The Oracle USF football questions ahead of Week 2

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USF football questions ahead of Week 2

September 14, 2020 8:35 pm by Matthew Krawczyk, Correspondent

With The Fighting Irish on the clock, here are some of the biggest questions heading into Week 2.

Who will be the starting quarterback?

Jordan McCloud played most of the game, going 11-of-16 with a touchdown and three carries for 3 yards. His performance against the Bulldogs put him at the top of the USF quarterback rankings, but his starting role isn’t fully guaranteed.

Two other quarterbacks got some time as well. Noah Johnson went 3-of-4 for 24 yards and made seven carries for 49 yards and a touchdown. Freshman Katravis Marsh also played six snaps going 4-of-5 for 10 yards and was sacked for a loss of seven.

Those three quarterbacks are now officially in contention for the starting role. Cade Fortin is also expected to compete, but he was ruled out of Saturday’s game prior to kick. Once Fortin returns, expect a four-man race.

What will the backfield look like?

There were a plethora of ball carriers...  continue reading