Following three successful seasons leading the Bulls, Alex Golesh took the Auburn head coaching job this coaching carousel and will not coach the bowl game. USF will also be without quarterback Byrum Brown, as he is likely to enter the transfer portal.
In the Cure Bowl from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, the Bulls (9-3) will open the new era against Old Dominion (9-3), which will be without starting quarterback Colton Joseph, who has already announced his intention to transfer.
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USF went 23-15 in three seasons under Golesh, but will have Brian Hartline ― formerly the Ohio State wide receivers coach ― taking over the program for the 2026 season. The Bulls’ signature win was an 18-16 win over Florida on Sept. 6.
Meanwhile, the Monarchs ended the season on a five-game winning streak after losing their opener to Indiana. Two of the three losses for ODU this season came against teams in the College Football Playoff field ― Indiana and James Madison.
This marks the first-ever matchup between USF and Old Dominion.
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Old Dominion vs South Florida score
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Pregame
Quinn Henicle stats
With Colton Joseph opting out of the bowl game and entering the transfer portal, redshirt freshman Quinn Henicle earns the start for Old Dominion. Henicle has attempted 15 passes this season and 40 for his career.
Like Joseph, Henicle provides a dual-threat option for the Monarchs. He averaged 8.2 yards per carry and three touchdowns last season and has averaged 5.1 yards per carry this season.
2024: 14-of-25 (56%) passing for 181 yards, two touchdowns and one interception; 34 rushes for 278 yards and three touchdowns
2025: 6-of-15 passing (40%) for 57 yards; 20 rushes for 102 yards
Gaston Moore stats
With Byrum Brown opting out of the bowl game, senior signal-caller Gaston Moore will earn the start for South Florida. Moore is 14-of-20 passing for 54 yards and a touchdown this season.
For his career, Moore is 40-of-64 passing for 327 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in five seasons with Tennessee and USF.
2021 (Tennessee): 2-for-2 (100%) passing for six yards
2022 (Tennessee): 4-for-5 (80%) passing for 30 yards and an interception
2023 (Tennessee): 4-for-10 (40%) passing for 36 yards; Three rushes for four yards
2024 (Tennessee): 16-of-27 (59.3%) passing for 201 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions; Three rushes for 18 yards
2025 (South Florida): 14-of-20 (70%) for 54 yards and a touchdown; Seven rushes for 12 yards
What channel is Old Dominion vs South Florida on today?
TV Channel: ESPN
Livestream:Fubo (free trial)
Old Dominion vs South Florida will broadcast nationally on ESPN for the Cure Bowl. Dave Neal and Fozzy Whittaker will call the game from the booth at Camping World Stadium, with Morgan Uber reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include Watch ESPN and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Old Dominion vs South Florida time today
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 17
Start time: 5 p.m. ET
The Old Dominion vs South Florida game starts at 5 p.m. ET from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Old Dominion vs South Florida predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Dec. 17
Spread: South Florida (-4)
Over/under: 53.2 points
Moneyline: South Florida -190 ∣ Old Dominion +155
Prediction: South Florida 27, Old Dominion 23
This one may end up being lower scoring than anticipated with both teams’ starting quarterbacks having opted out. The Bulls still have more than enough pieces from the nation’s No. 2 scoring offense to get past what’s been a red-hot Monarchs squad.
