Mack leads surging South Florida past No. 22 Temple, 44-23

TAMPA, Fla. -- Willie Taggart has a clear vision of what he wants to see South Florida become again. "Winning and going bowling and doing all those things," the third-year coach said Saturday night after the surging Bulls upset Temple 44-23 to keep the Owls from clinching the American Athletic Conference East Division title. USF's biggest win under Taggart was also its first over a ranked opponent since winning at Notre Dame , in 2011. In addition, the Bulls, who have fallen on hard times since climbing as high as No. 2 in the nation eight years ago, became bowl-eligible for the first time since 2010. "Our goal from beginning, since I got here, is to win multiple championships in a first-class manner. We're not there yet, but we're climbing," Taggart said.