UCF will play cross-state rival USF twice this year. The Knights will head to Tampa on Nov. 10 for their season opener. The contest will also serve as the first game inside the renovated Sun Dome. The Bulls will return the game with a Jan. 2 matchup at the UCF Arena.

The games will give the programs, and their fans, a preview of the future. UCF and USF should meet twice each season during league play once the Knights join the BIG EAST next year.

UCF junior forward Tristan Spurlock shares his thoughts on the games with the Bulls.