featured on their alternate jerseys.
=== Preeminence ===
In 2018, USF was classified as the third Preeminent university in Florida by the state university system. For a public institution to achieve a status of preeminence, they must meet or surpass benchmarks in at least 11 of 12 metrics set forth by Florida lawmakers.
== Leadership ==
USF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida (SUSF), which is overseen by the Florida Board of Governors. Like all SUSF institutions, USF has a 13-member decision-making body called the Board of Trustees (BOT), consisting of the Faculty Senate President, Student Body President, six members appointed by the Governor of Florida, and five members appointed by the Florida Board of Governors. The members appointed by the Governor and Board of Governors must be confirmed by the Florida Senate and each serve five-year terms.
The BOT has many responsibilities, including setting the school's budget, strategic goals and objectives, and establishing policies …
