RU squared off against University of Southern Florida this afternoon and self-inflicted wounds proved too much for the Scarlet to overcome. It was ugly. It was brutal. And if it had been a prize fight we would have seen RU slugging itself in the noggin over and over. When it was over, the USF Bulls were victorious by a score of 45-31.
Six RU turnovers led to 28 points for the Bulls. But while the Scarlet offense givith, it also took. Four interceptions and two lost fumbles combined with only 3-10 on third down put RU in the hole all afternoon. The RU defense created no turnovers and gave up over 240 yards on the ground, yet they actually helped keep RU in the game in the second half.
Freshman Ray Rice rushed for 158 yards. His third 100-yard game of the season.
RU falls to 6-3, (3-2 in the Big East).
USF improves to 4-3 (2-1 in the Big East).
Next up: RU is at Louisville on Friday at 8 PM. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
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