It looks like half of this puzzle is now solved as South Florida has accepted an invitation to play in the Miami Beach Bowl. At 8-4, it will be the Bulls first bowl trip since 2010.
South Florida started the season 1-3, before reeling off wins in seven of their last eight games with their only loss coming to Navy in that span.
Could a potential matchup with former Western Kentucky head coach Willie Taggart happen? It will likely be a for-sure thing if the Hilltoppers can take care of business against Southern Miss on Saturday.