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South Florida came into 2026 with momentum from a nine-win season that delivered the program’s first-ever College Football Playoff ranking. But the Bulls are trying to sustain that progress under a new head coach. Brian Hartline took over after Alex Golesh left for Auburn, bringing experience from Ohio State’s 2024 national championship staff to a USF roster navigating another year of change.
ESPN+ carries a sizable share of South Florida’s schedule, while CBS Sports Network and ESPN‘s linear channels handle additional national windows. Overall, the Bulls’ viewing picture leans heavily on ESPN platforms, fitting with the American Conference’s broader football media rights.
This guide has everything you need to watch South Florida Bulls football. You’ll find the latest TV schedule and our top streaming recommendations for following the Bulls all season.
2026 South Florida football TV schedule
South Florida’s schedule mixes four nonconference games with eight American Conference matchups, including several league games in prime-time windows on ESPN networks. It’s also the Bulls’ final season at Raymond James Stadium before the program moves into its new on-campus stadium in 2027.
Our table below tracks USF’s confirmed kickoff times and channel assignments throughout the college football season.
CFB - South Florida Bulls Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday, Sept. 5 | 7:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Sept. 12 | Noon | ||
Delaware State Hornets | Saturday, Sept. 19 | 7:00 p.m. | |
Saturday, Sept. 26 | 5:00 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Oct. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Saturday, Oct. 17 | TBD | TBD | |
Saturday, Oct. 31 | TBD | TBD | |
Friday, Nov. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | ||
Thursday, Nov. 12 | 8:00 p.m. | TBD | |
Saturday, Nov. 21 | TBD | TBD | |
Friday, Nov. 27 | TBD | TBD |
Best TV plans for watching South Florida Bulls football
We evaluated the top providers to find the best viewing setup for South Florida football. Because the Bulls’ schedule leans heavily on ESPN platforms alongside CBS Sports Network, YouTube TV offers the cleanest all-in-one package. But ESPN Unlimited serves as a solid standalone alternative for fans focused strictly on USF’s ESPN coverage.
Best Overall
When it comes to providers and plans for watching your Bulls on linear channels, YouTube TV’s Sports Plan is in a league of its own. The service covers USF’s linear TV needs with CBS Sports Network and ESPN’s channels, while ESPN Unlimited content is integrated directly into the YouTube TV app.
Best Value
ESPN Unlimited covers South Florida games assigned to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN+, making it a useful standalone option for the Bulls’ ESPN-heavy schedule. That said, it doesn’t include CBS Sports Network, so you’ll need another viewing option for games assigned there.
How to watch South Florida football FAQ
Where can I watch the South Florida Bulls for free?
Eligible free trials from live TV services such as DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV can provide temporary access to some USF games. Which games you can watch during a trial depends on the network assignment and the service's current channel lineup.
Where can I stream South Florida Bulls without cable?
YouTube TV and ESPN Unlimited make a great, cable-free pairing for fans looking to watch South Florida football this season. Hulu + Live TV is also a helpful live TV option for the Bulls' channel mix, but it'll cost you more.
What other channels will South Florida Bulls football games air on?
The American Conference will announce future broadcast assignments for USF games through a six- or 12-day in-season selection process, according to USF's schedule release.
How do I watch South Florida Bulls football if I live out of state?
Out-of-state Bulls fans can watch through the same national and conference channels listed in the schedule table above. College football broadcast rights are built around national, conference, and streaming agreements rather than a local-market blackout system.
Why you should trust us
David Vick, our Contributing Writer, cross-referenced South Florida’s official football schedule with major TV providers’ channel lineups to build these viewing recommendations, weighing channel availability, pricing, and ease of use. We regularly review this guide as American Conference TV assignments are finalized. Read more about our process in our Editorial Policy.
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