While the excitement bubbles over for the AFC and NFC Championship games, the Big East Conference has a full slate of action on Saturday. In a year that’s as unpredictable as ever, I’ll do my best to comprehend what’s ahead today. Here’s what to look for:

Rutgers travels to DC and although the Scarlet knights have been fantastic at home, I think the Hoyas get it done this afternoon.

St. John’s hosts Villanova in a game that both team really need. I’ll take the Wildcats on the road in this one. You can be sure this should come down to the final moments.

Cincinnati is finally getting some national respect and now that they’ve defeated UConn, this game is one that they need to keep their momentum going. However, I see the Bearcats dropping this one to the Mountaineers in Morgantown.

Heading into this evening’s game, Notre dame hosts Syracuse and I think the irish are going to keep it close the entire way. This will be the closest call the Orange have had yet, but they’ll win. Take Syracuse to win, but Notre Dame with the points.

Marquette visits Providence and should have no trouble on the road in this one.

Finally, Louisville visits Pittsburgh in a game that three weeks ago would have been all over the national radar. However, with both squads severely underperforming this season, we are now faced with an average encounter. And I’ll take the Panthers to get their first conference win.

Finally tomorrow, USF visits DePaul in a contest that very few will watch. However, I’ll take the Bulls to move to 5-2 in the conference. What???!!!! 5-2???!!!

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