I honestly do keep up on the Big East and perhaps this was so obvious I simply missed it. There are three teams unbeaten in Big East play — Pitt (4-0, Cincinnati (3-0) and WVU (2-0) — and they’re the only teams without two conference losses. Already. (Note: This did not just occur to me, but this is the first opportunity I had to write/post this … seriously. Cub and Boy scout honor.)

So, yeah, it’s out there for three teams to win with two possible and unlikely exceptions:

1) UConn gets hotter than vindaloo and runs the table while Pitt loses at least once since the Panthers already beat the Huskies. I liked UConn’spresence and persistence Saturday. Never did I get the feeling the Huskies could win that game. For real. Many of us sat there and said, “Do you think UConn can win this?” The unanimous response was to the negative.

2) USF forgets the fact it’s USF and surges toward the finish. The Bulls have to beat WVU Friday, but look good from there. They already played — and lost to — Cincinnati and Pitt, so they’ll need some help, but they have the “best” outside shot since the hard stuff is done if they win Friday.

Regardless (!), I don’t see either happening, meaning it’s between Pitt, Cincinnati and the Mountaineers, who all play one another the rest of the way, one at home and one on the road. The Bearcats would seem to have the edge — provided they get through their quarterback issues — if for no other reason than they continue to hold the top spot in the blog’s rankings.

1. Cincinnati (7-0, 3-0 Big East, LW No. 1): I don’t want to say The U.C.’s system is conducive to quarterback greatness, but Schotzie 3 is getting the start Saturday. Oh, and you need not wonder about life after Pike for the Bearcats. Up next: 10/31 at Syracuse (noon, ESPNU)

2. Pitt (7-1, 4-0, LW No. 2): OK, I’ll say it: At what point does Bill Stull start to get some Heisman recognition? Answer: When he starts audibling out of running plays to Dion Lewis. I hope both happen, though I know neither will. The Panthers are rolling and hit a bye at either a perfect or an awful time. We’ll see. Up next: 11/7 vs. Syracuse

3. WVU (6-1, 2-0, LW No. 3): Credit has to be given for beating UConn with that late drive because, honestly, it looked like the storybook ending for the Huskies. Say what you will about this team — and I understand there’s a lot — but they do seem to find a way to win. I’m not one of those people who believe that’s the sign of a good team because I think good teams get out of their own way, but I do believe WVU is 6-1 and is getting better. A win Friday does unspeakable wonders for confidence and momentum. A loss does the opposite and resiliency is again tested. Up next: 10/30 at USF (8 p.m., ESPN2)

4. Connecticut (4-3, 1-2 LW No. 5): Gripe about WVU’s coulda-woulda-shouldas. UConn could be unbeaten and should have a better record: a late fourth-quarter safety cost them the UNC game, they blew a 15-point third-quarter lead against Pitt, they not only led WVU with 3:50 to play, but were moving on the game-ending drive when they were derailed by a bad sack and a dropped pass. The worst part of this? This isn’t a team that’s been allowed to think much about football lately. Glad to see they play at home and put this past them this weekend. Up next: 10/31 vs. Rutgers (noon, Big East network)

5. South Florida (5-2, 1-2 LW No. 4): Reece Davis said Saturday afternoon USF was doing it’s “annual face plant.” (Apparently Reece was full of them Saturday) Normally I’d chuckle or wrinkle my face at such a comment made on national television. No, I simply nodded. Sooner or later this pattern of second-half struggles has to be become an issue. Right now they’re being completely written off and seen as a team fighting for a bowl bid (which, put this way, is very possible). What happens when these guys are confronted with the chance to play a home game in a bowl in welcoming St. Petersburg and a chance to play in Mobile or Toronto?

6. Rutgers (5-2, 0-2 LW No. 6): Only Cincinnati and USF were unbeaten in non-conference play … and you see what that meant for the Bulls. It’s meant about as much for Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights, having already cleared Cincinnati, still have a shot at bowl eligibility because it’s clobbered teams outside the Big East, but they’re going to have to win three or four of the remaining five to have a chance. Interesting sidebar: Making jokes about Anthony Davis being benched for being late to lunch.

7. Syracuse (3-4, 0-2, LW No. 8): Hey, a Delone Carter sighting. Good to know he’s stayed involved. Wondering if Mike Williams will get the hint.

8. Louisville: (2-5, 0-3 LW No. 7): Obviously, I was surprised by the spiritless Saturday. Perhaps they’re just not very good and seems to accept that. The Cardinals never seemed into it after falling behind early against Cincinnati. They get a tricky Arkansas State this weekend and if they lose — which is not at all impossible … ask Iowa — it could curtains for Krags. Up next: 10/31 vs. Arkansas Tech (3:30 p.m., ESPN Network Local)