A week after losing to UAB, Memphis football is moving back up in our power rankings. How does the top of the American Conference shake out?

It was a must-win for Memphis football after losing to UAB. But the Tigers beat USF, and they're right back in the talk for a spot in the CFP.

The Big 12 has five teams in the Top 25 for the first time this season, Vanderbilt earned its highest ranking in 88 years, and LSU dropped out of The Associated Press college football poll Sunday following its third loss in four games.

The Tigers (7-1, 3-1 American Conference) overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to beat USF 34-31 on Oct. 25 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The Bulls (6-2, 3-1) were in control for most of the game, but Memphis’ offense kicked into gear in the second half to pull out the win.

No. 18 South Florida is the only ranked team in the AAC, but still ranks second in the conference standings. The Bulls will try to stay hot on Navy’s trail by s

Which mattered little, as long as he kept his team in the College Football Playoff conversation. Today, even that’s a tenuous talking point. Leading by 14 entering the fourth quarter, the No.

Preview the Oct. 25 matchup between the South Florida Bulls and Memphis Tigers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The defeat to Miami remains the only blemish on South Florida’s ledger, and the Bulls responded to the defeat in style, winning their next four games by an average margin of 34.75 points. Three of those opponents were also-rans, but a 63-36 victory over red-hot North Texas was as impressive a performance as you’ll see in the Group of 5 this season.

Quarterback Brendon Lewis connected with Cortez Braham Jr. for a 10-yard touchdown with 1:07 remaining to give Memphis a come-from-behind 34-31 victory over No. 18 South Florida.

Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield's team isn't a shoo-in for the American Championship Game, but they're the closest thing in the conference.