From the Courier Journal

[bullwark]

When the inevitable Big East bashing begins later this season, league supporters should point to this past weekend.

South Florida's overtime win at Auburn was probably the biggest Big East non-conference win since the league reconfigured. Even though Auburn doesn't look like the strongest team in the world, a road victory deep in the heart of SEC country is a pretty strong statement.

The Bulls just missed cracking the AP top 25, checking in at No. 26. If they get in next week, it could be the first time four Big East teams have been ranked under the league's current makeup and the first time since 2002.

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