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USF, UCF Kickoff ESPN's Rivalry Week

The game takes place Thanksgiving night.

The battle of the I-4 corridor comes to a head Thursday night as the Bulls and Knights meet up on the gridiron to kick off ESPN’s Rivalry Week.

The matchup takes place at Orlando’s Bright House Networks Stadium, giving the Knights a home field advantage. The Bulls, however, have beaten the Knights four out of the six games played since the rivalry began.

Heading into the competition, the Bulls do have a better season record at 7-4. The Knights are 0-11 for the season, meaning they’re probably pretty hungry for a win.

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The Bulls and Knights matchup can be viewed on ESPN starting at 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving night.

As for that Knights’ losing streak, it’s become a bit of a joke in the Orlando area.

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The Basement Orlando is giving away free beer as the streak continues. “Free beer. Give thanks. It’s almost over,” reads an advertisement for the bar’s promotion of Thursday’s game.

Who are you rooting for Thursday?

Photo courtesy of the USF Facebook page

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