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4th AND BULL
by Nick Wize
4th and Bull is your home for everything USF Bulls football hosted by Nick Wize. We talk with Bulls players, coaches, and the people closest to the program, bringing you exclusive interviews, inside access, game analysis, recruiting, storylines, and everything happening around USF football. Whether you bleed Green and Gold or just want to know what’s happening with the Bulls, this is your podcast.
Episodes
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USF Defense Bounces Back, Hartline’s Offense Is Still a Problem
The USF Bulls defense showed signs of life, but is the offense becoming a bigger concern? On this episode of 4th & Bull, Nick Wize breaks down CJ Hicks’ incredible 96-yard fumble return and why it was the defining momentum swing of the game. Plus, why the defense looks more comfortable with extra...
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South Florida vs Kent State Preview + Are Playoff Expectations Fair for a First-Year Coach?
On this episode of 4th & Bull, TJ Rives who will be calling the game on ESPN + joins Nick Wize to break down USF’s matchup with Kent State. What do the Bulls need to do to take care of business, who are the key players to watch, and where can USF exploit the Golden Flashes? We dive into Kent...
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USF WR Bryson Rodgers Joins 4th AND BULL
Bryson Rodgers Joins 4th & Bull | Breaking Down USF vs. UTSA USF wide receiver Bryson Rodgers joins Nick Wize on 4th & Bull to break down the Bulls’ matchup against UTSA, including his 42-yard touchdown, a missed opportunity in the passing game, and the offense’s struggles to maintain consistency...
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USF Gets Run Over By The UTSA Road Runners
The USF Bulls have officially underachieved, and the frustration is growing after the loss to UTSA. We break down what went wrong, why expectations have changed under Brian Hartline, and whether this season has become a disappointment. Plus, Tim Beck remains under fire as the offense stalls in…
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USF vs UTSA Preview + CJ Hicks Interview
USF vs. UTSA is here, and there’s plenty to talk about, including why Brian Hartline is taking shots at UTSA and its stadium when the Bulls have plenty of their own issues to worry about. We also react to the Brandon Rodgers social-media post about Bryson Rodgers. On the field, UTSA’s defense...
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USF DE CJ Hicks Joins 4th AND BULL
USF Defensive End C.J. Hicks joins 4th & Bull to break down the Bulls’ tough loss to Temple and look ahead to UTSA. Hicks gives his perspective on a defense that held Temple to just 17 points, the mentality inside the locker room after a game USF had opportunities to win, and the plays that kept...
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The USF Bulls Offense Is A Problem
The Bulls are 4-1, but there are plenty of questions surrounding an offense that continues to struggle early in games. Nick Wize breaks down the biggest storylines, starting with whether Brian Hartline expected this offense to have this many issues when he took over.Why does the defense keep…
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USF vs. Temple Preview: A Must-Win Test or a Trap Game for the Bulls?
USF is 4-0, but the next seven days could tell us everything we need to know about the Bulls. First up is a 1-3 Temple team that may be more dangerous than its record suggests. The Owls bring a physical rushing attack, averaging 220.2 yards per game, along with a quarterback in Ajani Sheppard who...
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USF RB DJ Crowther Joins 4th AND BULL
USF running back D.J. Crowther joins 4th & Bull after the Bulls’ 14-6 win over Bowling Green to talk about grinding through an offensive struggle and finding a way to finish. Crowther discusses what the mindset was inside the offense after being held scoreless for three quarters, how the running...
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USF Starts The Season 4-0 But The Offense Struggles vs Bowling Green
USF is 4-0, but is it time to adjust our expectations for the Bulls? Nick Wize breaks down USF’s ugly win over Bowling Green and asks the question: If you knew before kickoff that the Bulls would throw for just 52 yards, lose the time-of-possession battle and turn the ball over twice, would you...
