Happy Thursday, New Year's Eve, and GAMEDAY 'Nova Nation! It was very enjoyable to watch Big East basketball last night even if it was between some of the lower-half teams within the conference. That set the stage well for today where we'll get to watch the top 4 teams go head-to-head - and they'll be the only Top 25 games of the day and roll you right in to the College Football Playoff.
See you in the game thread!
And now, the "news."
Big East basketball: Xavier, Providence, Butler & 'Nova battling | SI.com
Xavier finished the non-conference season undefeated, but will it be able to hold off Villanova, Providence and Butler in Big East play?