They call this rivalry weekend in college football, and for fans here in the Sunshine State, we all know what that means: bragging rights between Gators and Seminoles are on the line for another year.
But there's a new twist this year.
And you better have the remote control handy.
At the same time Florida State and top-ranked Florida kick off at The Swamp in the 54th meeting between the schools, No. 19 Miami and South Florida will do the same two hours away in front of a sold-out crowd at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
It marks the first time the state's four major programs will pair off on the same day - but it won't be the last.
"These are the type of games where you get that fire in your stomach," USF linebacker Sam Barrington said.
Story lines abound.
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow will play his final home game as the Gators try to stay unbeaten and in the national-title hunt. Florida State coach Bobby Bowden will make what is expected to be his final trip to Gainesville. And South Florida will attempt to make another statement in its quest to turn the state's Big Three into a Big Four.
Scott Carter
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