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Week 4 South Florida Bulls vs Bowling Green Falcons Preview
Nick Wize is joined by USF Bulls Radio Pregame Host Rock Riley. The Bulls are heading to Bowling Green for a road matchup with the Falcons, and there are plenty of reasons to expect an interesting game plan from both sides. Brian Hartline had a great quote when asked about traveling to Bowling...
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USF LB Zavier Hamilton Joins 4th AND BULL
USF linebacker Zavier Hamilton joins Nick Wize on 4th & Bull to talk about his journey from Gulf Breeze to Tampa, why he chose the Bulls despite major offers from Arkansas, LSU, Auburn, Notre Dame and Florida State, and how much he’s enjoying life off the field in Tampa. Zavier breaks down what...
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USF Starts The Season 3-0
USF is 3-0, but are there some red flags hiding behind the undefeated record? On this episode of 4th & Bull, Nick Wize recaps USF’s win over Delaware State and breaks down the game by the numbers. We look at what went right, what didn’t, and the areas that could become problems as the schedule…
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USF vs Delaware State Preview + What The Win Over Army Could Mean Long Term
Nick Wize previews USF’s Week 3 matchup with Delaware State and is joined by TJ Rives, who will be on the call for ESPN+ Saturday night. TJ shares his perspective on the Bulls, what he’s seen from USF through the first two games, and what makes this matchup interesting. He also talks about his...
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USF Bulls Wide Receiver Joshua Porter Joins 4th AND BULL
USF wide receiver Joshua Porter joins Nick Wize on 4th & Bull after the Bulls’ dramatic 28-24 comeback victory over Army! Porter takes us inside the final 81-yard drive, including the game-winning 38-yard touchdown with just 23 seconds remaining. What was going through his mind when he saw the…
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USF vs. Army: What Is This Offense’s Identity?
Nick Wize breaks down USF’s performance, including the offensive line’s improvement from Week 1, why the pass protection was better than the run blocking, and why Army’s explosive passing plays were such a problem. The Bulls gave up too much at the end of the first half, including an Army…
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USF vs Army Preview + Rivalry With UCF Not Renewing
The Bulls head into Week 2 against Army, and there are plenty of reasons to believe this game could look very different from USF’s 19-9 win over FIU. On this episode of 4th & Bull, Nick Wize breaks down the biggest storylines heading into the matchup, including why USF’s passing game could be the...
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USF Bulls Offensive Linemen Thomas Shrader Joins The Show
USF offensive lineman and team captain Thomas Shrader joins 4th & Bull to break down the Bulls' Week 1 victory and look ahead to a huge matchup against Army. Thomas talks about what the offensive line learned after watching the film, whether some of the early struggles can be cleaned up quickly,...
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Undefeated, But Reasons To Be Worried About The 2026 USF Bulls
On this episode of 4TH & BULL, Nick Wize breaks down USF’s season-opening 19-9 win over FIU in front of 41,847 fans at Raymond James Stadium, including nearly 10,000 students. Nick looks back at what he got RIGHT, what he was completely BULL SH*TTING about, and why the game played out almost...
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USF LB Grayson "Pup" Howard Sits Down With Nick Wize
Pup talks about becoming the leading vote-getter to captain the 2026 USF Bulls, including the emotional moment he called his dad to share the news. He also gives us an inside look at the Bulls’ wide receiver room, the impact of defensive coordinator Josh Aldridge, and which defensive teammates…
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USF Football: Captains named & FIU vs USF Preview
The Bulls have named their six captains for the 2026 season, Michael Van Buren Jr. is officially the starting quarterback, and 247Sports ranks USF as the No. 52 most talented team in the country — the highest-ranked Group of Six program. We break down what those developments mean for the Bulls,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
4th and Bull is your home for everything USF Bulls football hosted by Nick Wize. We talk with Bulls players, coaches, and the people closest to the program, bringing you exclusive interviews, inside access, game analysis, recruiting, storylines, and everything happening around USF football. Whether you bleed Green and Gold or just want to know what’s happening with the Bulls, this is your podcast.
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