TAMPA (USF) – Another South Florida football player has been recognized nationally. Senior offensive guard Zane Herring has been named to the Outland Trophy Watch List. This follows the naming of quarterback Byrum Brown to the Maxwell Award Watch List.
The Outland Trophy has been awarded to the best college football interior lineman since 1946.In his first season at USF, after transferring from Florida State, Herring started 12 games at guard in 2023 and helped the Bulls offense rank No. 17 nationally producing 451.6 yards per game.
Herring has also earned preseason accolades from Lindy’s and Athlon, which both picked him as a First Team All-AAC selection, and Phil Steele, who selected him Second Team All-AAC.
The Bulls open the season Aug. 31 vs. Bethune-Cookman in Raymond James Stadium before road games at Alabama (Sept. 7) and Southern Mississippi (Sept. 14) and a home clash with Miami (Sept. 21).
