The South Florida vs. UAB game wasn’t exactly a marquee matchup, with bigger clashes like Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and Tennessee taking the spotlight. USF came in at 2-4, and UAB at 1-5, so expectations were low. But after USF’s 35-25 win, things took a surprising turn—and not in a good way. The post-game drama grabbed more attention than the win itself, raising serious questions about the team’s unity and sportsmanship.

An insider shared a clip on X, captioned, “SF players got into it on the sidelines 😳,” revealing a fight among USF players during the game. The video showed things getting heated on the sidelines in the third quarter, although the cause of the argument remains unclear. It looked like miscommunication might have sparked the tension.

Well, the altercation involved defensive end Dinellson Exume and linebacker Jamie Pettway, with teammates trying unsuccessfully to break things up. But things escalated when Exume crossed the line, throwing a punch at Pettway. That move not only made the situation uglier but also exposed a deeper issue with the team’s chemistry.

While the victory over UAB is a step in the right direction for USF, the drama on the sidelines could leave a lasting stain on the team’s reputation. Even fans quickly voiced concerns about USF’s culture and team dynamics, wondering what this incident says about the group’s ability to work together.

Fans calling out South Florida over bad culture

The South Florida players’ uncalled behavior not only raised concerns about their team’s culture but also reflected poorly on their professionalism as players. Fans didn’t like the way players got into a physical fight just after such a glorious moment. Expressing their emotion, a fan took to X, saying, “Teamwork makes the dream work. Team fights hopefully will be high.” The team should work together no matter what happens. That’s what helps them to fight their opponent. But here, they can’t even stay intact in themselves. No wonder what they will do to other team players.

If someone gets into a physical fight, it usually means they’re struggling to deal with something emotionally. It says a lot about their personality! Even this X user feels the same, as their comment highlights the fact that getting along with your teammates should be the number one priority that makes you a better player. “Never a good tell of someone’s character if you can’t get along with your teammates.”

The players’ inappropriate gestures might also permanently damage their relationship. It’s hard to imagine them reconciling after such a heated argument. This will definitely hurt the culture of South Florida and could even set the wrong example for future players joining the program. “That culture is completely broken,” one wrote. It looks like the fans are already disgusted with the thought of even going to South Florida after witnessing such horrible behavior of the players. “I heard South Florida is a wild place,” an X user wrote.

What else can you expect after turning a good day into the worst? This has to be the most appropriate description of the entire situation in South Florida, as they made their opponents shine in their light even after securing an exceptional win over the Blazers. “Losing has a way of making losers shine their light. LAME,” a CFB fan wrote. Well, now it’s more like the UAB won hearts and the USF won haters.