By TOM ZEBOLD

USF Senior Writer

TAMPA - College football publications are rolling out their season previews and some publications are thinking highly of USF and its chances in the Big East.

Phil Steele has the Bulls winning their first-ever Big East title and has them finishing the year in the top 25 at No. 20.

Athlon Sports has the Bulls finishing in a tie for the conference lead with Louisville with an 8-4 record (5-2 in Big East). Athlon ranks USF No. 34 in the country.