The two-deep depth chart was released on Monday afternoon for USF’s nationally televised tilt against Wisconsin on Friday night at Raymond James Stadium.



USF Head Coach Charlie Strong addressed the media after the depth chart was handed out.



He said that WR/KR Terrance Horne, although not listed on the two-deep chart, will play on Friday night. How much he will play is yet to be determined. Other injury news delivered on Monday was that MLB Nico Sawtelle will not play in the season opener. Oklahoma State graduate transfer Patrick Macon should receive the nod to start.



It looks like USF has reverted to a 4-3 base defense on the depth chart. A pair of sophomore linebackers in Dwayne Boyles and Antonio Grier will get a good amount of time in the middle. Strong has been vocal about Boyles Jr.’s strong camp in particular.



Arizona State graduate transfer Darius Slade sits behind Kirk Livingstone at right defensive end, while true freshman Jason Vaughn is second to Greg Reaves on the opposite side. Kelvin Pinkney was listed as an “or” at defensive tackle with Blake Green – a Northwest Missouri State transfer that sat out last season.



In the secondary, the big question mark is whether KJ Sails will be eligible or not. The North Carolina transfer is still awaiting his transfer waiver to be approved by the NCAA, as is wide receiver Latrell Williams. Sails was included on the two-deep chart, Williams was not.



Both cases could be determined on either Tuesday or Thursday when the NCAA eligibility team meets.



If Sails isn’t eligible for the first game, expect Bentlee Sanders to start opposite Mike Hampton at cornerback. Sanders is also listed as the nickel back, where Strong says that he’s has a great camp at. Nick Roberts and Vincent Davis are listed as the starting safeties. Roberts gets the nod over Notre Dame graduate transfer Devin Studstill.



Be mindful that things in the linebacker and/or secondary unit can change very quickly, depending on how Doak Walker Award winner Jonathan Taylor’s first couple of series go.



The starting offensive line unit from left-to-right: Billy Atterbury, Demetris Harris, Brad Cecil, Donovan Jennings, Marcus Norman.



This may have gotten lost, but Michael Wiggs has moved to left guard after starting the first six games of last season at center. True freshman Joshua Blanchard falls behind Atterbury, one of two freshmen (WR Xavier Weaver being the other) that cracked the offensive depth chart.



At the offensive small skill positions, Johnny Ford was officially named as the starting slot receiver. Behind him is Michigan transfer Eddie McDoom, followed by walk-on local Bryce Miller.



Stanley Clerveaux gets the nod at the Z-receiver, while Randall St. Felix will make his debut in the No. 5 jersey as the starting X. Don’t be surprised if the receiving corps changes quite a bit, moving those slot receivers to the outside is certainly possible in Kerwin Bell’s offense. It could also be dependent upon the matchup.



Also, keep Williams in mind if his waiver is approved.



Finishing with the big skill, Fred Lloyd and Jacob Mathis are behind Mitch Wilcox at tight end. In the backfield, Jordan Cronkrite is followed on the chart by Trevon Sands and Udunayo Seriki, with Dave Small or Jajuan Cherry potentially next in line. Keep in mind that Ford could still get carries from time-to-time depending on the game situation.



USF opens their season against No. 19/17 Wisconsin on Friday at Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m. and will be broadcasted on ESPN.