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C.J. Hicks has 96-yard fumble return to spark South Florida past Kent State 29-2

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 18). C.J. Hicks has 96-yard fumble return to spark South Florida past Kent State 29-2. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/c-j-hicks-has-96-yard-fumble-return-to-spark-south-florida-past-kent-state-29-2/article_85f83678-5c13-5c71-92f3-10e41da41af9.html

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South Florida defeated Kent State 29-2 in a college football game on Saturday night. Key moments included Michael Van Buren Jr.'s touchdown pass and Luke Kromenhoek's rushing score for South Florida. The decisive play was C.J. Hicks' 96-yard fumble return, which tied a school record after Kent State lost the ball at the one-yard line.

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South Florida defeated Kent State 29-2 in an NCAA football game on Saturday night, with a pivotal play coming from defensive back C.J. Hicks who returned a fumble 96 yards for a touchdown, tying a school record. The Golden Flashes drove deep into South Florida territory multiple times but failed to capitalize, notably being stopped on fourth down and then losing the ball on a goal-line stand. Michael Van Buren Jr. threw a touchdown pass for South Florida, while backup quarterback Luke Kromenhoek also contributed with a rushing score as the team dominated in the second half after frustrating Kent State early.

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Michael Van Buren Jr., threw a touchdown pass, backup Luke Kromenhoek came in to run for a score and South Florida frustrated Kent State early and pulled away for a 29-2 win on Saturday night. asserted

Florida → throw → night

In the first half the Golden Flashes drove 77 yards to the USF 3 before getting stuffed on a fourth-and-2. asserted

Flashes → drive → fourth

The next play was a safety and after the ensuing free kick the Golden Flashes made it to the USF 1. asserted

Flashes → ensue → USF

Dru DeShields tried a sneak on third-and-goal but lost the ball and C.J. Hicks came around the edge and scooped it up, going 96 yards, tying a school record. asserted

Hicks → try → record

C.J. Hicks has 96-yard fumble return to spark South Florida past Kent State 29-2

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