USF at UCF War on I-4: Everything You Need To Know

ORLANDO, FL – For the first time since USF and UCF opened their bitter rivalry on the gridiron, the War on I-4 will be for all the marbles and not just for bragging rights.

With both teams ranked in the AP Top 25 Poll and the Amway Coaches Poll, the winner of this year’s Black Friday matchup will claim the American Athletic Conference East title and will face Memphis in the conference championship game on Saturday, Dec. 2.

The Bulls and the Knights both control their own destinies. For USF, a victory would tie UCF in the East Division standings and give it the head-to-head tie-breaker. For UCF, a victory would give the school its first-ever undefeated regular season and give the team the upper-hand in securing the coveted spot in a New Year’s Six bowl game, automatically earned by the highest-ranked Group of Five team.

(For a great explanation of how the next two weeks will affect USF, UCF and Memphis, see Mark Giannotto’s article in the Memphis Commercial Appeal.)

Here’s everything you need to know for the 2017 War on I-4 USF at UCF football game:

Kickoff Time: Friday, Nov. 24 at 3:30 p.m.

TV, Radio and Online: ABC, USF Radio Network, Bulls Unlimited on iHeart Radio

Point spread: As of Monday afternoon, UCF is favored by 9.5 to 11 points in the books posted on OddsSharks.com.

Rankings: USF gained one spot in both national polls to No. 22 in the AP Top 25 Poll and 19 in the Amway Coaches Poll. (Again, USF is behind five three-loss teams in the AP poll and two three-loss teams in the Coaches Poll.) UCF is the lowest-ranked undefeated team in both polls (No. 13 AP, No. 12 Coaches) and is behind five two-loss teams in both the AP and Coaches polls.

Records: USF comes in with a 9-1 record (6-1 AAC) while UCF comes in with a 10-0 record (7-0 AAC).

History: USF leads the all-time series, which began in 2005 in USF’s eighth season, with UCF 6-2 record.

Last Meeting: The Bulls beat the Knights 48-31 on Thanksgiving weekend in 2016.

Location: Spectrum Stadium (formerly Bright House Networks Stadium), 4465 Knights Victory Way, Orlando

Tickets: Verified Resale Tickets are available starting at $97 at https://www.ticketmaster.com/UCF-Knights-Football-tickets/artist/836127.

Directions and Parking: For directions and parking to Spectrum Stadium, including accessible parking, courtesy trams, Park and Ride, and ride sharing, visit http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/2016/7/7/bhns-travel-and-parking.aspx. For post-game traffic flow, visit http://www.ucfknights.com/sports/2016/7/11/bhns-postgame-traffic-flow.aspx.

Tailgating: Tailgating is permitted at Spectrum Stadium. For tailgating policies, visit http://ucfknights.com/sports/2016/7/11/bhns-tailgating.aspx.

Clear Bag Policy: Spectrum Stadium has the following Clear Bag Policy for attendees:

Approved bags:

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches
• A logo no larger than 4.5 inches by 3.4 inches can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small pursers and clutch bags no larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap
• Each guest may enter with one approved clear bag plus a small clutch purse
• Medically necessary items, properly inspected at Gate 18

Prohibited bags:

• Purses larger than a clutch bag
• Briefcases
• Backpacks
• Coolers
• Fanny packs
• Cinch/drawstring bags
• Luggage of any kind
• Computer bags
• Diaper bags
• Mesh bags
• Tinted plastic bags
• Plastic bags with a pattern
• Personal seatbacks
• Binocular cases
• Camera bags
• Non-approved seat cushions, including large traditional seat cushions that have pockets, zippers or compartments

Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited in Spectrum Stadium:

• Aerosol cans
• Artificial noisemakers, including Thundersticks
• Horns or whistles
• Alcoholic beverages
• Bags (see Clear Bag Policy)
• Balloons, air or helium
• Balls
• Cans or bottles
• Coolers, hard or soft sided
• Confetti or glitter
• Fireworks or flares
• Frisbees
• Food and drink
• Illegal substances
• Laser pointers
• Personal chairback seats
• Picnic baskets
• Signs no larger than 22 by 28 inches and no poles sticks or braces, subject to inspection
• Strollers (Stroller check-ins are located at Guest Services tents inside Gates 14 and 18)
• Tripods
• Umbrellas
• Video cameras
• Professional still cameras with lenses longer than 5 inches and/or 50 mm and larger
• Weapons

Video and image via USF Athletics YouTube channel