Tampa, Florida May 14, 2024 – The University of South Florida football program mourns the loss of Mike Ford. The Sarasota, Florida native was 37 years old at the time of his death.
The former South Florida running back was known for his “built-for-tough” running style. Ford played for the Bulls from 2007 to 2009, totaling 1,502 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns (tied for fifth in program history) on 331 attempts in 34 games. He averaged 10.4 yards per carry over his career, fifth-most in program history.
Ford broke out as a rookie in 2007, helping the Bulls rise to No. 2 in the Associated Press poll. Ford led the team with 12 rushing touchdowns.
In Ford's final game as a Bull (January 2, 2010 vs. NIU), he gained a career-high 207 yards on 20 attempts, the ninth-most rushing yards in a single game in Bulls history.
About USF Football
The USF football program first ran in 1997 and completed its 27th season in 2023 while completing construction of a new $22 million indoor performance facility. A $340 million stadium and football operations center will be built on campus and is expected to be completed by 2027. The Bulls have recorded 16 winning seasons and have 16 All-American selections, including 2021 All-American kick returner Brian Batty, and 32 first selections. -All-conference selection of teams. USF has selected 30 players in the NFL Draft, and the Bulls have appeared in 11 bowl games (7-4 in those games), including a program-record six consecutive appearances from 2005 to 2010. He has played in four consecutive bowl games since 2015. 18. The Bulls won 10 consecutive games in 2016 and 2017, posted a program record 11-2 record in 2016, and finished both seasons in the top 25. USF has been ranked for a program record 20 consecutive weeks. He finished in the top 25 in the 2016 and 2017 seasons and peaked at No. 2 nationally in the 2007 season.
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