96 of 138. Projected regular season 6.5 wins and 5.5 losses; conference 3.5 wins and 4.5 losses. Schedule: 09-05 away vs Florida: L 21-66. 09-12 home vs Navy: W 38-30. 09-19 home vs FIU: W 16-10. 09-26 away vs UL Monroe: W 45-17. 10-03 home vs Texas Southern: W 66-10. 10-17 away vs Army: L 24-56. 10-24 home vs Rice: 75% win chance. 10-29 away vs North Texas: 16% win chance. 11-05 home vs UTSA: 42% win chance. 11-14 away vs Tulsa: 35% win chance. 11-21 home vs South Florida: 38% win chance. 11-27 away vs East Carolina: 42% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

ALT Florida Atlantic Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 4 wins, 2 losses; conference 1 wins, 1 losses. Power -6.7 points above or below average FBS; national rank 96 of 138. Projected regular season 6.5 wins and 5.5 losses; conference 3.5 wins and 4.5 losses. Schedule: 09-05 away vs Florida: L 21-66. 09-12 home vs Navy: W 38-30. 09-19 home vs FIU: W 16-10. 09-26 away vs UL Monroe: W 45-17. 10-03 home vs Texas Southern: W 66-10. 10-17 away vs Army: L 24-56. 10-24 home vs Rice: 75% win chance. 10-29 away vs North Texas: 16% win chance. 11-05 home vs UTSA: 42% win chance. 11-14 away vs Tulsa: 35% win chance. 11-21 home vs South Florida: 38% win chance. 11-27 away vs East Carolina: 42% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

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USF researchers found a potential malaria vaccine target. Human testing is still ahead. wmnf.org/usf-health-research…
Green, cream and gold vector card. A new malaria vaccine target. A target diagram represents P. vivax. USF researchers Noah Sather and John Adams identified a site for potential vaccine design. Early research; human testing still ahead.

ALT Green, cream and gold vector card. A new malaria vaccine target. A target diagram represents P. vivax. USF researchers Noah Sather and John Adams identified a site for potential vaccine design. Early research; human testing still ahead.

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38–34 over Navy. @UTSAFTBL is 6–1 and unbeaten in the American. That part is not a projection. The projection: 5.7 league wins. At Tulane Saturday: 40% model win chance. #AmericanFB
UTSA Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 6 wins, 1 losses; conference 3 wins, 0 losses. Power -1.0 points above or below average FBS; national rank 74 of 138. Projected regular season 8.7 wins and 3.3 losses; conference 5.7 wins and 2.3 losses. Schedule: 09-05 home vs UT Rio Grande Valley: W 45-16. 09-12 away vs Texas State: W 31-26. 09-19 away vs Texas: L 6-30. 09-26 home vs Colorado State: W 59-45. 10-03 away vs Rice: W 16-14. 10-08 home vs South Florida: W 31-24. 10-17 home vs Navy: W 38-34. 10-24 away vs Tulane: 40% win chance. 11-05 away vs Florida Atlantic: 58% win chance. 11-14 home vs North Texas: 37% win chance. 11-21 away vs UAB: 69% win chance. 11-28 home vs Tulsa: 61% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

ALT UTSA Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 6 wins, 1 losses; conference 3 wins, 0 losses. Power -1.0 points above or below average FBS; national rank 74 of 138. Projected regular season 8.7 wins and 3.3 losses; conference 5.7 wins and 2.3 losses. Schedule: 09-05 home vs UT Rio Grande Valley: W 45-16. 09-12 away vs Texas State: W 31-26. 09-19 away vs Texas: L 6-30. 09-26 home vs Colorado State: W 59-45. 10-03 away vs Rice: W 16-14. 10-08 home vs South Florida: W 31-24. 10-17 home vs Navy: W 38-34. 10-24 away vs Tulane: 40% win chance. 11-05 away vs Florida Atlantic: 58% win chance. 11-14 home vs North Texas: 37% win chance. 11-21 away vs UAB: 69% win chance. 11-28 home vs Tulsa: 61% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

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Four points short at UTSA. Now the team atop our American forecast comes to Annapolis. @NavyFB hosts North Texas Saturday: 29% model win chance. 3.2 projected league wins. #AmericanFB
Navy Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 2 wins, 4 losses; conference 1 wins, 3 losses. Power -4.8 points above or below average FBS; national rank 90 of 138. Projected regular season 4.5 wins and 7.5 losses; conference 3.2 wins and 4.8 losses. Schedule: 09-05 home vs Towson: W 42-15. 09-12 away vs Florida Atlantic: L 30-38. 09-25 away vs UAB: L 20-24. 10-03 away vs Air Force: L 9-14. 10-10 home vs Tulsa: W 34-26. 10-17 away vs UTSA: L 34-38. 10-24 home vs North Texas: 29% win chance. 10-31 neutral vs Notre Dame: 2% win chance. 11-07 home vs Temple: 66% win chance. 11-21 home vs Memphis: 37% win chance. 11-28 away vs Charlotte: 83% win chance. 12-12 neutral vs Army: 29% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

ALT Navy Tower Power Ratings through Week 7, October 18, 2026. Current record 2 wins, 4 losses; conference 1 wins, 3 losses. Power -4.8 points above or below average FBS; national rank 90 of 138. Projected regular season 4.5 wins and 7.5 losses; conference 3.2 wins and 4.8 losses. Schedule: 09-05 home vs Towson: W 42-15. 09-12 away vs Florida Atlantic: L 30-38. 09-25 away vs UAB: L 20-24. 10-03 away vs Air Force: L 9-14. 10-10 home vs Tulsa: W 34-26. 10-17 away vs UTSA: L 34-38. 10-24 home vs North Texas: 29% win chance. 10-31 neutral vs Notre Dame: 2% win chance. 11-07 home vs Temple: 66% win chance. 11-21 home vs Memphis: 37% win chance. 11-28 away vs Charlotte: 83% win chance. 12-12 neutral vs Army: 29% win chance. Independent model; FCS opponents pooled; no roster or injury adjustments.

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