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 changed defensively after halftime against Delaware State, how USF responded after giving up a 90-yard touchdown and 50-yard run, and what the Bulls’ defense has done so well on third down. He also looks ahead to Bowling Green and discusses what the Falcons do well offensively.

Plus, Zavier reflects on the dramatic final drive against Army, celebrates his first career sack against the Black Knights, explains what it’s like when Josh Aldridge calls his number as a pass rusher, and talks about how Aldridge has helped take his game to another level.

We also get to know Zavier away from football — his Gulf Breeze sports roots, his preference for noon vs. night games, what a typical gameday looks like, the reality of a normal day for a college football player, and his experience learning to play the piano.

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 gets tougher.

Plus, a listener asks the question: Should USF be ranked? We discuss what the Bulls have accomplished through three games and what still needs to improve before they’re viewed as a legitimate ranked team.

We also dive into the biggest stats, trends, performances and storylines from the Delaware State game and what they could mean for USF moving forward.

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 conversation with DeSean Jackson the head coach of the Deleware State program.

Plus, we take a bigger-picture look at the win over Army and why that victory could be so important for USF beyond just Week 2. What can a win like that do for the Bulls’ confidence, belief, momentum and expectations as the season moves forward?

In this episode:

USF vs. Delaware State preview

TJ Rives joins 4th & Bull

TJ’s conversation with DeSean Jackson

What to expect from the Bulls Saturday night

Why the Army win could have a lasting impact on USF

Building confidence and momentum early in the season

What USF needs to accomplish in Week 3

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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 ball go up? Did he know USF was going to take a shot against Army’s Cover Zero? And did the Bulls really think they were kicking a field goal before that final play?

Porter also discusses catching three passes on the final drive, what changed offensively during the fourth-quarter comeback, spending long stretches on the sideline in the first half, and what he believes the offense is beginning to figure out after two games.

Then we get to know Joshua Porter away from football — his favorite Tampa food spot, what he does on his days off, which teammate he wouldn’t trust to babysit his kid.

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 touchdown when USF knew the Black Knights were likely to throw.

On offense, Brian Hartline was more aggressive than he was in Week 1, but did USF find something late in the game? The final two drives were both touchdown drives, and both came while USF operated in the no-huddle. Should the Bulls make tempo a bigger part of their identity?

Nick also breaks down the costly drops, the decision-making on fourth down, the onside kick with more than three minutes remaining, and the huge fourth-and-6 touchdown from Michael Van Buren Jr. to Joshua Porter.

The biggest question coming out of the game: What is USF’s offensive identity?

Are the Bulls truly a run-first team, or should they lean into the passing game and play faster?

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 biggest advantage, why the Bulls’ offense needs to be MUCH better, and how Army’s ability to control the clock could create problems.

PLUS — UCF and USF reportedly won’t be renewing the War on I-4, and Nick gives his thoughts on the rivalry potentially coming to an end.

Is UCF getting revenge for how USF treated the Knights during the Big East era? Should UCF be willing to play USF in Tampa? And if USF eventually joins the Big 12, where would USF-UCF rank among the conference’s biggest rivalries?

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, and how a group with several transfers continues to build chemistry and rhythm.

We also discuss the conservative-looking offense in Week 1, Coach Brian Hartline’s message after the game, what the locker room was like following the win, and what Shrader told his offensive line as one of the team's captains.

Plus, Thomas previews the challenge Army presents, the importance of making every possession count, generating more explosive plays, and what he likes to do when he's away from football.

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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 exactly as expected — except for one major problem: the USF offense.

The Bulls were outgained 381-208, averaged just 3.7 yards per play and struggled to establish the explosive offense many expected. So how concerned should we actually be after a 10-point win?

Plus:

• Did USF’s defense save the day, or did FIU fail to capitalize?

• Where were the explosive plays?

• Why did the run game struggle despite 38 attempts?

• Is the offensive line really a strength?

• Why was this potentially a humbling experience for Brian Hartline?

• Why everyone needs to relax before calling for Tim Beck’s job

• Nick’s stars of the game, including Nico Gramatica, Sam Robinson, Michael Williams, Ryan Jenkins and Arhmad Branch

• The players and position groups that need to be better in Week 2

• Brian Hartline’s biggest takeaways from his postgame comments

• The ONE thing USF absolutely has to improve next game

And, of course, we finish the show with YOUR mailbag questions.

USF is undefeated — but there are plenty of questions to answer. Let’s talk about it on 4TH & BULL!

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 are standing out heading into the season.

Pup breaks down how USF is preparing for FIU, what makes Army such a unique challenge, and what he thinks of the massive QB JJ Kohl. Plus, he opens up about his relationship with USF legend Derrick Brooks.

An inside conversation with one of the leaders of the 2026 Bulls!

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, including what we’re hearing about new head coach Brian Hartline, why his players have so much respect for him, and how newcomers like C.J. Hicks, Major Dillard and Grayson “Pup” Howard could make an immediate impact.

Plus, a deep dive into the USF vs. FIU matchup. The Bulls are 13.5-point favorites, the teams haven’t played in 18 years, and FIU brings a 6-foot-7 quarterback in JJ Kohl and a talented secondary to Tampa.

Can USF establish the run with Alvon Isaac and D.J. Crowther? Can the Bulls’ massive offensive and defensive lines gel quickly? And what does it take for Hartline and the Bulls to make a run at the College Football Playoff?