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USF Opens Hartline Era With 19-9 Win
The USF Bulls beat FIU 19-9 in the 2026 season opener at Raymond James Stadium, highlighted by a defensive performance that forced three turnovers. A crowd of 41,847, including more than 9,500 students, celebrated the Bulls' first win of coach Brian Hartline's tenure.
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About Brian Hartline
Brian Jack Hartline is an American football coach currently serving as the head coach at the University of South Florida. He previously served as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for Ohio State, his alma mater. He played college football as a wide receiver at Ohio State, and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Cleveland Browns.
Everything about Brian Hartline →- Occupation
- American football player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 22, 1986