The War on I-4 rages again this Friday, and this time -- the winner takes beer.
The mayors of Orlando and Tampa have put down their friendly wagers for Friday's USF vs. UCF football game.
If the Knights, who are undefeated, beat the Bulls, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn will have to raise the UCF flag at Tampa City Hall, and send Cigar City beer and Ybor cigars to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.
.@orlandomayor Who is ready for the War on I-4. How about it . I have a case of Cigar City Beer and a box of Ybor cigars to wager. U in? pic.twitter.com/cwUwl3t1P5
— Bob Buckhorn (@BobBuckhorn) November 20, 2017
.@orlandomayor Please don’t bet me these. USF Bulls are going to roll. War on I-4. @CoachStrong_USF @USFFootball pic.twitter.com/IXRohTEoM5
— Bob Buckhorn (@BobBuckhorn) November 20, 2017
.@BobBuckhorn Your #WarOnI4 wager is accepted. I look forward to seeing this @UCFKnights flag flying at Tampa City Hall.
— Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) November 20, 2017
If USF wins, some @OrlandoBrewing and a made in Orlando @VictoryTailgate cornhole board are coming your way and we'll fly the Bulls flag at City Hall. pic.twitter.com/y0SF6kfLKl
The the Bulls, who are 9-1, beat the Knights, Dyer will have to raise the USF flag at Orlando City Hall. He'll also send Buckhorn Orlando Brewing beer and a Cornhole set from Orlando-based True Tailgate.
The "War on I-4" is a long-running rivalry between USF and UCF, but it became official in 2016. The two teams have played a football game on Thanksgiving weekend annually since 2013. The winner of the game receives a trophy shaped like an I-4 road sign.
The game Friday is at Spectrum Stadium on the University of Central Florida campus.