An undefeated USF-UCF matchup in Orlando on Thanksgiving weekend is everything we're hoping for? This was supposed to be our marquee rivalry, the big growth rivalry that we can sell to ESPN and as part of our P6 push, a game that should have between 5 and 10 million watching, a casual fan game where tickets are going on Stubhub for $300-$400?

I'm just visualizing it now. We will likely at that point be one of only 3 or 4 undefeated teams in the country. Both USF and UCF will be top 15. the Iron Bowl just lost a ton of luster with Auburn losing to LSU last night.

RATINGS! BUTTS IN SEATS! THE NEXT BIG THING! That is and what always has been what USF and UCF represented, the new generation of power past the old rivalries, a chance for fans to get in on the ground floor and support something truly special in our modern era. The conference and ESPN will make sure we're the only thing on TV that game, and you better believe it's going to be a night game, 8 PM kickoff, most likely on ESPN or ABC.

Aside from everything Navy has done to benefit this conference, and the wonderful resurgence of Memphis, SMU, Tulane, and Houston, this rivalry was supposed to be one of our cornerstones, and now it's shaping up to be the biggest stage this conference has ever had. We're on a quest to force ESPN to recognize us as a power conference, and to make them say "no" to our labeling if they really want to turn us down.

This is our big sell. UCF you better be undefeated when we come to Oviedo having won all of our games, this conference damn well needs us to sell it right now. I'll be disappointed if you don't show up so you can take your 7th loss in nine games. The Taurus will conquer you again!