South Florida projected starting lineup and depth chart for Hawai'i Bowl | 2024-25 College football season

The South Florida Bulls (6-6) are set to make their second consecutive bowl appearance under coach Alex Golesh, who took over the program after a challenging stretch where the team only won four games over three seasons. The Bulls will face Ken Niumatalolo's San Jose Spartans (7-5) on Tuesday at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu.

Bulls starting quarterback Byrum Brown is dealing with a leg injury and hasn't played since late September. While Golesh has not ruled out Brown for the game, if he is unable to play, Bryce Archie will start in his place.

Let's take a look at South Florida's projected starting lineup and depth chart for the Hawai'i Bowl.

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South Florida projected starting lineup and depth chart for Hawai'i Bowl

Offensive Positions

WR-X (Wide Receiver X):

Starter: JeyQuan Smith

• 2nd: Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen
• 3rd: Josh Hardeman

WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):

Starter: Keshaun Singleton

• 2nd: Michael Brown-Stephens

WR-SL (Slot Receiver):

Starter: Sean Atkins

• 2nd: Joshua Porter
• 3rd: Brandon Winton

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: RJ Perry

• 2nd: Gannon Lanning

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Andrew Kilfoyl

• 2nd: Jack Wilty

C (Center):

Starter: Cole Best

• 2nd: Mike Lofton

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Zane Herring

• 2nd: Cole Skinner

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Derek Bowman

• 2nd: Jack Wilty

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Payten Singletary

• 2nd: Evan Dangler
• 3rd: Gunnar Greenwald

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Byrum Brown (Questionable)

• 2nd: Bryce Archie
• 3rd: Israel Carter (Questionable)

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Kelley Joiner

• 2nd: Ta'Ron Keith
• 3rd: Nay'Quan Wright
• 4th: K'Wan Powell (Questionable, Est. Return Dec 24, 2024)

Defensive Positions

DE (Defensive End):

Starter: Decarius Hawthorne

• 2nd: Michael Williams II

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: Doug Blue-Eli

• 2nd: Braden Chisholm

DT (Defensive Tackle):

Starter: Bernard Gooden

• 2nd: Jacquez Williams

EDGE (Edge Rusher):

Starter: Rico Watson III

• 2nd: Jason Vaughn
• 3rd: D.J. Harris
• 4th: Ira Singleton

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Mac Harris

• 2nd: DJ Gordon IV
• 3rd: Langston Long

WLB (Weakside Linebacker):

Starter: Jhalyn Shuler

• 2nd: Jamie Pettway
• 3rd: Rodney Hill

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: De'Shawn Rucker

• 2nd: James Chenault

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Tawfiq Byard

• 2nd: D'Marco Augustin
• 3rd: Jaelen Stokes

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Tavin Ward

• 2nd: Caqavouis Berryhill

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: Brent Austin

• 2nd: Ben Knox

NB (Nickelback):

Starter: Kajuan Banks

• 2nd: Jarvis Lee

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Andrew Stokes

• 2nd: Pierse Stainton

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: John Cannon

• 2nd: Nico Gramatica
• 3rd: Ty Ippolito

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Nico Gramatica

• 2nd: Ty Ippolito

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Garrett Cates

• 2nd: Trey Dubuc

H (Holder):

Starter: Ryan Bolduc

• 2nd: Pierse Stainton

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Sean Atkins

• 2nd: Ta'Ron Keith
• 3rd: Michael Brown-Stephens

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Ta'Ron Keith

• 2nd: Kelley Joiner

Injuries

• K'Wan Powell: Questionable
• Byrum Brown: Questionable
• Israel Carter: Questionable