 Unfortunately, the Bulls finished the season with an overall record of 5–7, the team's first losing season since 2004.The team struggled again during the 2012 season, as the Bulls finished with a 3–9 record, which, at the time, was the worst in school history.USF athletics director Doug Woolard fired Holtz at the conclusion of the 2012 season, and Holtz was subsequently hired by Louisiana Tech to be the new head coach.