Tice, Flowers lead No. 21 USF to 43-7 rout of Temple

TAMPA, Fla. -- An improved defense is setting up No. 21 South Florida for a potentially big season. The Bulls forced six turnovers and held defending American Athletic Conference champion Temple to minus-4 yards rushing Thursday night in a 43-7 victory that extends the team's winning streak to a school-record nine straight games. Darius Tice rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns, and USF (4-0) scored at least 30 points in a nation-leading 21st consecutive game. Dual-threat quarterback Quinton Flowers and an explosive offense usually keys the team's success, however that's beginning to change. The team had four interceptions Thursday night, boosting its season total to 12 in four games. The Bulls had eight all last season, when USF prospered despite having a leaky defense.